Absences – Teachers
Substitute Registry
1.
In the event you will be absent, you are
required to call AESOP by 6:00a.m. at
(800)
942-3767 or log onto AESOP at www.Aesopeducation.com
(see Aesop Quickstart Guide for Teachers, and/or Phone System Instructions in
the appendix.)
2.
Although this is a twenty-four hour
service, the Registry would appreciate notification of an expected absence as
soon as possible (i.e. professional days, personal days).
3.
When you are aware of an upcoming absence,
it can be advantageous to contact a substitute yourself if you see them working
in the building. Be sure either you or
the substitute notifies AESOP of your arrangements.
4.
Personal days and Professional days have to
be approved by administration before contacting AESOP. Forms can be picked up in the Main Office.
1.
Any person sustaining an injury MUST
be sent to the Health Office and first aid will be administered. The incident will be entered in the Nurse’s
Log.
2.
Any person sustaining a major injury MUST
NOT be moved. The nurse should be contacted
and the teacher should remain with the child until relieved by the nurse.
3.
As soon as possible at the beginning of the
school year, teachers must visit the Health Office to read a list of students
in his/her classes who need special consideration (i.e., preferred seating,
hearing assistance, etc.)
4.
Notification will be made to the homeroom
teacher if any student is leaving the building due to injury or illness.
Affirmative Action
Affirmative
Action is a policy, plan, and grievance procedure for addressing the effects of
discrimination in the employment of certain groups.
In keeping with federal
and state legislation, the Haledon Board of Education has an Affirmative Action
policy, plan, and grievance procedure, which provides for the resolution of
employee, student, applicant, and community member complaints. The policy, plan, and grievance procedure
outline the process by which one may seek a remedy for alleged violations
related to discrimination on the basis for race, color, creed, religion, age,
sex, ancestry, national origin or social/ economic status.
Copies of the
Affirmative Action policy, plan and grievance procedure are located in the
Board of Education Office, Main Office, Guidance Office, and Parent Information
Center.
The Affirmative Action
officer is Ms. Beth Barnhill.
After
Care
After school care is provided by Haledon Public School this year. Students attending After Care should report
to the small gym immediately at the close of the school day. Questions about after care may be addressed
to Harriette Parrish-Rossi, ext. 225.
Articulation
Meetings
Articulation meetings
provide an opportunity for grade level or departmental teachers to meet and
discuss current school issues and common concerns or to plan events. To the extent possible, scheduling has
attempted to leave common articulation times at least once per week during the
regular school day.
The following procedure
has been developed:
1.
At the first meeting, select a grade level
representative.
The
grade level representative’s responsibility shall consist of, but is not
limited to, the following:
·
To lead the discussion of important
questions at articulation meetings.
·
To act as a liaison between the committee
and the administration in expressing the concerns and questions of the group.
·
To submit a weekly written record of
discussion and concerns to the principal.
2.
Grade level or department meetings will
also be scheduled throughout the year on selected Mondays in place of faculty
meetings.
According to Law
(N.J.S.A.18A: 38), attendance in the school is compulsory for children between
the ages of six and sixteen; and according to universally accepted norms,
students cannot benefit fully from the educational programs of school unless
attendance is regular and uninterrupted.
Therefore, the Board of Education, congruent with the law and sounds
educational principles, directs that attendance of students be controlled and
supervised.
The maximum number of
absences permitted is twenty (20). All absences will be counted. However, no pupil absent for religious
observation of a day recognized by the Commissioner of Education or this
District shall be charged with an absence, deprived of an award, or an
eligibility opportunity to compete for an award or of the right to take a test or
examination missed through such absence (N.J.S.A. 18A: 36-14-15 and –16). It is
the intention of this policy that the permitted number of absences will provide
for normal illness.
Students are expected to
attend school during the established school time: therefore any student
accumulating five (5) tardies shall have a full day’s absence added to their
total of accumulated absences. The Board
will report to appropriate authorities’ infractions of the law regarding the
attendance of pupils below the age of 16.
If a student is absent,
the parents/guardians are requested to call the school to verify the
absence. If the parents/guardians have
not contacted the school, the attendance monitor will call the
parents/guardians during the course of the student’s absence. The student will be required to present a
note indicating the reason for the absence upon his/her return to school.
Students shall be
required to complete all work and exercises assigned during an absence. Further
arrangements to make up all the work will be initiated by the student or the
parent/guardian on the third consecutive day of absence.
The effect of excessive
absences, excused or unexcused, upon a grade or promotion, shall be made by the
principal in consultation with the teacher and school counselor. The procedures and consequences governing
cases of excessive absences are below:
- Ten (10) absences: The school
counselor will notify the parent/guardian in writing that the student has
been absent for one-half the maximum number of absences. A copy of the attendance policy will be
enclosed to give complete information.
- Fifteen (15) absences: The
parents/guardians shall receive a letter from the principal’s office
indicating the number of absences, and requiring a parent/ guardian
conference. The consequences of
exceeding the maximum allowable days will once again be discussed.
- Twenty- one (21) absences: N.J.S.A.
18A: 38-27, et. seq.
shall be invoked and an action instituted which may result in retention
proceedings.
In the event of mitigating
circumstances regarding student absences, at some point during the
administration of the policy, an adjustment or extension of the policy may be
made by the principal.
1.
Attendance cards should be sent to the Attendance
Office at the end of homeroom. If
100% of the pupils are in attendance, the 100% room card must be sent.
2.
Once the cards have been sent to the
office, the Attendance Office will correct the absences that have become tardy.
3.
Students should be allowed to enter
Homeroom without a pass until 8:16 a.m.
No student should be allowed into period one without a pass from the
Attendance Office if they have not reported to Homeroom. If a student arrives late for homeroom,
he/she must present a late pass to the teacher upon arrival. If a student arrives without a signed pass
from the office, please notify the attendance officer.
4.
Attendance cards are important legal
documents and are kept for future reference and documentation. Please save them
and turn them in to the Attendance Office in June.
1.
All attendance must be E-mailed to
Alejandra Chalmers by 8:30 a.m. each school day.
2.
Any student who arrives after homeroom must
have a pass from the Attendance Office.
3.
If a student is late to class at any time
during the homeroom period, please admit them and check their excuse for being
late. If deemed necessary, take appropriate action.
School Bell Schedule 2011-2012
Homeroom: 8:08-8:17 9 minutes
Passing: 8:17-8:18 1
minute
Period 1: 8:18-9:00 42 minutes
Passing: 9:00-9:01 1
minute
Period 2: 9:01-9:43 42 minutes
Passing: 9:43-9:44 1
minute
Period 3: 9:44-10:26 42 minutes
Passing: 10:26-10:27 1 minute
Period 4: 10:27-11:09 42 minutes
Passing: 11:09-11:10 1 minute
Period 5: 11:10-11:52 42 minutes
Passing: 11:52-11:53 1 minute
Period 6: 11:53-12:35 42 minutes
Passing: 12:35-12:36 1 minute
Period 7: 12:36-1:18 42 minutes
Passing: 1:18-1:19 1
minute
Period 8: 1:19-2:03 42 minutes
Passing: 2:03-2:04 1
minute
Period 9: 2:04-2:45 42 minutes
Lunch/Play
Period
Period 5 Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2
Period 6 Grades 3, 5, 6
Period 7 Grades 4, 7, 8
All teachers Pre-K-8th
grade, including specials, are responsible for maintaining the hallway bulletin
board either across from their room or next to their classroom.
It is expected that the
bulletin board will be changed a minimum of once per marking period and will
exhibit the students’ FINEST work.
For grades 4-8, all work
placed on the bulletin board is expected to be a final draft.
The following
lunch/recess procedures were designed to prevent discipline problems from
occurring and to provide a safe, orderly environment for our students.
- Staff members are to walk classes that
are having lunch to the cafeteria and leave them only when they are on the
lunch line. Be sure that class is
lined up in an orderly, straight line.
- Teachers are to escort classes having
recess to the ground floor exit to the playground. No students should proceed on their own. Be
sure they exit the building in an orderly fashion.
- Teachers must either pick up their
students in the cafeteria or from the designated play area and return them
to class at the conclusion of the lunch period.
