______________________ WILDWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018-2019 Wildwood Public Schools 4300 Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ 08260 www.wildwooddistrict.org ______________________ 1 2 Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION Mission Statement BOE Members Administrative Staff Office and Administrative Staff District Staff Faculty PROCEDURAL PERTAINING TO THE STUDENT (11) Announcements 13 Assemblies 13 Child Study Team / I&RS 14 Corporal Punishment 15 Behavioral Concerns 15 Reported Suspected Use of Illegal Substances 16 Dance Guidelines 17 Field Trips 18 Extracurricular Fundraising 20 Procedures for Student Activity Proctors 20 Student Financial Obligations 21 Assessments 21 Changing Subjects 22 Grading System 22 Calculating the Final Grade 24 Grading Criteria/Grade Books 24 Homebound Guidelines 26 Honor Roll 26 Student Transfer or Withdrawal 27 Homework Guidelines 27 Request for Homework 27 Public Relations/Parent Contact 27 Parent Conferences 28 Private Tutoring 28 Back to School Night 28 Bell Schedules 31 Report Card Schedule 33 Guidance 33 Library Services for Students 33 Textbooks /Calculators 34 3 PROCEDURAL PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYEE (35) Payroll Procedure 37 Family Leave Notification 38 Directions for Reporting Staff Absences 40 Emergency Closings 41 ID Cards/Cell Phones / Electronic Devices 41 Staff Mail Boxes 42 Telephone Calls 42 Copier Machine Use 42 Cafeteria Duty 42 Hall Duty Procedures 43 AM/PM Duty 43 Audio Visual Materials 43 Copyright Laws 44 Planning/Conference Periods 44 Classroom Procedures 44 Lesson Plans 45 Monthly Reports 46 Teachers Leaving Classroom or Building 46 Ordering Procedure 47 Professional Improvement 47 Decorations 48 District Property 48 Keys 48 PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO SAFETY (51) Drug Use by Staff 53 Personal Electronics in the School 53 Locks and Lockers 53 School Visitations 54 Security 54 Safe Schools 54 Emergency Evacuation Procedures 55 Fire Drill Procedures 55 Reporting a Potential Lockdown Incident 55 Reporting a Lockdown 57 Emergency Evacuation Procedures 57 Bomb Threat/Threatening Phone Calls Procedure 58 Workers Compensation 59 4 BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (61) Policy concerning the Handling of A Student 63 Use of School Technology 64 Email 64 District Webpage 65 Wireless Laptop Cart Usage 65 Wildwood Authorized Use Policy/Staff 66 Staff Use of Internet, Social Networks & Other Forms of Electronic Communication 70 Conduct & Dress 72 Unbecoming Conduct 73 Right to Know 73 Supervision 74 Staff Evaluation 80 Personnel Records 85 Federal Teacher Loan Cancellation Program 93 Perkins Teacher Loan Cancellation Program 93 Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program 94 Non Discrimination/Affirmative Action 95 Awareness & Prohibition of Bullying 101 Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Policy 104 Office of Civil Rights 120 Rights of Parents 120 Child Abuse Policy 122 Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting/NJ Law 122 Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Procedure 122 Recognizing signs of Child Abuse & Neglect 127 Role of Educator FORMS SECTION (125) (Forms may be duplicated as needed) Discipline Referral Form Student Financial Obligation Field Trip Request Field Trip Permission Form Guidance Referral Form Student Assistance Program Teacher Referral for Intervention Classroom Video Presentation Request Permission to Conduct a Fundraising Activity Dates /Staff Emails 5 6 MISSION STATEMENT FOR WILDWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS The mission of the Wildwood School District is to meet the varied needs of our culturally and economically diverse student population so that all students are provided with the opportunity to maximize their education and career potential through the acquisition of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and involvement in co-curricular activities, giving them the necessary skills to prepare for their roles as productive global citizens in the 21st century. VISION STATEMENT FOR WILDWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Wildwood School District strives to inspire lifelong learners in a diverse educational environment where they have the opportunity to identify and explore their full academic potential. Together with families and community members, we offer a broad spectrum of learning experiences designed to enhance and expand the future horizons of our 21st century learners while instilling strong core values of responsibility, integrity and justice. BOARD OF EDUCATION R. Todd Kieninger, Board President Ernest Troiano III Krista Fitzsimons Matthew Johnson Carol Bannon David MacDonald Jacqueline Martinez William Morey Kelly Phillips Lynn Quinlan Josephine Sharpe ADMINISTRATION J. Kenyon Kummings, Superintendent Martha