Fire and Crisis Management Drills
Two fire
drills are held monthly in accordance with New Jersey Law.
Each school
has developed it's own Crisis Management Plan. The plan is on
file for viewing in the principal's office located in each school.
Each year
staff and students take part in two types of drills. A
code blue
drill is a lockdown necessary if some event necessitates staff and students
to remain in their classrooms until the situation is deemed safe. A
code orange
drill is a complete evacuation of the school building. Each plan designates
where staff and students will go and remain in the event of an evacuation.
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Gifted and Talented Programs
The Cliffside
Park School District conducts a Gifted and Talented Program for students in
grades 3 through 12. The purpose of the Gifted and Talented Program is to
enable students with high academic achievements to develop skills and
attitudes that will enhance and stimulate the students' creative and
academic abilities. The curriculum provides activities and experiences
which develop creativity, critical thinking and values through observations,
experiments and inquiry. Admission to the program is based on specific
criteria developed by the Committee for the Gifted and Talented.
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Guidance Program
The high
school has a staff of five full time and one part-time guidance counselors
to assist students in subject selections, college entrance and vocational
plans. In addition, the department handles all district and college
entrance testing for students.
One full-time
guidance counselor is also assigned to our middle school grades 7 & 8 and
elementary schools grades Pre-K through 6.
A student
assistance counselor is also available in the district to assist students
who may be experiencing difficulties with a variation of adolescent
problems.
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Health Services
The Cliffside
Park School District employs full-time state certified nurses. The school
nurse keeps all health/immunization records and supervises the health
program including the following services to all students:
1. Annual
physical examination for students in grades 1-3, 5,7,9 and 11.
2. A yearly
dental and audiometric exam.
3. A visual
screening in grades Pre-K - 8 and Grade 11.
4. A screening
for tuberculosis.
5. A screening
for scoliosis for all students between the ages of 10 and 18.
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Home Tutoring
If a student
will be confined to his/her home for two (2) or more weeks, a parent may
request a home tutoring teacher(s). The procedure for such a request is:
1. A letter
from the parent to the principal of the school requesting a home tutor for a
specified period of time.
2. A letter
from a physician verifying what the illness or injury is and the period of
confinement.
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Medication
The following
procedure is to be followed when a child requires medication during school
hours:
1. Contact the
school nurse.
2. Have your
physician complete the required form supplied by the school nurse.
3. Parent must
also sign the medication form.
4. Medication
should be brought to the school by the parent, in the original container
appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or the physician.
5. A certified
school nurse or parent/guardian is the only person permitted to administer
medication.
6.
SELF-MEDICATION approval forms are available in each school office.
Guidelines and procedures for self-medicating are outlined.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our staff
welcomes the opportunity to discuss your child's work on any facet of the
classroom program. Calling the school, visiting or even sending a note can
often avoid a problem or misunderstanding.
Scheduled
parent conferences in the elementary schools are typically held in fall and
spring. Please check our Parental Event Calendar for this year's scheduled
dates.
Middle school
and high school parents are encouraged to contact guidance for information
regarding report cards or progress reports or to schedule an appointment
with a particular teacher.
Parents in
grades 7-12 are encouraged to use our
Parent Portal
to check the daily progress of your child.
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Parent Portal
Cliffside Park
School District offers parents of students in grades 7-12 the
opportunity to access information from our student database.
Using our
Parent Portal, parents may access information such as: grades, schedules,
progress reports, daily attendance, community service, activities, contact
information, etc.
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Pest Management Notification
The Cliffside
Park School District adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding
Pest Management within our school district. The following policy is in
effect:
The New
Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Act
of 2002 requires school districts to implement a school integrated pest
management policy that includes an Integrated Pest Management Plan. In
accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Board shall ensure
implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control
pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.
These procedures shall be applicable to all school property in the
Cliffside park
School District.
IPM
Coordinator (IPMC)
The High
School Head Custodian shall be designated as the district's Integrated Pest
Management Coordinator (IPMC) and is responsible for the implementation of
the school integrated pest management policy.
