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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 extra- curricular 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 1 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 2 MANASQUAN BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Michelle LaSala, President Mr. John Winterstella, Vice President Mr. Thomas Bauer Mrs. Patricia Walsh Mr. John Campbell Mrs. Katherine Verdi Mrs. Linda DiPalma 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 3 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 4 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 180 TOTAL TEACHER DAYS 184 5 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. 6 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