PASCACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
PASCACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
225 West Grand Avenue
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
201-358-7020
pascack.k12.nj.us
STAFF HANDBOOK
2015-2016
Revised 8/2015
Staff Handbook
The staff handbook has been designed to provide each staff members with a compilation of significant information regarding school procedures and regulations that affect both staff and students. Together with the policies of the Board of Education and our curriculum guides, this handbook represents a resource for the successful operation of our school.
If you have any questions, please be sure to speak to the principal or assistant principals.
STATEMENT OF GOALS
In pursuit of this philosophy, the faculty and staff of Pascack Hills High School shall provide an educational environment which will enable students:
1. To acquire basic skills in obtaining information, solving problems, thinking critically
and communicating effectively.
a. Comprehend facts and ideas through reading, listening and viewing
b. Communicate ideas through written, spoken and visual media
c. Develop and utilize the processes of mathematics and computer applications
d. Identify, evaluate and solve problems
e. Think critically and reason logically
2. To develop an interest in the world around them by acquiring basic information
concerning the principles of the physical, biological and social sciences
a. Develop skill in the use of natural and social sciences
b. Apply biological and physical principles to day-to-day living
c. Develop a respect for the environment and an awareness of the need to protest it
d. Increase knowledge of the historical record of human achievements and failures
e. Utilize news sources and historical records
f. Compare current social issues to similar historical events
3. To become responsible decision-making citizens
a. Understand our government and how it operates
b. Appreciate the law and the responsibilities of citizenship
c. Become contributing members of the community
d. Acquire knowledge about various governments and cultures throughout the world
e. Acquire an understanding of international relationships
4. To acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding that permit them to play satisfying and responsible roles as producers and consumers
a. Understand fundamental economic concepts
b. Develop skills for effective money management
c. Identify agencies which assist and protect consumers and understand how they function
5. To acquire job entry level skills and the fundamental knowledge necessary for further
education
a. Develop good work habits such as punctuality, honesty and reliability
b. Be aware of traditional avenues and new opportunities for job advancement and placement
c. Develop job entry level skills appropriate to their individual abilities and interests
d. Be aware of opportunities for continuing education and its impact on chosen careers
6. To acquire the abilities to live and work cooperatively with a wide range of people and
demonstrate a caring attitude toward others
a. Understand the importance of human dignity
b. Accept individual differences regardless of racial or ethnic backgrounds, age, sex or religion
c. Instill a sense of mutual respect among all members of the school community
d. Appreciate and understand a variety of cultures and lifestyles
7. To acquire the capacities for playing satisfactory roles in family life
a. Understand the role of the family
b. Acquire knowledge of the skills involved in family management
c. Develop an awareness of the concept and responsibilities of parenting
d. Acquire a knowledge of alternatives to traditional concepts of the family
8. To acquire the knowledge, habits and attitudes which promote personal and public
health, both physical and mental
a. Understand the importance of cleanliness in developing good habits of personal and public hygiene
b. Develop an understanding of good nutrition and personal fitness
c. Acquire a knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional problems and the agencies available for treatment
d. Understand the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the body
e. Acquire an understanding of communicable and sexually transmitted diseases
9. To acquire the ability and desire to express themselves creatively in one or more of
the arts, and to appreciate the aesthetic expressions of others
a. Develop a basic knowledge of dramatic, visual, musical and literary arts
b. Explore a variety of areas of artistic expression
c. Develop ability in those areas selected as a means of personal fulfillment
d. Experience the arts through the creative efforts of others
e. Make use of the cultural facilities beyond the school setting
10. To further develop a sense of ethical principles and values necessary to the
maintenance of society
a. Develop a respect for self and others
b. Increase skill in ethical problem-solving and decision-making
c. Assume responsibility for their actions
11. To realize their full potential through motivation and challenge
a. Develop an accurate self-concept
b. Acquire an understanding of their own abilities and potentials, and the means to
develop them
c. Recognize their limitations
d. Deal appropriately with success and failure
e. Recognize the relationship between effort and achievement
12. To develop a positive attitude toward lifetime learning
a. Enjoy the process of learning
b. Develop intellectual curiosity
c. Recognize related concepts encountered in a variety of disciplines
d. Become self-directed learners
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District provides an equal education for all of its students, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, social and economic status, or disability. All students are provided with equal access to educational programs, school facilities, staff services, supplementary programs and school sponsored activities, curricular and extra-curricular, in support of the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, N.J.A.C. 6:41-1 et seq., Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and promoted without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, or nonapplicable handicap, as defined by law. Every available opportunity will be taken to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability.
Inquiries and/or complaints may be directed to:
District Affirmative Action Officer/ADA Coordinator
Dr. Edith Weinthal
201-358-7020 x 22113
District 504 Officer
Sean Struncis
201-358-7020 x 22008
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Sean Struncis
201-358-7020 x 22008
Pascack Hills Anti-Bullying Specialist
Gale Mangold
201-358-7020 x 22008
At
Pascack Valley Regional High School District
46 Akers Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 358-7004
District policies and implementation plans can be
obtained at the administrative offices located at
BOARD OFFICE STAFF
Assistant Board Secretary Brenda Kirk
Paymaster Marilyn Sinisi
Assistant Paymaster Sharon Maguire
Bookkeeper Ellen Stanton
Assistant Bookkeeper Irene Cassa
Secretary Diane Montemauro
Transportation Rose Cangialosi
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Administrative Secretary Claudia Gibbs
Executive assistant to the Superintendent Patricia Corkery
Executive assistant to the Superintenden Dyane Guardino
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
Director Dr. Barry Bachenheimer
Secretary Luanne McGlone
Secretary, Supervisors Hazel Holcombe
PASCACK HILLS OFFICE STAFF
Secretary Roseann Heytink
Secretary Lillian Murray
Secretary Marianne Simak
Secretary, District Facilities Manager Lori Birdsall
Secretary, Technology Elena Valentino
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Guidance Counselor Francis Cherichello
Guidance Counselor Christina Schneider
Guidance Counselor Marin Donnelly
Guidance Counselor Erica Franceski
Student Assistance Counselor Gale Mangold
School Psychologist Kerry Spano (Brittany Silverman)
Learning Disabilities Consultant Dolores Rosko
Learning Disabilities Consultant Katherine Vargo
Social Worker Joanna Katz
Speech Therapist Gloria Gordon
Special Programs Tara Flannery
Aide Janet Donaghy
Aide Evan Lampert
Aide Curtis Peters
Aide Stephanie Mendelson
Aide Marnee Rosen
Secretary Special Education Barbara Palko
Secretary Guidance Shelley Tobin
Secretary Guidance Monika Codner
SUPPORT SERVICES
Media Specialist Margaret White
Library Media Assistant Dee Goldman
School Physician Edward Gold, M.D.
School Nurse Rose Welyczko, R.N.
Athletic Trainer Steven Papa
District Facilities Manager William Fahey
Building Coordinator James Morrison
Network Administrator Washington Pico
Assistant Network Administrator Christopher DeNoia
Computer Aide Armen Hagopian
Computer Aide Ross Koehler
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Peter Brink Frank Cutrona
James Devaney Michael Elwood
Leroy Flood Diego Giraldo
Courtney Hastings David Librera
Michael McTigue John Montauri, Jr.
Ana Roman Sandor “Alex” Toth
James Ward
TEACHING STAFF
ENGLISH
David Bucco Katherine Donahue
Heather Lutz Jamie Marootian
Shawn McDonald Alana Rome
Jessica Sachs Edward Sandt
Jordan Saxon Peggy White
MATH
Lauren Bucco Michelle Gaeta
Erin Curatola Janet Goodman
Kevin Killian Kevin Kirkby
Lindsay Runge Ryan Postman
Charlene Schwartzman Jay Uhl
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mathew Bruh Scott Ernest
Frank Eufemia Andrea Padelsky
Lorrie Sandhage Nicole Olshalsky
MUSIC, ART, AND FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
John Dinkey Danielle Garretson
Margarita Elkin Tracey Listro Cindy Wagner Dr. Christian Wilhjelm
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Elise Burns Dr. Martin Edelberg
Brendan Field Dr. David Frangiosa
Natalie Macke Beth Manzella
Adam Ostrowski Leslie Pugliese
Mary Scorese Martin Shields
James Soltmann Dr. James Whitfield
SOCIAL STUDIES
Brooks Alexander Douglas Goodman
Owen Haveron Paul Henry (Transition Coordinator)
Debbie Horn Kaitlyn Mahaffey
Pamela Schwartz Jane Yeam
BUSINESS/ CAREER ED.
Corin Gamgort Paul Henry
Laura Grier
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Marcia Forte Allison Bartels
Shereen Bloom Robert Buccino
William Curts Eric Ganz
Georgine Startz Janet Swietlicki
Robert Salgado Barbara Delli Bovi
WORLD LANGUAGE
Jane Conboy Angie De Lima Kristen Edwards Christine Gorman
Vita Guardabascio Ivica Kanova
Michele Olszewski - Garcia Liam O’Neill
Glenn Priddy Patricia Sularz
Debbie Yao
PASCACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
STAFF CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2015-2016
PLACE ALL OF THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR
Professional Development and Release Days
School Closed for Students – Full day Professional Development Day
|October 12, 2015 |Monday |
|January 18, 2016 |Monday |
Students Released at 12:00 p.m.
|November 25, 2015 |Wednesday |Day before Thanksgiving |
|December 23, 2015 |Wednesday |Day before Winter Recess |
Faculty Meeting Dates—required attendance on all dates
3:05 p.m. in the Choir Room
|Monday, September 21 |
|Monday, October 19 |
|Monday, November 9 |
|Monday, December 14 |
|Monday, January 11 |
|Monday, February 8 |
|Monday, March 7 |
|Monday, April 11 |
|Monday, May 9 |
|Monday, June 6 |
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 P.M.
