2020-21 STUDENT HANDBOOK - Kingsway Regional …

Kingsway Regional Middle School

2020-21 STUDENT HANDBOOK

KINGSWAY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

The Kingsway Regional School District believes that this school district is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive educational program that will foster the academic, social, and personal growth of all students. The Kingsway Regional School District provides a secure, supportive environment. It also provides high quality resources to challenge and empower each individual to pursue his/her potential, to develop a passion for learning in a diverse and challenging world, to encourage active citizenship, and to reach a high standard of achievement at all grade levels as defined by the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. James Mueller ? President Mrs. Jennifer Cavallaro-Fromm ? Vice President

Dr. Michele Blair Mrs. Lauren Boerlin Ms. Christie Callahan Comerford Mrs. Deborah Cunningham Ms. Lisa Mordecai-Daniel Mr. Frank Donnelly Mrs. Lisa Mordecai-Daniel Mrs. Marilyn O'Rourke-Young Ms. Pamela Roney

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. James J. Lavender, Superintendent Jason Schimpf, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Patricia Calandro, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Shanna Hoffman, Director of Special Services

June Cioffi, Director of Athletics Michael Schiff, Supervisor of Student Personnel Services

Robert Iocona, Chief Technology Officer Kate McEntee, Human Resources Manager

Holly Haynes, Director of Food Services Michael Shuster, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

Michael Schneck, Director of Transportation Emily Virga, Director of Virtual Learning & Instruction

MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING ADMINISTRATION Brian Tonelli, Principal

Edward Dubbs, Assistant Principal/Supervisor of Instruction

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS Ms. Rachael Anderson, Elementary, ELA, ELL, and Library Instructional Supervisor Mrs. Kathryn Fransko, SPED, World Language, and Arts Instructional Supervisor

Mr. Balvir Singh, Math, Technology, and Business Instructional Supervisor

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

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Mercedes Allen

Kim Hargraves

Danielle Altersitz

Ben Hedenberg

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Rebecca Barb Victoria Battelini Kathleen Bially Nicole Bintliff

Edward Heil Brooke Helmandollar Robert Hildebrand Amanda Hannigan

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Joseph Bittmann

Mallory Ilves

Derrick Brewer Jamey Brown Kristina Bullock

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Juliana Chellew Lindsay Contarino Brianna Cormaney

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Christine Dacchille Sara DiBenedetto Nicole DiBonaventura Allison Dickson Susan Dillard David Dominik David Dominik, Jr. Tia DuBose Takiyah Dumas

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William Ewe

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Karen Jennett

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Lauren Kerr Tara Kuroda Kaitlin Kurtz

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Amanda Leto Jaime Lloyd

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Danielle MacIntosh Nicholas Magnotta Michael Massaro Madalyn Marlin Sarah Matrisciano Suzanne McAnally Alexis McCann Catherine Merryman Stefanie Miles Michelle Mower

Mary Fiordimondo Jennifer Fisicaro Regina Foody

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Mary Neyer Rory Nordberg

Lori Gendaszek

Ann Gillespie

Christine Gismondi

Robert Green

CHILD STUDY TEAM Danielle Baney, School Psychologist/Anti-Bullying Specialist Laura Campbell, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant Morgan Moore, Speech Therapist Tiffany Scurry, Social Worker

HEALTH Rose Fredericks, R.N., School Nurse Rob Bearman, Athletic Trainer Dr. Ed Pirolli D.O., School Physician

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Stacey Oehler Michele Orr Dana Ott Steven Ottinger Andrew Owens Stephanie Owens

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Valerie Palmer Anthony Pezzimenti

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David Reiners

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Michael Sandberg Leonardo Santiago Susan Shakespeare Brittany Sims Jennifer Skelly Ryan Stickel

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Laura Terpak Evelyn Torres Ashley Townsend

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Zachary Van Der Wall

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Alexandra Walek Kaitlin Whitman Whitney Widger Kathleen Wilhelm John Worthington

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Michele Yourison Thomas Yourison, Jr.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS Antoinette Henry (8th grade) Theresa Kupsey (7th grade)

SECRETARIAL STAFF Dina Fanelle, Assistant Principals' Secretary Katie Ford, Guidance/Child Study Team Secretary Michelle Gray, Attendance Secretary Michele Tirado, Principal's Secretary Terri Walsh, Guidance/Child Study Team Secretary

KINGSWAY REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 203 Kings Highway Woolwich Township, NJ 08085 (856) 467-3300 Website: Emergency Closing No. 815

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

The purpose of this handbook is to help both students and parents understand the middle school's philosophy, operations, and expectations. Parents/guardians are encouraged to review this handbook with their children and keep it handy for reference.

The online version of the handbook may not answer every contingency or question. Therefore, we welcome you to contact the school at (856) 467-3300 for assistance at any time. We encourage parents/guardians to be involved with the school and meet with the administrators, counselors, or teams with any questions or concerns.

With your help, support, and cooperation, Kingsway Regional Middle School will provide a sensitive, caring, supportive learning environment that will aid and assist your child in making the transition from the elementary school to the high school. We pledge to help each individual student bridge this gap!

Best Wishes, Middle School Administration

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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2020-2021 SCHOOL REOPENING PLAN

3

COMMUNICATION

4

PARENT - TEACHER COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 4

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SCHOOLOGY) 4

ELECTRONIC GRADE BOOK (POWER SCHOOL)

4

PROGRESS REPORTS & REPORT CARDS

4

SCHOOL POLICIES

5

THE SCHOOL DAY

5

COVID-19 PLEDGE

5

HEALTH/SYMPTOM SCREENING PRIOR TO SCHOOL

ARRIVAL

5

STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES 5

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

6

BELL SCHEDULES

6

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

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VISITORS / EARLY DISMISSAL

7

SCHOOL NURSE

7

FACE COVERINGS/MASKS

7

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES

8

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

8

TRANSFERS

8

CHILD STUDY TEAM

8

HOMEROOM/1ST PERIOD

8

LUNCH

8

MEDIA CENTER

8

USE OF PHONES

8

BUS TRANSPORTATION

9

BICYCLES

9

ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IN AN EMERGENCY 9

FIRE DRILL

9

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

10

EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN

10

SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES10

PROPERTY, APPEARANCE & GENERAL CONDUCT 11

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

11

BOOK FEES

11

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

11

BOOKBAGS AND LOCKERS

12

HALL CONDUCT

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LOST AND FOUND

12

DRESS CODE

13

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

13

STUDENT RIGHTS

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VACATION

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OBLIGATIONS

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STUDENT IDENTIFICATION BADGES

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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

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ACADEMICS

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GRADING PRACTICES FOR GENERAL SUBJECTS 16

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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GRADE SCALE

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HOMEWORK REQUEST

17

HONOR ROLL

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HYBRID LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES (I&RS) 18

NJSLA STANDARDIZED TEST

19

PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND FAILURES

19

REASSESSMENT PRACTICE

19

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IN A

VIRTUAL SETTING

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VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

20

TECHNOLOGY RELATED BOE POLICIES

20

ATTENDANCE

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2020-2021 DISTRICT CALENDAR

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RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

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DISCIPLINE

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INFRACTIONS

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BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION OPTIONS

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DUE PROCESS/APPEAL PROCEDURES

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REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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DISCIPLINING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

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CODE OF CONDUCT

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HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING (HIB) 35

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY / HONOR CODE

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HEALTH

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RANDOM TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE 36

PHYSICALS / MEDICAL CLEARANCE

36

IMPACT TESTING

36

RENAISSANCE PROGRAM

37

OVERVIEW

37

APPLICATION

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TRIPLE G'S

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