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VISITORS
ALL VISITORS (parents, community members, sale personnel, etc.) MUST STOP AT MAIN OFFICE, SIGN IN AND WEAR A “VISITOR’S I.D. BADGE.”
WEATHER ALERT/EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
- In the event of a severe storm or other emergency requiring the closing of school, you will receive a recorded message from Karen Erner, Secretary to Superintendent/Principal.
- A special announcement will be made over the radio/TV as follows:
CABLEVISION NETWORK –
beginning at 6:00 AM
Radio Stations: WCBS, WVNJ, and
WOR beginning at 6:30 AM
3. PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSINGS.
4. In the case of inclement weather and no announcement is made that school is closed, parents/guardians are advised to use their own judgment as to whether or not their children should be sent to school or picked up from school before dismissal time. It is the general policy to keep our school open once the school day has started.
DELAYED OPENING
At times the opening of school will be delayed in the event of bad weather. You will receive a recorded message from Karen Erner stating that school will have a delayed opening.
For a delayed opening, staff members and teachers will report at 9:30 a.m., and students will report at 10:00 a.m.
SCHOOL DRIVEWAY SAFETY
YOU MAY STOP IN THE FIRE LANE TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP PASSENGERS; HOWEVER, NO PARKING IS PERMITTED IN THE PAINTED AND MARKED AREAS OF THE FIRE LANE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE CARS TO PARK IN THE MIDDLE LANE (BETWEEN THE FIRE LANE AND THE STAFF NUMBERED PARKING). THE TRAFFIC MUST MOVE FREELY IN THIS LANE AT ALL TIMES.
ENTRANCE AGE POLICY
All children residing in the district who attain their fifth birthday on or before OCTOBER 1, in the year they propose to enter school, shall be admitted to kindergarten. Children must be one year older than kindergarten-entrance age in order to be admitted to the first grade.
The grade placement of children who are transferring to the Haworth School shall be determined by the administration.
The Board requires persons taking children into their home, in accordance with statutes, to submit substantial proof of support as a condition of acceptance in the district school. Non-resident students placed in the home of residents by a state agency are to be accepted by the district free of charge.
Other non-resident students can only be admitted with the prior approval of the Board of Education and the Superintendent/Principal.
TRANSPORTATION
Students who live more than two (2) miles from school are entitled to transportation at public expense. Parents who have questions regarding transportation should call the Board Secretary, Dr. Paul Arilotta.
TIME SCHEDULE
Full-Session Day
School opens at: 8:28 a.m.
Lunch Hour: 11:45-12:35
Dismissal: 3:03 PM*
*Dismissal time for kindergarten students will be 2:00 PM from 9/7/10 through 9/8/10. Beginning Monday, September 13, 2010, dismissal time will be 3:03 PM.
Bell Schedules:
FULL DAY ONE-SESSION
First Bell........... 8:28........... 8:28
Late Bell........... 8:33........... 8:33
HOMEROOM........... 8:28-8:38........... 8:28-8:38
1st period........... 8:41-9:24........... 8:41-9:12
2nd period........... 9:27-10:10........... 9:15-9:46
LOCKERS........... 10:10-10:16........... N/A
3rd period........... 10:16-10:59........... 9:49-10:20
4th period........... 11:02-11:45........... 10:23-10:54
LUNCH........... 11:45-12:35........... N/A
HOMEROOM........... 12:35-12:42........... N/A
5th period........... 12:45-1:28........... 10:57-11:28
6th period........... 1:31-2:14........... 11:31-12:02
7th period........... 2:17-3:00........... 12:05-12:36
HOMEROOM........... 3:00-3:03........... 12:36-12:42
DISMISSAL........... 3:03........... 12:42
DELAYED OPENING SCHEDULE:
HOMEROOM........... 10:00-10:05
1st period........... 10:08-10:39
2nd period........... 10:42-11:13
3rd period........... 11:16-11:47
LUNCH........... 11:47-12:37
HOMEROOM........... 12:37-12:41
4th period........... 12:44-1:15
5th period........... 1:18-1:49
6th period........... 1:52-2:23
7th period........... 2:26-2:57
HOMEROOM........... 2:57-3:03
DISMISSAL........... 3:03
FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills are held for the entire school at least two (2) times per month. Fire and emergency evacuations are explained in great detail to the students by the homeroom teachers.
