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Middletown Township Public Schools834 Leonardville Rd., 2nd Fl., Leonardo NJ 07737High SchoolParent/Student Handbook2013-2014High School North63 Tindall RoadMiddletown, NJ 07748High School South900 Nut Swamp RoadMiddletown, NJ 07748DISTRICT VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTSDISTRICT VISION STATEMENTThe vision of the Middletown Township Public School District is toprovide an education that nurtures and challenges all students tomaximize their individual potential to become responsible,productive, and enthusiastic lifelong learners in the globalmulticultural society of the 21st century.DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Middletown Township Public Schools is tomaximize individual student performance with measurableoutcomes while fostering lifelong learning and global citizenship.We believe in and value: The truth that all students can learn The uniqueness of each child The benefits of a diverse community Equitable opportunities for all students Continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice A student focused learning environmentFulfilling this vision and mission ensures that all our childrenpossess the academic and technological competencies, integrity,self-confidence, and personal responsibility needed for success intheir future education, their careers and their lives.Updated August, 2013

Chain of Command / How to Effectively Communicate with SchoolOfficialsParents are often discouraged when they attempt to communicate with centraloffice administrators and are sent back to building-based officials in order toresolve a problem their child may be experiencing in school. To prevent thatfrustration, parents can become informed about the “Chain of Command,” orwhere to begin the communication sequence regarding their child’s problem.Many parental questions are easily and completely answered by communicatingdirectly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situationshould first be addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken, withappeals moving on to the next level on the chain of command. The easiest wayto communicate would be by email(Email format: last name;first initial@middletownk12.org). A phone callwould be the next preferable way to communicate.On Matters Involving Instruction (Middle and High Schools)1. Classroom Teacher or Case Manager2. Guidance Counselor3. Assistant Principal4. Principal5. Office of Curriculum &Central Office(732) 671-3850InstructionMrs. Jen Martins(732) 706-6061, ext. Math Supervisor K-121398/1399 (at HSN)(732) 706-6061, ext. 1360 (at Literacy Supervisor K-12 Ms. Cara DiMeoHSN)(732) 671-3850, ext. 1027Mrs. Charlene District Director forO’HaganCurriculum andInstruction – HumanitiesK-12Mrs. Marjorie(732) 671-3850, ext. 1046 District Director forCarusoCurriculum andInstruction – Math andScience K-12Dr. Jill Takacs(732) 671-3850, ext. 1030 Asst. Superintendent forCurriculum andInstruction6. Office of Student ServicesCentral Office(732) 671-3850Ms. Amanda(732) 671-3850, ext. 1037 Special EducationLamogliaSupervisor K-5Ms. Heather(732) 671-3850, ext. 1037 Special EducationMills-PevonisSupervisor 6-12Mr. Robert Dunn(732) 671-3850, ext. 1038 District Director ofStudent Services (ChildStudy Team)On Matters Involving Athletics or Extra-curricular Activity (High Schools orMiddle Schools)1. Club Advisor or Coach /Middle School AthleticCoordinators2. Principal3. Athletic DirectorMr. Richard Carroll (732) 671-3850, ext. 10714. District Director ofMrs. Mary Ellen(732) 671-3850, ext. 1026OperationsWalker(732) 671-3850, ext. 1005 orBusiness Administrator /Mrs. Amy1015Board SecretaryGallagher