- Anyone picking up students in the
cafeteria must enter the cafeteria and wait for their class to be called
before walking them back to class in an orderly, straight line.
- Anyone picking up a class from outside
should walk them back to class in an orderly straight line.
Please be sure your
students are quiet and proceed in an orderly fashion to insure that disturbance
to the classes they pass is kept to a minimum.
Code Of Conduct
Overview (REVISED 7/07)
Good discipline is a fundamental
consideration in all educational endeavors.
It is the foundation for the teaching and learning process and the basic
consideration for proper supervision of all students. No single responsibility for district
personnel can be considered more important.
All school districts are challenged
with the designation of rules and regulations by which all members of the
school community must abide.
Hand-in-hand with this is the determination of fair and evenhanded
actions that are consistently followed in the interest of firm and fair
maintenance of an agreed-upon Code of Conduct.
School research consistently shows that
effective schools have an environment best described as “orderly, but not
oppressive.” For this reason, students
must be permitted a certain degree of freedom provided the rights of others and
the safety of the educational process is not
compromised.
The K-8 Code of Conduct is the result
of the cooperative efforts of staff, administration, and parents. It offers the safest possible learning
environment for the Haledon
School population in a
reasonable and comprehensive manner. The
implementation of this Code of Conduct will bring about conditions that will
enhance teaching and learning and create the most comfortable educational
environment for all.
The continued support of the entire Haledon School community is appreciated.
CODE OF CONDUCT
(REVISED 7/07)
The intent of the Haledon
Public School System is to establish a Code of Conduct to assure proper order
and decorum in the schools. Students are
required to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and to act with due regard
for the supervisory authority of Board of Education employees. Students are
expected to respect the educational purpose underlying all school activities,
the shared use of school property and the rights and welfare of other students
and adults. Through the implementation
of this code it is expected that the following objectives will be met:
The physical and mental health, safety and welfare of students
in the school will be protected and an orderly environment that is conducive to
learning will be maintained.
Uniform procedures for prompt and thorough handling of matters
relating to student discipline in school and on school grounds will be
established.
Guidelines for school action for all student disciplinary
offenses and infractions K-8 will be identified and consistently enforced.
General Responsibilities
Students, parents, staff and administrators
have definite responsibilities in regard to this code.
Students Are Expected
To:
Understand and conform to all established standards of behavior
and discipline of the Haledon
School District.
Assume and accept responsibility for their own behavior and for
the consequences of misbehavior when school rules, policies or directives are
not followed.
Recognize and accept the authority of any administrator,
teacher or other Board of Education employee on every part of school property
and in school vehicles, (at all times) and at all school functions regardless
of location and whether or not school is in session.
Parents/Guardians Are Expected To:
Guide and direct their children toward standards of good
conduct in the total school environment.
Cooperate with school officials in preventive and corrective
disciplinary measures regarding their children (Parents will be given adequate
opportunities to work with school staff in helping, supporting, and modifying
the behavior of students.)
Accept
total responsibility for any and all costs incurred by the school district,
another student or any staff member or employee whose property or equipment has
been vandalized, stolen, damaged or misused by their children.
Teachers and Other Staff
Members Are Expected To:
. Resolve matters pertaining to individual discipline in the
classroom and refer to the administration cases of flagrant misconduct or habitual
offenders for whom normal disciplinary measures have failed (e.g. teacher
counseling, detention, parent conferences.).
Counsel students appropriately when offenses
or infractions described within this Code of Conduct have been committed (The
possibility of further consequences should be explained.).
The Principal and Staff
Members Responsible for Students Are Expected
To:
Make
available to students and parents a copy of the K-8 Code of Conduct each
September for the ensuing school year.
Prepare and maintain written records of each incident of
misbehavior for which disciplinary measures have been taken.
Establish
more effective parent/student cooperation in corrective measures as necessary
and refer students with excessive problems to the Intervention and Referral
Service (IRS).
Provide opportunities throughout the school year for staff,
student and parent/guardian input on the content and implementation of the Code
of Conduct (The Code of Conduct will be reviewed and updated annually.).
Actions Not Consistent
with the Haledon Board of Education Standards of Student Conduct
In light of the Haledon
Board of Education’s adopted standards of student conduct, the following
actions are considered inappropriate and unacceptable. Students committing such actions shall be
subject to disciplinary measures for purposes of improving behavior. All violations of the Code of Conduct are
classified from Level I to Level V with Level V offenses being the most serious
of offenses.
The following is a comprehensive,
but not exhaustive list, of common code of conduct violations along with
possible consequences for each offense:
Level I
Infractions
Incidents- Chewing gum, late to class, in a hall
without a pass, running in the halls, misbehavior in class, misbehavior at
lunch, violations of the dress code, playing with unauthorized games or
equipment such as a Walkman or Gameboy.
Penalty for Violation(s) (including but not
limited to): Faculty
Reprimand; Parent/Guardian Contacted, Administrative Notification;
Administrative Detention; Saturday Character Education Class(es); or other just
consequences.
Level II
Infractions
Incidents- Minor vandalism or abuse of property,
cursing or obscene language, lying, minor disregard for authority, cheating and
forging a signature.
Penalty for Violation(s)
(including but not limited to): Parent Notification;
Administrative Detention; Parent/Student/Staff Conference; Saturday Character
Education Class(es); 1-9 days Out-of School Suspension and Parent Conference with
Administrator; Long Term Suspension (10 Days or more); or other just
consequences.
Level III
Infractions
Incidents- Stealing, cutting school, pushing and
shoving match, threatening other students, tripping students, spitting on
others, misbehavior during a fire drill, throwing objects (including food,
snowballs.)
Penalty for Violation(s) (including but not
limited to): Saturday
Character Education Class(es); 1-9 days Out-of-School
Suspension and Parent Conference with Administrator; Long Term Suspension (10
Days or more); Out-of District Placement; or other just consequence.
Level IV
Infractions
Incidents- fighting or assault, cursing or abusive
treatment of a staff member, vandalism.
Penalty for Violation(s) (including but not
limited to): 1-9 Days
Out-of-School Suspension and Parent Conference with Administrator; Long Term
Suspension (10 days or more); Notification of Law Enforcement; Out-of-District
Placement; or other just consequence.
Level V Infractions
Incidents- Possession or use of weapons, possession
or use of fireworks or other pyrotechnics, smoking on school grounds, use of a
cellular phone, camera phone, camera, laser pointer, beeper, arson, extortion,
bribery, possession or use of drugs or alcoholic beverages, bomb threat, false
fire alarm, assault on a staff member and any other acts seriously threatening
the safety of others.
Penalty for Violation(s)
(including but not limited to): 3
or more days Out-of-School Suspension; Parent Conference with Administration
Prior to Student Return; Possible Expulsion Pending Board Hearing.
In
addition to the consequences listed above, all unauthorized materials such as
beepers, cellular phones, cameras, camera telephones, weapons, unauthorized
games, or laser pointers will be confiscated.
Any
Student responsible for the willful destruction of school property will be held
accountable for full restitution. Under
state law, the parents or guardians of a student who maliciously damages school
property shall be held liable for the amount of damages.
Note: The Haledon
Board of Education and the Haledon Public School Administration reserve the
authority to revise and update this Code of Conduct at any time. Further, the
infractions and consequences cited herein, while representative of many
possible instances, is not an exhaustive list, therefore, the BOE and the
administration reserve the authority to apply the Code to all instances of
misbehavior after careful consideration of all mitigating circumstances.
Consequences
for Violations of the Code of Conduct
All students in
violation of rules, regulations, and policies not specifically set forth
herein, shall be assigned appropriate punishment by School Administration after
consideration of the facts surrounding the violation.
In all of the
above instances of misbehavior, an accurate record of offenses and disciplinary
action will be kept. Administrators will
confer with the Child Study Team and Guidance/Social Worker to assist in
curtailing aberrant behavior whenever applicable.
Faculty
Assigned AM or PM Detention
Faculty members may assign any student that
demonstrates misbehavior in class detention either in the morning or afternoon.
Faculty members will notify the parent/guardian at least one day in advance of
the detention assignment. Faculty members will provide details as to the reason
for the assignment; the day(s) of service; the duration of the detention; and
any other additional information to the student and parent/guardian prior to
the service of detention.
