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Toms River
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The behaviors listed under each statement of student expectations are examples only and, therefore, do not represent the full range of possibilities.
Students are nourished, rested, properly dressed and groomed. Students are free of drugs and alcohol. Students come to school prepared to learn.
Students are honest, courteous, and polite. Students respect the property of others. Students accept the rights of others to have their own opinions. Students settle differences peacefully. Students display good sportsmanship at school-related functions. Students
participate in the maintenance and cleanliness of school
facilities ties and property. Students recognize that school is work, and academic development is the primary purpose. Students complete all homework, class work, and exams. Students make personal choices based on reasonable decision-making processes Students accept constructive criticism and disagreement when necessary and appropriate. Students accept the consequences of their actions.
Students attend school regularly and punctually. Students use library time for school work. Students use books and other equipment appropriately.
Students cooperate, contribute, and share in the work of the group. Students accept and assume leadership when appropriate. Students listen to the points of view of others. Meet the unique requirements of each class: Students participate actively in class work. Students follow class rules and procedures. Students bring to class textbooks, clothing, and other materials necessary for participation. Students observe rules for safe handling of class equipment and materials.
Students record and maintain records of progress. Students plan courses of study and schedules. Students seek assistance for school staff members and peers. Students value the relationship of learning to everyday life.
Students take time to discuss academic learning and school progress with parents and school personnel. Students transmit information to parents and return responses to appropriate school personnel when requested. Students know the appropriate people to involve when a problem occurs. Students outline with parents and teachers a clear and concise educational goal for the school year.
These rules and regulations are offered to the students of Toms River Intermediate School North with the hope that the information provided will aid them in becoming familiar with acceptable procedure. It becomes increasingly important for all concerned to follow established forms of conduct to insure maximum efficiency and control. These regulations should be reviewed thoroughly because they will serve as a valuable guide to the student during his years at Intermediate School North.
Possession,
use or sale of any alcoholic beverage or drug while under the
jurisdiction of the school is prohibited. Violation of this
regulation will result in removal from school and possible legal
action, AS PER BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY. State law requires that all children from seven to sixteen years of age must attend school regularly. According to the school laws of New Jersey, all absences are unexcused except those caused by illness of the pupil, quarantine, death in the immediate family, and certain religious holidays. A student absent from school must present a written excuse to his homeroom teacher stating the dates absent and the reason for this absence. and signed by his parent. This excuse is due the day the pupil returns. If you arrive at school after the school opening, a note from a parent will be required as to the reason for your tardiness. All late students must check into the Main office before reporting to class.
The school building and grounds are for students' use and not their abuse. Students are asked to keep school property as clean as possible so that we can all be proud of the appearance of our building. Appropriate fines will be assessed in cases of damage to or loss of school books, gym locks, and other property. Books and other articles are not to be left in the halls or on radiators, stairways, etc. Lockers should be kept in a clean tidy condition. School books are to be covered at all times. Fines will be assessed and charged to students whose books, gym locks, and other school property are not returned in the condition in which they were originally distributed.
Pupils should keep to the right at all times. They should move along from class to class promptly with no lingering in halls. Talking should be in moderate tones. Upon arrival at the room for the next class, pupils should enter immediately and remain inside the room. They should not run in the halls at any time. At no time during the school day should groups of students gather in the halls so as to impede the movement of traffic. When changing classes at the end of each period, one way traffic rules must be observed on all stairways.
Cleanliness and neatness in all phases of school life are encouraged. A pupil's grooming, dress, and behavior have a bearing on how others react to him. If a pupil's attire is disruptive of the educational process; constitutes a threat to the safety and health of himself or others; or is in violation of any state law, it will not be permitted in school.
Although
this is no attempt to include all items, the following types of
clothing would usually be excluded: 2. Articles displaying indecent writing, pictures, or slogans. 3. Articles that could cause damage to other students or property, such as chain belts, cleats on shoes, black sole work books or neck and wallet chains. 4. No hats are to be worn in school at any time. 5. Coats, bandannas, headbands, or unusual clothing. 6. Torn or ragged clothing, "cutoffs". 7. Halter, tank, or midriff tops. 8. Proper footwear must be worn at all times. 9. Beach tongs or sandals that do not have a back strap.
Dances may be held during the school year with the approval of the principal. Dances are a privilege and if the privilege is abused, future dances may be canceled.
