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PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2019 1 Freehold Regional BUSINESS NAME High School Freehold Township High School District 281 Elton-Adelphia Road FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK — Dr. Alicia K. Scelso Freehold NJ, 07728 Schedules will be available for all students on August 16th. We’re on the Web! www.frhsd.com Please PRINT a copy of your schedule prior to your first day of school! Select Freehold Township The last day to drop /add classes is September 16, 2019 IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: DROP OFF AND PICK UP OF STUDENTS Assistant Principals Must be on the gymnasium side ONLY for the safety of all of our students. All Dr. Shae-Brie Dow other lots will be closed to incoming traffic. The only doors open to students in Ext. 3003 the a.m. will be on the gymnasium side. These doors will open at 7:45 am. Dur- ing the school day (8:30 am—2:30 pm) drop off and pick up should be in front Ms. Leighanne of the attendance office, which is marked with a “Main Entrance” sign. Recktenwald Ext. 3003 There is a “No Stopping or Standing” zone in front of the high school. This zone Mr. Michael Mendes extends from Fawn Court, west of the high school, to 500 feet east of Old Post Ext. 3007 Road. Discharging and picking up passengers in this area is prohibited and can result in a motor vehicle summons. We have also been notified that due to in- creased traffic patterns, picking up or dropping off on Woodstock Place within 150 feet of Elton Adelphia Road is also prohibited. In an effort to promote safety, the Police Department has temporarily placed barrels near the crosswalk. We would like to remind your student to cross only at the crosswalk and to look both ways before entering the roadway. WELCOME MR. MICHAEL MENDES, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FRESHMEN Mr. Mendes has been in education since 2002 where he began as a Business Ed- ORIENTATION ucation teacher and coach at New Egypt High School. In 2009, he was promoted Wednesday, to the Assistant Principal position at New Egypt High School. In 2010, he moved SEPTEMBER 4 on to Wall Township High School as the Assistant Principal. From 2015-2019 he 8:24 am-10:40 am was the Principal at New Egypt High School. Mr. Mendes will start his tenure at Freehold Township High School on August 12, 2019 as an Assistant Principal. ____________ ALL STUDENTS RETURN Mr. Mendes earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Monmouth University. He earned his Master’s Thursday, Degree in Educational Leadership from Thomas Edison State University. SEPTEMBER 5 FULL DAY 8:24 am -3:00 pm WELCOME MS. HOLLY FABIYAN, GUIDANCE SUPERVISOR Ms. Fabiyan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of PTO Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of Connecticut and Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Georgian Court each month @ 7 pm. All are Welcome! University. Ms. Fabiyan holds a Supervisor and an Educational Leadership cer- tificate from Montclair State University. Ms. Fabiyan began her counseling ca- reer in 2012 at Freehold Boro High School. She also coached Swimming and Gymnastics. Welcome to the Patriot Nation! @akscelso and @TownshipScores PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2019 2 Student Passwords All incoming 9th graders and NEW/Transfer Students to the District will follow this nomenclature for their PASSWORD: First Name First Initial (Caps), Last Name First Initial (lowercase), 10 DIGIT State ID (SSID) EXAMPLE: John Smith- Js2145831973 The students will have the ability to change this password, however, they will not be required to change it un- til it expires in 6 months. Students will be able to access their State ID (SSID) via the Genesis Portal as soon as access is provided on Friday, August 16, 2019. (Date Schedules are Released) When a parent/student logs into the Genesis Parent Portal, a message will appear notifying them of the pass- word. Freehold Township High School Bell Schedules Regular Day BEGINS ENDS Min Half Day BEGINS ENDS Min 90 Min. Delay BEGINS ENDS Min Warning Bell 8:20 AM Warning Bell 8:20 AM Warning Bell 9:50 AM BLOCK 1 8:24 AM 9:31 AM 67 BLOCK 1 8:24 AM 9:14 AM 50 BLOCK 1 9:54 AM 10:44 AM 50 BLOCK 2 9:36 AM 10:43 AM 67 BLOCK 2 9:19 AM 10:09 AM 50 BLOCK 2 10:49 AM 11:39 AM 50 BLOCK 3 10:48 AM 11:55 AM 67 BLOCK 3 10:14 AM 11:04 AM 50 BLOCK 3 11:44 AM 12:34 PM 50 LUNCH 12:00 PM 12:35 PM 35 BLOCK 4 11:09 AM 11:59 AM 50 LUNCH 12:39 PM 1:09 PM 30 BLOCK 4 12:41 PM 1:48 PM 67 BLOCK 5 12:04 PM 12:54 PM 50 BLOCK 4 1:15 PM 2:05 PM 50 BLOCK 5 1:53 PM 3:00 PM 67 NO LUNCH SERVED BLOCK 5 2:10 PM 3:00 PM 50 The school year