OPEN LETTER TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Manasquan High School. We are truly proud of our school and its rich history and tradition. Its comprehensive academic and extracurricular opportunities are available for the social growth and intellectual development of each student.
In addition to its extensive curricular offerings, Manasquan provides its students with the benefits of a wide variety of athletic teams and clubs, student government, and service organizations.
This handbook is designed to provide you with important information concerning Manasquan High School such as attendance, discipline, guidance, etc. We want you to read it and be familiar with it.
Learning is an active process wherein you must participate in order to benefit. Therefore, we are asking that students do everything that they can to learn. Through your involvement, your high school career will be greatly enhanced and will prove to be both rewarding and meaningful. With all of us working toward a common goal we cannot help but succeed.
We hope you enjoy success during this school year, and we look forward to working with you throughout the year.
Rick Coppola Principal Manasquan High School
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Manasquan School District
CENTRAL OFFICE
Superintendent: .....................................528-8800 Geraldine Margin
Business Administrator/Board Secretary:
Margaret M. Hom......................................528-8803
Dean of Students:
Sean McCarthy..........................................528-8820 Ext. 1007
Supervisor of Special Education:
Margaret Polak……………………………528-8820 Ext. 1013
Director of Technology
Jesse Place…………………………………528-8820 Ext. 1029
Supervisor Of Buildings and Grounds and IPM Coordinator
Bernard Bigley……………………………528-8820 Ext. 1016
Affirmative Action Officer:
Nancy Sanders……………………………528-8820 Ext. 2013
HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal:
Donald Bramley ........................................528-8820 Ext. 1006 Peter Cahill................................................528-8820 Ext. 1006
Attendance Office………………………..528-8820 Ext. 1006
Athletic Director:
Ron Kornegay ...........................................528-8820 Ext. 1022
Department Supervisors:
Donald Bramley ........................................528-8820 Ext. 1006
Peter Cahill……………………………….528-8820 Ext. 1006
Barbara Kerensky......................................528-8820 Ext. 1216 Craig Murin………..…..…………………528-8820 Ext. 1215
Jesse Place………………………………..528-8820 Ext. 1029 Margaret Polak………………………… 528-8820 Ext. 1013 Child Study Team………………………..528-8820 Ext. 1013
Technology Specialist:
James Egan................................................528-8820 Ext. 1324
Computer Network Engineer:
Frank Scott ................................................528-8820 Ext. 1323
Guidance Counselors:
Dina Elms..................................................528-8820 Ext. 1008 Lauren Gilbert………….…………………528-8820 Ext. 1009 Erich Hoffman……………………………528-8820 Ext. 1003 Freshman Counselor...................................528-8820 Ext. 1010
Nurse’s Office:
Cheryl Bontales.........................................528-8820 Ext. 1463
Principal:
Rick Coppola.............................................528-8820 Ext. 1000
School Psychologist/Special Education
Robert Kehoe ............................................528-8820 Ext. 1015
Student Assistance Counselor:
Leigh Busco ..............................................528-8820 Ext-1028
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MANASQUAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Michelle LaSala, President Mr. John Winterstella, Vice President
Mr. Thomas Bauer Mr. John Campbell Mrs. Linda DiPalma
Mrs. Patricia Walsh Mrs. Katherine Verdi Mr. Michael Shelton
Mrs. Margaret M. Hom
Board Secretary and Business Administrator
Board of Education meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The public is invited. Work meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent of Schools……………………...Geraldine Margin
Principal………………………………………. .Rick Coppola Assistant Principal……………………………. . Donald Bramley Assistant Principal …………………………… Peter Cahill
Department Supervisors
Home Ec., Art, Music………………………. .Donald Bramley
Social Studies……………………………….. Peter Cahill Math & Business………………………………Craig Murin Physical Education……………………………Ron Kornegay Science………………………………………...Jesse Place
English, World Language……………………..Barbara Kerensky
Guidance……….……………………………...Sean McCarthy
Special Education…………………....Margaret McNamara-Polak
Athletic Director………………………………Ron Kornegay
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
- Dina Elms
- Erich Hoffman
- Lauren Gilbert
- Freshman Counselor
DISTRICT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER
Nancy Sanders
STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR
Leigh Busco
ACADEMY OF FINANCE DIRECTOR________________
John Driscoll
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CHILD STUDY TEAM MEMBERS
Margaret McNamara-Polak, Supervisor Robert Kehoe, School Psychologist
Susan VanNote, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Pamela Cosse, Social Worker
OFFICE PERSONNEL
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
Andrea Mahon Debbie Schanen Maria Attilio