1. All 7th and 8th grade dances will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. 6th grade dances start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Parents are expected to pick up their child promptly at the conclusion of the dance. Students who are not picked up immediately after the dance will be excluded from future dances. 2. Once a student is at the dance he may not leave until the end of the dance unless a parent asks for him at the door. 3. School rules and regulations are in effect at all dances. 4. Students wishing to attend the dances will be stamped before the homeroom period on the day of the dance and students should try to have the exact fee for the dance. 5. No beverages are permitted in the gym. 6. Dances are for class members of this school only. No guests, no visitors! Violators will be requested to leave the dance without a refund. 7. Students suspended from school are not eligible to attend their next schedule dance. 8. Students who are absent on the day of a scheduled school activity (dances, sports games, etc.) will not be permitted to participate in the day's after school or evening activity. 9. When a student has been suspended after May 1st he will be considered for exclusion from the 8th Grade Graduation Dance, yearbook signing, and/or the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony.
Discipline In order to provide consistency in discipline and so that the students will know what all penalties are and what will happen when an offense is committed, the following is a guide for all concerned.
Offense / Minimum Number of Points 1. Alcohol and drugs- Board Policy is invoked 2. Weapons- Board Policy is invoked 3. Vandalism- Administrative discretion 4. Fighting- Suspension and parent contact 5. Disruptive behavior- 6 + possible detention/suspension and parent contact 6. Disrespect for authority- 6 + possible detention 7. Smoking- 1 day suspension (1st offense), 3 days suspension (2nd offense) 5 days suspension (3rd offense) 8. Possession of cigarettes and/or matches- 6 + possible detention. 9. Profanity- 6 + detention/suspension and parent contact 10. Misbehaving in office assigned detention- 6 + additional detention (1st offense) Suspension (2nd offense) 11. Cutting office detention- 6 + 2 detentions (1st offense) 1 day suspension (2nd offense) 12. Cutting school- 6 + one week's detention 13. Bus referral- Warning letter and/or detention/suspension (1st offense) 3 days or more suspension (2nd offense), 5 days suspension (each subsequent referral) 14. Cutting class- 6 each period + detention 15. Three lates to class (less than 5 minutes)- 3 + detention 16. Unexcused lateness to class (more than 5 minutes)- 3 + detention 17. Tardy without a parent’s note- 3 + detention 18. Cafeteria referral- 3 + detention 19. Hall referral- 3 + detention 20. Snowballing- Administrative discretion 21. Physically assaulting another student- Up to a 10 day suspension.
Fighting The use of fists to solve a problem will not be tolerated. If a problem or difference of opinion exists, seek help from, S.O.A.R., your teacher, counselor, or the principal before you become involved in a fight. Students who are involved in fighting, unless there are unusual or mitigating circumstances, will be suspended for a minimum of ten days for such aggressive behavior.
When students have accumulated the following points these actions may follow:
Number of Points / Actions 18 points- Parent notification by mail. 24 points- a. Suspension for three days. b. Parental contact. c. Restriction from after school activities.
Subsequent suspensions will be determined by the Principal and / or Assistant Principal based upon severity and frequency of future infractions.
When a student shows an unwillingness to follow basic school rules, he is assigned school detention. When a child has served a total of 20 days in detention, he will forfeit detention as a form of disciplinary action for violation of school policy. After this number of detentions is reached, the student will continue to receive points toward possible suspension.
VIOLATION OF STUDENT RULES AND REGULATIONS NOT MENTIONED WILL BE ENFORCED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION.
After a 3-month period, all points accumulated during the first month of the three-month period will be automatically eliminated from the student's cumulative total. Examples: In December, points accumulated for September will be eliminated. In January, points accumulated for October will be eliminated. In February, points accumulated for November will be eliminated.
Early Dismissals Written notes from parents are necessary to excuse students from school before regular dismissal time. Requests to leave school for part of the day are to be presented to the school office for approval before period one on the day an early dismissal is desired. This includes requests to attend church services on certain religious days. Every pupil who leaves the school before regular dismissal must be signed out, by his parent or legal guardian, in the office register.
Graduation Gowns for Eighth Graders Students are measured for graduation gowns in February. Payment for rental of the gown is due at that time. If for any reason a student is unable to participate in the graduation ceremony, we will be unable to refund the fee.
Guests We realize that some schools may be closed on days when we are in session and you might have a friend or relative who would like to visit our school during such a time.
We are sorry that our size does NOT permit us to extend this courtesy; therefore, under no circumstances, will such a request be honored.
Lavatory Facilities Pupils may use the lavatory facilities before and after school without specific permission from a teacher. Use of the facilities during the school day requires a pass from a specific teacher, and you must sign out on the sign-out sheet in your room before leaving. If the facilities are damaged or the privilege abused, there will be stricter control over their use. Students are reminded they are not allowed in C-Wing during lunch.
