2019-2020 2019 - 2020 MORRIS HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert Crocetti, Jr., President Barbara C. Guerra, Vice President Michael R. Bertram Doug Brookes Mark DiGennaro Rob Isza Steven Kovacs William Serafin Michael Wieczerzak CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Mr. James Jencarelli, Chief School Administrator Dr. Nisha Zoeller, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Joann Gilman, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Peter Lazzaro, Supervisor of Educational and Administrative Services HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Todd M. Toriello, Principal Robert Merle, Jr., Assistant Principal Gene Melvin, Assistant Principal Emily Barkocy, Assistant Principal Robert Haraka, Supervisor of Student Services/Athletics Yesenia Rivera-Carney, Supervisor of School Counseling Department MORRIS HILLS ALMA MATER Morris Hills, in stately splendor We look to thee for light; And to thee our hearts surrender For the glory of our might. Morris Hills, thy children are we; And we love thy colors bright. We will always sing the story of the Scarlet and the White Morris Hills, from thee we've taken, And this pledge we wish to give; You will never be forsaken For as long as we may live. Morris Hills, thy youths are mighty, They have conquered many a foe Morris Hills, we yet will love thee, though the years may come and go Alma Mater Alma Mater Alma Mater We love you MORRIS HILLS HIGH SCHOOL IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Mr. James Jencarelli, Superintendent 973-664-2291 Mr. Todd M. Toriello, Principal 973-664-2301 Mr. Robert Merle, Jr., Assistant Principal - Discipline 973-664-2303 Mr. Gene Melvin, Assistant Principal – Discipline 973-664-2357 Mrs. Emily Barkocy, Assistant Principal – Attendance 973-664-2305 Ms. Yesenia Rivera-Carney, Supervisor of School Counseling 973-664-2313 Mr. Robert Haraka, Supervisor of Student Services/Athletics 973-664-2307 Mrs. Anne Albicocco, School Nurse 973-664-2333 Mrs. Jeanmarie Zibit, School Nurse 973-664-2332 Mr. Keith Bigora, District Supervisor of CTE 973-664-2349 Mrs. Cheryl Giordano, District Director of Math & Academy Director 973-664-2347 Mrs. Jennifer W. Toriello, District Director of English 973-664-2259 Dr. Kevin Doyle, District Supervisor of Science 973-664-2242 Ms. Krystal Beck, District Supervisor of Social Studies 973-664-2482 Mrs. Sonya Boyer, District Director of Special Services 973-664-2226 Morris Hills General Office 973-664-2309 Morris Hills School Counseling Office 973-664-2329 Morris Hills Attendance Office 973-664-2305 Morris Hills Health Office 973-664-2333 Morris Hills FAX 973-983-7461 IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER - LISTEN TO: WMTR - 1250 AM WDHA - 105.5 FM WSUS - 102.3 FM WOR - 710 AM WAWZ – 99.1FM TELEVISION CHANNELS: 4, 5, 7, and 12 OR CALL MORRIS HILLS @ 973-664-2300 and press 13 Morris County Council for Drug/Alcohol Abuse 973-625-1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Principal’s Message …………………………………………………………………….. 1 Home and School Association …………………………………………………………. 1 Morris Hills Regional District Goals for 2020 …………………………………………. 2 Emergency School Closing and Delayed Opening…………………………………... 2 Bell Schedules …………………………………………………………………………... 3 The Story of Morris Hills ………………………………………………………………… 4-5 Renaissance ……………………………………………………………………………... 6-7 I. School Counseling and Academic Services Aspen…………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Career Center …………………………………………………………………… 9 Child Study Team ………………………………………………………………. 18 Class Rank ……………………………………………………………………… 16 Class Rank Guidelines ………………………………………………………… 16-17 Course Audit Option for Students ……………………………………………. 12 Course Selection Waiver Guidelines ……………………………………….... 11 Excelsior Award ……………………………………….……………………….. 18 Fourth Quarter Exam Exemption Policy ……………………………..……… 16 The Gifted and Talented Program ………………….…………….………….. 12 Grading System………………………………………………………………… 17 Graduation Requirements …………………………………………………….. 9-11 Home Instruction ………………………………………………………………. 18 Honor Roll ………………………………………………………………………. 17-18 Incomplete Grades…………………………………………………………….. 14 Marking Periods………………………………………………………………… 14 Pass/Fail Option …………………………………….…………………………. 11-12 Public Law 504 ……………………………………….………………………… 19 Quarter Exams…………………………………………………………………. 15-16 Report Cards …………………………………………….…………………….. 14 Schedule Changes …………………………………….……………………... 12-13 School Counseling Department ...……………………………….…………… 7-8 State Seal of Biliteracy Program……………………………………………… 18 Student Records ……………………………………….……………………... 20-21 Student Referrals for Special Services ……………………………….….… 19 Summer School and Tutoring ……………………………………………….. 20 Transfers ……………………………………………………………………..... 20 Valedictorian / Salutatorian ………………………………………………….. 17 Withdrawal Procedures ………………………………………………………. 