On Matters Involving Student Discipline (High Schools or Middle Schools)1. Classroom Teacher2. Guidance Counselor3. Assistant Principal4. Principal5. District Director ofMrs. Mary Ellen(732) 671-3850, ext. 1026OperationsWalkerOn Curriculum School Matters1. Classroom Teacher or CaseManager2. Principal3. Office of Curriculum andInstruction Math Supervisor K-12 Literacy Supervisor K-12 District Director Mathand Science K-12 District DirectorHumanities K-12 Asst. SuperintendentCurriculum andInstruction4. Office of Student Services Special EducationSupervisor K-5 Special EducationSupervisor 6-12 District Director StudentServices (CST)Central Office(732) 671-3850Mrs. Jen Martins(732) 706-6061, ext.1398/1399 (at HSN)(732) 706-6061, ext. 1360 (atHSN)(732) 671-3850, ext. 1046Ms. Cara DiMeoMrs. MarjorieCarusoMrs. CharleneO’HaganDr. Jill TakacsCentral OfficeMs. AmandaLamogliaMs. HeatherMills-PevonisMr. Robert Dunn(732) 671-3850, ext. 1027(732) 671-3850, ext. 1030(732) 671-3850(732) 671-3850, ext. 1037(732) 671-3850, ext. 1037(732) 671-3850, ext. 1038On Matters Involving Facilities or Buildings & Grounds (building maintenance /custodial / grounds)1. Principal2. Supervisor for DistrictMr. John Parsells(732) 706-6061, ext. 1373Facilities3. District Director ofMrs. Mary Ellen(732) 671-3850, ext. 1026OperationsWalkerMrs. Amy4. Business Administrator /GallagherBoard SecretaryOn Matters Involving Transportation1. TransportationMrs. BarbaraVining2. District Director ofMrs. Mary EllenOperationsWalkerMrs. AmyBusiness Administrator /Board SecretaryGallagher(732) 671-3850, ext. 1007(732) 671-3850, ext. 1026(732) 671-3850, ext. 1015or 1005To Resolve All Matters Only After You Have Followed the Levels Outlined AboveSuperintendent of SchoolsWilliam O. George(732) 671-3850, ext. 1002III, Ed. D.Mrs. AmyBusiness Administrator /(732) 671-3850, ext. 1015Board SecretaryGallagheror 1005

Secondary School AdministratorsSchool /Main NumberPrincipalExt.Assistant PrincipalsResponsible ForHigh School South(732) 706-6111Mr. Patrick , Attendance2117Curriculum – Business, Family &Consumer Science, Phys. Ed., Tech. Ed.High School North(732) 706-6061Dr. Patricia g1206Ext.Mr. Victor Bayersbayersv@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Attendance, AustinAcademyCurriculum – History2126Mr. James Homiakhomiakj@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Freshman AcademyCurriculum – World Language2119Ms. Tara Nicholasnicholast@middletownk12.orgGuidance, Scheduling, CST, SpecialEd.2121Mr. Mark Gotthelfgotthelfm@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, AttendanceCurriculum - Science2163Mr. Thomas Famularyfamularyt@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Attendance–Grade 10Curriculum - Business, Family &Consumer Science, Phys. Ed., Tech.Ed., Art, Music, World Language1221Dr. Steven Trudelltrudells@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Attendance–Grade 11Curriculum - Science1205Mr. Neil Leoneleonen@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Attendance–Grade 12Curriculum – Phys. Ed., Health,Vision Program1207Mr. Jack Carmodycarmodyj@middletownk12.orgGuidance, Scheduling, CST1211Ms. Carol Buckleybuckleyc@middletownk12.orgDiscipline, Attendance–Grade 9Freshman AcademyCurriculum - History1341

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGEAbsences and Student Activities . 5Absence from School . 5Advanced Placement .25Affirmative Action Grievance Procedure . 33Appeals .32Appeals of No Credit Status Due to Excessive Absence . 5Asthma . 28Attendance .4Attendance Policy . 4Block Schedule .2Bus Regulations and Behavior . 30Care of Books . 29Class Rank .25Co-Curricular Academic Eligibility . 37Code of Conduct .11Communications .29Crutches .28Cutting Policy .6Delayed Opening Schedule. 2Discipline . 7Dropping/Adding or Changing Course Levels . 23Drug and Alcohol Use Policies .18Early Dismissal Schedule . 2Early Dismissal Procedure .5Electronic Devices .31Electronic Surveillance and Recording Policy . 10Emergency Information Sheets .29Emergency School Closing . 2Equal Opportunity Policies . 32Evacuation/Lockdown Drills . 31Extra-Curricular Activities .27Field Trips . 29Fund Raising . 33Grading System . 24Guidance Appointments .22Guidance Department .21Hall Monitors/Security Guards .30Harassment, Intimidation, Hazing or Bullying . 8Health Services .27Home Instruction . 22