GRADUATION – MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 at 6:30 P.M.
LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS – MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016
Parent-Faculty Meeting Dates
|All meetings will be held in the Second Floor Conference Room at 9:00 a.ma. |
|Monday, September 28 |
|Monday, November 16 |
|Monday, January 25 |
|Monday, March 21 |
|Monday, June 6 |
Major PFA Events
|Fashion Show |April 14, 2016 |
|Senior Awards Program |June 2, 2016 |
|Safe Graduation Party |June 20, 2016 |
Board of Education Meetings
Meetings are held at Pascack Valley on Mondays starting at 7:30 p.m.
|Regular Meeting |Regular Meeting |
|September 8 |September 21 |
|October 5 |October 19 |
|November 2 |November 16 |
|December 7 |December 21 |
|January 4 Annual & Reorg. Mtg.* |January 18 |
|February 8 |February 22 |
|March 7 |March 22 |
|April 4 |April 18 |
|May 9 |May 23 |
|June 6 |June 27 |
*Reorg. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
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GENERAL SCHOOL PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Without exception, students are to be supervised at all times during the course of a school day and at any type of school function, including field trips. Teachers may not leave a classroom unattended, even for a moment. All classrooms have telephones which can be use to summon assistance in the event of an emergency. Liability and insurance issues are paramount in this regard and may not be taken lightly.
STUDENT RELEASE FROM SCHOOL
Under no circumstances may a teacher release a student from school for any reason without the express permission of the Principal. Students are not to run errands for teachers.
HALL TRAFFIC
All teachers are expected to assist with student control in the corridors. Teachers are requested to be near their classroom doors during the passing of classes.
STUDENT MONITORING
Teachers are asked to monitor student behavior whenever students are in their presence. This includes not only time in the traditional classroom, but in any other areas, as well – in the hallways, parking lot, library, etc.
HALL PASSES:
Except in the case of a dire emergency, ALL STUDENTS MUST CARRY THE DESIGNATED HALL PASS WHENEVER THEY ARE OUT OF ANY ASSIGNMENT FOR ANY REASON. The pass must always include the date, time and destination. In general, please try to curtail the issuance of passes. The length of time from class must be limited to a reasonable duration, and students are not to be allowed to leave any particular class on a regular basis.
NEWS RELEASES
All news and publicity releases for any area of school activity must be directed to the General Office. TEACHERS MUST NOT FILE RELEASES DIRECTLY WITH NEWS MEDIA. When there is any doubt regarding press inquiries, contact the Principal.
SMOKING
A total ban on smoking for everyone, anywhere and at any time, on school premises is in effect. This is a New Jersey state law.
FOOD
Teachers and students must curtail the use of food and drink throughout the building. With few exceptions, students are not allowed to take food out of the Cafeteria. Teachers must be careful to properly dispose of all food and waste products for nightly pickup by the custodial crew. These procedures are essential to ensure a healthy environment for all.
TUTORING
Teachers are not permitted to tutor privately for pay any of their own students.
USE OF BUILDING AFTER HOURS
Clubs and other activity groups desiring to use the building after school hours, during the evening or on weekends, must put in a request on FS Direct. Application should be made in time to enable time to approve the request.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Regular accident insurance is available to all students at a nominal fee. Homeroom teachers are responsible for the distribution of forms and collection of fees early in September. Claims are handled through the school nurse.
VISITORS
All visitors must report to the General Office upon entering the building to sign in and obtain a temporary name badge.
Students are not permitted to bring visitors to school to spend the day.
STUDENT DRESS:
All students are expected to dress neatly in clothes of good taste. Clothing must be clean and modest so that it does not detract or distract from our educational goals nor create health or safety hazards. At no time should clothing depict drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or lewdness. Footwear must be worn at all times. Students may not wear pajamas. If a student is inappropriately dressed, the parent/guardian will be contacted to bring a change of clothing to school. Hats are not permitted in classrooms or other teaching areas. The administrators reserve to themselves wide latitude and discretion in determining what is considered inappropriate dress and/or grooming.
LOST AND FOUND
Located in the Cafeteria, the lost and found area is open during all lunch periods and before and after school each day.
CELL PHONE USE
As the use of cell phones becomes part of the basic fabric of our lives, limits must be set on their use during the school day by both students and staff members. As adults, we must monitor and model appropriate cell phone use.
Students must curtail their use of cell phones during the school day. Students are not allowed to make use of a cell phone for any reason during a class or other instructional activity. Teachers are to be alert to students who are text-messaging or otherwise making use of their cells during class time. Be aware that students are able to use their cell phones even while stored in their pants pockets.
Teachers are to assist us in reinforcing this rule with students. If a student persists in using a cell phone during class time, teachers are to confiscate the phone after fair warning and turn it in to an administrator. Cell phones are returned only to a parent.
Students tend to use their cell phones between classes and in the Cafeteria to check/send text messages. Unless you have reason to believe this is disruptive, a simple reminder to finish up and put the phone away will suffice.
In any emergency, students may use the phone in the General Office. We will also relay emergency information to students from parents whenever necessary.
Teachers must set a good example for students. Teachers are not to leave their cell phones on to receive calls during teaching periods or duty periods. Please do not use cell phones in public areas.
iPODS/HEADPHONES:
iPods and associated headphones are not permitted for recreational use in school at any time. After fair warning, teachers may confiscate items in violation and turn them in to the General Office. The administration returns such items only to a parent.
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:
The goal of the school is to provide an educational environment in which students learn to work in an atmosphere where honesty is valued.
Students who engage in cheating are using someone else’s work and efforts, claiming them as their own, for their own benefit. For the purpose of this policy, cheating and/or plagiarism is defined as both giving and receiving information for the purpose of improving grades on a quiz, test, essay or term paper. Plagiarism is also considered cheating and will receive an automatic “F” for a project, test or paper.
THE ADULT STUDENT
Students who are 18 years of age or older are treated as adults in accordance with the Age of Majority Law. Adult students, however, must obey all school rules and regulations and are accountable for their conduct in school. Parents/guardians receive and have access to all school communications such as grades, attendance reports, discipline concerns, and guidance materials. Parents must sign all notes, absence excuses, sign-out notes, field trip forms, specialized forms, and releases.
STUDENT LOCKERS
Each student is assigned a hallway locker for books and clothing. All lockers are the property of the school, and the school reserves the right to open, inspect, or restrict the use of lockers at any time. Lockers are to be kept clean and orderly. Students are urged not to bring valuables or large sums of money to school, as the school cannot be responsible for articles left in lockers. Students may contact the general office for assistance if their locker does not open.
Gym lockers are shared from period to period, as there are not enough gym lockers to assign one to each student. Students must purchase combination locks to use during their specific gym period only. All valuables must be secured in a locked locker during gym.
AUTOMOBILES ON CAMPUS
All staff members are assigned a parking space. Only senior students may park on campus and only with approval.
The entire driveway next to the school building is a fire zone and must be kept clear at all times.
SENIOR PRIVILEGES
In order to provide an opportunity for twelfth-grade students to learn to use unstructured time responsibly, the school extends “senior privileges” which include, with written parental approval:
1. Permission to leave school grounds during lunch only.
2. Permission to drive and park an automobile on campus.
Behaviors such as poor attendance, careless or unsafe driving, and other disciplinary matters can result in the suspension or revocation of these privileges: Senior privileges are subject to administrative review each marking period.
GENERAL STAFF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
School Day for Teachers
Teachers are to arrive by 7:55 AM and may leave five minutes after the close of the student day, at 2:56 PM.
Teachers are to sign in on the staff list in the General Office. Anyone who leaves during the school day during their lunch or prep period is to use the Sign Out book, also located in the General Office. For several reasons, particularly in emergency situations, it is important to know exactly who is in the building and who is away. This provision for signing in upon arrival and indicating when one leaves during the day is mandated in the teacher contract and is basic to safety and security.
Teachers shall attend regularly-scheduled faculty and departmental meetings. Special meetings may be called on at least twenty-four (24) hours notice; however, in emergency situations this requirement shall be waived. Before the school year begins, teachers are provided the dates of the Principal’s regularly-scheduled faculty meetings, and attendance is mandatory. Supervisors of Instruction also provide a calendar of departmental meetings at which attendance is expected and required.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
1. It is the responsibility of each member of the instructional staff to become familiar with this substitute procedure. There truly is no substitute for the regular classroom teacher, and following these guidelines is the best way to ensure class coverage.
2. Whether or not a substitute is needed, ALL certificated staff members are required to use our online system Aesop.
How do I interact with Aesop?
1. You can interact with Aesop on the internet at . Here, you will be able to enter absences, check your absence schedule, update personal information, and exercise other features such as uploading your lesson plans for substitutes to view online.