ABSENCE/LATENESS
Parents are requested to call the school no later than 8:30 a.m. in the event their child(ren) will be absent or late.
An answering machine will be operating 24 hours each day – including weekends. Therefore, if your child is ill during the night, rather than waiting until the morning to call the school, you may call in any time and leave the message. The number to call to report absence and lateness is 201-384-5526, ext. 117 (school nurse).
The school will continue to telephone the home of any student who is not present or accounted for by a note or phone message at approximately 9:05 AM and 1:00 PM.
If possible, parents are requested to send a note to the homeroom teacher, who will forward it to the attendance officer, prior to the day(s) or absence(s) for non-illness absences.
Notes from parents/guardians should be brought to the homeroom teacher the first day upon return from an absence – even though the absence has been reported. The same procedure should be followed for lateness. Students arriving late should report to the main office BEFORE GOING TO THEIR HOMEROOM – OR JOINING THEIR CLASS – AFTER THE HOMEROOM PERIOD.
SCHOOL TELEPHONE
In an emergency, SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL, students may be permitted to use office telephones during scheduled class periods.
-INCOMING CALLS OR MESSAGES-
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: UNLESS THE ADMINISTRATION DETERMINES THAT IT IS AN EMERGENCY, INCOMING CALLS OR MESSAGES TO STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONVEYED BY THE OFFICE. PARENTS ARE ASKED TO DISCUSS THIS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND ABIDE BY THIS RULE.
STUDENT RECORDS
Parents/guardians are reminded of their right to review their child’s school records. If you choose to do so, you are asked to call the Principal to arrange for an appointment.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
REMINDER . . .
Parents/guardians are requested to keep the school apprised of changes in factors in the home situation, which may affect pupil conduct or performance. Parents/guardians are specifically requested to inform the school of any changes in legal custody of the child.
GRADING SYSTEM
A+ = 98-100, A = 94-97, A- = 90-93
B+ = 87-89, B = 84-86, B- = 80-83
C+ = 77-79, C = 74-76, C- = 70-73
D = 65-69, F = 0-64
CLASS TRIPS
It is the policy to take the children on field trips only with the permission from the parents/guardians, and if children can exercise the needed decorum and self-control that is so important on an educational field trip. When a trip is being planned, permission slips will be sent home for approval of parents/guardians. No child will be denied access to a trip because of his/her inability to pay for the trip.
PLAYS, CONCERTS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
The Haworth School District welcomes parents and community members to our various special programs and activities. We ask that if siblings accompany parents/guests that they sit with their parents. It is expected that proper audience behavior be demonstrated, i.e., appropriate applause, remaining in your seats, turning off all cell phones. The performers will appreciate your cooperation.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
There are policies dealing with Affirmative Action on file in the Board Office.
Policies also dealing with Grievance Procedures for the resolution of student, employee and parent complaints have been adopted by the Haworth Board of Education. Affirmative Action representatives for the Haworth School are Officer Nancy Wise, R.N., School Nurse, Dr. Paul Arilotta, Deborah Jancek, Nicole Haramis, Vito Nasta, Charlotte Kantz, Melissa Jackson and Barbara Grygotis, Community Member.
VANDALISM
Vandalism is the malicious damage of school or personal property. The student is responsible for restitution for all damages.
LIABILITY OF PARENTS OF STUDENTS FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – “The parents or guardians of any pupil who shall injure any school property shall be liable for damages for the amount of the injury to be collected by the Board of Education of the district in any court of competent jurisdiction together with the costs of suit.” NJ Statutes: Title 18A:37-3.
-MEDICAL INFORMATION-
1. There will be a screening test of specific students for scoliosis, vision, color vision, hearing, height and weight by the school nurse under the direction of the school physician according to the New Jersey State Department of Education guidelines.
