CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2013-2014 SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day – Schools Closed KEANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 3 District In-service/ District Staff Development 4 Schools Open for Students/One Session Day 11&25 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development Student-Parent Handbook 2013-2014 23 Back to School Night- K.H.S.-One Session Day Parent/Guardian Review OCTOBER 9 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development _______ I have received a copy of the 2013-2014 Keansburg High School Student- 14 Columbus Day, Schools Closed Parent Handbook and have reviewed information regarding my child’s education. I 16 PSAT-One Session Day (Grade 9 & 10 Only) have also reviewed the information presented in this handbook with my child(ren). 23 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development 31 School Based Planning Day (1 session day) _______ I have reviewed the Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Policy and NOVEMBER 6 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development understand its contents, including both the expectations and consequences. 7& 8 N.J.E.A. Convention, Schools Closed 11 In place of Veteran’s Day, Schools Closed _______ I grant permission for my son/daughter to use Keansburg School District 20 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development computers, including access to networked computer services such as electronic mail 27 1 session day and the Internet. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for 28&29 Thanksgiving, School Closed violations. I am also aware that all users of the district’s computer system are to comply with all rules and policies as set forth in the Board of Education’s Acceptable DECEMBER 4 Afternoon Conferences/1 session day 5 Evening Conferences/1 session day Usage Policy. A complete copy of the Board of Education’s Policy is available upon 6 District Staff Development Day/ One Session Day request. 11 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development 23-31 Winter Recess, Schools Closed Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________ Date __________ JANUARY 1 Winter Recess, Schools Closed 2 School Re-opens As a user of the Keansburg Public Schools’ computers and computer networks, 8&22 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development including Internet access via the computers, I hereby agree to comply with the rules 20 Martin Luther King Day, Schools Closed 28-30 Midterm Exams/Final Exams and policies as set forth in the district’s Acceptable Usage Policy. A complete copy 31 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development of the Board of Education Policy is available upon request at your school. FEBRUARY 5&26 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development Student Signature _______________________ Date __________ 14&17 Presidents’ Weekend, Schools Closed 13 Evening Parent Conferences /1 session day PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MARCH 12&26 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development 17 District Staff Development Day, Schools Closed NAME OF STUDENT: _______________________________________________ APRIL 9 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development 14-21 Spring Recess, Schools Closed BIRTH DATE: ___________________ HR/GRADE: _______________ 22 School Re-Opens STREET ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ MAY 16 School Based Planning Day (1 session day) _______________________________________________________________ 26 Memorial Day, Schools Closed 28 Delayed Opening for Students-Staff Development HOME TELEPHONE: JUNE 6 District Staff Development Day, One Session Day _______________________________________________________________ 17-20 Final Exams-One Session Days 20 Graduation (tentative), 1 session day **Please sign the back of this page as well. As you are aware, there are potential dangers associated with the posting of personally identifiable information on a website since global access to the Internet does not allow us to control who may access such information. These dangers have always existed; however, we as Keansburg a school district do want to celebrate your child and hid/her work. The law requires that we ask for your permission to use information about your child. Pursuant to law, we will not release any personally identifiable information without prior written High School consent from you as parent or guardian. Personally identifiable information includes student names, photo or image, residential address, e-mail address, telephone numbers and locations and times of class trips. If you, as a parent or guardian, wish to rescind this agreement, you may do so at any time in writing by sending a letter to the principal of your child’s school, and such rescission will take STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2013-2014 effect upon receipt of your letter by the school. Check