Integrated
Pest Management Procedures in Schools
Implementation
of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures will determine when to
control pests and whether to use mechanical, physical, cultural, biological,
or chemical methods. Applying IPM principles prevents unacceptable levels
of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible
hazard to people, property, and the environment.
The Integrated
Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) shall consider the full range of
management options, including no action at all. Non-pesticide pest
management methods are to be used whenever possible. The choice of using a
pesticide shall be based on a review of all other available options and a
determination that these options are not effective or not reasonable. When
it is determined that a pesticide must be used, low impact pesticides and
methods are preferred and shall be considered for use first.
Development of
IPM plans
The
Superintendent, in collaboration with the school Building Principal(s) and
the IPMC, shall be responsible for the development of the IPM Plan for the
school district. The school district's Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Plan is a blueprint of how the school district will manage pests through IPM
methods. The school district's IPM Plan will state the school district's
goals regarding the management of pests and the use of pesticides for all
school district property. The Plan will reflect the school district's
site-specific needs and a description of how each component of the school
district's Integrated Pest Management Policy and Regulation will be
implemented for all school property.
Education/Training
The school
community will be educated about potential pest problems and IPM methods
used to achieve the pest management objectives.
The IPMC,
other school staff, and pesticide applicators involved with implementation
of the district's IPM policy will be trained in appropriate components of
IPM as it pertains to the school environment.
Students and
parents/legal guardians will be provided information on this policy and
instructed on how they can contribute to the success of the IPM program.
Record keeping
Records of
pesticide use shall be maintained on site to meet the requirements of the
State regulatory agency and the Board.
Records shall
also include, but are not limited to, pest surveillance data sheets and
other non-pesticide pest management methods and practices utilized.
Notification/Posting
The Building
Principal of each school, working with the IPMC, is responsible for timely
notification to students, parents or legal guardians and the school staff of
pesticide treatments pursuant to the School Integrated Pest Management Act.
Re-entry
Re-entry to a
pesticide treated area shall conform to the requirements of the School
Integrated Pest Management Act.
Pesticide
Applicators
The IPMC shall
ensure that applicators follow State regulations, including licensing
requirements and label precautions, and must comply with all components of
the School Integrated Pest Management Policy.
Evaluation
The
Superintendent will report annually to the Board on the effectiveness of the
IPM Plan and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
The school
district's Integrated Pest Management Plan, Policy and Regulation shall be
implemented not later than
June 12, 2004. The Board directs
the Superintendent to develop Regulations/Procedures for the implementation
of School Integrated Pest Management Plan.
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Pre-K and Kindergarten
To
enter Pre-K classes, a child must be four years of age on or before October 1st
of this year.
To
enter Kindergarten classes, a child must be five years of age on or before
October 1st of this year.
ALL PRE-K and NEW KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS
At the time of registration parents are required to present ALL
OF THE DOCUMENTS BELOW
1.
Four (4) proofs of residency in Cliffside Park (MUST
present ALL four proofs of residency listed below)
A. A deed showing ownership in Cliffside Park along with your tax
bill.
B. A copy of lease or notarized letter from landlord, a recent rent
receipt, landlord's phone number and number of occupants in dwelling.
C. Most
recent PSE&G bill, telephone bill, etc.
D.
Driver's license with Cliffside Park address.
2. Your
child's original birth or baptismal certificate.
MEDICAL
Physical examination forms must be presented at the time of
registration.
(Forms can be download at:www.cliffsidepark.edu)
Proof of immunizations, as required by State Law. This must
include the month, day and year in which the immunizations were
administered and have the physician's signature or stamp. These documents
will be reviewed by our school nurse during registration.
Pre-K Medical
A. Diphtheria-Whooping Cough-Tetanus (DPT) - four doses with the
last one administered on or after the fourth birthday.
B. Polio
- three doses.
C.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) -one dose administered on or after the
first birthday.
D.
Varicella vaccine (Chicken Pox) - dose administered on or after first
birthday.
E.
Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) - one dose.
F.
Hepatitis B - three doses administered by fourth birthday.
Kindergarten Medical
A.