2. You can also call Aesop toll free at 1-800-942-3767. Simply follow the voice menu to enter and manage absences and access other features. We recommend that you call in to check the computer recording of your name and title. To do this, press Option 5 and follow the prompts.
When entering an absence, please wait until you receive a confirmation number before you
terminate the phone call or close your internet browser window. Your transaction is not complete
until you receive a confirmation number.
ALL ABSENCES INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DAYS MUST BE ENTERED INTO AESOP.
IF YOU CANNOT GET THROUGH TO AESOP, PLEASE CALL MARIANNE SIMAK AT
201-358-7020 X22001 TO REPORT YOUR ABSENCE.
Please contact Dyane Guardino at 201-358-7004 x21003 or e-mail her at the school address if
you have any problems with your login or password.
In the event of a sudden emergency which develops during the regular school day, staff members
must notify the principal or assistant principal, or, in their absence, a member of the General
Office secretarial staff. Emergency class coverage will be provided. Do not rely on an email
message; if you must leave during the day, you must make a personal contact.
Please see the following section for additional planning procedures.
PLANNING FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
There can be no "substitute" for the regular classroom teacher. However, every teacher has an occasional absence, and the education of students must continue without interruption.
The information you provide to your substitute is essential to a productive learning experience for the students entrusted to you, and continual attentiveness to maintaining up-to-date information is an important professional duty.
Please prepare the following information needed by a person substituting for you and either give it to Marianne Simak in the General within two weeks after school commences or let her know where it can be located in your room.
1. It is always best to have plans that are relevant to your current work with each class. If possible, you can email your plans to Marianne Simak, Glenn deMarrais, your supervisor, or a colleague in the event of an unexpected absence.
2. At least one emergency lesson plan is to be prepared for each class. The plans should be simple enough so that any substitute teacher can see that they are carried out. Also, the plans should be general in nature so that they can be used at any time during the year. However, once an emergency plan has been used by a substitute teacher, it must be replaced. Be sure to check your folder and revise your plans after each absence.
DO NOT EXPECT YOUR SUBSTITUTE TO PHOTOCOPY ANY MATERIALS.
3. The substitute folder includes:
a. Class lists – Marianne will print out updated lists for the substitute.
b. Seating charts – If you use them, please keep them continuously updated throughout the school year.
c. Plans – Up-to-date plans are preferred, if possible. THE EMERGENCY PLAN MUST BE UPDATED IF IT IS USED.
d. Attendance report form for substitute.
e. Phone number where you can be reached-emergency only.
f. Note fire exit directions.
In the event of a planned absence (professional or personal day), lesson plans should be placed in the substitute folder, left with Marianne Simak, or otherwise made available to the sub. Using timely plans ensures the greatest possible degree of instructional continuity. You may be requested to file a report with Mr. deMarrais concerning the substitute’s management of your classes and implementation of your plans.
COVERING CLASSES FOR OTHER TEACHERS
Teachers may cover classes whenever a substitute is not available. By contract, the compensation is set at $25.00 per period of coverage. If you would like to be on the list of teachers to be offered first consideration to cover classes, please speak to Marianne Simak in the general office.
If you find that you need emergency coverage, you must notify the general office as soon as possible, to allow time to arrange for your students to be properly supervised.
STUDENT EXTRA-HELP SCHEDULE
As an aspect of our constant efforts to individualize instruction, we make every attempt to help the student improve in his work. It is expected that the professional teacher will be available to assist students during times other than class time.
All teachers are to designate a room where they will be available for extra help at the end of the regular school day.
MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS
Students shall not engage in fund-raising activities without first obtaining the approval of the school Principal or her/his designee.
Fund-raising approval shall be granted where the purpose of the funds is for a class trip, a class prom, any school-related purpose or activity, scholarship aid or any other purpose deemed worthwhile and not contrary to school policy or philosophy, nor contrary to any provision of state law or Rules and Regulations of the State Department of Education.
Whenever funds are raised by a class, that class shall have the right, prior to graduation, to dedicate any funds remaining unexpended to a specific school or educational purpose, and the funds shall then be used in accordance with the dedicated purpose stated by the class raising funds.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING BUDGET ITEMS
The Supervisors of Instruction maintain departmental budgets for expenditures needed within their areas of responsibility. Teachers must request the purchase of specific materials with their supervisor. The Supervisor of Instruction then forwards the requisition to the Principal. All such requisitions must have the name and address of the supplier, the name and catalog description of the article and the exact amount of the purchase.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUISITIONING GENERAL TEACHING SUPPLIES
General supplies such as pens, file folders, oak tag for bulletin boards, and chalk are available to staff members. Please fill out the appropriate form, available on the Share Drive, in the General Office, and in the first-floor Faculty Room and submit it to the Principal’s office. Your request will be filled within 24 hours, so please plan ahead.
PETTY CASH
Requests for petty cash are made in writing with department account numbers and supervisor approval to Mrs. Heytink. Petty cash purchases are small in amount (under $35) and for emergency needs. Teachers must use our tax ID #. Tax cannot be reimbursed. The tax ID # can be obtained in the General Office.
COLLECTION OF FUNDS
All teachers anticipating the need to collect money from students must obtain prior approval from the Principal and maintain accurate records. Generally, such collection of funds occurs within the scope of field trips, approved fund-raising activities, and student co-curricular activities. All monies must be deposited within 48 hours of receipt with the person in charge of student accounts, Roseann Heytink, and must be accompanied by completed deposit slips. Any withdrawals from the student activity accounts must be authorized by the Principal and processed early enough for the needed check to be prepared. All transactions must be made by CHECK ONLY-no cash, please.
COPYING
There are three copy machines located in the faculty room on the first floor of the “C” wing and in room 241, D wing, second floor. Teachers must prepare and run their own materials.
Students are able to access the student printer, located in the Media Center, to retrieve personal documents. Teachers are not to request or rely on hard copies of student work within general class instruction. The laptop initiative allows for electronic sharing of information and student work. Paper is expensive, and we cannot afford to support the printing needs of 842 students.
MAILBOXES
Mailboxes are located in the faculty room. Many forms are also available in an area of the staff mailboxes. Teachers are not to send students to obtain mail from the teacher’s mail boxes.
KEYS
All requests for keys must be made in writing on the Key Request form and approved by the Principal. When in need of having a room opened, contact the General Office for assistance.
PARKING
Teachers will be given an assigned parking space along with a tag. This tag is to be attached to the mirror and should be KEPT YEAR TO YEAR. Parking spaces are handled by the General Office, and a specific form must be filled out prior to receiving your parking tag and space number. If a teacher is leaving the school permanently, the tag should be turned into the general office.
ELECTRONIC GRADE BOOKS
Teachers must maintain grade records in the approved district electronic grade book in addition to taking attendance electronically. In the event of any drill or emergency, such as a fire drill, evacuation, or lockdown, teachers must be prepared to submit a list of absent students.
BULLETIN BOARDS AND DECORATIVE DISPLAY MATERIALS
The building has been decorated using contemporary principles of architecture, color dynamics, and furniture design. We wish to have our decorative and display materials consistent with these principles. All materials to be displayed in the corridors should be brought to the attention of the Administration for approval. Decorative materials of a permanent nature within classrooms should also be brought to the attention of the Administration.
Classroom displays will be checked for neatness, cleanliness and appropriateness.
Activity postings in the hallways should be hung by the person in charge of the assignment (or someone designated for the job).
Posters should be put up with masking tape, not scotch tape.
Many items are available to you through the General Supplies Requisition. Requested materials will be made available for you to pick up within 24 hours.
FIELD TRIPS
Educational field trips shall be planned and conducted in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Prior approval by the Principal is required. All field trips must support the core curriculum content standards of the subject. The school calendar must be consulted as a part of the approval process through FS Direct.
2. The teacher shall forward to the Principal a completed Field Trip Request for approval. Secure all proper request forms from the gray bins in the faculty lounge on the first floor. Approval must be obtained at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip date. Once approval is received from the Principal, the main office secretary will enter the date into FS Direct.
3. Teachers must request permission to be absent from regular teaching duties on a field trip day by entering the information into Aesop as described above. You have a 30 day advance window to enter your absences.
4. A parental permission slip is required for each student participating in the trip. Slips are available on the Share Drive and from the General Office. Parent signatures can be verified in the General Office.
Upon the conclusion of the trip, all permission slips are to be returned to the General Office, as we are required to save them.
5. Plan trips well in advance and with all due care. The teacher will provide the parents with information concerning the purpose and destination of the trip, transportation arrangements, eating arrangements, date and time of departure, estimated time of return, and a detailed itinerary whenever a field trip will extend beyond the school day.
6. Field trips must pay for themselves. Participating students will pay a pro-rata share of costs for transportation, admission fees, etc. If there are guests, the cost must be met by the group. Advisors are personally responsible for meeting the costs of field trips. School funds are available through the Principal for students who need financial assistance.
7. Be sure to tell students to pay by check. Checks are made payable to Pascack Hills High School. All monies are to be deposited with Claudia Gibbs, who maintains the student activity account, and the teacher is to maintain all records of receipts. Keep all records until all bills have been paid.
8. In general, there needs to be 1 adult for every 15 students. Please be careful in choosing additional chaperones, as we cannot allow too many teachers on any one trip. Parents are a good source for chaperones. Teachers are responsible for informing all accompanying adults of their duties and responsibilities.
