Are You suprised ?

Report as inappropriate Your report has been received

Shared by: HC120915134624

Tags

Stats

views:: 2
posted:: 9/15/2012
language:: Unknown
pages:: 38

Public Domain

Document Sample

GLEN RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, New Jersey

FACULTY HANDBOOK
2012-2013

1
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with a close knit community, the Glen Ridge
Public Schools will maximize the potential of each individual
student through a motivational and highly challenging
academic program. This will be accomplished in an
atmosphere respectful of individual and cultural differences,
so that students can advance their post-secondary
education, contribute socially, and compete productively in
an ever changing, increasingly technological global society.

2
ABSENCE FOR A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY
According to NJSA 18A: 36-16 and NJAC 6:20-1.3 (K), the law provides that:

1) Any pupil absent from school because of a religious holiday may not be
deprived of any reward or of eligibility or opportunity to compete for any
award because of such absence.

2) Pupils who miss a test or examination because of an absence on a religious
holiday must be given the right to take an alternate test or exam.

3) To be entitled to the privileges set forth above, the pupil must present a
written excuse signed by a parent or guardian.

4) Any absence because of religious holiday must be recorded in the school
register and in any group or class attendance record as an excused absence
and does not count in our attendance policy.

5) Such absences must NOT be recorded on any transcript or employment
application form or on any similar form.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL
The Academic Council is comprised of the Program Leaders representing all
subject areas, the S.A.C., the Principal and the Assistant Principal. The group
meets monthly and serves as the main springboard for academically oriented
ideas and issues. Teachers who wish to bring academic ideas before this
committee should contact a member of the council.

ACCIDENT REPORTS
All school associated accidents involving students or staff should be reported on
the appropriate form, in detail, immediately following the accident. All forms must
be submitted directly to the school nurse. Forms can be obtained in the Nurse’s
Office.

ACTIVITY SPONSOR PROCEDURES

The sponsor of an evening or after school activity assumes overall responsibility
for the supervision of the particular event. The sponsor should not be personally
involved in the activity so that they are able to provide appropriate supervision of
the event. The activity sponsor will follow the following process:

3
 All groups, classes, clubs, etc., planning an activity must first get the approval
of the principal or assistant principal, through the advisor.
 Social activities of any sort are not permitted during regular school hours or
on any evening other than Friday and Saturday, except by special permission
of administration.
 A written application (Building Use Form) must be submitted for permission to
use the building. These applications must be two weeks in advance and
submitted to the Director of Student Activities.
 Once a date for the event is secured and placed on the building calendar, the
sponsor is responsible for the following:

1. Ensure that all students involved in the activity are eligible to be present.
Check to see that students have not lost their privilege to attend due to
attendance, academic or disciplinary reasons.
2. Arrange for an appropriate number of chaperones for the event. Chaperones
must be certified staff members.
3. Arrange for police coverage of the event.
4. Determine which administrator will be present for the activity. If an
administrator will not be present, one will be assigned to be available if
needed.
5. Arrive at least one hour prior to the start of the activity.
6. Report any infractions to the administration. If a student is sent home for any
reason, the parent must be notified as to the situation. If police action of any
kind is necessary, the administration must be notified immediately.
7. Submit work orders for the custodial staff for access to the building and for
clean up following the activity.
8. Remain at the school/activity until all student participants have left the
premises.

ADMISSION OR READMISSION OF PUPILS WITH
AIDS/ARC, HTLV-III, HIV OR LAV.
The Glen Ridge Board of Education is sensitive to the concern of all of our
parents regarding the AIDS. The Board is also aware that the State Department
of Health code adopted in 1986 specifies that neither AIDS/ARC nor the
disease’s related virus, commonly called HIV, HTLV-III or LAV, are to be
considered communicable. The Board is further aware that, under a separate
code (Chapter 61:1), schools cannot bar the attendance of pupils with HIV,
HTLV-III or LAV, unless exceptional conditions are present.

The following are regulations (NJAC 4:61-1.1) which govern the above policy.
They may not be the total number of applicable laws.