Diphtheria-Whooping Cough-Tetanus (DPT) - five doses with the last one
administered by the fifth birthday.
B. Polio
- four doses with the last one administered by the fifth birthday.
C.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - two doses with the first dose
administered on or after the first birthday. The interval between the
first and second dose cannot be less than one month. Laboratory evidence of
immunity is acceptable.
D.
Varicella vaccine (Chicken Pox) - dose administered on or after first
birthday.
E.
Hepatitis B - three doses.
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Promotion and Retention
The Board of
Education recognizes that each child develops and grows in a unique pattern
and that pupils should be placed in the educational setting most appropriate
to their social, physical, and educational needs. Standards for pupil
promotion shall be related to district goals and objectives and to the
accomplishment of pupils.
Elementary
Grades Pre-K - 4
1. Pupil will
be considered a candidate for promotion from one elementary grade level to
the next after a review and examination of his or her achievement in the
areas of mathematics, reading, language arts, social students, science, and
the special subject areas.
2. Achievement
will be measured using the grading system adopted and listed on the pupil's
report card.
3. Grades will
reflect the quality of a pupil's performance on quizzes, tests, class work,
homework assignments, class participation, and special projects when
applicable.
4. The final
determination for promotion will be made by the school principal based on
final grades, standardized test data, and teacher recommendation.
Elementary
Grades 5-8
In addition to
the guidelines above: Teacher and Principal will confer when a student has
multiple failures (grades 5-6) or three or more failures (grades 7-8). A
decision regarding retention will depend upon the social, emotional,
academic and physical maturation of the student.
High School
A pupil will
be considered for promotion in grades 9-12 if he or she achieves:
Promotion from
9 to 10 earn 30 credits
Promotion from
10 to 11 65 credits or more
Promotion from
11 to 12 95 credits or more
Graduation:
refer to HS
graduation. requirements
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Remedial Services
The Board of
Education employs remedial improvement teachers to assist students who fall
below the district's and state's levels of achievement in the areas of
reading, mathematics and writing.
Extra help is
available in all subjects by classroom teacher. In addition, specialists
are assigned to all schools in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics
for students who are eligible for intensive remediation in these basic
skills.
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Report Cards and Progress
Reports
Report cards
and progress reports are issued four times a year for grades 1 - 12. Each
marking period is approximately nine weeks in length.
Elementary
report cards and progress reports are hand-delivered and should be signed by
the parent and returned to the student's teacher.
Middle and
High School report cards and progress reports are mailed to parents four
times per years.
If parents
have any questions about the report cards they may request a conference with
the child's teacher or the guidance counselor at the Middle or High school.
Please check
the
Parent Event Calendar
for this year's dates.
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Enrollment and Time Schedules
School
Enrollment Entrance Begin Lunch Dismissal
ELC
Pre-K 150 8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
Kind 135 8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
#3
220 8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
#4
292 8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
#5
128 8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
#6 298
8:25am 8:45am 11:25am 2:45pm
MS
300 8:25am 8:30am 11:25am 2:35pm
HS
1060 8:00am 8:08am 11:06am 2:38pm
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Student Accident Insurance
The Board of
Education approves a student accident insurance policy plan each year
providing all students with limited coverage. The policy becomes active
after parental insurance is exhausted.
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Student Records
Pursuant to
the New Jersey Administrative Code, Title IV, parents, adult pupils, and
with written permission, pupils themselves, are permitted access to pupil
records. The mode of access is described in Board of Education's Bylaws and
Policy Book, #8330, Pupil Records, a copy of which is available from your
school principal or Central Office.
If you have
any questions regarding the types of records maintained in your child's
folder, please call your building principal.
Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that Cliffside Park
school district, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior
to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's
educational records. However, Cliffside Park School District may disclose
appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent,
unless you have advised the District to the contrary. The primary purpose of
directory information is to allow the Cliffside Park school district to
include this type of information in certain school publications such as the
yearbook, an honor roll list, or a graduation program.
Directory information is generally not
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released and can also be
disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent.
Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that
manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws
require local education agencies (LEAs) to provide military recruiters, upon
request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses, and
telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not
want their student's information disclosed without their prior written
consent.
