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The KeyStudent Handbook2018-2019Millville Senior High School Memorial High School1

TABLE OF CONTENTSA.C.I. 28Affirmative Action. 24Alma Mater. 1Athletics. 48Awards and Scholarships. 54-57Board of Education. 3Club Programs. 51-53College Admission Requirements. 21Discipline Appeals Procedure. 31Discipline Offenses. 28-30Discipline Procedures. 28Disclaimer.Back CoverDistrict Philosophy, Goals & Mission Statement. 14-15Drugs, Tobacco, Anabolic Steroids and Controlled Dangerous Substances. 37-38Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). 23-24Fire Drills and Building Evacuation Procedures. 47-48Grade Scale. 16Grading Procedures. 16-17Guide to Millville Memorial High School. 65-67Guide to Millville Senior High School. 59-64High School Bell Schedules. 8History of Millville High School. 15Honor Rolls. 17Incomplete Grades. 16LINK – School Based Youth Services Program. 51Memorial High School Administration, Faculty and Office Staff. 3Our School Philosophy, Mission & Vision Statements. 14-15Personal Appearance/Dress Code. 40Principals’ Message. 2Program of School Activities. 9-13Requirements for Graduation. 19Schedule Change Procedure. 18School System Administration. 3Senior Class President Welcome. 5Senior High School Administration, Faculty and Office Staff. 4Sexual Harassment Policy. 25Student Accident Insurance. 46Student Anti-Theft Guidelines. 22-23Student Attendance Policy. 32-34Student Code of Conduct. 26Student Concern Procedure. 58Student Officers. 13Student Rules and Regulations. 38-46Transfer Students. 21Violations of Student Conduct. 27-282

ALMA MATERTo your call once more we rally,Alma Mater, hear our praise;Where the union spreads its valley,Filled with joy our voices raise.From the sky in swelling echoesCome the cheers that tell the taleOf your victories and your heroes;Hail, Millville! We sing all hail.When in after years we’re turning,Alma Mater, back to you;May our hearts with love be yearning,For the days of Orange and Blue.Back among your pathways winding,Let us seek what lies beforeFondest hopes and aims e’er finding,While we sing of days of yore.CHORUSHail, hail, to Old Millville!All hail to the Orange and the Blue;Hail, hail, to Old Millville!To her all honor is due.Ever grateful, ever true,Thus we raise our song anewOf the days we’ve spent with youAll hail, our own Millville.3

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEI wish to welcome each and every one of you to Millville High School for the 20182019 school year. Our schools have very much to offer you as you prepare for yourfuture. You have had an opportunity to choose the subjects that are required for gradu ation and those that will be helpful in preparing you for future study or a career.I trust that you will put forth your best efforts in meeting the challenges that wewill share together. The entire staff at Millville High School will do all that is possible toprovide you with the necessary resources that will aid you in your studies and in makingdecisions necessary for your well-being.I am enthusiastic with the philosophy that, by working together, we can accomplishmany great things. Each of us knows what responsibilities we hold. With mutual respectfor each other, let us accomplish that which will benefit us, our school, and our community greatly.Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable year.Mrs. Stephanie DeRosePrincipal4