 NJAC 6:29-4.4 Attendance at school by HIV, HTLV-III or LAV infected
children.
 NJAC 8:57-1.4 Reporting of AIDS and AIDS related complex.
4
 NJAC 8:61-1.1 Attendance to school of pupils or adults with HIV, HTLV-III or
LAV.
 NJAC 18:40-8 Exclusion of pupils whose presence is detrimental to health
and cleanliness.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICIES AND
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.
For clarification and explanation of all grievance procedures and affirmative
action policies, refer to BOE policy # 1550 and 2260, along with the
corresponding district regulations.

ASSEMBLIES
Classroom teachers are required to escort their classes to the assembly area in
an orderly fashion and insure that the class remains together by sitting with the
class. Classroom teachers are further responsible both for taking attendance at
the assembly and monitoring the behavior of their students. In addition, teachers
who are scheduled to teach or scheduled for duty during the assembly time
period are required to report to the assembly to provide supervisory assistance.

AUDIO/VISUAL AIDS/LAPTOP CART
To requisition equipment not already available in your classroom, teachers must
submit a technology work order using the online system. Your request should be
made as much in advance as possible, but no later than one day in advance of
your need. The equipment will be delivered to your classroom before school and
picked up at the end of the day for which it had been requested.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
This annual opportunity to share the High School’s academic program is
th
scheduled for Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. Parents will receive a
copy of their child’s schedule and follow and abbreviated daily schedule.
Program objectives and materials are expected to be addressed by the faculty.
Faculty attendance at this very important evening is required, and faculty must
report to the Principal any illness or emergency which precludes attendance.

5
BELL SCHEDULES
Warning Bell 7:55
Period 1 8:00 8:42
Announcements 8:42 8:51
Period 2 8:55 9:37
Period 3 9:41 10:23
Period 4 10:27 11:09
Period 5 11:13 11:55
MS Lunch 11:13 11:43
Period 5MS 11:47 12:29
st
1 Lunch 11:59 12:30
Period 6A 11:59 12:41
Period 6B/MS 12:33 1:15
2nd Lunch 12:45 1:15
Period 7 1:19 2:01
Period 8 2:05 2:47
Period 9 2:50 3:15

Middle School
Warning Bell 7:55
Period 1 8:00 8:42
Announcements 8:42 8:51
Period 2 8:55 9:37
Period 3 9:41 10:23
Period 4 10:27 11:09
MS Lunch 11:13 11:43
Period 5MS 11:47 12:29
Period 6MS 12:33 1:15
Period 7 1:19 2:01
Period 8 2:05 2:47
Period 9 2:50 3:15

High School
Warning Bell 7:55
Period 1 8:00 8:42
Announcements 8:42 8:51
Period 2 8:55 9:37
Period 3 9:41 10:23
Period 4 10:27 11:09
Period 5 11:13 11:55
1st Lunch 11:59 12:30
Period 6A 11:59 12:41
Period 6B 12:33 1:15
2nd Lunch 12:45 1:15
Period 7 1:19 2:01
Period 8 2:05 2:47
Period 9 2:50 3:15

6
EARLY DISMISSAL

Warning Bell 7:55
Period 1 8:00 8:30
Announcements 8:30 8:33
Period 2 8:37 9:07
Period 3 9:11 9:41
Period 4 9:45 10:15
Period 5 10:19 10:49
Period 6 10:53 11:23
Period 7 11:27 11:57
Period 8 12:01 12:31

2 - HOUR DELAYED OPENING

Warning Bell 9:55
Per. 1 10:00 10:27
announcements 10:27 10:32
Per. 2 10:36 11:03
Per. 3 11:07 11:34
Per. 4 11:38 12:05
Per. 5 12:09 12:41
M.S. lunch 12:09 12:39
M.S. per 5 12:45 1:16
1st lunch 12:45 1:15
Per. 6A 12:45 1:16
Per. 6B 12:20 1:50
2nd lunch 1:20 1:50
Per. 7 1:54 2:21
Per. 8 2:25 2:52

Period ONE TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Period one teachers should adhere to the following guidelines:

 Teachers must be in their classrooms by 7:50 am.
 Students coming in after the 8 o’clock bell are late and are to be sent to the
attendance desk.
 Teachers must take the attendance personally, as required by law.
 Students are no longer required to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. We ask
those not participating to sit quietly while others who wish to participate salute
the flag.
 Teachers should read and post bulletins and circulate notices as needed.