If you do not
want Cliffside Park school district to disclose directory information from
your child'' education records without your prior written consent, you must
notify the District in writing by March 7, 2003. Cliffside Park school
district has designated the following information as directory information:
1. Student's name.
2. Address.
3. Telephone listing.
4. Date and place of birth.
5. Grade level.
6. Weight and height of members of
athletic teams.
7. Degrees, honors, and awards received.
8. Participation in officially recognized activities and
sports.
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Student Attendance Policy
Students cannot
exceed the absence totals given below:
(Allotment
includes sick and personal days)
I.
Full year course*
20 days
Notifications: 10-day letter, 20-day letter, and 21-day
letter/Withdrawal
*Students are
allotted 5 (five) absences during the 4th (fourth) marking
period.
Allotted
number: 5 days
Notifications: 3-day letter, 5-day letter, and 6-day
letter/Withdraw
II.
Half year course
Allotted
number: 10 days
Notification: 5 day letter
10 day letter
11 day
letter/Withdrawal
III.
Quarter year course
Allotted
number: 6 days
Notification: 3 day letter
6 day letter
7 day
letter/Withdrawal
IV.
Physical Education
Allotted
number: 15 days
Notification: 7 day letter
15 day letter
16 day
letter/Withdrawal
V.
Exams: Make-up exams will be given only with administrative approval
Students who
enter the high school during the school year will be allotted unexcused
absences according to the following chart. (*The allotment for students
who leave and return to the high school during the same year is the same
as for a student who is in the high school without leaving.)
Notes.
A.
Students who exceed the allotment are
withdrawn from class, are given a grade of W, and receive no credit.
They may take the course only as a new subject in summer school, if it
is offered. (See Summer School Policy page)
B.
Cutting, truancy, and suspensions are
included in the allotment
C.
Students in fundamental class who do not
receive credit will not be eligible for the Special Review Assessment
(SRA) unless they attend class on a regular basis. The teacher and the
administration will determine this eligibility.
D.
Students who miss a Final Exam will not be
admitted to the make-up until a physician's note or that student has
provided legal documentation.
Attendance Accommodations
A.
The Attendance Accommodation is in place
for those students who suffer from a chronic illness, which prevents
them from attending school.
B.
Applications may be obtained from the
Attendance Office. Included in the application are instructions to both
parents and attending physicians.
The Appeal Process
A.
A student may appeal an absence(s) if there
were extenuating circumstances that prevented him/her from attending
school.
B.
An appeal from and directions for filing
may be obtained in the Attendance Office.
C.
This appeal must be made (in writing)
within five (5) school days of the date in question.
D.
All decisions of the appeal committee are
final.
Late to School Policy
Students arriving late to school must report to the
Attendance Office for a pass before reporting to class.
I.
The late point for Period 1 is 8:08 AM
A.
A student signing in between 8:08 AM and
8:15 AM will be given a pass to report to class immediately. Lateness
should be noted in teacher's grade book.
B.
Any student signing in after 8:28 AM will
be considered absent from period 1.
II. The late point for Period 2 is 8:51 AM (Secondary
Homeroom Schedule)
A.
A student signing in between 8:52 AM will
be given a pass to report to class immediately. Lateness should be noted
in teacher's grade book.
B.
Any student signing in after 9:15 AM is
considered absent from period 2.
Note - When a student accumulates a late to class, the
classroom teacher should record the infraction. An ATTENDANCE REPORT
should be sent to the VP's office when a student accumulates 3, 7, 10,
15, & 20 lates, as per policy.
Late to Class Policy
Students should make every effort to be in class before
the late bell. This will prevent a disruption o f the lesson and enable
the student to avoid the following disciplinary actions.
I. An Attendance Report ("Cut Slip") should be
submitted to the Attendance Office when a student accumulated 3 lates.
Detention will be given and the parent or guardian contacted.
II.
An additional Attendance Report ("Cut
Slip") should be submitted to the Attendance Office when the total
reaches ten (10). At this point, one day of in-school suspension will be
served and a conference will be arranged with the parent or guardian.