only ONE of the following choices in EACH category below: HOME OF THE TITANS 140 Port Monmouth Road Keansburg, New Jersey 07734 Category 1 – Internet Usage: Telephone: (732) 787-2007 Ext. 4200 Fax: (732) 495-5401 Check ONLY one (1) of the four choices below: _____ I/WE GRANT permission for a photo/image that includes this student without any other ADMINISTRATION personal identifiers to be published on the school and/or district public Internet site. Mr. Gerald North – High School Principal Mr. Sean Brophy– Vice Principal _____ I/WE GRANT permission for a photo/image and name to be published on the school Ms. Dana Chibbaro-Vice-Principal and/or district public Internet site. Mr. Thomas D. Stark – Director of Athletics / Supervisor of Student Activities Mrs. Diane Clagett-Director of Guidance _____ I/WE GRANT permission for this student’s photo/image and all other personal identifiers listed above to be published on the school and/or district public Internet site. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION _____ I/WE DO NOT GRANT permission for photos/images that include this student to be Mr. Gerald North – Superintendent of Schools published on the school and/or district public Internet site. Mr. Thomas Tramaglini Ed.D. – Director of Funding and Curriculum Ms. Corey Lowell – Business Administrator Mr. Brian Latwis Ed.D. – Supervisor of Student Services Mrs. Donna Glomb- Supervisor of Early Childhood & Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Category 2 – Public Relations Publications, Brochures and Ms. Michelle Derpich-Supervisor of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Press Releases to Local Newspapers Mrs. Kathleen Flanzbaum-Supervisor of Preschool Mrs. Michelle Halperinkrain-Supervisor of Data and Assessment Check ONLY one (1) of the two choices below: Mr. George Hoff – Coordinator of Community Projects _____ I/WE GRANT permission for my child’s school and/or the Keansburg School District to BOARD OF EDUCATION publish my child’s photo/image and/or name in public relations newsletters, program brochures Mrs. Judy Ferraro – President and/or press releases to area newspapers. Ms. Kimberly Kelaher-Moran – Vice President Mrs. Dolores Bartram _____ I/WE DO NOT GRANT permission for my child’s school and/or the Keansburg School Mrs. Ann Marie Best District to publish my child’s photo/image and/or name in public relations newsletters, program Ms. Yolanda Ann Commarato brochures and/or press releases to area newspapers. Mr. Michael Donaldson Ms. Patricia Frizell Mr. Christopher Hoff Mr. Robert Ketch Student’s Name: (please print) _____________________________ Grade: _______ Parent/Guardian’s Name: (please print) ___________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: (sign) ______________________________________ Relation to Student: _______________________________ Date: ____________ Message from the Superintendent Mission Statement Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Keansburg High School's goal is to educate and socialize our students to create a learned, thinking and socially responsible individual who will make We at Keansburg High School recognize that education is a a positive contribution to society. We will provide the opportunity for our home – school partnership. The young people who attend this school students to pursue their educational, professional and personal goals by utilizing all human, vocational and technological resources that we are able bring with them attitudes and aspirations rooted in their homes and to make available to them. families. We can only provide a part of what is needed to be successful in school . the other part comes from the home. While IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS many educational reports issued disagree on a variety of points, there All telephone numbers are reached by dialing 732-787-2007 is one position on which they all concur: the importance of the home ALCOHOL or DRUG COUNSELING Ext. 2556 Mrs. Pecoraro, S.A.C. in a child’s success at school. Parental concern and involvement stand ATHLETIC EVENTS/ACTIVITIES Ext. 4240 Mr. Stark, Director of Athletics as the cornerstone of any successful educational program. Keansburg ATTENDANCE Ext. 4251/4230 CHILD STUDY TEAM Ext. 4362 High School applauds your desire to be actively involved in your CONFERENCE WITH TEACHER Ext. 4300 Guidance Secretary child’s education and welcome you as partners and as our allies. DETENTION/SUSPENSIONS Ext. 4230/4251 HEALTH OFFICE Ext. 4770 Mrs. Klemm, School Nurse HOME INSTRUCTION Ext. 4340 Mrs. Clagett, Director of Guidance It is no mystery that students of whom much is expected are MAIN OFFICE Ext. 4200 SCHEDULES AND REPORT CARDS Ext. 4300 Guidance Secretary far more successful than those of whom little is asked. We at this SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES Ext. 2550 school are committed to setting high standards. We seek to be TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR Ext. 2821 ATTENDANCE OFFICE Ext. 4660 demanding; we seek to be challenging;