9. The teacher must review acceptable standards of behavior with the student sin advance of the trip. The teacher has primary responsibility for the conduct of the students. Students who can not be relied upon to act appropriately may be excluded form field trips.
10. The teacher planning the trip will be responsible for arranging an appropriate educational experience and supervision for students who do not participate in the field trip and for all other classes not involved in the trip. Please see item 3.
11. Student safety shall be a primary consideration on all field trips. The buddy system is recommended to assure constant awareness of each student’s whereabouts, needs, and participation.
12. Should an emergency situation occur, the teacher is responsible for notifying the Principal by telephone as soon as possible. In addition, teachers are to provide their cell phone number to Lillian Murray in the General Office prior to departure, should a message need to be sent to any of the trip participants.
13. Prepare a complete updated alphabetical list of those students who will be participating in the trip. This list is to be sent by email to all teaching colleagues two weeks prior to the trip to allow them to plan for absences or request that particular students remain in school, should the educational needs conflict. In addition, the final list of all students on the trip is to be given to Lillian Murray in the General Office just prior to departure.
14. Common carriers, such as charter buses, are to be used for trips outside of town. Any trip within walking distance must be made under the personal supervision of the teacher, and even a walking trip outside the building is considered a field trip, subject to all of these details. Employee vehicles may not be used for field trips. NO STUDENTS MAY USE THEIR CARS. Any unusual circumstance is to be approved by the Principal.
15. Arrangements for buses are to be made as part of the initial request and is incorporated into the permission form. Staff members are not to make any transportation arrangements directly with Jim Devaney. The main office secretary will forward your request for busses to Jim Devaney after your field trip has been approved by the Principal.
16. Students will not be permitted to leave the field trip group during the trip unless an emergency occurs.
17. If students return to the school from a trip after school hours, the teacher, with the knowledge and approval of the Principal, must make provision for their safe departure home. The teacher will not be able to leave until the last student is picked up for home.
18. No field trips will be approved after Memorial Day.
19. Please consult the Field Trip Request form for any additional details. See the appropriate area of this handbook for samples of the required forms.
CHECKLIST FOR SPONSORS OF AN EVENING ACTIVITY
Has the date been cleared with the Principal/FS Direct at least two weeks in advance and
all necessary equipment requested on FS Direct?
Have you arranged for the supervision of any clean-up needed and made provision to return all materials and equipment to the proper place before the start of the next school day? All decorations must be taken down and refreshment area cleared.
Have adequate arrangements been made for the handling of refreshments?
Have you secured responsible personnel to collect tickets and make change at the door? Do you have enough change?
Have you arranged through the Principal for police protection which is compulsory?
Have students been reminded to arrange, prior to the event, for transportation home to avoid last minute “rush calls?”
Have you arranged to have faculty chaperones? Have you communicated their duties to them?
Have you made plans to leave in order all the areas you used?
Have you provided adequate publicity for the event?
Critical consideration: Chaperones must remain until all students have left the school property. You as the primary sponsor of the activity must be the last person to leave.
SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS
No student who is suspended from school can be deprived of the right to complete any work missed during the suspension, nor shall any student be academically penalized for said suspension. Teachers must plan for make-up opportunities for all work, quizzes, and tests upon the student’s return to class.
STUDENT ILLNESS AND/OR ACCIDENT
Teachers must never treat a student who is ill or has had an accident. If any student reports an accident to a teacher, whether the accident occurs during or after school hours, the teacher is to report the accident to the General Office or the nurse immediately.
All cases of student illness or accident during the school day must be sent to the school nurse.
If the student is unable to get to the clinic without help, send another student with him/her.
If you suspect a student is suffering from some communicable disease, or his/her state of health is such that he is endangering the health of the entire class, send him/her to the nurse for a routine check.
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS:
• Do not treat. Send students to the nurse. It would be wise to send another student along to help. (The victim could faint and fall down a flight of stairs, etc.)
• If the injury appears to be serious, or the victim is unconscious, summon the nurse to your room.
• Never give permission to a student who is ill or injured to leave the building.
• Fill out the accident report form and send it to the nurse. Be explicit. The majority of our students will be insured against accidents and the company will want details.
• Do not make any statements which could fix the liability upon you or the school.
• All student questions relative to damage claims against the insurance company must be routed to the nurse.
• Students suffering from such chronic conditions as seizure disorder and diabetes will be known to you through the nurse’s office. Such information is to be considered strictly confidential. Broad discretion should be used in excusing these pupils when they request it, since most of them can anticipate a seizure.
• Above all, remain calm. The class will mimic your reaction.
HYGIENIC MANAGEMENT: Handling & Disposal of Body Wastes & Fluids
Only those staff members who have been trained in the handling and disposal of body wastes and fluids are to perform such duties. The facts below are included for informational purposes only.
Definitions
• “Body wastes and fluids” includes a person’s blood, semen, drainage from scrapes and cuts, feces, urine, vomit, respiratory secretions (e.g. nasal discharge), and saliva.
• “Disinfectant” means an intermediate level agent that will kill vegetative bacteria, fungi, tubercle bacillus, and viruses and has been registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency for use as a disinfectant to medical facilities and hospitals.
Precautions
• Whenever possible, direct contact with body wastes and fluids should be avoided.
• The wearing of latex gloves is required whenever direct hand contact with body wastes and fluids is anticipated such as in treating a bloody nose, handling soiled clothing, and cleaning small spills by hand.
• Disposable latex gloves shall be worn by any person in the removal of body wastes and fluids and the treatment of disinfection of any items or surfaces that have come in contact with body wastes and fluids.
• A supply of disposable gloves shall be maintained in the office of the school nurse and shall be freely available to all staff members.
When bodily contact with body wastes of fluids occurs
• Hands and other skin areas that have come in contact with a person’s body wastes or fluids must be thoroughly washed by the use of soap and vigorous scrubbing of all contacted surfaces under running water for at least ten seconds. Hands and other skin areas should then be dried with paper towels.
• Gloves soiled by contact with body wastes and fluids or in the cleaning of soiled items and surfaces should be promptly removed and placed in a plastic bag or lined trash can, secured, and disposed of daily.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
NUMBERING SYSTEM
Each title has been assigned a number which serves to identify it. In addition, each book has been numbered so that it may be assigned to an individual student. Thus a book with the number 100 123 would indicate that it is the 123rd copy of A HISTORY OF THE WORLD. The “100” is the number assigned to this particular title. No title number has been assigned to sets of supplementary paperback books in large quantity. Smaller quantities of paperbacks may be assigned a title number depending on how they are to be used.
TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION AND RETURN
• A rubber stamp bearing the code number of a particular book, a space for the year the book is being issued, name of the student and the teacher issuing the book will be found in the front of each book. The student should write his/her name in the space provided for IN INK and fill in the information requested.
• Students are to cover all textbooks.
• If the student returns a book which is in extremely poor condition, assign an appropriate fine from the following schedule:
|DEFICIENCY |FINE | |
|Lost book |List price | |
|Damaged beyond repair |List price | |
|In need of rebinding: | | |
|Cost of rebinding |$5.00 | |
|Damaged but usable: |Maximum |Minimum |
|Dirty or worn through |$3.00 |$2.00 |
|carelessness – either cover or contents | | |
|Defaced THROUGH WILLFUL ACT |Maximum |Minimum |
| |List Price |$5.00 |
|Dog-eared throughout |Maximum | |
|Pages |$2.50 | |
It is suggested that each teacher state on his or her record when issuing a textbook the condition of the book so that the student is not charged for damages unfairly. Any NORMAL wear of a textbook should be taken into consideration and students should not be charged. Students should be encouraged to repair damages where possible. If damage is slight and does not fall into one of the above categories, it will be the decision of the teacher to determine the fine, keeping in mind the charges listed above.
Teachers will check each book when returned to be sure the number checks with the one in his records. If number does not agree, the book will be collected and the student will be held responsible for the book originally issued.
Information on the end-of-year fine procedure will be distributed by the Principal’s office. Teachers will be asked to submit a list of all students who owe fines, the material (s) missing, and the amount to be paid if the book or other material can not be found.
DUTY ASSIGNMENTS – Task Expectations
CAFETERIA DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Make every effort to arrive at the Cafeteria as quickly as possible on your assigned period. You may only leave at the end of the period, not before.
The overall condition of the Cafeteria depends on your attentiveness.
• Move around the Cafeteria. You will not be able to use this time for your own work.
• Monitor student behavior and interactions with one another.
• Students are not to use cell phones during their lunch periods. They can make a phone call from the general office.
• Although students are responsible for their own areas, it is essential that staff members be attentive to their supervisory responsibilities. Require students to keep tables and floors clean. All trash is to be deposited in the large receptacles before students leave the cafeteria.
• Do not permit any student to leave the cafeteria with food or drink.
• Do not allow students to eat in the lobby area. They may sit there, but they must eat in the Cafeteria.
• Students are to remain in the Cafeteria until the bell rings for the next class
GRADING AND STANDARDS
GRADES:
The grading system should be one which emphasizes ongoing dialogue between teachers and students, as well as teachers and parents. Additionally, it should foster not only dialogue, but also communication/coordination between teachers teaching multiple-course offerings.