III.Additional suspensions will be served when a student
reaches 15 and 20 lates to a class. The Teacher will submit Attendance
Reports ("Cut Slips")
IV.
Any student accumulating more than 20 lates
to a class should not be admitted. The student should be sent to the
attendance office and marked absent for the class period. This is
counted in the allotment.
Leaving School Early
Students who need to be excused early from school MUST
have a parent or guardian call the Attendance Office prior to their
departure. Students must sign out in the Attendance Office before
leaving the building. Any student leaving school without permission
will be considered truant.
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Student Dress
The purpose of these guidelines is not to take
over the parental prerogative for determining appropriate clothing for their
children but to assure a healthy academic atmosphere; to help foster the
goals and objectives of the educational environment; to prepare students for
future work environments; and to promote a sense of self-respect as well as
respect for others.
1. It is
the responsibility of the administration to assure that all attire be neat,
clean, and reflect an appearance of modesty.
2. Apparel
shall not be sheer, brief, low cut or skintight. Any attire that is
revealing above or below the waist is considered inappropriate for school.
3. Skirts
of mid-thigh or longer length are required.
4. Tank
shirts without an undergarment or cover-up, sleeveless shirts, spaghetti
strap tops, tube tops, halter tops, backless tops or tops with plunging
necklines are not permitted.
5. Pajama
pants are not acceptable attire during the school day.
6. Pants
should not hang so low as to expose underwear.
7. Sleeveless shirts (i.e., basketball jerseys, tank tops, etc.) are
acceptable provided a suitable undergarment or cover-up accompanies the
shirt.
8. Graphics that are suggestively obscene on any garment are prohibited
(alcohol, drugs, or profanity of any nature).
9. Jewelry
and/or other accessories that may cause a disruption, distraction, threat or
danger are prohibited.
10. Gang
attire is not permitted. Students are prohibited from wearing any type of
clothing, apparel, or accessory which indicates that the pupil has
membership in, or affiliation with, any gang associated with criminal
activities. Long t-shirts below the knee are prohibited.
11. Coats,
sunglasses, hats, bandannas, or other headwear are not to be worn in the
school building.
12. Footwear
is required. Beach thongs, flip-flops, clogs, and slippers are not
permitted as they are considered unsafe.
13. Students
are not permitted to use or openly carry pagers, cell phones, portable audio
devices, or laser lights in the building.
14. Shorts or
short-like apparel may be worn during warm weather from May 1st
to October 1st. Shorts must be neatly hemmed; cutoff or
frayed bottoms are not permitted. All attire should be mid-thigh or longer
in length. This policy will be relaxed if, in the opinion of the
administrators, an unusually warm period of weather occurs before May 1st.
15. Students
not in compliance with the dress code will be sent home (unexcused) and
permitted to return upon approval of the designated school administrator.
If a student is unable to change at home or have appropriate clothing
brought to school, he or she will remain in the VP's office or be assigned
to in-school suspension.
Any of the
rules regarding the dress code are subject to the interpretation and/or
discretion of the school administration.
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Testing
Standardized
tests are administered to all Cliffside park students. The general purpose
of testing is to improve the educational program by determining the
instructional needs of children. Test results are among data used:
1. To diagnose
pupils' weaknesses in specific areas of skills, knowledge and understanding.
2. To place a
pupil in a class where he/she will derive the greatest individual benefit.
3. To assess
the effectiveness of teaching methods or other elements of the instructional
program.
4. To evaluate
how good a job our schools are doing.
Elementary School Tests
NJ Pass Standardized Test -
Grade 2
NJ ASK Grade 3 -
Language Arts and Mathematics
NJ ASK Grade 4 -
Language Arts Literacy, Science and Mathematics
NJ ASK Grades 5 and 6 -
Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics.
Middle School Tests
NJ ASK Grade 7 -
Mathematics
and Language Arts Literacy.
Gepa Grade 8 -
Science, Mathematics, and Language Arts Literacy.
High School Tests
NJ Pass Standardized Test -
Grades 9 and 10
HSPA -
Grade 11