SCHOOL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIONDr. David Gentile. Superintendent of SchoolsMr. Bryce Kell.Board Secretary/Business ManagerDr. Pamela Moore. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & InstructionMrs. Donna Meyers. Assistant Superintendent/Personnel Director & Affirmative Action OfficerMrs. Kimberly Carty, PresidentMr. Michael BeattyMr. Robert McQuadeMs. Carol PerrelliMr. Josh TostevinBOARD OF EDUCATIONMrs. Brianna Wilson, Vice PresidentMr. David Hadley, Jr.Mr. Todd OliverMrs. Lisa SantiagoMr. Michael WhildenMILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONMrs. Stephanie DeRose.PrincipalMr. David Vorndran. K-12 Guidance SupervisorMr. David LaGamba. Athletic Director, K-12 Phys. Ed. SupervisorMr. Henry Hartman. K-12 Fine & Performing Arts SupervisorMrs. Jessica Kauffman. Department Chair Special Ed./History & HumanitiesMrs. Bridget Borlak. Department Chair English/World Language/VocationalMrs. Stacey Musey. Department Chair Science/Math/Business/TechnologyMrs. Etta Benishek. Student Assistance CoordinatorMEMORIAL CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIONMr. Robert Domico.Vice PrincipalMr. Steve Platt.Vice PrincipalMr. Zachary Wurcel .Vice PrincipalMrs. Beth Pirnik.Guidance CounselorMrs. Mary Bacon.Guidance CounselorMrs. Nicki Russo.Guidance CounselorMrs. Wini Ferus.School NurseMrs. Jennifer Backman.School NurseMEMORIAL CAMPUS FACULTYAbdill, J.Allen, V.Ammann, K.Ammann, M.Archetto, V.Belmonte, N.Bilinski, J.Bonham, S.Bowen, L.Branin, B.Brogan, B.Buell, W.Carola, C.Chisolm, K.Cimino, G.Clarke, D.Cowell, G.Dennis, T.DeSanto, C.Edwards, M.Fialho, R.Finney, M.Flachsbart, C.Ganci, A.Gant, G.Glynn, L.Graff, J.Heck, D.Hoffman, B.Jones, M.Kolibaba, D.LaBas, S.Maines, E.Markley, R.Materio, L.McCarthy, C.Moore, D.Nathan, D.Paulson, E.Pokorny, K.Raube, R.Righter, A.OFFICE STAFFSaeed, S.Schwegal, B.Simione, C.Sino, J.Sloan, B.Terry, D.Tobolski, R.Todd, J.Whilden, A.Williams, K.Zatzariny, S.Mrs. Barbara Hicks, Mrs. Terrilyn Taney, Mrs. Sonya IvanovsMrs. Clara Lowers, Head CustodianMs. Tori Smith, Cafeteria Manager5

SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIONMr. Jason Kessler.Vice PrincipalMs. Kristin McManus.Vice PrincipalMrs. Jaime Sutton.Vice PrincipalMrs. Michelle Giercyk.Guidance CounselorMs. Tamara Jackson.Guidance CounselorMrs. Kelly Hughey.School NurseSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTYAbbott, M.Ammann, K.Andres, R.Baker, J.Barber Sr., R.Bieri, S.Bowen, S.Bracaliello, B.Breakell, L.Bruman, G.Burrows, J.Canino, M.Carman, R.Carney, C.Carroll, D.Chester, B.Clayton, A.Clementi, J.Cotton, T.Craig, L.DeCou, T.DeSantis, R.Descalzi, S.Dixon, B.Dobrosky, M.Eldridge, B.Elliott, T.Ferzetti, F.Fizur, E.Forbes, V.Ford, C.Gant, G.Gaunt, A.Hallenbeck,L.Hinrichsen, B.Honaker, A.Horin, M.Hulitt, T.Jarvis, L.Jarvis, S.Jenkins, S.Kohansky, S.Kundera, J.Lalli, D.LaTorre, M.Maldonado, L.McCarthy, J.McLaughlin, N.Meyrick, K.Miller, S.Montecino, S.Nappen, V.O’Donnell, H.Parkin, J.Penka, L.Petrini, E.Pfeiffer, A.Phelan, K.Thomas, D.Thompson, K.VanArsdale, R.Varga, C.Wescott, R.Wickward, T.The Millville Senior High School cordially welcomes those staff members who joined us too late in the summer tobe included in the listing. We are glad to have you on board.OFFICE STAFFMrs. Kelly Burgin, Office SupervisorMrs. Colleen Hand, Mrs. Darlene Morris, Mrs. Wendy Risley, Mrs. Arlene Sartorio,Mrs. Mebane Sherman, Ms. Wendy Risley, Mrs. Bethany Kavanagh, Mrs. Amanda McEwenMr. Dominic Carapelli, Head CustodianMrs. Dorothy Guy, Cafeteria Manager6

SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENTI would like to welcome all students, peers, classmates, andfriends to a new school year. This is the time in life to embrace yourfinal years as a teenager. For seniors, this is the last time you willbe able to walk these halls as a proud Millville student so cherishevery moment. For juniors, this is the year for really figuring thingsout and making informed decisions. For sophomores, this is a stepcloser to your future in becoming whatever you hope to be throughmaturity and diligence. For freshman, this is a time of learning andnavigating life as a novice in an unfamiliar environment. Regardless of which class you are in, I would like everyone to get involvedso you have no regrets when you ultimately leave Millville HighSchool. The high school experience is a time to meet new people,figure out your priorities, and more importantly what you would liketo get out of life. I would like you to accept challenges this year. Bean active participant in all of your classes. Join those clubs you finda deep interest in. Develop friendships that encourage you to bea better person and truly make you happy. You will have to makemany decisions during your high school career but complete eachyear knowing you have grown with every tough decision. Finish thisyear by leaving your personal mark and making an impact in yourschool community.Tanazha FordSenior Class President, 2018-20197