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Durell Eckart Virginia Vodola
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
LucyAnn Scerbo
CHILD STUDY TEAM OFFICE
Patricia Fey
GUIDANCE OFFICE
Linda A. Hanlon
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Kathleen Mahon
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
2012 - 2013
Labor Day.................................................................September 3 Orientation/Faculty Meeting ....................................September 4 Classes Begin ...........................................................September 5 District In-Service Day.................................................October 8 NJEA Convention .............................................November 8 & 9 Thanksgiving Recess.....................................November 22 & 23 Holiday Recess Begins......................... 12:05 p.m. December 21 Classes Resume ........................................................... January 2 Martin Luther King Day……………………………..January 21 High School In-Service Day....................................... January 28 Winter Recess............................................... February 11 thru 15 Classes Resume ....................................................... February 18
Spring Recess……………………………March 29 thru April 5 Classes Resume ……………………………………..….April 8
Memorial Day................................................................. .May 27 Classes End ..................................................................... June 19 Teachers' Last Day .......................................................... June 20
September…………………………………………………18 days October………………………………………………….....22 days November…………………………………………….…....18 days December…………………………………………….…... 15 days January……………………………………………………..20 days February…………………………………………………....15 days March……………………………………………………....20 days April……………………………………………………......17 days May………………………………………………………...22 days June………………………………………………………...12 days
TOTAL PUPIL DAYS TOTAL TEACHER DAYS
180 184
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MISSION STATEMENT OF MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL
Manasquan is a traditional yet innovative high school committed to empowering students from many communities to reach their potential through a diverse curricular and extra – curricular program, to respect themselves as well as the rights and dignity of others, and to become life-long learners and productive citizens.
MANASQUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
Manasquan School District’s mission is to empower students to reach their potential and become life-long learners. We strive to ensure that students play an active role in their education, are guided by rigorous academic standards aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and function within a community that regards students, educators, and parents as full participants in the educational process. We dedicate ourselves to the realization of a supportive learning environment that nurtures growth, personal integrity, and mutual respect.
BELIEF STATEMENTS
All students have the right to learn in a safe and caring environment. All students have the capacity to learn and have a right to an education that maximizes potential and prepares them for the future.
Learning is a life-long process and is essential in a society that is ever changing.
All members of the school community recognize the strengths and unique differences of each individual.
All members of the school community have an obligation to treat all people and their learning environment with respect.
Collaborative communication among all members of the school community is essential in the development of self-esteem.
All students must build a sense of commitment and responsibility toward the betterment of their community.
Schools are accountable to the public. Education is a shared responsibility of the entire community. Comprehensive school programs include the development and provision for the learning of cultural, moral and social values.
Success is broad and the expectations of student achievement should be realistic. Educational excellence and student success are valuable assets to the community and worthy of investment.
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The rules you are about to read in this code of conduct are in addition to our broad, discretionary authority to maintain safety, order, and discipline inside the school zone. These rules support, but do not limit, our authority
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Students, parents, school administrators, and the Board of Education of Manasquan High School all agree that positive student commitment and behavior are essential to effective learning. We believe that it is important to help students realize that their own attitudes and acts are directly related to their school experience and that of their classmates. With the support and assistance of school personnel and parents, all students have the capacity to demonstrate actions which contribute to the effectiveness of schools and the worth of their learning experiences. Commensurate with their maturation levels and individual abilities, all students can behave in ways that enhance the social relationships of the school and facilitate learning.