Administrative
Detention
Administrative
Detention will be held at the conclusion of the school day promptly beginning
at 3:00p.m. and concluding at 4:00p.m. in a classroom determined by the administration. Tardiness or failure to attend detention will
result in additional detention and/or Saturday Character Education Class or
Out-of-School Suspension.
Saturday
Character Education Class
Students
who demonstrate an inability to adhere to the agreed upon expectations set
forth within the Code of Conduct may be assigned Saturday School.
Classes run approximately every other Saturday, beginning promptly at 7A.M. and
concluding at 11A.M. Students are required to report to the Library/Media
Center promptly at 7A.M. Parents are required to provide transportation for
their child to and from Saturday
School. Students will
complete academic work and character education exercises and are expected to
submit all completed assignments to their appropriate teacher. Failure to
attend Saturday School will result in Out-of-School Suspension during the
following school week.
Out-Of-School
Suspension
Out-of-School
suspension will be reserved only for the most serious violations of the conduct
code.
Note: Transportation to and from any disciplinary
action assigned as a result of violations of the conduct code is the
responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Students are responsible to bring books and other necessary materials.
The
intent of this Code of Conduct is to ensure proper order and decorum in the
school, thus maintaining a safe climate conducive to teaching and learning. It
is not our intent to punish students for occasional errors in judgment, but
rather to use each incident as a learning experience. Therefore, the
implementation of the Code of Conduct will be monitored and enforced by School
Administration. It may be modified as deemed necessary by Central
Administration.
General
School Rules
Respect yourself,
your teachers, and all members of your Haledon Public School Family. This is very simple to do if you follow some
basic rules.
Respect Yourself
1.
Give
yourself the best opportunity to learn by coming to school well rested with all
homework completed.
2.
Maintain
proper dress and hygiene.
3.
Report
to class promptly with required materials and a good attitude.
Respect Your Teachers
1.
Demonstrate
respect toward adults and obey all members of the school staff promptly. This means following directions the first
time they are given.
2.
Take
home all notices from your teacher and make sure your parents receive them,
sign them, and return them promptly whenever necessary.
3.
Obey
all classroom rules and avoid disrupting any part of the teaching and learning
process.
Respect
Haledon Public
School
Family Members
1.
Avoid
any behavior that may be dangerous to others (Examples include pushing,
tripping, and throwing objects of any kind).
2.
Avoid
fighting at all times. There is always a
better way to solve a problem or dispute.
You can walk away or let an adult know.
3.
Clean
up after yourself.
4.
Control
the way you talk and act so nobody is embarrassed or offended.
5.
Treat
every person in a way that you would want to be treated.
General Lunchroom and Playground Rules
The
lunch/playground period is an opportunity to relax, socialize with friends, and
take a break from the academic school day.
However, there are guidelines that must be followed.
In the Lunchroom:
1.
Report
to the lunchroom with proper lunch/ID card and clothing needed to go
outside. No one will be permitted to go
back to his or her locker/class to get IDs or clothing.
2.
All
eating must be done in the lunchroom. Candy, snacks, or drinks are not permitted beyond lunchroom
doors.
3.
Screaming,
whistling, and making other loud or distracting noises is not permitted.
4.
Leaving
the lunchroom without the permission of the lunchroom monitor is not permitted.
5.
Food,
trash, or any other objects may not be thrown.
6.
All
trash and recyclables must be placed in appropriate receptacles.
On the Playground:
1.
Pushing,
shoving, tripping other students or fighting of any kind is not permissible.
2.
Games,
which include rough housing, are unacceptable.
Wrestling, playing tackle football, karate, piggyback rides, simulated
fighting, and any other games where players may wind up on the ground are
dangerous and are not allowed.
3.
Students
are not allowed near the windows of the school building.
4.
Students
must remain on the playground area and be clearly visible to playground/lunch
monitors. Students may
not play in the stairwells, on the raised area anchoring the flagpoles,
lunchroom exits, or any other area not clearly visible to playground/lunch
monitors.
5.
The
playground area extends from the flagpoles at the front of the building and
around the building to the lunchroom exits in the courtyard. Students may not leave the macadam area or
enter the ball fields without permission.
6.
Throwing
any items including snowballs is not permitted.
Students may play games of catch and use the basketball area. Throwing a hardball is not permitted.
As a general
rule, school expectations are enforced in the lunchroom and on the playground.
Dress
Code
The purpose of a dress code is to
establish standards for what is acceptable dress and grooming in a learning
community. Of primary importance is the
health and safety of all members of the Haledon Public School Family. A dress code must also aid in establishing a
climate conducive to teaching and learning.
It is the primary responsibility of parents to determine appropriate
dress. In determining appropriate dress,
the following four questions need to be answered affirmatively:
1)
Is the clothing safe?
2)
Is the clothing clean?
3)
Is it possible for the clothing to create a disruption, be offensive or
distracting to school
aged children?
4)
Is the clothing in good taste?
The following are examples, of clothing not
meeting the above criteria:
1)
Clothing
which is shredded, ripped off, dirty, or in poor condition, may not be worn.
2)
Clothing
which might create a distraction
(Examples include any see-through clothing, clothing which exposes the
torso, mesh tops or bottoms, excessively tight-fitting clothing, spandex,
underwear worn as outerwear, beachwear, or tank tops of any type.).
3)
Clothing
which suggests or promotes the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, violence,
profanity, or has sexual connotations.
4)
Headbands
(not to be confused with hair bands), hats, or bandanas may not be worn in
school.
5)
All
pants must be worn to the waist and must not be so baggy as to create a safety
hazard.
6)
No
spiked collars or bracelets may be worn.
Bicycle chains or chains available in hardware stores may not be worn.
7)
Proper
footwear must be worn at all times with laces tied. No house slippers, flip flops or open toe
shoes.
8)
Sunglasses
or other non-prescription eyewear may not be worn in school.
9)
Backpacks
may be used to carry books and other supplies back and forth from school but may not be used to carry books to and
from class.
10) No coats or other outerwear (scarves,
gloves) may be worn in class. All
outerwear must be stored in lockers or other assigned spaces.
11) No perfume or cologne may be brought to
school.
12) *All shorts and skirts must be of an
appropriate length.
As this is not an exhaustive list of
possible dress code infractions, the examples provided do not constitute a
limitation of circumstances. The BOE and Administration reserve the right to
consider each infraction on a case-by-case basis.
Students who violate the
dress code are subject to disciplinary action.
HPS Intranet
Daily communication and
reminders will be found on the HPS Intranet, which staff members must access
for daily sign in.
Mail/ Memos
Mailbox compartments are located in the Main
Office. Your mail, phone messages and other materials will be placed in your
designated mailbox.
NO
students are permitted to retrieve a staff member’s mail.
Phone Messages
Phones messages, which are received during the
day, will be placed in the staff member’s mailbox. In case of an emergency, coverage will be
arranged by the Main Office to enable the staff member to respond immediately.
Public Relations
Any
written communication originating from a faculty member and being distributed
to other faculty members, parents, or community members, must be initialed by
the appropriate administrator and a photocopy should be given to the Principal
or designee prior to distribution.
All special cases or situations should be discussed with the Principal.
Correspondence
to Parents
Any formal correspondence needs
to be copied and submitted to an administrator before being sent home.
Announcements
The following procedure should be used for all broadcasts
from our TV studio:
·
Please email all announcements to Mr.
Territo by 12p.m. for the following day’s broadcast.
Custodial Maintenance and
General Housekeeping
The following guidelines
should be helpful in meeting the needs of general classroom housekeeping:
- The children should leave their rooms
in good order when leaving at the end of the day.
- Teachers should use sound judgment
when determining how to display materials in and around the
classroom. When in doubt, see a
custodian to ascertain potential wall damage.
- It is the teacher’s responsibility to
remove any displays or decorations they have put up in the classrooms or
hallways including residual glue and tape. Any special auditorium displays must be
removed within one week unless the area needs to be used immediately.
- Each classroom teacher will be
requested to take inventory of all textbooks/novels and other Board of
Education materials in both September and June and submit these lists to
the Principal.