20 II. Student Attendance Participation in School Functions …………………………………………... 26 Perfect Attendance …………………………………………………………... 26-27 Perfect Attendance: College Visitations……………………………………. 27 Religious Holidays …………………………………………………………… 26, 69-72 Rules and Regulations ……………………………………………………... 21-25 Rules for Students Attending MCST ……………………………………... 25-26 III. Health Services Contagious Diseases ……………………………………………………….. 29 Health Services ……………………………………………………………... 27 Illness / Accident ……………………………………………………………. 28-29 Medication …………………………………………………………………... 28 Physical Education Excusals ……………………………………………... 28 Physical Examinations ……………………………………………………. 27 Safety ………………………………………………………………………. 29 Screenings …………………………………………………………………. 27-28 Self-Medication …………………………………………………………….. 29 Student Insurance ………………………………………………………….. 30 IV. Athletics Academic Eligibility Policy …………………………………………………. 32 Academic Eligibility Requirements ……………………………………….. 32 Athletics………………………………………………………………………. 30-38 Athletic Awards ……………………………………………………………... 35-36 Athletic Transportation ……………………………………………………... 31-32 Consent for Random Steroid Testing……………………………………… 34 ImPACT Concussion Management Program…………………………….. 35 Interscholastic Athletic and Co-Curricular Physical Examinations…….. 36-38 Morris Hills Regional District Athletic Department Rules and Regulations. 32-34 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program…………………………….. 34 Guidelines for Varsity Letters ……………….. ……………………………. 35-36 School Disciplinary Action ………………………………………………… 34 Spectator Code of Conduct……………………………………...………... 31 Sportsmanship ……………………………………………………………… 31 V. Student Activities Assembly Programs ……………………………………………………….. 40-41 Dances / Proms ……………………………………………………………. 40 National Honor Society ……………………………………………………. 41-42 Posting of Flyers and Posters …………………………………………….. 40 S.G.A. Welcome ……………………………………………………………. 39 Student Clubs / Activities Philosophy ……………………………………. 38-39 Student Officers…………………………………………………………….. 40 Varsity Letters for Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities…………… 39 VI. Student Services Activity / Athletic Busing …………………………………………………... 44-45 Breakfast Program ………………………………………………………… 47 Buses ………………………………………………………………………. 43-44 Cafeteria Regulations …………………………………………………….. 47 Daily Announcements …………………………………………………….. 47 Elevator Use ……………………………………………………………….. 47 Field Trips ………………………………………………………………….. 43 Fire / Evacuation Drills ………………………………………………….… 48 Guidelines for Student Publications – Board of Education Policy ….… 47 Inter-School Busing ……………………………………………………….. 44 Library ………………………………………………………………………. 42 Lockers ……………………………………………………………………… 46 Lost and Found ……………………………………………………………. 46 Lunch Periods ……………………………………………………………... 47 Money and Valuables ……………………………………………………... 46 Student Parking Regulations …………………………………………….. 45-46 Study Halls …………………………………………………………………. 43 Working Papers ……………………………………………………………. 46 VII. Student Conduct Acceptable Uses of Computer Network / Computers ………………….. 51-52 Care of School Property …………………………………………………... 52 Cellular Telephones / Electronic Devices………………………………... 52-53 Cellular Telephones / Cameras during Tests/Exams …………………... 52 Controlled Dangerous Substances / Chemical Policy …………………. 53-58 Corridor Passes ……………………………………………………………. 53 Discipline and Behavior Regulations …………………………………….. 48-49 Dress Code …………………………………………………………………. 58-60 Drug / Alcohol Referrals …………………………………………………... 58 E-Cigarettes/Vaporizing Pens …………………………………………….. 60 Explanation of Action Taken ………………………………………………. 49-51 Hazing, Harassment, Bullying, or Cyber-Bullying …………….………... 60-61 Participation in Activities / Senior Activities…………………….………... 61 Random Alcohol and Drug Testing of Students………………………….. 58 Senior Sign-Out Privileges: Guidelines ………………………….……….. 61-62 Smoking Regulations …………………………………………….…………. 62 Student Integrity ………………………………………………….………….. 62 Weapons …………………………………………………………..…………. 62 VIII. General District Policies and Procedures Affirmative Action: Grievance Procedure – Title VI and Title IX ….……. 63 Affirmative Action: School Objectives …………………………………….. 64 Affirmative Action: Student Access ……………………………………….. 63 Affirmative Action: Title VI and Title IX ………………………………….... 63 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act / Directory Information …... 64-65 Family Life Education: Provision for Excusing Students ……………….. 64 No Child Left Behind ……………………………………………………….. 65 Recruitment by Special Interest Groups ……………………………….... 65 Right To Know …………………………………………………………….... 65 Safe Schools Program ………………………………………………….…. 66 School Resource Officer ……………………………………………….….. 66 Search and Seizure – Students’ Right of Privacy ………………………. 66 Searches: Suspicionless Searches …………………………………….… 66-67 Sexual Harassment ……….……………………………………………..… 67 Student Publications: Guidelines ……………………………………….... 67-68 Surveillance Cameras…………………………………………………..….