2. A complete physical examination by the family physician must be completed as follows:
a. Incoming Kindergarten children.
b. The 3rd and 6th grade students.
c. ALL new students transferring to our school.
d. Any other students referred by the nurse or teachers for special and specific reasons.
e. For participation in sports program – (MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED).
3. A continuation of the immunization program for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, mumps, measles, rubella, varicella, hepatitis and meningitis by the family physician and mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health is required. The cooperation of parents is requested in order to maintain a complete immunization record in the school health office. Students will not be admitted to school unless these requirements are met. Results of immunization should be sent to the school nurse. NOTE: Immunization dates must include month, day and year.
4. A physician will determine whether or not a child should remain in school because of rash, contagion or other physical condition when requested to do so by the school nurse. Only emergency first aid will be administered by the school nurse.
5. Sports physicals are required on all students participating in athletic programs in the Haworth School, including club teams and After School programs.
6. Students are not to have medication, including cough drops, skin lotion, Tylenol, etc., on school premises or on school-related trips. Medication can be administered in school only by a written request from a physician. Should it be necessary for a child to receive medication during school hours, contact the school nurse to make the appropriate arrangements.
7. A child on crutches or wearing a cast will not be admitted to school without a written doctor’s order or parent note.
8. Requests for exclusion from Physical Education classes for more than one week must be substantiated by a doctor’s note.
9. A child absent from school due to fever may not participate in after school or evening activities of that day.
10. When the administration of medication in school is an issue the following guidelines are required:
a. The parent/guardian must provide a written request for the administration of the prescribed medication at school.
b. Written orders are to be provided to the school from the private physician, detailing the diagnosis or type of illness involved, the name of the drug, dosage, time of administration and the side effects.
c. The medication should be brought to the school in the original container, appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician.
d. The school will provide a secured, locked space for the safe storage of the medication. Prescription drugs will be kept locked.
e. The certified school nurse or parent/guardian is the ONLY ONE PERMITTED TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION IN SCHOOL.
f. The records or documentation will be maintained by the nurse.
MEDICATION FORMS may be downloaded and printed from the school nurse’s web page at www.haworth.org. Go to the School Nurse’s page, and click on Health Forms; then click on Medication Forms.
-ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL-
1. Your child should not arrive at school before 8:20 AM.
2. HOMEROOM BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:28 AM.
3. Students arriving AFTER 8:33 should report directly to the Main Office with a written note from their parents indicating the reason for the absence or tardiness.
4. Students are expected to leave the building and grounds at dismissal unless they are involved in a supervised after-school activity.
5. Loitering in unsupervised areas before or after school is not permitted.
6. If students arrive before 8:20 a.m. to work with a teacher, they must submit to the main office a Morning Pass given to them by the teacher with whom they will be working.
-HOMEROOM-
1. Students are expected to be prompt, seated and quiet while attendance is taken.
2. Attentiveness is expected during morning announcements.
3. New Jersey State Law (18A:36-3) requires students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily. Students who object to free participation in this activity shall stand respectfully. Parents of these students are to notify the Superintendent/Principal of their consent.
-CORRIDORS/HALLWAYS-
Students are expected to move quickly and quietly from one area to another, being respectful of classes that may be in session. Students must stay to the right when moving through hallways.
-CLASSES-
1. Students are expected to report to each class prepared and on time.
2. Students are expected to follow guidelines and procedures established by the classroom teacher.
3. Texts and other materials on loan to you are to be cared for properly.
4. In order to leave the classroom to use the bathroom or see the nurse, the student must raise his/her hand and ask to be excused.
-LUNCH-
REMAINING IN SCHOOL FOR LUNCH IS A PRIVILEGE. STUDENTS WHO REMAIN FOR LUNCH MUST ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
1. The lunchroom aides are responsible for the children eating lunch in school. Talking is permitted as long as the noise level is reasonable.
2. The children should remain seated until dismissed by the lunchroom teacher/aide.
3. Food is to be eaten only in the areas designated for eating – no food is to be taken out of the eating area.
4. Children who eat lunch in town or at home should NOT RETURN TO THE SCHOOL GROUNDS UNTIL 12:35 PM.
5. The eating area is to be left clean and all trash and recyclables must be placed in the proper receptacles.
6. STUDENTS EATING DOWNTOWN MUST BE RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS. THE DOWNTOWN AREA MUST BE KEPT FREE OF LUNCH TIME “LITTER.”