Lost and Found Articles of clothing, jewelry, eyeglasses, wallets, which are found, should be turned in at the nurses' office. If you lose something, always check at the nurses' office. Articles lost in the gym locker rooms will remain in the locker room. Articles not claimed within two weeks will be removed from the building. Unclaimed books will be returned to stock.
Lockers 1. The student is responsible for the upkeep of the locker and will be charged for anything other than reasonable wear and tear. 2. The combination is personal and is not to be shared with anyone! 3. Any books or materials missing from lockers are the sole responsibility of the student. 4. Lockers may be opened at the opening of school, before activities, after lunch, and at the close of school only. Opening lockers at other times is forbidden except by written permission for each pupil from a teacher. Throughout the school day students are permitted to use their lockers at four appropriate times. a. at the opening of the school day b. before their scheduled activity c. after lunch with their cycle teachers d. at the close of the day Students
are forbidden from opening their lockers at any other times unless
they obtain written permission from a teacher. 6. All books, supplies, coats, lunches, etc., will be kept in lockers. NO materials are to be left in the desks. 7. Pupils should turn the dial of the lock and try the door to make certain it is locked. Presetting the locker is prohibited.
Gym Lockers In September students are assigned a gym locker and lock. It is their responsibility to use only their locker throughout the year. At the end of the year any combination lock not returned to the school is the responsibility of the student. A $5.00 charge will be assessed for its replacement.
Lunch All pupils must eat their lunch in the school cafeteria. Lunches may be brought from home with milk and ice cream purchased here, or the entire lunch may be purchased from our cafeteria. There is sufficient time to eat lunch and return to class. All pupils are escorted back to the classroom by their cycle teachers. The rules for class group passage apply here.
The special cafeteria rules that follow should be studied carefully: 1. Pupils are to sit with their cycles at designated tables. Special seats may be provided if the situation warrants. 2. Voices are to be kept low. The outer doors to the cafeteria should be closed during the lunch period. 3. No boisterous behavior, arguing, fighting, or throwing of food will be permitted. 4. Breaking of milk cartons and throwing of food and other objects is a dangerous practice. Violators are subject to severe punishment. 5. No food or trash is to be thrown on the floor. Teachers should direct students to clean the area and the floor and tables should be left clean for the next group. 6. Garbage cans will be placed at each end of the cafeteria. Students may place their trash in the nearest receptacles and should not leave their seats to wander around the cafeteria. 7. Lavatory passes are available for B-wing lavatories only. No students are permitted in C-Wing during their scheduled lunch unless they have a written pass from their teacher. 8. Soliciting money from other students during lunch periods is prohibited.
Media Center The Media Center is open daily. Any student coming to the library must have a permission slip from a teacher. All books, magazines, and pamphlets may be charged out for two weeks and renewed twice. Fines of $.05 a school day are charged on overdue books and magazines. Books which are lost must be paid for at the replacement price. Reference books can be signed out for a 24-hour period.
Passing as a Class Unit Homeroom teachers will acquaint pupils with the proper order and procedure for passing as a class unit in the corridors. Classes will pass in orderly lines keeping to the right in all hallways. Pupils are to keep together with their hands at their sides. Pushing, shoving, and general horseplay will not be tolerated.
Penalties Violations of these rules and regulations will be treated with firmness and understanding, but when a student persists in failing to live up to his responsibilities, he forfeits his privileges even the privilege of attending school.
TRUANCY, CUTTING CLASSES, PROFANITY, SNOWBALLING, INSOLENCE, GROSS MISCONDUCT, HABITUAL TARDINESS, VIOLATION OF THE SMOKING REGULATION, WILLFUL DISREGARD OF REGULATIONS, SUSTAINED MINOR INFRACTIONS, AND OTHER SERIOUS BREACHES OF DISCIPLINE CAN RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL, REVOCATION OF SCHOOL PRIVILEGES, AND / OR DETENTION, AS DEFINED IN A PREVIOUS SECTION UNDER "DISCIPLINE".
Posters and Notices Posters and notices of any kind must receive the approval of the principal before being posted. Please do not ask for permission to advertise activities which do not pertain to the educational programs of the school. Posters may be placed ONLY on unpainted surfaces.
Pupil Eligibility, Athletic and other Co-curricular Activities The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide an opportunity for pupils to participate in athletic and other co-curricular activities.
The Board of Education also recognizes that the primary mission of the school system is to educate all pupils to the maximum level possible.
For each school year, to assure that proper priority is given to all school activities, a high school student who has failed to meet the N.J.S.I.A.A. eligibility criteria for the year will be deemed ineligible. Intermediate students will be ineligible for any non-credit school activity if they have received an "F" or two "D's" in any subject preceding the start of the activity.