Therefore, we, the students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education of this school district expect all students to
fulfill the behavioral expectations of the school community and
to: Prepare themselves mentally and physically for the process of learning. Demonstrate respect for people and property. Take responsibility for their own behavior and learning. Use time and other resources responsibly. Share responsibilities when working as members of a group. Meet the unique requirements of each class. Monitor their own progress toward objectives. Communicate with parents and school personnel about school-related matters.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
The purpose of the guidance service is to help each student in his/her social, educational, vocational, personal development and adjustment to the school environment. A counselor is in the Guidance Office daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Conferences with students receive first consideration of the counselor's time and are scheduled when necessary.
Guidance services are available to all students in Manasquan High School. Each student is assigned a counselor and will receive both group and individual counseling throughout the year. In addition, each student is scheduled for a conference during their senior year
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with his/her parents in order to review, in depth, the individual's progress and plans for post secondary training or employment. All students are free to schedule a conference with their counselor at any time and arrangements may be made through the guidance secretary.
The Guidance Department has introduced Family Connections from Naviance to all students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Family Connection is a comprehensive web-based resource that is used to assist students in making decisions about courses, colleges and careers. Each grade level is assigned certain tasks to accomplish in the My Checklist section of the website. These tasks include items such as The College Search, My Resume, My Careers, My Learning Style, My Personality Type and My Game Plan. Guidance Counselors can monitor the progress of each student and, subsequently provide the best assistance and guidance to every student who has completed their grade level tasks. In addition, Family Connections from Naviance also provides students and parents with a wealth of information in the resources section on topics such as: financial aid, scholarships, the NCAA and test preparation for both the SAT and SCT exams.
In addition, the Guidance Department maintains an extensive web page which can be found at www.manasquanschools.org. This site contains valuable links to numerous resources including but not limited to a complete and up to date listing of all local scholarship sources for our seniors.
The counselor may assist the student in: Recommending materials the student may use to improve his/her study habits Planning his/her schedule and school program Making realistic curriculum selections and suitable plans for the future Offering aid in problems of adjustment - to listen to the student discuss his/her problems Evaluation and interpretation of interest, aptitude and ability through utilization of tests, grades and other relevant information.
The program of studies and a course offering book is available in the Guidance Office. This book is designed to provide you with a concise summary of all opportunities available for your educational career at Manasquan High School. Copies of the course offering book are distributed to all students prior to the start of the scheduling process each year.
Each student has the unique opportunity to design a personal secondary program based on his or her needs, aptitudes and future career intentions. Joint planning by students, parents and counselors can result in personal academic success in the years ahead.
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HOW TO SEE YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Students may stop in the Guidance Office to fill out a form to arrange a meeting with the counselor. Students will be notified of this meeting by the counselor during the homeroom period. If the student has a scheduled appointment with his/her counselor, report first to your regularly assigned class to show your teacher your pass before reporting to the guidance office
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parents may make appointments for conferences with teachers, counselors, or the principal by telephoning the guidance office.
“BACK TO SCHOOL” NIGHTS
Thursday, September 13, 2012 Thursday, February 21, 2013
TEST DATES
SAT TEST DATES
October 6, 2012 November 3, 2012 December 1, 2012
January 26, 2013* March 9, 2013* May 4, 2013
June 1, 2013
* Not at Manasquan High School
ACT TEST DATES
September 8, 2012* October 27, 2012 December 8, 2012
February 9, 2013* April 13, 2013 June 8, 2013*
*Not given at Manasquan High School
PSAT TEST DATES
October 20, 2012
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION DATES
May 6-10, 2013 May 13-17, 2013
Specific test date to be announced
STUDENT RECORDS
The Manasquan Board of Education has primary responsibility for the compilation, maintenance, access to and security of pupil records. Only records mandated by the state or federal government or specifically permitted by this Board of Education may be compiled by the staff. The pupil records are available to the parent, adult
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pupil, and certain other persons in accordance with the procedures of this district as stated in Board Policy No. 8330, and Rules and Regulations No. 8330. The administration is authorized to forward educational and disciplinary records, on request, to a school in which a pupil in this district seeks or intends to enroll, upon authorization by the parent. Upon proper request, student records may be reviewed and will be interpreted by the building Principal and/or his/her designee.
RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Please be advised that N.J.A.C. 6:3-2.2(g)6 requires local boards of education to develop policies and procedures which accord educational, occupational, and military recruiters access to directory information. Current code language makes provision for parents to request in writing to the chief school administrator that their child's name be omitted from the student information directory; adult students may make that request on their own behalf.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
All students must earn a minimum of 150 credits over the four (4) years that they attend high school. Five (5) credits are earned with the successful completion of all full semester courses. Physical Education and Health are adjusted based on the time spent in either Physical Education or Health.
The following courses must be included in the 150 credits required:
English I, II, III, IV Physical Ed/Health I, II, III, IV World History United States History I and II Biology PLUS TWO additional sciences Mathematics Computer Course Fine/ Practical and/or Performing Art* World Language
20 credits 20 credits
5 credits
10 credits 15 credits 15 credits
5 credits 5 credits 5 credits
Career Education, Consumer, Family Life Skills or Vocational
- Tech.* Education
- 5 credits
*For a complete list of courses that satisfies these requirements, please consult your guidance counselor.
**Beginning with the graduating class of 2014, all students are required to complete 2.5 credits in financial literacy. Students should see their guidance counselor for a complete list of courses which will satisfy this requirement.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the above ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT.
PROMOTION
(MINIMUM PROGRESS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA) A student will move from: Grade 9 to 10 if he/she has earned Grade 10 to 11 if he/she has earned Grade 11 to 12 if he/she has earned
35 credits 70 credits
110 credits
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS
In addition to the prescribed minimum number of units for graduation, students desiring to attend college should also earn a minimum of 16 Carnegie units.
The typical college bound student should complete:
- 4 units of English
- 3-4 units of Science
3-4 units of Social Studies 3-4 units of Mathematics
2-3 units of World Language
SUMMER SCHOOL
Course credit may be given in any summer school approved by the State Department of Education. The State of New Jersey mandates a minimum of 60 summer school class hours for the remediation of a course already taken but failed and 120 summer school class hours for a course taken for the first time.
TUTORIAL INSTRUCTION FOR CREDIT
Course credits may be earned as the result of being tutored by a teacher who has New Jersey State Certification in the course or subject area, providing the following conditions are met:
1. The teacher must be familiar with and follow board-approved curriculum.
2. For remediation of a course, a minimum of 30 hours of tutoring must be provided.
3. The student obtains the approval of the Dean of Students. 4. The area supervisor of the appropriate department administers and corrects the final examination.
5. The Principal determines the final grade, using the tutor's grade and the final examination grade.
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6. The use of tutoring and/or summer school to make up credit for a failed course or obtain credit in a new course must be completed by September 1 of each new school year to be counted for eligibility or grade placement for the first semester.
7. The use of tutoring in the Fall semester to make up credit for a course or obtain credit in a new course must be completed by January 1 of the new year for eligibility or grade placement for the second semester.
Note: Summer school grades and grades as a result of tutors DO NOT replace any grade already earned, but are added to the student's transcript. These grades must be reported to the Guidance
Office no later than August 15th. GRADING SYSTEM
Grades will be recorded on report cards using a numerical system. The lowest grade recorded for grading purposes for marking periods and mid-term exams will be 60. Grades recorded for final exams will be the grade actually earned. Teachers may record lower grades during the marking period and for the mid-term, but 60 will be the minimum grade used for report card grades, with the exception of the final exam. For final exams only, teachers can record the grade earned on the final exam.
The equivalent letter grades are as follows: ABC
Excellent Good Average
93 -100 85 - 92 77 - 84
DF
Passing Failure
70 - 76
0 - 69
In semester length classes any student who fails one (1) marking period MUST pass the final exam and have a passing average in order to pass the course. Any student who fails to take the final exam will fail the course.
