Studenthandbook 2016
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Dr. John Grieco Campus Dr. John Grieco Superintendent, Bergen County Technical Schools, 1984 — 2004 Dr. John Grieco served as the talented leader of Bergen County Technical Schools for two decades. He passed away on October 2, 2004 at the age of 63. Among Dr. Grieco’s many accomplishments was the initiation and development of the Bergen County Academies, which attract scientifically and technologically talented secondary students. The success of Bergen County Academies served as a catalyst for the initiation of other innovative and challenging programs in the district. Recognized as a visionary educator at county, state and national levels, Dr. Grieco served on prestigious national and state advisory groups associated with educational reform. His energy and commitment to the school districts under his tutelage—especially to the students in those districts—is without equal. Dr. John Grieco’s devotion to education and his leadership in education continue to make a mark on those who now carry the responsibilities for education and leadership. 2016 - 2017 BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FAMILY HANDBOOK/ STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT SECTION I The Purpose of this Family Handbook/Student Code of Conduct is to provide descriptive information and practical guidelines to new and returning students and their families. This handbook also provides an overview of applicable policies, regulations and procedures of the District. It is every student’s responsibility to become familiar with the information in this handbook because its primary goal is to ensure their success. This handbook supersedes any prior edition. Please be advised that all district policies and regulations are available at www.bergen.org. This handbook is available at www.bergen.org. i Section II Administration Bergen County Technical Schools Board of Education Jason Kim .................................................................President William J. Meisner, Ed.D. .................................................Vice President Norah Peck ...................................... Interim Executive County Superintendent Raymond J. Hryczyk .................................................... Board Member Lawrence Meyerson, Ed.D. .............................................. Board Member Central Office Administration Dr. Howard Lerner ..................................................... Superintendent John Susino .......................................Business Administrator/Board Secretary Andrea Sheridan ................................................Assistant Superintendent BCA Campus Administration Russell Davis ..............................................................Principal Raymond Bath, Esq. .....................................................Vice Principal Victor Lynch. ..............................................................Supervisor Giulia Zanoni-Mendelsohn. ..................................................Supervisor Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III Board of Chosen Freeholders Steve Tanelli .............................................................. Chairman Tracy Silna Zur ......................................................Vice Chairwoman John A. Felice ...................................................Chairman Pro Tempore Maura DeNicola .......................................................... Freeholder David L.Ganz ............................................................ Freeholder Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. ...................................................... Freeholder Dr. Joan M. Voss .......................................................... Freeholder ii SECTION III Table of Contents SECTION I: Disclaimer ............................... i SECTION IX: SECTION II: Administration ......................... ii Student Complaint Procedure . 16 SECTION III: Table of Contents ....................... iii Student Records . 16 SECTION IV: Military Access to Student Information . 17 Vision / Mission Statements . 1 Public Relations Program . 17 Affirmative Action Policy . 1 Use of Students in Public Information Program . 17 Principal’s Welcome . 