School Bus The driver of a bus is in complete charge of that bus. You are required to obey the driver at all times. If you are reported to the office for any infraction of bus rules, you may be excluded from the bus for a fixed period of time or on a permanent basis. If your bus privileges are revoked, your parents must assume the responsibility for your transportation. According to state statutes, when a child has his bus privileges revoked, it becomes the responsibility of the parent to transport him to and from school.
Smoking Smoking on the school grounds, in the school building, on school trips, on a school bus, or while taking part in any school activity, is forbidden. Any infraction of this rule will result in suspension. The possession of tobacco products, lighters and matches is also prohibited.
Snowballing It is recognized by everyone that snowballs are dangerous, and for this reason snowballing is prohibited. Violations of this rule will result in disciplinary measures.
Tardiness There is sufficient time between periods to arrive at your next class on time. Pupils who are reported by any teacher for being late will receive disciplinary points. If a teacher holds you after class, which is the reason for your being late, the teacher responsible should give you a late pass for your next class. Unexcusable lateness is a violation, AS PER BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY.
Telephone A pay telephone is located near the main office. Pupils must have written permission from a teacher in order to use these phones during school hours. Lunchtime use of the phone also requires permission from a teacher or administrator on duty in the cafetorium at that time.
Transfers Requests for transfers to other school districts must be submitted by parents in writing at the earliest possible date. No transfers will be issued until all school debts have been paid and all school property returned.
Unauthorized Dismissal Under no circumstances may a student leave school without the permission of the office staff or nurse.
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments Dangerous weapons and instruments shall include any firearm, gravity knife, switchblade knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto, billy, blackjack, metal knuckle, sandclub, slingshot, cestus or similar leather band studded with metal filings or razor blades imbedded in wood, stun gun, any kind of ammunition, any explosive substance or any other instrument with no legitimate purpose that could cause alarm or bodily injury, such as baseball bats, scissors and other sharp instruments.
In the event that a pupil or any other person, including visitors, spectators or trespassers, shall bring on any property or vehicle used for school purposes at any time, regardless of whether school is in session, or whether other persons are present or to any school-sponsored activity, program or event, or have in his/her possession or control, any weapon or instrument or threaten another person with such weapon or instrument, the following shall occur:
2. The incident shall be reported immediately to Superintendent of Schools. 3. The pupils parents will immediately be notified. 4. The pupil will be suspended. NOTE: 6:28-2.8C (Educationally Handicapped Students) When an educationally handicapped student is suspended, the principal shall forward, at the time of suspension, written notification and a description of the reasons of such action to the Child Study Team. Such notification shall occur prior to the suspension, if this action would result in the pupil being suspended for more than ten days in the school year.
A preliminary hearing will be conducted at the earliest practical time after the imposition of the interim suspension. If after the preliminary hearing the school officials have reasonable cause to believe the pupil is a danger to himself/herself, others or school property, he / she will continue to be suspended pending a full hearing within 21 days from the suspension.
TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT ANTIDISCRIMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Federal Law prohibits educational program and employment discrimination on the basis of gender (Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments); handicap (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973); age (Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967); the race, color, religion, gender , or national origin (Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act of 1964). New Jersey Title 6 prohibits educational program and employment practices discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, and social / economic status.
The Toms River Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, social / economic status, age, or handicap in its educational programs or employment practices in accordance with the applicable statutes.
The Toms River Regional Board of Education has a policy (Section G. Chapter A-11) setting forth a Nondiscrimination Grievance Procedure whereby any student, parent, teacher, administrator, or member of the community who has a grievance (a complaint of discrimination) may present such grievance for consideration. This policy is available in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Principal's Office at each school, and 'in the district Affirmative Action Office.
Inquires regarding compliance with nondiscrimination laws may be directed to:
Ms. Wendy Rozwadowski District Affirmative Action Officer West Dover Elementary School 50 Blue Jay Drive Toms River, NJ 08755 732.505.5920
Regional Civil Rights Director (for Federal laws) Office of Civil Rights, Region II U.S. Department of Education 26 Federal Plaza, 33rd Floor New York, NY 10278 (212) 264-4633
NJ Division of Civil Rights (for NJ Title 6) Atlantic Avenue, Second Floor Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 345-7128
WORDS OF WISDOM
We have always been proud of the conduct of the students of the Toms River Intermediate School North. Always act in such a manner that will honor our school. Be pleasant and respectful. Avoid being rude, arrogant or insolent. Such behavior will not be tolerated. Holding hands, walking with arms around each other, etc., is not acceptable school behavior. Be cooperative. Become familiar with regulations and obey them. Respect authority.
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