Grading procedures will be explained to students during the first week of school or the first week of the course. For purposes of grading, the school year will be divided into four marking periods. In the middle of each marking period a progress report letter grade is assigned to each student, based on the quality of work done to that point. At the end of each marking period a letter grade representing an evaluation of student performance will be assigned in each subject area.
The final grade for the course will represent the composite of the student’s performance for each marking period plus the value of the midterm and/or final examinations as defined by the course proficiencies. This composite will consist of the average of the numerical value earned for each quarter and the numerical value of the midterm and/or final examinations required. The value of these required examinations will represent 20 percent of the total grade. (i.e. for full year courses, each marking period will be weighted as 20 percent of the final grade and the midterm and final examinations will be each weighted at 10 percent of the final grade.)
Teachers will input all grades into their electronic grade book; training will be provided each year on the set-up and utilization of this grade book. Teachers will transmit all progress reports and marking period grades on the stated due dates to Marianne Simak in the general office. Parents will be able to access progress report and marking period grades at designated times via password access to their child’s grades. We do not mail grades home.
The following scale of grades is used in the high school to indicate the quality of the work of each student.
A Excellent
B Good
C Fair
D Poor
F Failing
I Incomplete-Due to extenuating circumstances, the student has
been given an approved extension of time.
WP Withdrew Passing
WF Withdrew Failing
GRADING CRITERIA:
The grading criteria are as follows, quality points in parentheses:
Excellent: A+ 98-100 (4.33) A 93-97 (4.0) A- 90-92 (3.67)
Masters all course proficiencies
Good: B+ 87-89 (3.33) B 83-86 (3.0) B- 80-82 (2.67)
Masters a major portion of course proficiencies
Fair: C+ 77-79 (2.33) C 73-76 (2.0) C- 70-72 (1.67)
Masters the minimum course proficiencies
Poor: D+ 67-69 (1.33) D 63-66 (1.0) D- 60-62 ( .67)
Completes the minimum proficiencies
Failing: F 59 and Below (0)
Indicates work inferior to accepted standard for passing
Incomplete work: I
Incomplete work at the end of the grading period is recorded as an I. An Incomplete for a final course grade is allowed only in extraordinary circumstances and only with principal’s approval.
Medical excuse: This is a grade to be used only in Physical Education.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
An Incomplete is to be given only to those students with documented reasons for their inability to complete the requirements of a marking period. Such reasons generally fall under the categories of illness or family emergency, and counselors and administrators will discuss these reasons with the appropriate teachers as the need arises. An Incomplete is not to be given to students who simply have failed to hand in the required work on time.
ALL INCOMPLETE GRADES ARE TO BE RESOLVED AND GRADE CHANGES TO BE SUBMITTED WITHIN A TWO-WEEK PERIOD. Once your grades have been submitted, any grade change for any reason must be placed on a special form and given to Mrs. Simak in the general office. You may not simply change the grade in your grade book.
HONOR ROLL
Criteria for High Honor Roll: No grade lower than an A- in any subject for the marking period.
Criteria for Honor Roll: No grade lower than a B- in any subject for the
marking period. Any student who has an “I” (Incomplete) in any subject is not eligible. When a grade change that qualifies is submitted, the honor roll will be updated.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grade point average is computed by a process which includes all subjects for which credit is given and all grades including failures. Differential weighting, by an additional point, is used for Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Students are ranked solely for the purpose of determining valedictorian and salutatorian of each graduating class and for eligibility for specific scholarships and awards which require a stated rank.
ELIGIBILITY FOR SPORTS
Any bona fide student who has not reached the age of 19 and who has maintained satisfactory scholastic progress is eligible for interscholastic sports. If a student is not passing a minimum of 27 ½ credit hour courses at the end of each semester, he/she will be ineligible for participation in athletics and/or extracurricular activities the following semester. Additional information may be obtained from the Director of Athletics.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
It is recognized that homework assignments are essential for ALL COURSES to supplement and extend the classroom experiences. Teachers should be realistic in their assignments remembering that students have assignments in most of their classes. Students who are absent are expected to make up homework assignments. During prolonged absences, teachers are often requested to make homework assignments available for the student to complete at home. These assignments should be left in the Guidance Office by 3:00 pm on the day requested.
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS (See complete policy 5200 at pascack.k12.nj.us)
Students are expected to be in attendance on all days that school is in session. The Board of Education permits absences from school for those reasons listed below:
1. Medical with a doctor’s note (to be submitted within 3 days upon return from absence). These absences will be added to the student’s total absence count that may not exceed the limits allowed in this policy*
2. Death in family.
3. Court appearance (with court documentation)
4. Religious holiday.
5. Administratively approved absences
6. Suspension, in-school detention
* Please note that Medical excuses with a doctor’s note are added to the student’s total absence count that may not exceed the limits allowed in Policy 5200.
Absences from school for reasons other than those stated above are considered unexcused. Students are responsible for making up work and/or exams, as required by the teacher, for all absences, both excused and unexcused. Make-up work for excused absences will be given full credit.
In order to receive credit for courses, a student’s total absence must be less than 19 days for a full year course, 10 days for a semester course. Absences in excess of the above limits shall result in retention review. In order to receive credit for a physical education, a student’s total absence must be less than 15 days for those enrolled 4 days a week for a full year.
A student who is removed from a class because of excessive absence for reasons other than cutting the class has the option of continuing in the class on an audit basis (no credit or grade) in order to be eligible to make up the course in summer school. However, if the student does not remain in the class and chooses to take a study hall instead, he/she cannot make up the course in summer school.
Tardiness deprives a student of a thorough and efficient education. Promptness is a responsibility of both the student and the parent/guardian. Three incidents of tardiness shall equal one late absence.
It is possible for a student to pass a course academically, but be denied credit because of excessive absences. Students and parents must place the highest priority on student attendance.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ATTENDANCE:
At the beginning of each class period, class attendance MUST be taken by the teacher in charge. This is an essential part of a teacher’s professional duties and is also a state law. Attendance is taken electronically and must be submitted within the first 10 minutes of class. Training will be provided before the beginning of each school year on the use of the attendance program in Genesis.
Students who have been absent from school will present their notes to Lillian Murray in the General Office, and she will update their attendance. Teachers will be able to see any updates as soon as they are made.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY CONCERNING ATTENDANCE
It is each student’s responsibility to present written reasons (medical excuses, parent notes, etc.) to the attendance office immediately upon the return to school. In addition, students must verify individual class absences during the school day immediately following that absence.
STUDENT ADMISSION FOLLOWING ABSENCE
Students returning to school following an absence are to report to the Attendance Officer in the Nurse’s Office before 8:00 AM with notes signed by parents or guardians accounting for their absences. The Attendance Officer will make out an Admit Slip in the pupil’s name, initial same, and present this Admit Slip to the returning student. Teachers are to ask to see these notes upon the student’s return to class.
STUDENTS’ TARDINESS TO SCHOOL AND CLASSES
Students who arrive tardy to school, after 8:00 AM, must report to the Attendance Officer for an Admit Slip. This slip will admit the student to his class. IMPORTANT: The Admit Slip is to be retained by the student and shown to his classroom teacher for admittance to class. First period teachers are never to mark their students as late electronically – only the Attendance Officer has that responsibility. After first period, teachers may mark students as tardy.
Student punctuality is primarily the responsibility of each teacher to encourage, expect, and structure. The teacher will counsel students, notify parents, and assign detention whenever tardiness to class becomes a concern. Consistency of action on the part of all teachers in this matter is essential.
Students who fail to respond to teacher initiatives are to be referred to administration which will exercise a range of options including AM detention, parent conferences, loss of senior privileges, in-school detention, etc.
Students who do arrive late to class are to be admitted and not sent to the office of another teacher for a pass. See new Tardiness policy 5240 on school website.
CALCULATING ABSENCES, TARDINESS, CUTS
Late (0-19) minutes after late bell rings
a. 3 lates = 1 late absence
b. 6 lates = 2 late absences and 1 Late Cut
c. 9 lates = 3 late absences and 1 Late Cut
d. 12 lates = 4 late absences and 2 Late Cuts
e. 15 lates = 5 late absences and 2 Late Cuts
f. 18 lates = 6 late absences and 3 Late Cuts & Loss of credit
* Late Cut: every 6 lates to school or a class= 1 Late Cut
* 3 Late Cuts= Loss of credit
Full Cut: Student who deliberately cuts a class:
a. 1 Cut = 1 absence
b. 2 Cuts = 2 absences
c. 3 Cuts = 3 absences and *Loss of Credit
A student who is 20 minutes late or more to class:
a. With a verified excuse = 1 absence
b. Without a verified excuse = 1 cut
Absences: Full year course
19 absences = Loss of credit
Recognizing that emergency situations do occur, the Board of Education stipulates that a continuous review process and an appeal procedure are essential components of the administrative procedures. The administration shall develop detailed regulations to implement this policy in the schools and present them to the Board for approval so that they may be clearly understood to represent the official policy of the district.
Parents/guardians and students shall be informed of these minimum attendance requirements at the beginning of the school year.
LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
Any student arriving after the end of 3rd period may not perform in any activity later the same day. This refers to all activities and includes practice and rehearsals. It is possible that there may be extenuating circumstances. At the discretion of the Principal, students may be permitted to participate. Sponsors of activities involving performances are to acquaint students with this regulation.