7
 During the morning announcements, all students are to remain quiet.
Teachers are required to broadcast the morning announcements.
 Students are to remain in their classroom during announcements.
 Teachers are to record daily student absences.

BOOK FINES
Procedure for Collecting and Reporting Book Fines

Students are held responsible for returning books and materials (including athletic) or
they must defray the cost of their replacement. Students should receive receipts for the
money submitted and a duplicate receipt should accompany the money when it is
delivered to the main office. Money should not be kept in a classroom or desk
overnight. Receipt forms can be found in the Main Office.

The following is a list of book fines:

 Book is no longer usable Replacement Cost
 Missing, lost or stolen Replacement Cost
 Broken binding $8.25
 Book cover missing $8.25
 Torn, marked or missing pages $2.00

Fines should be determined prior to exams with all book collections finalized at the
exams. Once your exam is completed, fine notices should be shared with the students
and sent to the office. Our goal is to have fines paid before the conclusion of exams
and the date of report card issuance.

BUDGET
Through the department Program Leaders, Assistant Principal, or the Principal, all
teachers should submit their annual budget request. Submitted in October of each year,
the budget should support department academic/curricular goals consistent with the
mission of an academic high school. Only items must be budgeted for if they are to be
ordered in the spring.

BUILDING SECURITY PROCEDURES
The following procedures should be followed by all aides, teachers,
custodians, and administrators:

8
 Doors to the building will be unlocked at 7:00 AM in the order determined by
the Principal and Head Custodian.
 At 8:30 AM all doors will be locked and are not to be left open for any reason.
 All visitors must report to the Security Desk, sign in, and receive a visitor’s
pass which must be displayed. PLEASE NOTE THAT VISITORS ARE
WELCOME ONLY IN VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH PRIOR
APPROVAL. This will allow the administration to control the presence of non-
GRHS personnel in the building.
 It is the responsibility of each staff member to ask to see a Visitor’s Pass. If
the person cannot produce a pass, escort them to the Main Office. If you
have students in your room and cannot leave, send two students to the Main
Office with a message.
 Anyone seeking entrance to the High School after 8:30 AM must enter
through the front doors.
 Staff is reminded to lock personal belongings in your room; and keep your
classroom locked when it is empty -- even during the school day.
 All rooms are to be secured after instruction is completed.
 Any after school/evening programs should enter through the front or back
patio doors.
 Gates will be secured at 4:00 PM, adhering to the monthly schedule for the
building.
 The building will be re-opened 30 minutes before a scheduled activity.

BULLETIN BOARDS
Bulletin boards (in classrooms and hallways) should be kept current and attractively
arranged. They should reflect instructional activity as well as general announcements
and seasonal motifs. It is hoped that all classrooms will have vital, interesting and
informative bulletin boards which reflect the curriculum and student accomplishments.
Bulletin Boards should be updated regularly. A new display should go up coinciding with taking
down an old display. Co-curricular bulletin boards will be assigned by Mr. Heitmann and
are to be updated as appropriate.

CHAPERONING

All staff members should share the responsibility of chaperoning equitably. It is hoped
that many teachers will share the task of supervising athletic events, dances and
assemblies. Chaperoning is an opportunity to relate to students in a non-academic
setting. Chaperones are assigned through the activity sponsor, on a voluntary basis.