- Any request for work to be done should
be put in an email to Corrado LaRosa.
D.E.A.R.
D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And Read, and that is exactly what your students should be
doing during this period. Older students
must read a book independently and silently for the whole period. Primary grade
students may be read to or spend time on other literacy activities such as
center or shared reading. On Free-Choice
Friday, students may choose to read other material, such as a magazine or a
game manual. Also, please feel free to read aloud to your class during this
period, since modeling is another excellent way to build reading skills and can
help students experience stories above their own reading level.
Numerous studies have
shown that the more time a student spends reading, the higher his or her
overall academic performance. In order to ensure quality reading time, Accelerated
Reader points accumulated for students in grades 3-8 each marking period
will count as part of their formal Reading
grade. D.E.A.R. should never be used as
a free-time or party period, or as a homework period. D.E.A.R. may sometimes be
used to test make-up, instrument lessons, or other pull-out lessons.
The closing of
school will be announced as follows:
The
staff telephone chain will be implemented.
Also, you will be contacted via the automated call system. If in doubt, please check the following:
- School bulletin Board – Dial 790-9000
#4
- Internet Access – www.wor710.com (from 5 a.m. and
updated every 10 minutes)
- News 12 NJ – “ Morning Edition”
- Check our Haledon Public School
website – www.Haledon.org.
The delayed
opening will be announced as follows:
- The Haledon Police will be notified.
Sirens will not be activated.
- School will open at 9:15 a.m. for
teachers and 9:40 a.m. for students.
The Breakfast Program will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Delayed Opening Schedule
1.
School will start at 9:40 a.m. – all
students should report to their homerooms.
- Classes will begin with period three,
at 9:50 a.m. and follow the Delayed Opening schedule:
Delayed Opening Schedule
9:00
– 9:40 Breakfast program
9:15-
9:35 Supervised Playground
9:35
- 9:40 Form lines and proceed to class
9:40
- 10:22 Homeroom/Period 3
10:23
- 11:04 Period
4
11:05
- 11:47 Period 5
11:48
- 12:30 Period
6
12:31
- 1:13 Period 7
1:14
- 1:55 Period 8
1:56
- 2:37 Period 9
2:38
- 2:45 Homeroom
- Cafeteria workers will plan lunch at
the regular time.
- Playground aides and teachers on duty
should be outside at 9:15 a.m.
- Crossing guards should time their duty
one hour later.
- The entire school will be dismissed at
the usual time, 2:45 p.m.
Should you find it
necessary to detain a child after school hours, 24-hour notice to parents is an
absolute requirement.
Please adhere to this regulation, because parents have the right to know
in advance so that they will be able to change or postpone a prearranged
appointment such as a dental or doctor’s visit.
Discipline Overview
(see also Code of Conduct)
Good discipline is a
fundamental consideration in all educational endeavors. It is the foundation
for the teaching and learning process and the basic consideration for proper
supervision of all students. No single
responsibility for district personnel can be considered more important.
All school districts are
challenged with the problem of designating rules and regulations by which all members
of the school community must abide.
Hand-in-hand with this is the determination of fair and evenhanded
actions that are consistently followed in the interest of firm and fair
maintenance of an agreed-upon code of conduct.
School research consistently
shows that effective schools have an environment best describes as “orderly,
but not oppressive.” For this reason, students must be permitted a certain
degree of freedom provided the rights of others and the safety of the
educational process is not compromised.
The K-8 Code of Conduct
is the result of the cooperative efforts of staff, administration, and parents.
It offers the safest learning environment for the Haledon School
population in a reasonable and comprehensive manner. The implementation of this Code of Conduct
will bring about conditions that will enhance teaching and learning and create
the most comfortable educational environmental for all.
The continued support of
the entire Haledon
School community is
appreciated.
Students who arrive
early in fair weather will use the outdoor facilities. Students who arrive early in inclement
weather will assemble in three separate locations. Students in grades 5-8 will use the main gym,
grades 3-4 will use the cafeteria, and Pre-K through 2nd grades will
use the small gym in the kindergarten wing.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Emergency
Evacuation/Fire Drill Procedures
1. Close all windows
and doors.
2. Each faculty member
must bring roll book and daily attendance sheet to take attendance.
3. Line students up in
a single file line and proceed quietly in an orderly fashion.
4. Teachers who do not have an assigned class must report to
their regularly assigned fire drill/evacuation area.
5. Each faculty member must report to the area captain during
an emergency evacuation/fire drill. The
report must consist of the names of any students who are missing and were
present during homeroom.
NOTE: Evacuation time is
determined by the last person who has reported to the captain. Please report as quickly as possible.
1.
Students leave the lunch room through the
nearest door.
2.
Once safely out of the building, students’
then report to their emergency evacuation assigned homeroom area.
3.
Homeroom teachers exit safely through the
nearest door, then report to their emergency evacuation assigned homeroom area.
Inclusion Students
1.
Inclusion students stay with the assigned
class.
2.
Teachers of inclusion students report the
name of the students to area captain.
3.
Self-contained classroom teachers report
the names of inclusion students, which are mainstreamed at the time of the
evacuation and are not present with their class.
Also see SCHOOL VIOLENCE
CRISIS PLAN in Appendix
18A: 41-1. Fire drills. Every
principal of a school of two or more rooms, or at a school of one room, when
located above the first story of a building, shall have at least one fire drill
and one security drill each month within the school hours and shall require all
teachers of all schools, whether occupying buildings of one or more stories to
keep all doors and exits of their respective rooms and buildings unlocked
during the school hours. Where school buildings have been provided with fire
escapes, they shall be used by a part or all of the pupils performing every
drill.
18A: 41-2. Fire and smoke doors closed.
Every principal and janitor of a school building having furnace room, hallway,
or stair-tower fire or smoke doors shall keep them closed during the time the
building is occupied by teachers and pupils.
18A: 41-3. Violations;
misdemeanors. Any principal, teacher, or janitor failing to comply
with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall
be punished by a fine of not to exceed $100.00 for each offense.
Extra
Curricular
All advisors for any extra curricular activity
must complete a Mid-Year report and a Final Report for any club, sport or
activity they are in charge of. Advisors are to keep an accurate attendance
record of the supervised activity. Reports can be found in the main office and
must be submitted for compensation of the position.
Field
Trips
Field trips are designed
to be educational, to be fun, and to offer a change from the ordinary. They are an important part of the educational
program at Haledon
School. It is important
that they are well planned and function smoothly. The following procedures will assist you to
plan a school trip: (Please note that
all forms can be found on the HPS Intranet.)
- When planning a school trip, please be
sure to remember those special needs students who are mainstreamed with
your class or grade level. Go out
of your way to make them feel wanted and a part of things.
- All class trips need the approval of
the administrator before arrangements are set in place.
- Teachers are required to check the
master calendar in the Main Office.
With so many trips and programs being planned, it is important to
check for conflicts before making any arrangements. Approved trips must be written on the
master calendar.
- Please note that any class trip that
is less than an hour away does not necessitate the use of a luxury
bus. Instead, regular school buses
can be booked. Check the availability of the Haledon Public School
bus first.
- A phone must be taken on all
trips. If you do not have a
personal cell phone a school phone can be provided for you. The teacher in charge of the trip will
call the Main Office (790-9000 X222) upon arrival at destination, upon
leaving for the return trip to school, and at least once a day on
overnight trips. If a private phone
is used, please be sure to leave the correct phone number with the Main
Office.
If
there is to be a delay in the time of return, a call with the estimated time of
arrival must be made to the school. If a message is left on a machine,
follow-up calls must be made.
- All chaperones must be approved by the
administration. A class trip request form must be filled out and approved
by the Administration before plans are finalized. Classroom teachers from grade levels
other then those involved in the trip should not be used as chaperone
without special permission.
- All trips that are out of state, or
are multiple-day trips must have an approved nurse as a chaperone. In addition, any class having a student
or students who require special medication and/or special medical
assistance must include a nurse as a chaperone.
- When making your plans, remember that
trips are considered professional days and a professional day form is
required.