18252720136T2930232821 8 DAYS251811T102814217F21 DAYS2713206T17 SEPTEMBERMillville PublicSchools Calendar2018-19Staff DevelopmentFirst Day for StudentsSchools ClosedStaff DevelopmentSchools ClosedColumbus DayEarly DismissalStaff DevelopmentSchools ClosedNJEA ConferenceEarly Dismissal,ThanksgivingSchools ClosedThanksgivingEarly DismissalStaff DevelopmentEarly DismissalWinter BreakClasses resume Jan 2Schools ClosedMLK BirthdaySeptember 5September 6January 30January 21December 21December 24 –January 1December 7November 22 & 23November 21November 8 & 9October 19October 8Staff development (date maychange if end of markingperiod is altered due toinclement weather)Staff DevelopmentSeptember 4October 3Labor DayO T E SSeptember 71032518114F2619125S20 DAYS292221281581S147F15 DAYS136THigh School Final Exams – Semester 1January 25, 27, & 28 - early dismissalschedule for Millville High School – bothcampusesParent ConferencesNovember 16, 19, & 20 – early dismissalschedule for elementary schools and ChildFamily Center2720136S312518114TJANUARY, 201930241092332MDECEMBERS

0231615229218SF23169218SF21 DAYS2821147T19 DAYS16 DAYSFEBRUARYMillville PublicSchools Calendar2018-19Spring BreakClasses resume April 29Schools ClosedMemorial DayEarly DismissalLast day for studentsand teachersSchools ClosedPresident’s DayEarly DismissalStaff DevelopmentEarly DismissalO T E SBOARD APPROVED: 4/25/2018*Please do not make any irrevocable plans for vacationduring spring recess.This calendar allows for five snow days. If not used, they willbe deducted from the June closing date. If exactly six snowdays are used, one day will be added to the end of the schoolyear in June. If seven or more days are used, all extra days(including the sixth) will be subtracted from the end of springrecess.June 24 (tentative)May 27April 19 – 26*April 18March 15February ent Conferences – CFCApril 10, 11, & 12 - early dismissalChild Family Center only3018251724161110943W29221581T22 518114

Bell Schedule7:40-7:49 Homeroom'A' Lunch10:51-11:13 Lunch 'A'11:17-12:46 Period 37:53-9:18 Period 1'B' Lunch10:51-11:17 Period 311:21-11:43 Lunch ‘B’11:47-12:46 Period 39:22-10:47 Period 2'C' Lunch10:51-11:50 Period 311:54-12:16 Lunch ‘C’12:20-12:46 Period 3'D' Lunch10:51-12:20 Period 312:24-12:46 Lunch ‘D’12:50-2:15 Period 4Half Day Bell Schedule7:40-7:49 Homeroom7:53-8:56 Period 19:00-10:03 Period 210:07-11:09 Period 311:13-12:15 Period 4Bell Schedule - Delayed Opening9:10-9:19 Homeroom'A' Lunch11:31-11:53 Lunch 'A'11:57-1:11Period 39:23-10:23 Period 1'B' Lunch11:31-11:53 Period 311:57-12:19 Lunch ‘B’12:23-1:11Period 310:27-111:27 Period 2'C' Lunch11:31-12:19 Period 312:23-12:45 Lunch ‘C’12:49-1:11Period 3'D' Lunch11:31-12:45 Period 312:49-1:11Lunch ‘D’1:15-2:15 Period 4SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATIONIn the event of inclement weather, we may need to close or delay opening our schools. The district willuse our phone communication system to notify all registered staff and parents/guardians. In addition,we will post notice on the district web page (www.millville.org), post notice on the district Facebookpage (Millville Public Schools), send a message on Twitter (@drgentile mps), and place a recordedmessage from (856) 293-2001. The following news media will also be notified:SNJ Today6ABC Action NewsWebwww.snjtoday.comwww.6abc.comTVComcast channel 22WPVI-TV6 (Action News)RadioWSNJ 1240 AM10