GYM EXCUSES FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• In September the nurse will be given a study hall list by the administration. This list will give location of study halls and names of the teachers in charge for each period to which an excused student may be assigned.
• After a gym excuse is issued, the clinic will distribute as follows: white slip placed in Phys. Ed. Teacher’s mail box, yellow slip in study hall teacher’s mailbox.
• The pink slip will be retained by the nurse.
• Students receiving emergency gym excuses (those becoming ill or injured after homeroom) will remain in the clinic during their Phys. Ed. class.
• The list of students excused from Phys. Ed. will be completed and given to the General Office. The Vice Principal may refer to this list to check out apparent class cuts by students.
COURSE CHANGE INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
Any change in a student’s schedule must have a parent’s written permission. Students must follow the original schedule until notified by the Guidance Office.
No student-initiated schedule changes will be processed after the second week of the semester, with the exception of course withdrawals as discussed below. Teachers will receive notification of new students entering a class. If such notification is late, teachers are to graciously accept the student into class and check into the matter with the guidance counselor at a later time.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
• If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, he has until the last day of the first marking period for a full year course, and until the teacher deadline for the first Progress Report for a semester course to do so, with no mention on the student’s permanent record card.
• After these dates, a W/P WITHDRAWN PASSING – NO CREDIT or a W/F WITHDRAWN FAILING – NO CREDIT will be placed on the student’s report card and at the end of the year on the permanent record card. If a student is failing a course and withdraws after the above dates, the failing grade WILL be computed in the class rank unless waived by the Principal.
CHANGING LEVELS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
A student may be scheduled for another level of a course within the same department within the first marking period only. This must have the recommendation of the Counselor and the approval of the Supervisor of Instruction. In this case no W/P or W/F would appear on the permanent record card.
GRADING OF WITHDRAWN AND CHANGED COURSES
• If a student withdraws from a course and earns a W/P or W/F, it is automatically maintained on the report card until the end of the school year. At this time it will be entered as W/P or W/F, no credit, on the permanent record card.
• When a student changes from one department to another and completes the new course, he will be given a full year’s credit for that course. At the discretion of the teacher, grades for the previous course may be taken into account for the final grade. If a teacher is unable to arrive at a final grade, it then becomes an Administrative decision.
SUMMER SCHOOL
A student may not do remedial work in courses from which he withdrew. To be eligible for remedial work in summer school, a student must have completed the course. Students are not permitted to take the next level of a consecutive requirement until the previous course is passed successfully. The only time students will be allowed to “double up” on course requirements will be in their senior year.
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND POLICY
Disciplinary Referral Procedures
There are two ways to report a disciplinary issue with a student:
1. Send an e-mail directly to Mr. Wieland (twieland@pascack.k12.nj.us)
detailing the incident/concern.
2. Fill out a Disciplinary Referral Form (found in the faculty room)
Important Note: In any situation that potentially may escalate and jeopardize anyone’s safety (i.e. student confrontation or fight, student leaves class without permission, suspicion of being under the influence), use the classroom phone and call the main office immediately.
OFFICIAL DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY POLICY
This policy applies to all students and is available to them and to parents on the district website. It is included here for the information of all staff members.
DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY:
The discipline philosophy of Pascack Hills High School is simple: help students become successful adults. To achieve this goal, the traits of self-discipline, responsibility, politeness and respect for others must be consistently reinforced throughout our High School, throughout our district, and at all district-related events. It is our intention that all the manifestations of our discipline policy, whether they entail a simple teacher admonition or a phone call home, or whether they result in a detention, extended detention or suspension, are all done positively with one goal in mind: student success.
DISCIPLINARY CODE
This code extends to all areas of the school and its activities on and off the school campus. Administrative discretion can be used in any of the stated situations.
Administrative Detention = 7:25 to 7:55 a.m. Students must be on time for detention and bring work.
|Offense/ |First Disciplinary Action |Second Disciplinary |Third Disciplinary |
|Violation | |Action |Action |
|Late to school |One to two times – warning |See Tardiness Policy 5240 |See Tardiness Policy 5240 |
| |Three to four times | | |
| |Administrative detention | | |
|Late to class |One to two times – teacher warning |See Tardiness Policy 5240 |See Tardiness Policy 5240 |
| |Third time – teacher detention | | |
| |Notification of Attendance Policy | | |
| |implications | | |
| |Teacher to contact parent | | |
|Cutting one class |Two administrative detentions |One day in-school detention |One day out-of-school |
| |Zero for class |Zero for class |suspension |
| |Teacher to contact parent |Parent contact by administration |Loss of credit if the same |
| | |Warning of possible loss of credit if this is|class and removal to study hall|
| | |the same class | |
| | | |Parent conference |
|Cutting Multiple Classes |Two administrative detentions for |Two days in-school detention |Two days out-of-school |
| |each class missed |Parent conference |suspension |
| |Zero for all lessons |Warning of possible loss of credit |Parent conference |
| |Parent contact |Possible referral to I&RS |Loss of credit in any class |
| | | |with three cuts |
|Missing detention assigned by teacher |Administrative detention; parent |Two administrative detentions |Five detentions to in-school |
| |contact. |Parent contact |detention at discretion of |
| | | |administrator. |
| | | |Parent contact. |
|Truancy |One day in-school detention |Two days out-of-school suspension |Three days out-of-school |
|(Being off campus and cutting) |Zero in each class |Zero in each class |suspension |
| |Parent contact by administration |Police notified |Loss of credit for classes with|
| |Police notified |Parent conference |three cuts |
| |Warning of loss of credit for classes|Warning of loss of credit for classes with |Zeros in all classes |
| |with three cuts |three cuts |Police notified |
| | | |Parent conference |
|Failure to have attendance recorded or |Administrative detention |Five administrative detentions |Two days in-school detention |
|check in |Parent contact. |Parent contact |Parent conference. |
|Harassment/ |District Affirmative Action Officer |District Affirmative Action Officer notified |District Affirmative Action |
|Discrimination |notified |Progressive level of discipline |Officer notified |
| |Affirmative Action file established |Parent conference |Parent conference |
|(NJSA 6:4 relating to gender, race, color,|Parent contact |Possible police notification |Possible referral to |
|religion, national origin, handicap, |Disciplinary action dependent upon |Superintendent notification |Superintendent for disciplinary|
|sexual orientation, bullying, or unwelcome|severity of offense |Possible referral to I&RS or Child Study Team|action |
|inappropriate verbal or physical conduct |Possible police notification | |Possible police notification |
|of a sexual nature.) |Superintendent notification | |Possible referral to I&RS or |
| |Peer mediation as appropriate | |Child Study Team |
|Missing administrative detention |Extended administrative detentions |One day in-school detention |Two days in-school detention |
| |Parent contact |Parent contact |Parent conference |
|Fighting |One to three days out-of-school |Three to five days out-of-school suspension |Superintendent hearing |
| |suspension |Principal’s hearing |Five to ten days out-of-school |
| |Parent conference |Possible peer mediation |suspension |
| |Possible peer mediation |Referral to Intervention and Referral | |
| | |Services | |
|Reckless Driving |Administrative discretion |Permanent loss of on-campus driving | |
| |Warning of loss of privileges |privileges | |
| | |Suspension | |
| | |Parental conference | |
| | |Referral to local police dept. | |
|Parking Violation |Two detentions |Total revocation of privileges for one |Loss of privileges |
| |Loss of privileges for two weeks |marking period |Referral to local police |
| |Parent contact |Parent conference |department |
|Car on Campus | Two detentions | One day in-school detention | One day out-of-school |
|Underclassmen |One month restriction of |First marking period restriction |suspension |
| |senior privileges |of senior privileges |Revocation of senior |
| |Parent contact by |Parent conference by |Privilegtes |
| |Administration |administration |Conference with parents |
|Leaving school without permission |Five administrative detentions |One day in-school detention |Two days out-of-school |
|(Taking underclassmen out/seniors |One month loss of privileges, if |One marking period loss of privileges |suspension |
|without privileges going out) |appropriate, or possible delayed |Parent administrative conference |Loss of senior privileges |
| |privileges senior year | |Parent conference |
| |Administrative parent contact | |As appropriate, referral to |
| | | |Child Study Team or I&RS |
|Disruptive behavior |Range of discipline from teacher |From administrative detentions to in-school|Detentions to suspensions |
| |detention to administrative |detention to out-of-school suspension |Parent conference |
| |detentions |Parent conference with warning of class |Possible removal from class |
| |Teacher to contact parent |removal | |
| | |Referral to Intervention and Referral | |
| | |Services | |
|Inappropriate Language directed toward |Three days out-of-school suspension |Five days out-of-school suspension |Same consequences as identified |
|a Staff Member |Parent Conference |Parent Conference |in second offense, with possible|
| |When appropriate, conference with |When appropriate, conference with staff |removal from class if |
| |staff member and student |member and student |appropriate |
| | |As appropriate, meeting with Child Study | |
| | |Team or referral to I&RS | |
|Insubordinate Behavior |Two detentions |Discipline dependent upon severity of |Discipline dependent upon |
| |Parent contact by the teacher |offense |severity of offense |
|Disrespectful Behavior |Depending upon the severity, from two|Same as previous, but mediation and warning|Same as previous, with possible|
| |administrative detentions to |of removal from class |removal from class |
| |suspensions |Parent conference | |