- An administrator must be in attendance
to “see off”” all field trips and “welcome” all buses home. This is important to avoid problems and
concerns and to be sure that everything runs smoothly. Although teachers play a major role in
planning and implementing field trips, the administrator still has the
responsibility of the trip.
- Upon returning from the field trip, a
brief report including name, grade level, date, effectiveness, problems
and successes of the trip should be submitted to the principal for
inclusion in the Superintendent’s report to the Board of Education and for
the trip file for future reference.
All teachers should
share in the necessary planning and implementation of the activity. One teacher should arrange for transportation
while another should secure reservations, guides and/or literature. The
collection of monies and disbursement of funds should be handled by another
teacher. If the bus driver is paid in cash, a receipt should be requested. Payment by check is most desirable. One
teacher also must be responsible to make certain the gate is open before the
bus arrives. The gate key may be obtained in the principal’s office the
day before the trip.
*In accordance with
state and local ordinances, buses may not idle for more than 3 minutes or park
in fire lanes. All buses must pick up
and discharge students inside the gates at the Henry Street entrance of the Haledon Public School. Drivers must be told this
in advance. Be sure to have this
stipulated in the bus contract.
Community Trips
Walking to visit places
of interest within the community will not require Board of Education permission
but still requires administrative approval and a class trip request form to be
completed. Parent permission is necessary. To facilitate the planning and
implementation of these activities, permission slips should be sent home for
each pupil.
The following
information is also pertinent:
1.
Costs must be ascertained.
2.
Pupil safety must be of prime concern, and
adequate supervision must be provided by staff, instructional aides, class
parents, and id necessary other adult chaperones as pre-approved by the
administration.
3.
All trips must be well planned, properly
timed, and related to regular learning activities, or to district goals and
objectives.
4.
Arrangements for any students not attending
a trip should be made through the Main Office prior to the day of the trip.
The teacher in charge of
the trip is responsible for notifying special area teachers, building
custodians, cafeteria manager, and the nurse of the date of the trip. Parents
asked to participate as chaperones or aides must be notified by phone or letter
by the homeroom teacher.
If there are any pupils
who cannot pay for their class trip, the following procedure should be
followed:
1.
A request should be made to the principal
from free trip eligibility.
2.
An administrator will check with the Board
Office to check the student’s free lunch availability.
Filing
and Clerical
1.
Notes from parents that do not have any
pertinent bearing on the child’s development should be kept on file by the
teacher until the end of the year.
2.
Excuse notes for students’ absences should
be sent to the Attendance office daily. All notes must be submitted in alphabetical
order with each student’s name, homeroom, and the date the note was received
indicated on the top of the note. Notes
must be placed in an envelope and labeled with the teacher’s name and month
clearly labeled.
Films and
Videos
To guide the selection
and use of films or videos, please note the following administrative regulations:
- It is illegal to show a “for home use”
video in classrooms due to copyright laws. Films/Videos may be shown only
from the school library or the Bergen-Passaic County Visual Aids Center. No
commercial chain videos are to be shown in the classroom.
- Lesson plans must include the use of
film/video and the relation to curriculum. All films/videos must support
curriculum.
- The staff member shall preview all
films/videos before using it in his/her classroom or club.
- Prior parental approval is not necessary
for “G” rated films or videos. “PG”
rated videos related to the curriculum may be shown only
with prior parental approval.
Forms
and Paperwork
Most common paperwork
can be found on the Haledon Public School Intranet. Staff can print out the forms, fill them out,
and submit them to the correct person for processing. Navigate to the Haledon Home Page at www.Haledon.org and click on the Intranet
link. This allows you to access the
school’s private intranet, which is not available to the public.
Forms that must be
filled out in triplicate, such as personal or professional day requests, are
not available on-line are. These may be
found in the Main Office.
General
Responsibilities
Students, parents, staff,
and administrators have definite responsibilities in regard to the Code of
Conduct.
Students Are
Expected To:
Understand and conform
to all established standards of behavior and discipline of the Haledon Public School District.
Assume and accept
responsibility for their own behavior and for the consequences of misbehavior
when school rules, policies, or directives are not followed.
Recognize and accept the
authority of any administrator, teacher, or other Board of Education employee
on every part of school property and in school vehicles, (at all times) and at
all school functions, regardless of location and whether or not school is in
session.
Parents/Guardians
Are Expected To:
Guide and direct their own children toward standards of good conduct in the
total school environment.
Cooperate with school
officials in preventive and corrective disciplinary measures regarding their
children (Parents will be given adequate opportunities to work with school
staff in helping, supporting, and modifying the behavior of students.)
Accept total
responsibility for any and all costs incurred by the school district, another
student or any staff member or employee whose property or equipment has been
vandalized stolen, damaged, or misused by their children.
Teachers and
Other Staff Members Are Expected To:
Resolve matters
pertaining to individual discipline in the classroom and refer to the
administration cases of flagrant misconduct or habitual offenders for whom
normal disciplinary measures have failed (e.g. teacher counseling, detention, parents conferences.)
Counsel students
appropriately when offenses or infractions described within this Code of
Conduct have been committed. (The
possibility of further consequences should be explained.)
Administrators and
Staff Members Responsible for Students Are Expected To:
Make available to
students and parents a copy of the K-8 Code of Conduct each September for the
ensuing school year.
Prepare and maintain
written records of each incident of misbehavior for which disciplinary measures
have been taken.
Establish more effective
parent/student cooperation in corrective measures as necessary and refer
students with excessive problems to the Intervention and Referral Services
committee (I&RS).
Provide opportunities throughout
the school year for staff, student and parent/guardian input on the content and
implementation of the Code of Conduct. (The Code of Conduct will be reviewed
and updated annually.)
Actions Not
Consistent with the Haledon Board of Education Standards of Student Conduct
In light of the Haledon
Board of Education’s adopted standards of students conduct, the following
actions are considered inappropriate and unacceptable. Students committing such actions shall be
subject to disciplinary measures for purposes of improving behavior. All violations of the Code of Conduct are
classified from Level I to Level V with Level V offenses being the more serious
of offenses.
Consequences
for Violations of the Code of Conduct
All students in
violation of rules, regulations, and policies not specifically set forth
herein, shall be assigned appropriate punishment by School Administration after
consideration of penalties contained herein.
In all of the above
instances of misbehavior, an accurate record of offenses and disciplinary
action will be kept. Administrators will
confer with the Child Study Team and Guidance/Social Worker to assist in
curtailing erratic behavior.
Administrative
Detention
Detention will be held
at the end of school promptly beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at a place
determined by the administrator.
Tardiness or failure to attend detention will result in additional
detention or in-school suspension.
Out-Of-School
Suspension
Out-of-School suspension
will be reserved only for the most serious violations of the conduct code.
Note: Transportation to
and from any disciplinary action as a result of violations of the conduct code
is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Students are responsible for bringing books
and other necessary materials.
The intent of this Code
of Conduct is to ensure proper order and decorum in the school, thus
maintaining a safe climate conducive to teaching and learning. It is not
our
intent to punish students for occasional errors in judgment, but rather to use
each incident as a learning experience.
Therefore, the implementation of the Code of Conduct will be monitored
and enforced by School Administration. It may be modified as deemed necessary
by Central Administration.
Grading
System – Grades 3-8
The grading system to be used is as follows:
Mark Interpretation
Numerical Scale Quality
Points
A Excellent 90-100 4
B Above Average 80-89 3
C Average 70-79 2
D Below Average 65-69 1
F Failing 0-64 0
*Inc. Incomplete -- 0
*An incomplete (Inc.)
mark may be given if, because of absence, a student has not had time to
complete assigned work. Should a student fail to fulfill his obligation for
work missed (tests, quizzes, projects, etc.) within two (2) weeks after receiving
the grade on his report card, the grade(s) for the work not completed will
become an “F” and will be averaged with other grades received during the
marking period.
Transfer students may
also receive an incomplete if they have attended HPS for fewer than 20 school
days.
In completing the final
report card grade, the following is an example of the procedure to be used:
Marking Period Final Grade Quality Points
1 B 3
2 B 3
3 C 2
4 D 1
*9
Quality Points
*9 quality points divided by 4 (4 marking periods)
equals 2.25 (see scale). Final report card grade = C.