J. Jamison, Board Secretary/Business Administrator Josepha Penrose, Supervisor of PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction Travis LaFerriere, Principal, Glenwood Avenue Elementary School Philip Schaffer, Principal, Wildwood High/Middle School Mary Beth Clevenger, Assistant Principal, Wildwood Middle School Michael Hickman, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Wildwood High School Renee McGaffney, Supervisor of the Child Study Team Jason Fuscellaro, Supervisor of Technology & Data Management The Wildwood School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The district does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, and other district administered programs and activities. Inquiries and/or complaints should be sent to Mrs. Renee McGaffney (District 504/Affirmative Action Officer) at the HS Address). 7 WILDWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT J. KENYON KUMMINGS, Superintendent of Schools CHERYLE CONTI, Secretary to the Superintendent MARTHA J. JAMISON, Business Administrator JESSICA ANAYA, Secretary to the Business Administrator MICHELE CENITE, Accounts Payable/Bookkeeper DAWN COTTRELL, Assistant to the Business Administrator JOSEPHA PENROSE, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction RENEE MCGAFFNEY, Child Study Team Supervisor JOANNE NOON, Secretary, CST MELISA VOGT, Psychologist KATINA POWELL, Social Worker DEBORAH BRENNER, Learning Disability Teacher Consultant MICHELE MCCHESNEY, Speech and Language Therapist DIANA AKERET, Student Assistance Counselor JASON FUSCELLARO, Supervisor Data Management and Technology HEATH HESS, Technology Coordinator ADRIENNE KELLY, Technology Coordinator PHILIP SCHAFFER, Principal SHARON MC NEAL-SILNICKI, Secretary to the Principal MARY BETH CLEVENGER, Assistant Principal MARY LONG, Secretary to the Assistant Principal MICHAEL HICKMAN, Assistant Principal/AD SUSAN CLEMENT, Secretary to the Assistant Principal/AD TOBI CARE, Guidance Counselor, Grades 6-9 MICHELLE SHAW, Guidance Counselor, Grades 10-12 AMY GARNET, Guidance Secretary SYLVIA HERNANDEZ, Guidance Secretary PAULA NICELY, Attendance Secretary 8 WILDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY 2018-2019 FINE ARTS SCIENCE Adrienne Laigaie, Music Rebecca Angelastro Walter Mormello, Art Kirk Mayer Charl Syvarth, Band Gloria Vegliante-Cooper MATHEMATICS SOCIAL STUDIES Katalin Benkovic Lesley Gable-Fitzgerald Tracey Blanda Jennifer Hanna Stefanie Flanigan Gloria Vegliante-Cooper Steven Lerch Donna Carfagno, Basic Skills World Languages/ESL Kelly Belasco LANGUAGE ARTS Ivan Perez-ESL Carolyn Collier Shannon Grace GUIDANCE Betsy Heraux Tricia Lemma, Literacy Coach Tobi Care (gr. 6-9) Jonathan Long Michelle Shaw (gr. 10-12) Anne Martin Amy Garnett, Secretary Samantha Notos Sylvia Hernandez, Secretary PHYSICAL EDUCATION OTHER AREAS Brynn Caraballo Diana Akeret, Student Assistants Counselor Casey Dillon Deborah Brenner, CST Liberty Harshaw Wesley Hills, Security Heath McMaster Kerry Hall, In School Suspension Amanda Perez, Athletic Trainer Cynthia Fritz, Nurse Juanita Jones, Self-Contained INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES Teresa Cunniff Alyssa Esteban-Cox Zulieka Guttierez 9 WILDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 2018-2019 Fine/Practical Arts Special Education Christopher Bauer Michael Crane – Industrial Arts Beth Drabkoski Adrienne Laigaie – Music Lesley Gable Walter Mormello – Art Erin Hart Morey Stephen Serano – Family and Consumer Science Christopher Barnett – Aide Charl Syvarth – Band Michael Popovick – Aide Jennifer Rickert Language Arts Michael Senese David Perro Teal Robinson Social Studies Aaron Segin Steven Campbell Rachel Vogel James Clarke Brianna Zorzi Shane Graves Kenneth Loomis Jennifer Loper Physical Education Brynn Caraballo Casey Dillon World Languages / ESL Liberty Harshaw Kelly Belasco Heath McMaster Paula Lucas Amanda Perez, Trainer Ivan Perez Science Christopher Haflin Guidance April Howard Tobi Care – Grades 6-9 Eben Laurenzi Michelle Shaw – Grades 10-12 Math Other Areas Diana Akeret – SAC Scott Cianci Katina Powell – CST Patrick James Wesley Hills – Security David MacDonald Kerry Hall – ISS Diana Haugh Cynthia Fritz - Nurse Megan Romano 10 PROCEDURAL PERTAINING TO THE STUDENT Section 1 11 12 ANNOUNCEMENT/NOTICES AND DAILY BULLETIN Announcements for the day will be made during the first minutes of 1st period. Emergency announcements will be made only when necessary with the permission of the administration. Forms for requested announcements are in the forms center and must be signed by the teacher in charge of the activity. All announcements must have administrative approval. A request for an announcement should be addressed to either the faculty or the student body, be written out, signed and handed in at the Main Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day before the announcement is to be made. Announcements