Teachers involved in chaperoning activities are responsible for the following:

9
1. Teacher/chaperones are to check with the sponsor on the day of the event for any
special instructions.
2. Arrive for the activity at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to start and remain
until all students attending have left.
3. Station themselves in the area of the activity or as directed by the sponsor to assure
proper supervision.
4. Supervise all areas of the building in use: halls, lavatories and main room.
5. Supervise student dress- students are to be dressed according to the dress code
established in the Student and Parent Handbook.
6. Chaperones are to provide general coverage of the activity in progress by circulating
throughout the area to make that no problems arise. Chaperones should not be
involved in other activities or remain in one place throughout the event.
7. Students are to be admitted to any activity only once. If they choose to leave, they
will not be permitted to re-enter or loiter in the halls or outside the building.

CHILD ABUSE
Title 9 of the New Jersey Statues states the following on child abuse.

N.J.S. 9:6-8.10
“Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to child
abuse or acts of child abuse shall report same promptly to the Division of Youth and
Family Services by telephone or otherwise. Such reports, where possible, shall contain
the names and addresses of the child and his parent, guardian or other person having
custody and control of the child, and, if know, the child’s age, the nature and possible
extent of the child’s injuries, abuse, or maltreatment, and any other information that the
person believes may be helpful with respect to the child abuse and the identity of the
perpetrator.”

N.J.S. 9:608.13 states:
“Anyone acting pursuant to this act in making a report under this act shall have
immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.
Any such person shall have the same immunity with respect to testimony given in any
judicial proceeding resulting from such report.”

The procedure for reporting an incident has been changed. The district will review the
process from DYFS prior to the opening of school.

CLUB/CLASS MEETING SCHEDULE (scheduled based on need)
Please submit a request list for all clubs and classes that wish to meet on a designated
day to Mr. Tim Liddy, Director of Student Activities.

10
CLASS ATTENDANCE

Accuracy in recording your daily attendance and proper enforcement of our attendance
policy are very important concerns. Teachers are required to record daily class
attendance for all students during each class period.

It is recommended that all teachers maintain a record book for student attendance
along with the database record. Teachers may use this to record field trips, excused
absences, cuts, etc.

Attendance lists will be emailed daily. Each daily attendance list will also include an
updated attendance from the previous day. This updated list will include students in the
Nurses office, and any early dismissals. Please wait for the updated list, review the
information and determine if a student’s absence is excused or unexcused.

The teacher has the primary responsibility to record and report student absences. Keep
careful count of total attendance in your class. When a student reaches the designated
number of absences, please fill out an attendance letter to be mailed to the parents.
Attendance letters are found in the Main Office and are to be submitted to the Assistant
Principal.

Full Year Course 7 days; 14 days; & 20 days
Half Year Course 4 days; 8 days; & 10 days

CLASS COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT
Teachers who are assigned to cover classes when a substitute is unavailable shall be
paid the amount agreed upon in the Master Agreement. Only under emergency
conditions may regular teachers be requested to cover classes or substitute in classes
other than their own. Before a teacher is assigned, reasonable attempts shall be made
to find a volunteer. The Assistant Principal will maintain a list of available volunteers. All
interested teachers should contact the Principal in writing at the beginning of the year.
Payroll invoices are available in the Main Office.

PAYROLL INVOICES

The procedure for the submission of payroll invoice forms that will be used to pay
employees for work other than base contractual pay is the following:

Teacher Coverage

11
Teacher coverage will follow much the same form as the substitute procedure. The payroll
invoice will have to be fully completed the first time coverage is provided in a given month
then for the rest of that month only the date and the activity provided needs to be
completed. The form will then be kept on file at the building level for the month and
submitted. The process will begin again with the start of the next month. Teachers will be
assigned class coverage on a rotating basis.

Coaching and Summer Work Stipends
These forms will be completed in the Business Office and sent to the individual coaches to
be signed and returned so that payment can be processed for the appropriate pay period.
It is noted that a contract is signed by the employee upon accepting these stipend
positions, however the Business Office is required to keep a record of all payments beyond
the approved base contractual pay amount. A notice will accompany these forms
indicating when they are to be returned to the Business Office so as to ensure prompt
payment.