2 Requests to Photograph, Film, Audiotape or SECTION V: Videotape Students or Staff Members . 17 Contact Information . 3 SECTION X - Special Education: Guidance Department . 4 Child Study Team . 18 Faculty e-mail Directory . 5 Project Child Find . 18 SECTION VI: Special Education - Location, Identification, and Referral . 18 School Calendar . 6 Procedures for Locating Students with Disabilities . 18 Daily Mod Schedule . 7 Intervention Services . 19 Half Day Schedule . 8 Procedures for Referral . 19 School Closing Information . 9 H .S . Graduation Requirements for Educationally Disabled Students . 20 Bus Transportation . 10 Free and Appropriate Public Education . 21 SECTION VII - Academic Information: Instructional Material to Blind or Print-Disabled Students . 21 Electives . 10 SECTION XI - Code of Conduct: Scheduling . 10 Introduction . 21 Grading . 11 Student / Teacher Concerns . 23 Graduation Requirements . 12 Dress and Grooming . 23 Grade Appeal . 12 Gambling . 24 Report Cards . 12 Hallway Etiquette . 24 Class Rank . 13 Leaving Campus Grounds . 24 AP and IB Course Policies . 13 Use of Cellular Phones . 24 Homework . 13 ID Badges . 24 Tutoring . 13 Harassment, Bullying & Intimidation Policy . 24 Home Instruction . 13 Cyber-Bullying . 26 Honor Roll . 13 Care of School Property . 26 Request for Meeting . 14 Use of Electronic Communication and Recording Devices . 26 Wednesday Projects . 14 Substance Abuse Policy . 26 Cheating & Plagiarism . 14 Smoke Free Campus . 27 Academic Probation . 15 Smoking on School Grounds . 27 Promotion and Retention . 15 Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises . 27 SECTION VIII - Guidance Information: Discipline Policy . 27 Guidance Department Mission . 15 Damage of School Property . 28 Child Study Team . 16 Disruptive Students . 28 College Resource Center . 16 Disciplinary Review . 28 Naviance . 16 Causes For Suspension or Expulsion . 28 Transcripts . 16 Insubordination . 29 Working Papers . 16 Suspension . 29 Expulsion . 29 iii Weapons Policy . 29 Do Not Resuscitate Orders . 40 SECTION XI - Code of Conduct (cont’d): Treatment of Asthma . 40 Public Relations Program . 30 Diabetes Management . 40 SECTION XII - Attendance: Administration of Medication . 40 Attendance Overview . 30 Insurance . 40 Tardiness . 30 SECTION XVIII - Extra-Curricular Activities: Reporting Absences . 31 Co-Curricular Activities . 40 Class Cuts . 31 Sports . 40 Make Up Work . 31 Clubs . 41 Excessive Absences . 32 SECTION XIX - General Information: Appeal Process for Loss of Course Credit . 32 After School Activities . 47 Early Dismissal . 32 All School Assemblies . 47 Closed Campus Policy . 32 Alternative to Activities Involving Animals . 47 SECTION XII - Computer Security: Back to School Night . 48 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks, Computers Cafeteria Services . 48 and Resources . 32 Cafeteria Pre-Paid Meal Plan . 48 Netiquette And Computer Security Policy . 33 Eligibility for Free an Reduced Lunch . 48 What is Bergen Net? . 33 Community Service . 48 Governance and Control of BERGEN NET . 33 Contacting Child During the Day . 48 Guidelines for use of BergenNet . 33 Dissection Opt-out Policy . 48 Guidelines for Computer Use . 34 Elevators . 48 Violation of Computer Use and Security Guidelines . 34 Family Life Education . 48 SECTION XIV: Flag Salute . 48 Sexual Discrimination & Disability Grievance Procedure . 35 Fundraising / Solicitation . 48 SECTION XV: National Honor Society . 49 School Trip Policy . 36 Performing Arts Program . 49 Student Contract for School Trips . 36 Posters . 49 Conduct away from School Grounds . 37 Student Advisor / IGS Advisor . 49 Field Trips . 37 Student Council . 49 Social Events & Class Trips . 37 Student Directory . 49 SECTION XVI: Textbooks & Supplies . 49 Security . 37 Valuables . 49 Lockers . 37 Visitors . 49 Locker Inspections . 37 Website Information Disclosure . 50 Student Right of Privacy . 38 SECTION XX - Senior Class Information: Lost & Found . 38 Senior Activities . 50 Fire Drills, School Evacuations . 38 Senior Awards Ceremony . 50 Emergency and Crisis Situations . 38 Senior Experience . 50 SECTION XVII - Student Health Services: Senior Privilege . 50 Medical Services . 38 Senior Driving Privileges . 50 Illness in School . 39 Senior Parking Regulations . 51 Health Services Personnel . 39 SECTION XXI: Immunization . ..