| |Parent contact | | |
|Vandalism |Restitution for damage |Restitution for damage |Referral to superintendent |
| |Administrative detention/suspension |Administrative detention/suspension | |
| |Administrative contact with parent |Administrative contact with parent | |
|Theft, possession of stolen property |Restitution |Restitution |Restitution |
| |Administrative suspension |Administrative suspension |Administrative suspension |
| |Contact local police |Contact local police |Contact local police |
|Possession of Tobacco Products on School |A minimum of three administrative |A minimum of one-day in-school detention. |Multiple days of suspension. |
|Grounds |detentions |A parent must accompany the student for a |Re-admit conference with the |
| |Parent notification |re-admit conference with the Administrator.|administrator, Student |
| | | |Assistance Counselor and |
| | | |parents. |
|Use of Tobacco Products on School Grounds|A minimum of one-day in-school |Student may be suspended for up to three |Same sanctions as identified in|
| |detention. |days. |second offense. |
| |Senior privileges will be suspended |Senior privilege rights will be suspended |Student will be considered to |
| |for up to two months. For underclass|for up to five months with the appropriate |have committed an act of |
| |students, this sanction may be |reviews as described above. |willful insubordination and |
| |reviewed at the beginning of the |A parent conference will be held. |will be dealt with accordingly.|
| |student's senior year and that |Student and parent(s) will be reminded of |Re-admit conference with the |
| |student's conduct subsequent to the |the penalties imposed for subsequent |Student Assistance Counselor |
| |date of the infraction may be |violations of this policy. |and administrator. |
| |regarded as a mitigating factor. |Student will be encouraged to participate |Tobacco products will be |
| |Parents will be contacted regarding |in a smoking cessation program. |confiscated. |
| |the offense and the school’s |If the offense occurs within the building, | |
| |response. |the school will file a complaint with the | |
| |Student is reminded of the penalties |local authorities. | |
| |imposed for subsequent violations of |Re-admit conference with the Student | |
| |this policy. |Assistance Counselor. | |
| |Student will be encouraged to |Tobacco products will be confiscated | |
| |participate in a smoking cessation | | |
| |program. |. | |
| |If the offense occurs within the | | |
| |building, the school will file a | | |
| |complaint with the local authorities.| | |
| |Tobacco products will be confiscated.| | |
|Use of Alcohol, drugs, |Suspension for a minimum of five days|Suspension for a minimum of ten days |All subsequent offenses will be|
|etc. |Parent conference |Possible notification & possible signing of|handled in a progressive manner|
| |Notification of the Student |a formal legal complaint |Discipline will include any or |
| |Assistance Coordinator |A mandatory parent conference |all of the above mentioned |
| |Referral to appropriate agency |Notification of the Student Assistance |procedures including suspension|
| |Referral to Intervention and Referral|Coordinator |Possible alternative school |
| |Services |Referral to an appropriate agency |placement |
| |Students driving and parking |Referral to Intervention and Referral |And/or expulsion for the |
| |privileges will be suspended for up |Services |remainder of the year |
| |to two months. |Suspension of all senior privileges |Student’s offenses are |
| |Additional senior privileges and all |No participation in extra-curricular |cumulative from year to year |
| |school extra-curricular activities |activities for not less than 90 days – to |while in attendance in the |
| |will be suspended for a period of not|be reinstated at the discretion of |Pascack Valley Regional High |
| |less than two weeks. (See Board |administration and Student Assistance |School District |
| |Policy 5131.6) |Coordinator (see Board Policy 5131.61) | |
| | |May be referred to the school board for | |
| | |expulsion hearings as a danger to | |
| | |him/herself and others | |
|Distribution/Possession of Alcohol, Drugs, |Minimum ten-day suspension. | | |
|etc. |Referral to the superintendent and | | |
| |board of education for possible | | |
| |expulsion. | | |
| |Referral to juvenile authorities for | | |
| |prosecution under provisions of P.L. | | |
| |1987C 101. | | |
| |Referral for chemical dependency | | |
| |evaluation outlined in “Suspicion of | | |
| |Use” section in this policy. | | |
|Threats |Superintendent notification |Referral to Superintendent for expulsion | |
|(Physical or Verbal) |Police department notification and |Same as first disciplinary action | |
| |plan of action. | | |
| |Out-of-school suspension | | |
| |Psychiatric evaluation | | |
| |Parental contact and conference | | |
|Weapons |Notify Superintendent | | |
| |Notify Police Department and | | |
| |determine action | | |
| |Out-of-school suspension | | |
| |Recommend expulsion to | | |
| |Superintendent. | | |
|Cheating |Immediate notification of parents by |Same sanctions as identified in first |Same sanctions as identified |
| |phone or in writing by the observing |offense plus |in first and second offense |
| |staff member. |The administration will take disciplinary |plus |
| |The student will receive a` "0" for |action against the student. |Parents must come to the |
| |the activity without the possibility | |school for a conference. |
| |of making up the work. | | |
| |The student's guidance counselor and | | |
| |department supervisor will be | | |
| |notified by the observing staff | | |
| |member. | | |
| |A written report prepared by the | | |
| |staff observer of the incident will | | |
| |be placed in the student's file by | | |
| |the guidance counselor. | | |
|Violation of Acceptable Use of Technology |The parents will be notified |Same sanctions as identified in the first |Same sanctions as identified |
| |Depending on the severity of the |offense |in the first offense |
| |offense, disciplinary actions may | | |
| |range from detention to suspension to| | |
| |permanent revocation of all network | | |
| |rights. | | |
Off-Campus Misconduct- It is all but impossible to specify every off-campus misconduct for which students can be disciplined. In
general, students can be disciplined for off-campus behavior if their actions have a negative, direct impact on their school, programs,
other students or staff. These off-campus misconducts include but are not limited to:
• Possession and/or use of alcohol, drugs or illegal substances
• Possession and/or use of a weapon
• Bullying or harassing students or others, whether in person or via cyber-stalking
• Being charged with a crime
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING
“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:
1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability; or
2. By any other distinguishing characteristics; and that
3. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that
4. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or
5. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or
6. Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.
“Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to: a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager.
A complete copy of Policy 5512.01 is available on our website at pascack.k12.nj.us and in the summer mailing.
|Harassment/ |Verbal report of alleged violation to the Principal or Principal’s designee on the same |
|Discrimination |day witnessed or reliable information received |
| |Written report submitted to the Principal within two school days of the verbal report |
|(NJSA 6:4 relating to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, |The Principal will inform the parents of all pupils involved in alleged incidents and may |
|handicap, sexual orientation, bullying, or unwelcome inappropriate verbal |discuss availability of counseling and/or intervention services |
|or physical conduct of a sexual nature.) See Page 16. |The Principal may take interim measures to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all |
| |parties pending the outcome of the investigation |
| |Investigation initiated within one school day of the report of the incident by Principal |
| |or Principal’s designee |
| |Investigation conducted by the Anti-Bullying Specialist and completed as soon as possible,|
| |but no later than ten school days from the date of the written report of the incident |
| |Results of the investigation reported to the Superintendent within two school days of its |
| |completion |
| |Superintendent may: provide intervention services, establish training programs to reduce |
| |HIB and enhance school climate, impose discipline, order counseling, or take or recommend |
| |other appropriate action |
| |Results of the investigation reported to the Board of Education no later than the date of |
| |the next Board meeting following the completion of the investigation, along with |
| |information on: any services provided, training established, discipline imposed, or other |
| |action taken or recommended by the Superintendent |
| |Board of Education shall issue a decision in writing to affirm, reject, or modify the |
| |Superintendent’s decision at the Board meeting following its receipt of the report |
TEACHER EVALUATION
• In helping teachers grow professionally, the administrative and supervisory staff will observe and write narrative summations of the lesson in accordance with the teacher’s contract.
• A complete evaluation will be completed on all tenured staff members twice a year in accordance with the teacher’s contract. In addition, an annual summary will be written by departmental supervisors. First-year teachers will be formally evaluated five times the first year, and second and third year teachers will be evaluated three times a year. An annual summary is also written.
LESSON PLANS
Supervisors of Instruction will develop forms for lesson plans with his/her other department members. The principle is that it is essential to have some form of plan for good teaching to take place. However, a good lesson plan provides elasticity so that creativity on the part of the teacher is not stifled.
General lesson plans should be available at least one week in advance. Teachers should remember that substitute teachers will need these plans if they are to be effective during the teacher’s absence. Lesson plans may be called for by Supervisors of Instruction and the Principal.
TEACHER WEBSITES
It is mandatory for teachers to prepare and maintain their instructional websites. This feature of our district website offers you the opportunity to keep students and parents completely up-to-date with all aspects of your instructional program. You can post any amount of material and information that will assist students in organizing and preparing their work. The information will also help parents who are working as our partners to assure the success of each student.
HOME INSTRUCTION
It is the responsibility of the Board of Education to provide an educational program for students who are unable to attend school due to a serious illness. To carry out a program of home instruction, virtually every facet of our educational organization is brought into play. The entire concept of providing this interim education program relies most heavily, however, upon the teachers who are undertaking these assignments.