Final Grade Scale
0
to .49 = F
.50 = F or D*
.51 to 1.49 = D
1.50 = D or C*
1.51 to 2.49 = C
2.50 = C or B*
2.51 to 3.49 = B
3.50 = B or A*
3.51 to 4.00 = A
* When Final marks average to the .5, 1.5, 2.5,
and 3.5 levels, the final grade will be determined by the classroom teacher.
Guidance and Counseling Program
Guidance is a process of helping one grow in knowledge and understanding
of oneself so that one can make wise decisions.
The counselor is accessible to all students and recognizes the
differenced among individuals and respects the dignity and worth of each
individual.
The school counselor is
a certified educator who assists students, parents, teachers, and
administrators. Three generally
recognized helping processes used by the counselor and counseling, consulting
and coordination.1) Counseling is a complex helping process in which the
counselor established a trusting and confidential working relationship. 2)
Counseling is a cooperative process in which the counselor-consultant assists
other in working with students. 3) Coordination is a leadership process in
which the counselor helps organize and manage a school’s counseling program and
related services.
The school counselor is
available to counsel both individuals and a small or large group when the need
arises. Referrals for counseling
sessions can be made by students, parents, teachers and/or administrators. A copy of a referral from may be found in the
appendix. Additional forms are
available.
Another large component
of the guidance program is high school preparation for eighth grade students. This
component consists of conferences, contacts to high school, coordination of
high school visitation, record preparation, etc.
The school counselor in
conjunction with the administration is the contact to the Division of Youth
and Family Services (DYFS). If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please
notify the Social Worker, School Psychologist, or an Administrator as soon as
possible. Please refer to the physical
and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect (41).
Group counseling
sessions for students are held as needed.
Topics include coping with divorce, study skills, friendship and peer
pressure.
Intervention
and Referral Services
needs. Before referring a student to IR&S, be
sure that you have tried several intervention strategies to help the student to
succeed. Should you need more assistance
or feel that a student may need further evaluation, see our LDTC Sue Carbone to
obtain an IR&S referral packet.
Hall Pass Policy
1.
All students will sign out/in on the
student sign-out sheet and have a hall pass whenever they leave the room.
Sign-Out sheets will be kept on file for a period of 2 months.
2.
No student should be permitted to leave the
classroom without a hall pass written by the teacher. The pass should have the
destination and time the student left the room.
3.
Please keep the number
of students leaving the room to a minimum.
4.
In the event of student illness, the
teacher will note date, time, and symptoms on the student’s health card and
send to the nurse with child. The nurse will advise the teacher regarding the
child’s status.
5. A
student must report to his/her class before using the restroom.
Harassment,
Intimidation and Bullying
New
legislation requires that all districts adopt policy addressing issues of
harassment, intimidation and bullying.
In compliance with New Jersey State Regulations, Haledon Public School
has designated an anti-bullying coordinator, an anti-bullying specialist, and a
safety team to ensure a safe and civil environment in school and to ensure
student learning and high academic achievement.
The Anti-Bullying Coordinator for Haledon Public School is Mr. Stephen
J. Wisniewski, Vice Principal of Student Affairs. He can be contacted at swisniewski@haledon.org or
973-790-9000.
Our board of education
has established regulations for homework. Strict adherence to the regulations
is expected of all. Please ensure that this worthy activity is valuable. Creativity is certainly appreciated, as is
variety. As you know, many parents look
to homework as one more indicator of what’s happening in the classroom. It becomes an excellent monitoring tool for
parents who wish to be continually involved in their child’s schoolwork.
“A”
in all of the following:
Reading Social
Studies Science
Language Spelling Mathematics
Writing
“A”, “B”, or “S” in the following:
Health/Safety Music Computers
Life
Skills Art
Library
Physical
Education Foreign
Language
“B” or better in the following:
Reading Language Spelling
Mathematics Social
Studies Science
Writing
“A”,
“B”, or ”S”
in the following:
Health/Safety Music Computers
Life
Skills Art Library
Physical
Education Foreign
Language
Hours For Pupils and Staff Members
1. The
regular school day for PreK-K will commence at 8:08 a.m. and end at 2:40 p.m.
- The
regular school day for Grades 1 - 8 will commence at 8:08 a.m. and end at 2:45
p.m.
1.
All staff members must be signed in on-line
via the Haledon Public School Intranet and in their rooms by 7:58 a.m.
- When leaving school at the end of the
workday, all staff members should sign out on-line.
- All teachers should remain in the
building and be available until at least 3:00 p.m.
- Anyone leaving the building during the
school day, including brief breaks and lunch period, needs to sign out and
in person in the Main Office.
- Any emergency requests to leave early
or arrive late need to be cleared by the
Principal. Requests are to be made in writing using the form entitled
Request For Temporary Changes In Working Hours.
- All teachers should be on hall duty or
at their designated posts prior to the entrance of students and at
dismissal time. During the changing of classes, teachers should position
themselves so as to be able to monitor both their classrooms and the
hallway to ensure student safety. At no time are students to be left
unsupervised in the classroom or hallways.
Intra/Internet
Use – Staff
From
attendance and staff email to report cards and testing, Haledon’s commitment to
using computer technology to facilitate the educational process is
evident. The school website can be found
at www.Haledon.org and from it a variety
of teaching resources can be accessed.
An Intranet is also part of our network, and through it staff may sign
in or out, access teaching information, download most paperwork forms, and
submit Unit Plans. To
reach the school’s private Intranet, navigate to the Haledon Home Page and
click on the Intranet link.
NOTE: the Intranet is only
available to staff members, and is not accessible from computers outside the
building.
Please check
your email frequently during the day, as this is a primary means of
communication within our large building.
If you experience difficulties with your computer or you need assistance
with any other technological issue, contact Bebarce El-Tayib, the Systems
Administrator.
Internet
Use - Students
To allow out
students and staff to be prepared for the 21st century, we are
committed to the teaching of the most current skills to access information. We
will be instructing out students about the Internet so they will be able to
access information using on-line research. Ideally, they will find the Internet
a powerful means of providing access to worldwide current events and may other
useful resource skills. However, there are concerns about the user’s access to
inappropriate materials. In an attempt to prevent such materials from being
accessed, the following precautions have been taken:
Students
must be supervised at all times when they use the Internet.
All
computers with Internet capability have filters with the purpose of blocking
access to inappropriate sites.
All students
and parents are required to sign an Internet Use Agreement before students are
allowed to use the Internet.
Users
breaking the rules of the contract may have their privileges revoked.
Violations
of the agreement may also result in disciplinary and/or appropriate legal
action.
Keys
Classroom
keys are distributed on the first day of school and are to be returned to the
main office at the end of the school day.
If you have lost a key or need to get into another area, see the head
custodian.
Lesson
Plans
Lesson plans should be submitted on-line weekly. Log onto the Haledon Public School
website and select the “online lesson plans” option under the Faculty
button. The program is accessible from
home or school computers, and plans are due by the beginning of the school day
each Monday. If you need assistance in setting up your
account, please see Bill Miller.
Each lesson plan should
have a measurable student objective and a procedure. NJCCC Standards and a H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) question should be
highlighted.
Example:
Objective: TSW be
able to identify and label all the counties in New Jersey
Procedure:
1. Students
will use the map on page 52 to fill in counties on a
worksheet map
2. Students will cut out the
worksheet map to make a New Jersey
county
puzzle
NJCCCS: 6.6-D, 6.7 –A
H.O.T.S.: Why do most states have counties?
Maintenance
of Student Records
In
an era of increasing challenges to the authority of school employees and
litigation resulting from these challenges, it is imperative that all staff
members maintain meticulous records and documentation of student progress.
Any
grades assigned or decisions made based upon grades are indefensible in the
absence of documentation. For this reason, all teachers responsible for
assigning grades are responsible for maintaining an easily accessible file
reflecting the progress of each student.
At
a minimum, each file must contain the following for the duration the school
year:
1.
A copy of any test or quiz that is graded
as a “D” or below.
2.
Any other work that counts as a significant
portion of the student’s grade.
(Projects, writings, etc.)
3.
A complete record of all grades that are
factored into the final average, including homework or class
participation.