7. Any student who will be leaving school for lunch must provide a note from a parent/guardian.
8. There is to be no eating in the halls, gym or outside.
9. When outside, students are to report to the field or designated playgrounds. Students are not permitted back into the building without permission from a teacher/aide.
10. In case of emergency, students should direct their needs to the teacher/aide on duty.
-ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Students ARE NOT TO USE any electronic devices in school WITHOUT TEACHER APPROVAL. This includes cell phones, iPods, GameBoys, and other related items. Headphones may not be worn in school. Devices that are confiscated must be claimed in the main office by a parent/guardian – they will NOT be handed over to a student. Students are not permitted to use cellular telephones while school is in session. Cellular telephones must be turned off and kept in the locker of a middle school student or the backpack of a student in grades K-5 while the pupil is in the school building. Cellular telephones may only be turned on outside the school building and after school has concluded for the day or if the student is out of the school building during lunch time. A Note to Parents: To ensure your child’s academic success, please do not contact your child on his/her cell phone during the course of the school day. Please wait until after school.
The taking of pictures with a cellular telephone or camera is strictly prohibited at all times. Any pictures taken with cell phones or cameras in the bathrooms or changing rooms will result in that student's immediate suspension. Taking pictures on the premises requires the permission of an administrator or teacher. Cellular telephones and paging devices are prohibited on all day and overnight school trips. Cellular telephones used in violation of this policy will be confiscated by the administration and the pupil will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
-GYMNASIUM/AUDITORIUM-
1. Students ARE NOT PERMITTED in the gym WITHOUT A SUPERVISOR/TEACHER.
2. Students in the gym MUST wear sneakers.
3. Students who are excused from physical education class for health reasons must submit a note to the nurse who will keep it on file and notify the physical education teacher.
4. The gymnasium IS NOT TO BE USED AS AN EXIT AND ENTRANCE AREA.
-BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS-
1. First and second grade children ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RIDE BICYCLES TO SCHOOL FOR SAFETY REASONS.
2. Students MUST WEAR HELMETS WHEN RIDING THEIR BIKES.
3. Students are NOT PERMITTED TO RIDE THEIR BIKES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
4. Bicycle racks are provided on the corner of Haworth Avenue and Valley Road for all bicycles. LOCKS MUST BE ON ALL BIKES.
5. Skateboards are not permitted on school property.
-SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS-
When a substitute is teaching, the students are expected to behave and perform in a manner that reflects the excellence of the school.
-LITTERING AND VANDALISM-
1. Writing on any part of a school’s property (walls, desk, etc.) is prohibited.
2. All trash and litter should be deposited in receptacles located in the corridors, classrooms and school yards.
3. All white paper should be recycled in the blue bins in classrooms.
-ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS-
1. Students should enter and leave the auditorium in an orderly fashion.
2. Students should be seated in assigned sections.
3. Be courteous – no booing, yelling, whistling or rhythmic clapping.
-DANCES, PLAYS, CONCERTS-
Teachers will be in charge at all times with an administrator available. Students will adhere to the following established procedures:
1. No one is permitted on stage except members of the committee in charge of the dance, play or concert.
2. No one is to touch equipment or lighting except someone serving on the committee.
3. No one is to leave the building without permission from a teacher/chaperone.
4. Food should be confined to one area and consumed in a proper manner.
5. No one is to loiter on school grounds.
6. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Violations of the rules will necessitate a call to parents, and the involved students will be sent home. Extra curricular activities may be revoked.
-FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION-
The Family Life Education and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education curriculum is in compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code. Copies of applicable laws, policies, and regulations are available upon request in the Office of the Board of Education.
-DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,
DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONES-
Copies of applicable laws, policies and regulations are available upon request in the office of the Board of Education. Smoking is prohibited in the school buildings or on any part of the school grounds.