The State Department of Education has specific criteria for home instruction. Some of them are:
• The subjects that are given must be taught by a teacher who is properly certified in that area.
• A minimum of five hours of education in total must be provided each week.
• The education received by the student who is on home instruction has the same status as that which would have been received had school been attended normally.
• The confinement of a pupil must be done on the advice of a physician. The prognosis must be for a period longer than one week.
In order to coordinate home instruction, a procedural guide will be issued to each teacher who takes a home instruction assignment. If followed accurately, our District will be able to meet its obligations.
If you are requested to perform this service, bear in mind that the student and his parents are entirely dependent upon your diligence and effort since there is no other way that this pupil can stay abreast without your help and direction. Although the incidence of home instruction cases is not overwhelming, each one is extremely important to those concerned. When a student is affected by illness, contact with supportive instructors can provide a bridge for their eventual return to the full-time program.
REFERRALS TO DYFS – DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Teachers exert great influence on a child’s life. One important way in which this influence can be exerted is by early recognition of the symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Early intervention can avert severe incidents which might occur if the difficulties are allowed to continue. If teachers are alert to the indicators of a child’s dilemma, they can initiate the first step in helping a child and the family.
That first step is to report suspicions about the child’s situation to the Division of Youth and Family Services. Teachers and other school personnel would rarely need to go beyond this first step of reporting, except for continuing to work with the child in the educational setting. The Division assumes all responsibility for determining the facts of the situation and a suitable plan for remedying the problem.
When you report, your name can be kept confidential if you so desire. However, the law grants us unconditional immunity from any civil or criminal liability for making a report.
New Jersey law requires anyone having information regarding possible child abuse to report immediately to the Division. The office maintains a 24/7 phone system for the immediate reporting of and response to child abuse situations.
The number to call is 1-877-NJ ABUSE, or 1-877-652-2873. The Guidance staff, the Student Assistance Counselor, and/or a member of the Child Study Team can sit with you while the call is made to witness, but ultimately the person receiving the information must report. It is mandated that we also report to our local police that a DYFS case has been reported. REMEMBER: it is not our job to discern what constitutes abuse or whether or not abuse is actually occurring. That is the job of DYFS. Check with administration, Guidance, or Special Services if you have any questions or concerns at all.
SPECIAL SERVICES
CHILD STUDY TEAM
The Child Study Team represents a multi-disciplinary approach to identifying, evaluating, and planning suitable educational programs that are appropriate for children experiencing difficulty in learning.
Local public school districts in New Jersey are required to provide the services of a basic Child Study Team consisting of a learning disabilities teacher-consultant, a school psychologist, a school social worker and a consulting physician as mandated by the laws of this state (Title 18A:46).
A comprehensive evaluation of the medical, social, psychological, and educational aspects of the learning difficulty provides the basis for instructional intervention. The Child Study Team makes programmatic decisions concerning the particular child based on the significant findings from the various disciplines which are incorporated into an Individualized Education Plan. On a per case basis, specialists such as psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, and other learning diagnosticians are consulted.
The Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant is involved principally with educational evaluations and prescriptions. The school social worker counsels with students and their families and assays all aspects of the home environment. This person uses outside agencies, if desirable, to help the client. The School Psychologist evaluates the students’ intellectual and personality functioning, performs short term counseling and consults with parents regarding the students’ difficulties.
Each Child Study Team member is assigned a specific number of classified students to case manage. The case manager monitors the academic progress of these students and intervenes when difficulties arise. Case managers work directly with students, teachers, guidance counselors, other professional staff members, and parents.
A teacher or administrator may refer any student for evaluation but there are interim steps that must be taken first. Students who are evidencing difficulties in classroom learning are to be referred to the Intervention and Referral Services committee as the first course of assistance. Interventions are recommended and monitored for effectiveness. When necessary, referrals may be forwarded to the CST.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Federal Law states that students who are classified by the Child Study Team for the purpose of receiving special education services must be placed in the “least restrictive” educational environment. This means that, if at all possible, classified students should be “mainstreamed” in order to obtain as much contact as possible with their peers and the regular faculty.
Every classified student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) which is updated annually. This plan is developed by the district’s Child Study Team after a comprehensive evaluation has been completed. In all cases, parents and staff are involved as informants and participants. The IEP highlights the pupil’s main strengths and deficits. The deficits then become ones which the student’s teachers attempt to accommodate. Since Child Study Team assessments may reveal any number of salient deficiencies, the IEP can become quite extensive, crossing areas of learning disabilities and social and emotional behavior. The teachers in the Special Education Department plan an instructional guide which addresses these elements for each of their students.
At the high school level, students are essentially placed in one or a combination of four settings:
• Collaborative classes, taught by a general education teacher and a certified teacher of the handicapped. This two-person team works together to provide the stated curriculum of our college preparation courses, while meeting the requirements and implementing the modifications stated in the Individual Education Plan of each classified student. No more than 10 classified students can be assigned to any collaborative class.
• Resource rooms, taught by a certified teacher of the handicapped or a content area teacher. After meeting with the Child Study Team and gaining experiences with the student, the Resource Room teacher focuses on helping the pupil attain success in a variety of ways. Often these students need direction, leadership, personal support and structure, in addition to academic assistance. The Resource Room teacher also provides a strong link between the student and the student’s parents by reason of many contacts and participation in the student’s program.
• Self-contained programs, taught by certified teachers of the handicapped. Here at Pascack Hills we have two such programs. One is the RISE program, centered in Room 227. Students placed in this program profit from small classes and additional academic and emotional support and oversight. Our other self-contained program is the Language and Learning Disabilities (LLD) program for students who are experiencing significant delays in reading and math. This program is centered in Room 133 and is taught by several of our special education teachers, each highly-qualified in the academic disciplines of English, math, science, and social studies.
• Our district does have a number of students who must receive their education at other facilities, since, by virtue of their handicap, they are unable to access their education in a regular high school setting.
Pascack Hills Library Media Center
Our goal is to provide you with the help and materials that you and your students need to succeed! The library website can be accessed through the district homepage at .
The library is available for class use. The sign-up book is a blue, 3-ringed binder, which is located on the back section of the circulation desk, in the center of the room. Check for availability and then sign your name, class and number of students. Please discuss the assignment with Mrs. White before your class arrives. If you are unable to come, please let us know.
The Seminar Room in the library is a multi-purpose room used mainly for meetings. It may also be used for classes and video conferencing. It has a drop-down screen and computer projector. The sign-up book for the Seminar Room is located next to the library sign-up book.
The library collection contains over 15,000 books which have been carefully selected to compliment our curriculum and student reading interests. In addition, we offer the following services:
• Collaboration – we can help you plan projects and lessons
• Teaching – Library Media Specialists are trained teachers
• 800 videos and DVD’s
• 14 subscription databases
• 90 magazine subscriptions
• Daily newspapers (New York Times and The Record)
• Laminating machine
The copy machine in the teacher’s lounge is maintained by Dee Goldman. Mrs. Goldman can also help you with:
• Overhead projectors, batteries, projector bulbs and transparencies
• TV’s, VCR’s, DVD and CD players
• Presentation devices such as easels, white boards, projector screens, and computer projectors
We encourage you to request new books or materials that you want us to purchase for the library.
Please stop in the library for a tour at your earliest convenience Hope to see you soon! Have a great year!
Peggy White – Library Media Specialist - mwhite@pascack.k12.nj.us
Dee Goldman – Library Assistant – dgoldman@pascack.k12.nj.us
201-358-7020 ext. 2030
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BOARD POLICIES:
5512 Harrassment, Intimidation and Bullying
5530 Student Drug Abuse-Drugs, Tobacco, Anabolic Steroids & Controlled
Dangerous Substances
5530.1 Extra & Co-curricular Activities
5751 Sexual Harrassment
Pages
Statement of Goals 2-4
Notice of Non-Discrimination 5
Staff 6-8
Staff Calendar of Events 9-10
Bell Schedules 11
General School Procedures and Expectations 12-15
General Staff Policies and Procedures 15
Procedure for Obtaining a Substitute 15-16
Covering Classes for Other Teachers 17
Student Extra Help Schedule 17
Management of Funds 17
Procedures for Requisitioning Budget Items 17
Procedures for Requisitioning General Teaching Supplies 17
Petty Cash 18
Collection of Funds 18
Copying 18
Mailboxes 18
Keys 18
Parking 18-19
Electronic Grade Books 19
Bulletin Boards 19
Field Trips 19-21
Checklist for Sponsors of Evening Activity 21
Suspension of Students 21
Student Illness or Accident 22
Hygienic Management 22-23
Instructional Materials 23
Textbook Management 23-24
Duty Assignments 25
Grading and Standards 25-27
Honor Roll 27
Grade Point Average 27
Eligibility for Sports 27
Homework Assignments 27
Attendance Regulations 28-30
Late Arrival to School and Extracurricular Activities 30
Gym Excuses 30
Course Change Information for Teachers 31
Summer School 31
Student Disciplinary Procedures and Policy 32-36
Harrassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) 36-37
Teacher Evaluations 38
Lesson Plans 38
Teacher Websites 38
Home Instruction 38-39
Referrals to Division of Youth and Family Services 39
Special Services – Child Study Team 39-41
Library Media Center 41-42
First and Second Floor Maps 43-44
Links to Important Official Board of Education Policies 45
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