All
grades should be objective and defensible.
All teachers are responsible for
maintaining an on-line grade book on the HomeLogic program which should be
updated weekly.
Meeting/Function
Requests
Haledon Public School is
the site of many functions, both school and community related. In order to
efficiently and effectively facilitate the use of the building and to assist in
building use planning, all requests for building use must be accompanied by the
appropriate form which may be obtained in the main office.
Mission
Statement
The mission of the Haledon School District is to prepare students
to be able to take their place in society as healthy, active productive
participants, by providing the best possible education for the total
development of this child, both academically and socially. Each student is afforded the opportunity to
develop an awareness of and be educated in all aspects of individual, group and
societal growth and development.
Money
Please do not keep any
money in your classroom. The main office
has a secure location for this purpose.
Any amount of money, large or small, provides an attraction, so please be
responsible in this regard.
Morning
Duty Procedures and Rules
Outside Duty: Grades
PreK-4 Playground
Grades 5-8 Front of A.G. Building
Inclement Weather (Red Flag): PreK-Grade
2 Small Gym
Grades 3
& 4 Cafeteria
Grades
5-8 Main Gym
Outdoor Morning
Procedures:
1.
Teachers on duty and teacher aides should
circulate. Teachers on duty should emphasize to parents of students in grades
2-8 that they are not to remain on school grounds.
2.
Students should form single file lines
according to homeroom assignment as they enter the building. All lines should
remain with supervision until ALL students have entered the building. The door
will then be completely closed and locked.
3.
If a staff member is not present for duty
by 7:45 a.m., the Main Office should be notified.
4.
Staff should take action for inappropriate
student behaviors.
Outside
Rules:
1.
No inappropriate behavior.
2.
No leaving the playground once a child has
arrived.
3.
No entering the building without prior
approval and a pass.
Inside Morning
Procedures:
1.
A Red Flag will be flown at both
entrances to indicate an inside day.
Criteria for inside day include:
a)
Precipitation
b)
Temperature below freezing (or low wind
chill factor)
c)
Puddles or ice patches
2.
Teachers on duty should continue to
supervise students until 8:08 a.m. There must be an adult in each room at all
times when children are present.
Inside
Rules:
1.
No inappropriate behavior.
2.
Students should report to designated area
–no detours to lockers or classrooms!
3.
Students should pass through the halls and
stairways in single file at all times.
Parent
Contact
In grades
PreK-8, the homeroom teacher will contact the parents of each child one time
per marking period and maintain a log. The purpose of the contact is to share
positive points and to serve as a contact for any questions a parent might
have.
In addition,
any teacher who has a student behavior issue or a student whose grade/s is/are
declining is to make contact with the parent prior to each Progress Report and
if the problem continues, make contact again prior to the report card
distributions.
All contacts
are to be summarized in the logbook and kept available for administration.
Peer
Mediation Program
The Peer Mediation
Program aims to introduce Haledon students to conflict resolution through
positive, structured communication. The program is designed to help two or more
students satisfactorily resolve a dispute with the guidance of an impartial,
trained peer monitor.
Each spring, students
who will enter the eighth grade the following fall can apply to be peer
monitors. The selection process includes a written application, student
interviews, and input from current teachers. Students accepted into the program
are trained in peer mediation techniques through an intensive training program
followed by twice-monthly after-school meetings.
The mediation program
itself is available to students 4-8 (but may be requested for students in lower
grades). At the beginning of the school year, peer monitors visit each homeroom
class to explain the program to students.
Students enter mediation
voluntarily. Staff members are encouraged to make referrals, and students
themselves can request mediations. Mediation is not appropriate in certain
instances (e.g. drug use, violence, etc.) and student mediators are trained to
identify these circumstances. Students occasionally request an adult mediator
in place of peer mediator, and this can be accommodated.
Mediation sessions run
about 30 minutes and take place during the school day with the agreement of the
subject matter teacher. Mediators and
all student participants are expected to make up all missed work.
Perfect
Attendance
In order to
reinforce the school goal of having all students attend school regularly and on
time, we will promote good attendance with an award. The following procedures should be followed.
1.
At the end of the school year,
the Attendance Office will provide you with a computer printout of the perfect
attendance candidates for your homeroom.
2.
Perfect Attendance for the
school year is defined as any student having no
absences
and no more than 2 tardies.
3. Review the list and compare with your
attendance cards to look for
discrepancies. Report any to the attendance office A.S.A.P. Keeps cards
up to date and accurate.
4. At the end of the year, awards for perfect
attendance will be presented by the Administration
and supplied by the Main Office.
Photocopies
Requests for copying
must be put in the appropriate location within the copy room. Please allow at least two full days for
service. In fairness to all, this rule must be followed, and it will be
strictly monitored. Under extraordinary conditions, the person in charge of
Xeroxing will check with the principal for clearance. Your understanding in this matter is greatly
appreciated.
Principal’s
Award
1.
Teachers at grade level 1
through 8 are requested to select one student at the end of the marking period
to receive the Principal’s Award.
2.
In making your selection, the
following may be used as guidelines, but are not necessarily exclusive to your
selection:
A.
Marked improvement
B.
Marked improvement in academic
endeavors
C.
Social growth
D.
Evidence of kindness,
fellowship, and friendship
E.
Respect for teachers, adults,
and peers.
F.
Excellence in academics
Pupil
File Folders
Initial Data
1.
A folder will be prepared initially for
each new pupil entering Haledon by the school attendance secretary. It will
include all statistical data (not test scores) on the upper inside portion of
the folder.
Subsequent Data
1.
A computer generated updated copy of all
permanent student information will be provided and will be placed in the front
of the folder as soon as possible by office personnel.
2.
Teachers will attach NJPASS or other
district test scores to the back of each folder when they become available and
will insert the computerized NJPASS and NJ ASK individual student’s reports
when applicable.
3.
Student folders must never leave the
building and should be returned to the Attendance Office at the end of your
work day. If the folders must be brought to your classroom for a short period
of time, they must be kept in a secure place.
End of the Year
Data
1.
The following information must be recorded
on the student folder at the end of June:
A.
Attendance, tardiness
B.
Final grades
C.
Status of student (promoted, placed,
retained)
D.
Placement of student for the ensuing school
year
(example: Promoted to Grade 8 – Teacher’s name if known)
Purchasing
Materials
To place an order:
Occasionally staff
members need to purchase additional materials, textbooks, or professional
development. To do so, follow this
procedure:
1. Obtain a Purchase Request form from the Main
Office or the Intranet.
2.
Fill it out completely, including your name
and grade/area.
3.
Fill out and attach Purchase Order
Rationale Form.
4.
Submit it to an administrator for approval.
Please note: No purchases can be made without
approval. Persons not adhering to this
procedure will be held liable for payment.
When you get your order:
Every effort is made to
ensure you receive the supplies you order.
As you unpack, please remember to do the following:
1.
Check your supplies against the enclosed
packing slip.
2.
Circle those items that were not received
in red.
3.
List any items that you originally ordered
but did not receive.
4.
Sign the packing slip and send it to the
Main Office.
5.
If a packing slip is not received with your
supplies, list on a separate paper those items you did not receive, sign, and
follow step 4.
The law says that any
person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to
child abuse or acts of child abuse shall report this information immediately to
the Division of Youth and Family Services. (DYFS)
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. weekdays, reports of child abuse and neglect can be made to the local DYFS
District Office. There is at least one District Office in every county. The Office of Child Abuse Control (OCAC)
operates a toll–free 24 hours 7 days a week hotline (1-800-792-8610) to
receiver reports of child abuse and neglect. Calls received at OCAC during
normal working hours are referred to the Special Response Unit (SPRU).
DYFS accepts allegations
of child abuse and neglect by telephone and in person from all sources
including identified sources, news media, anonymous
sources, sources which have incomplete information, and referrals from the
child or parent themselves.
Upon receiving a report
of child abuse or neglect, a DYFS caseworker shall investigate the allegations
and take such action as is necessary in insure the safety of the child.
Immunity From
Civil or Criminal Liability
Any person, who pursuant
to the law, reports abuse of neglect or testifies in a child abuse hearing
resulting from such a report is immune from any criminal or civil liability as
a result of such action.