calendar will be predetermined. To find the calendar for the 2019-2020 school year, please visit : https://www.frhsd.com/cms/lib/NJ01912687/Centricity/Domain/4/2019- 2020%20FRHSD%20Box%20Calendar%206.20.pdf PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2019 3 Important Dates PSAT Testing-for 9th, 10th & 11th grade students October 16, 2019 (Early Dismissal) FRESHMEN KICKOFF—FOR ALL FRESHMEN Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:00 pm -6:00 pm FTHS Football Field There will be a presentation in the auditorium for parents only: 5:00 pm -6:00 pm FRESHMEN CLASS Please drop you child off on the gym side, and park on the auditorium side Global Studies Magnet Program th 9 Grade Orientation FRHSD College & Career Fair Wednesday, October 30, 2019 August 28, 2019 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:00 pm (prior to Freshmen Kickoff) Howell High School Freehold Township High School will host a Transition Forum and Tour on August 28th at 4:00 pm in the Media Center for all transfer students and /or students working with an IEP. Current FTHS students will hold a question and answer session about high school and their experiences. They will also offer advice about transitioning from middle school to high school. Following the forum students will break into small groups and take a tour of the school. During the tour, students will be able to map out their classrooms and visit their lockers. FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT OUR GLOBAL STUDIES MAGNET PROGRAM There will be a district open house on October 7th at 7:00 pm PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2019 4 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT PARENT GUIDE Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:30 pm -8:30 pm The faculty and administration of FTHS extend a cordial invitation to all to attend our annual “Back To School Night” on Thursday, September 19, 2019. The evening begins at 6:30 pm and ends at approximately 8:30 pm. During the evening, parents/guardians follow their child’s schedule, meeting teachers and learning about the established course requirements and proficiencies. Information is provided on course content, study skills, homework requirements, grading procedures and general classroom practices. A schedule form is in- cluded below. Please have your child complete it and use it as your guide on Back To School Night. Please note that there will be a session for parents of ninth graders beginning at 5:30 pm. Counselor locations can be found below. Parents of Special Education students are also invited to attend an informational session in the Little Theatre, 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The school day for students will end at 12:54 pm and no lunches will be served. We look forward to seeing all of you. Student: Please fill out the following for your parent/guardian : Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Dear Students: Please complete the following schedule for your parents/guardians to use during Back to School Night. Peer Leaders will be available to assist with room locations. 9th Grade Parents are welcome to attend a parent session at 5:30 pm (please see the counselor list below for location). School Counselor Locations Mr. Burlew: Cafeteria Mrs. Kearns: D113 Mrs. Aaronson: A104 Mr. Fromuth: Little Theater Mrs. Landy: Auditorium Mrs. Mayer: D109 Ms. Levine: Media Center Student: Please fill out the following for your parent/guardian : 9th Grade Students only 5:00-6:15 Counselor Session: My counselor is_________________________Room #___________ 6:30-6:45 Dr. Scelso, Principal Auditorium 6:50-7:00 Period 1 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 7:05-7:15 Period 2 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 7:20-7:30 Period 3 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 7:35-7:45 Period 4 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 7:50-8:00 Period 5 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 8:05-8:15 Period 6 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ 8:20-8:30 Period 7 Subject ____________________ Teacher ___________ Room # ________ PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2019 5 CONFERENCES Thursday, November 14, 2019 Fall Parent/Teacher Conference Night will be held between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. School is in FULL SESSION on this day. The conference provides you with an opportunity to discuss the individual progress and achievement of your child with his/her teachers/counselor. If you wish to speak with your child’s teachers/counselor you will have to schedule an appointment. Appointments may be scheduled online through the Parent Portal.