-CHILD STUDY TEAM-
A Child Study Team, consisting of the school psychologist, school nurse, school physician, social worker, learning disability-teacher/consultant, administrative assistant and supplementary instructors/specialists and regular classroom teachers meet regularly to study the progress and make appropriate recommendations on youngsters who need this kind of service. Questions on CST matters should be directed to Mrs. Bonni Ehrhardt, Chairperson, at 201-384-5526, ext. 106.
-STUDENT GROUP ACCIDENT INSURANCE-
The Board of Education has granted permission to offer student group insurance to the parents who wish to pay the premium for this insurance at a minimal cost per student.
The policy covers injuries suffered by insured children while attending school or going to and from school, in the Board of Education approved post -school physical education programs and on Board of Education approved overnight field trips.
Accidents should be reported immediately to the school nurse who will prepare a written report which, if the child is insured, the parent/guardian is to give to the attending physician. The Board of Education assumes no responsibility for settlement of claims.
-EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES-
The Haworth School District has established scholastic thresholds to encourage participation in extracurricular activities. Copies of applicable policies and regulations are available in the Athletic Office, the Superintendent/Principal’s Office and the Board Office. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, sports, clubs, committees, etc.
-HOME INSTRUCTION-
Students who are unable to attend school because of orthopedic injury or chronic illness may receive home instruction up to five hours per week. Home instruction will not be provided unless it can be estimated that the student will be out of school for a period of at least two (2) weeks.
The parent and/or guardian should submit to the Superintendent/Principal a physician’s written request specifying the diagnosis of the condition, an estimate of the time the student will be out of school and that home instruction is indicated. Instruction can begin when the Superintendent/Principal has approved the request based on the physician’s documentation.
GIFTED PROGRAM CRITERIA
Identification Process
Multiple Criteria to Determine Entrance into Program
1) Score in the Advanced Proficient range on NJASK
2) Teacher Recommendation
3) Test of Cognitive Abilities – Score of 135
4) Excellent classroom participation, grades and behavior
DRUGS, TOBACCO, ALCOHOL (FILE CODE 5131.6)
ENFORCEMENT OF DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE
FORMAL INTERVENTION PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS
WHO MAY BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TO BE FOLLOWED IN ACCORDANACE WITH N.J. S. 18A:40A-12(a) et. seq.
The Haworth Board of Education recognizes that the misuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco is a serious problem with legal, physical and social implications for the entire community. The role of the school is to strive to prevent drug abuse and help drug abusers by educational rather than punitive means.
Whenever it shall appear to a staff member that a student may be under the influence of substances, the staff member is to report the matter as soon as possible to the school nurse or medical inspector and to the Superintendent/Principal. The Superintendent/Principal shall immediately notify the parent and shall arrange for an immediate examination by a doctor selected by the parent or if that doctor is not immediately available, by the medical inspector if he/she is available, or the pupil shall be taken to the emergency room of a nearest hospital accompanied by a member of the school staff.
A written report within 24 hours must be given to the parent and Superintendent/Principal. If it is determined that the pupil was under the influence and returned home, that pupil shall not resume attendance until he/she submits a written report certifying that the student is physically and mentally able to return thereto. In addition, the pupil shall be interviewed by a substance abuse coordinator for determining the extent of involvement.
SECTION 504 (File Code 6171-4A)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in any program receiving federal financial assistance. It is our responsibility to identify, evaluate, and determine eligibility for access to appropriate educational services. No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his handicap, as defined in section 706(8) of this title, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any executive agency or by the United States Postal Service (29U.S.C. Sec. 794). Mrs. Christina Sasson, our Guidance Counselor, is the 504 Officer for the Haworth School.
PROJECT CHILD FIND
Since legislation was enacted in 1982, New Jersey has provided for the expansion of services to young children with disabilities and their families. It has required local Boards of Education to identify and provide special education programs and services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five, as well as supply information regarding available services to parents of children with disabilities below age three.
For information regarding early intervention special education programs for pre-school Haworth resident children determined eligible for special education services, please contact Mrs. Bonni F. Ehrhardt, Child Study Team Chairperson, Haworth Public School, 205 Valley Road, Haworth, New Jersey 07641.