Penalty
For Failure To Report
Any person who knowingly
fails to report a suspected abuse or neglect pursuant to the law or to comply
with the provisions of the law is a disorderly person and subject to a fine up
to $1,000 or up to six months imprisonment or both.
Physical And
Behavioral Indicators of Child Abuse And Neglect
|
Type
|
Physical Indicators
|
Behavioral Indicators
|
|
Abuse
|
Unexplained bruises and welts:
- on face, lips, mouth
- on torso, back, buttocks, things
- in various stages of healing
- clustered, forming regular patterns
- reflecting shape of article used to inflict (
electrical cord, belt buckle )
- on several different surface areas
- regularly appear after absence, weekend or
vacation
Unexplained Burns:
- Cigar, cigarette burns, especially on soles,
palms, back, or buttocks
- Immersion burns ( sock-like, glove- like,
doughnut shaped on buttocks or genitalia )
- Patterned like electrical burner, iron, etc.
- Rope burns on arms, legs, neck or torso
Unexplained Fractures:
- to skull, nose, facial structure
- in various stages of healing
- multiple or spiral fractures
Unexplained Lacerations or Abrasions:
- to mouth, lips, gums, eyes
- to external genitalia
|
Wary of Adult Contacts
Apprehensive When Other Children Cry
Behavioral Extremes:
-
aggressiveness
-
withdrawal
Frightened of Parents
Afraid to go home
Reports injury by parents
|
|
Neglect
|
Consistent
hunger, poor hygiene, inappropriate dress
Consistent lack of supervision, especially in
dangerous activities or long periods
Constant failure or listlessness
Unattended physical problems or medical needs
Abandonment
|
Begging, stealing food
Extended stays at school (early arrival and late
departure)
Constantly falling asleep in class
Alcohol or drug abuse
Delinquency (e.g. thefts)
States this is no caretaker
|
|
Abuse
|
Difficulty in walking or sitting
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Pain or itching in genitalia, vaginal or anal
areas
Venereal disease, especially in pre-teens
Pregnancy
|
Unwilling to
change for gym or participation in PE
Withdrawal, fantasy of infantile behavior
Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual
behavior or knowledge
Poor peer relationships
Delinquency or run away
Reports sexual assault by caretaker
|
|
Emotional
Maltreatment
|
Habitat
Disorders (sucking, biting, rocking etc )
Conduct disorders (antisocial, destructive, etc
)
Neurotic traits (sleep, disorders, speech
disorders, inhibition of play)
Psychoneurotic reactions (hysteria, obsession,
compulsion, phobias, hypochondria)
|
Behavior Extremes
-
compliant passive
-
aggressive, demanding
Orderly Adoptive Behavior
-
inappropriately adult
-
inappropriately infant
Development Lags ( physical, mental, emotional )
Attempted Suicide
|
School -
Community
Image/Perception
We pride ourselves on
having an exceptional staff, one of the best in the educational community. How
the students, parents, and community perceive us can either add to or detract
from our effectiveness.
It is important that we
set a good example for the children at Haledon Public School.
Please remember to dress in a professional manner, consistent with the
student’s dress code and with your position as a positive role model. Do not eat at your desk (unless the children
are doing otherwise i.e., during parties or on the rare occasion when you may
be monitoring indoor lunch). Remember, some of our children come to school
without breakfast or may be fasting for religious purposes. Watching the
teacher or person in charge munch on food during class time can create an
awkward and uncomfortable situation.
Be sure to practice and
enforce good manners and rules of behavior. Remember, more than one-half of the
children’s waking hours are spent with you. As a result you greatly influence
them. It is not fair for children to be shown that there are double standards.
We must be careful to follow the rules we enforce and set the proper tone for
classroom instruction. Consistent tardiness cannot teach punctuality and only
fairness can teach tolerance. Let’s all work together and teach by example.
School
Visitors
All school
visitors should enter the building through the Henry Street entrance and report to the
school’s Main Office to sign in.
Visitors will then receive a visitor pass and are advised that this pass
should be visible while traveling through the school building. Parental visits should be arranged in
advance. In addition, students may not
have friends from other schools visit for the day or meet in the building at
dismissal or any other time.
In order to
ensure everyone’s safety at school, all faculty and students who notice a
“stranger” or “visitor” on school premises without an authorized visitors pass
are to notify the Main Office immediately.
Special Needs
Students
There are going to be times
when special needs students are not going to have their own special needs class. When that is the case, please do the following:
1. Provide
class materials that you are using at that time to the youngsters that do not
have their special needs class.
2. Provide
for someone to be his or her “buddy.” That person can help acclimate
the returning student to the task at hand with minimum disruption.
3. Be
sure to include all special needs students who are part of your class when
planning a class trip or special activity.
4. Make every effort to
include special needs students, who either had their special class canceled or
who returns early, into your ongoing lesson.
Your cooperation in
seeing that special needs students are treated as a true member of your class
is greatly appreciated.
Substitute
Folders
Teachers are responsible
for maintaining a folder of information regarding their daily teaching
schedule, class lists, and three (3) days of emergency plans for a substitute
teacher. These folders should be kept in
an obvious location in your classroom.
Updated student rosters for each period should also be available for
substitutes.
The Sunshine Club is
responsible for planning and overseeing the many social functions involving the
faculty. You are asked to keep
chairpersons informed should you hear of an engagement, wedding, illness,
death, or any other cause that should come to the attention of our staff. The committee will then appropriately
acknowledge the occasion.
Supplies
Basic classroom supplies
such as paper, pencils, erasers, chalk, and paperclips are provided to teachers
as needed throughout the year. Follow
the Supply Day procedure to ensure quick delivery.
1.
Please fill out the supply requisition form
which can be downloaded from the HPS Intranet under the “Forms and Paperwork.”
2.
Bring your requisition form to Rosa’s
Office room located in the copy room.
Teacher
Job Description
I. General
A teacher should have
knowledge of his/her subject. He/she should motivate students in a climate
conducive to learning. Each teacher plans and teaches course content utilizing
the best methods and techniques appropriate for his/her assignment.
II. Qualifications
Holds or is eligible for
a New Jersey Teacher’s Certificate for the appropriate position.
III. Job Goal
Assumes responsibility
for instruction of assigned in accordance with T&E goals and district
course of studies adopted by the Board of Education.
IV. Specific – District
1.
Attends Staff Meetings and serves on
committees.
2.
Assists in selection of books, equipment
and material suitable for specific grades and curriculum areas.
3.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school
rules and regulations adopted by the administration and School Board.
V. Specific – Classroom
1.
Adapts curriculum to facilitate meeting
individual needs, interests and abilities of students
2.
Creates a classroom environment that is
conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of
students.
3. Guides
the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
Testing
Students are formally
tested every year, either by mandated state testing such as the
NJASK, or on a district
level such as the NJPASS (NJPASS is more closely aligned with the NJCCCS and
will be utilized in grades 1 and 2 in lieu of the Terra Nova.)
The tentative testing
schedule for 2011-2012 is noted below:
Grade
8 New Jersey ASK
April
23, 24, 25, 26, 2012 Regular Testing
April
30, May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2012 Make-up
Testing
Grade
7 New Jersey
ASK
April
23, 24, 25, 26, 2012 Regular
Testing
April
30, May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2012 Make-up
Testing
Grade 5 & 6 New Jersey ASK
April 30, May 1, 2, 3,
2012 Regular
Testing
May 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2012 Make-Up Testing
Grade 4 New Jersey ASK
May 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2012 Regular
Testing
May 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
2012 Make-Up Testing
Grade
3 New Jersey ASK
May 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2012 Regular Testing
May
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2012 Make-up Testing
Grade 1 and Grade 2 NJPASS
In district testing
Week of March 26th,
2012 Regular Testing
Week
of April 2nd, 2012 Make-Up Testing
Additional
information will be provided later in the course of the school year.
Time Sheets
In order to receive payment for extracurricular
activities such as curriculum writing, clubs, or NJASK Academy, you must submit
a time sheet to the Principal. Forms can
be found on the HPS Intranet under “Forms and Paperwork” or in the Main Office.