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGEHomework Policy . 24Homework Requests . 22Honor Roll . 24Incompletes .24Internet Access .33Lateness to School/Class . 6Library Services . 26Lockers .28Lost and Found .32Medication .28National Honor Society .25Naviance .21Parking . 31Passes .31Permanent Records .25Physical Education . 26Physical Examinations .27Physical Examinations for Athletes . 27Plagiarism .10Prom . 27Quarterly Exams .24Requirements for High School Graduation . 20Report Cards.24Safety, Threats and Violence . 7School Calendar . 1School Times .2School Insurance.32School Visitors .30Smoking .31Student Dining. 29Student Dress.19Student Assistance Program . 18Students Preparing for Advanced Education .25Student Privileges .27Summer School . 24Telephone Directory—North .3Telephone Directory—South .3Transportation—Delayed Opening/Emergency Closing . 3Truancy .6Working Papers . 30

Middletown Township Public School District2013-2014 School Year Calendar2013MondayTuesdayWednesday - mber 2, 2013September 3, 2013September 4, 5 and 6, 2013September 9, 2013September 18, 2013October 2, 2013October 14, 2013November 5, 2013November 7, 2013November 8, 2013November 11, 2013November 27, 2013November 28-29, 2013December 5, 2013Tuesday-FridayDecember 10-13, iday-TuesdayTuesdayWednesdayDecember 20, 2013District Closed - Labor DayFirst Day for Teachers / Full Day Professional DevelopmentFull Day Professional DevelopmentFirst Day for Students, including Kdg. & Preschool- Full DayEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsSchools Closed for Students –Columbus Day; Full Day Professional DevelopmentSchools Closed for Students Election Day; Full Day Professional DevelopmentDistrict Closed - NJEA ConventionDistrict Closed – NJEA ConventionDistrict Closed – Veteran’s DayEarly Dismissal for Students and StaffDistrict Closed - Thanksgiving RecessEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsElementary Conferences – Early Dismissal for Elementary Schools Only (Evening Conferenceson Thursday, December 12)Schools Close at End of Day for Winter Recess 12/23/13 through 1/1/14January 2, 2014January 8, 2014January 20, 2014February 5, 2014February 17, 2014March 12, 2014April 11, 2014April 22, 2014April 30, 2014May 21, 2014May 26, 2014June 20, 23-24, 2014June 24, 2014June 25, 2014Schools Re-openEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsDistrict Closed – Martin Luther King’s BirthdayEarly Dismissal PD Day – Early Dismissal All SchoolsDistrict Closed – President’s DayEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsDistrict Closes at End of Day for Spring RecessDistrict Re-opensEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsEarly Dismissal Professional Development Day–Early Dismissal All SchoolsDistrict Closed – Memorial DayEarly Dismissal All SchoolsLast Day for StudentsLast Day for TeachersIMPORTANT: Total Student Days: 183; includes 3 emergency days / Total Teacher Days: 190; includes 3emergency days. The in-school work year for 10-month professional staff will not exceed 187 days under anycircumstances. If there are fewer than 3 emergency days, days beyond 187 staff days will be canceled, and the samenumber of student days will be canceled to maintain the professional days at the end of the year. If staff should absentthemselves from scheduled days for State holidays, they will make up the day(s) as assigned by Administration during ascheduled break or at the end of the school year.Marking Periods1.2.3.4.September 9 – November 15 (45 days)November 18 – February 3 (45 days)February 4 – April 7 (44 days)April 8 – June 24 (49 days)Due @ End of Day onGrades Published / PrintedNovember 22February 10April 22June 20November 27February 13April 25June 241