Curriculum or Other Building Level Work

The supervisor of the work in question will provide the Payroll invoices and supervise their
completion and approval. They will then be submitted to the Business Office for payment
as appropriate.

Tuition Reimbursement

According to Federal guidelines issued this year, the Business Office is required to report
payments made for tuition reimbursement as part of the payroll records and thereby as
income for the individual that was reimbursed. In order to receive tuition reimbursement, a
course approval form must be submitted prior to enrolling into a course. The course name
and number must be included on the form. A tuition reimbursement form, a purchase
order, copy of the course approval form, grade report and tuition bill must be submitted for
payment after the course has been completed. Each course (3 credits) must have a
separate purchase order submitted. Tuition reimbursement is available until the contracted
amount has been dispersed.

CLASS CUTTING
Students absent from your class and not listed on the absentee list should be
considered a possible cut. It is the teacher’s responsibility to determine if the student
did actually cut. Teachers must hold the student responsible by insisting on written
evidence in the form of a pass or not to support the student’s explanation.

**NOTE: When a teacher has determined a student cut, a Discipline Referral Form
should be submitted to the Assistant Principal. (Forms can be found in the Main Office)

Loss of Credit Due to Cutting: A student may be denied credit in a course after his/her
cuts exceed the following limits:

12
 Full Year Course 4 cuts
 Half Year Course 2 cuts

COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
(CLASS/CLUB)
Arrangements for police and necessary purchases for club/class activities will be
prepared by the Principal’s Secretary using a voucher. A copy of the invoice or receipt
must be attached to the voucher. Voucher requests should be prepared well in advance
of the activity to ensure sufficient processing time. All orders should be submitted to the
Principal’s Secretary so expenditures can be recorded. Voucher Requests can be found
in the Main Office.

NO CONFIRMING PURCHASES ARE PERMITTED. This means that all purchases are
to be made by means of a voucher processed prior to the receipt of the goods and/or
services. There is to be no cash payments or verbal promises of payment in lieu of
approved vouchers.

All money collected from a fund raising activity must be deposited in the student activity
account on the day it is collected. Deposit forms are available in the Main Office. They
are to be completed as indicated and submitted to the Principal’s Secretary with all the
money counted and wrapped properly.

**NOTE: No money should be kept in rooms/desks/lockers at any time.

COPIERS

All staff has access to copiers for professional materials. Copiers are located in the
main office, in the second floor Faculty Room (216) and the Middle School
Administrative Office. Copiers are not to be used for or by any students. Report any
copier problems to the main office as soon as possible.

CURRICULUM REVISION
Teachers and Program Leaders are encouraged to keep current in their subject area
and make appropriate curricular recommendations and adjustments. The
Superintendent will present an agenda for curriculum revision by discipline during the
2011-2012 school year.

All teachers within a department are expected to participate in the curriculum revision
for their department. Departmental Curriculum Revision Committees will meet on the

13
3rd Monday of each month during the school year. Meeting dates are listed on our
district calendar.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BULLETINS
Daily announcements will be broadcast each morning. Teachers should submit
announcements via e-mail to GRTV@glenridge.org or on the appropriate form by 8:00
a.m. Please write clearly and sign each announcement form. No announcements will
be read without an advisors signature. (forms are in the Main Office). Any use of the
P.A. system will be restricted to special and emergency use. Any bulletin or flyer
placed in the building must have the approval of the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Approved flyers are to be removed after the date of the event has passed.

DISCIPLINE
Student management is a vital responsibility of every educator and every staff member
must contribute to fostering our students’ self-discipline. For that reason the teacher
should continue to assume an active role in modifying student behavior. Before
referring certain incidents (first three tardies; cutting; minor class disruption; etc.) the
teacher should provide warning: contact parents, and if necessary detain the student.

If a student is late to class, without a pass, please admit the student to your class and
assign a teacher detention. If the problem persists or if the student does not report to
your detention, refer the student to the Assistant Principal using the Discipline Referral
Form. DO NOT SEND THE STUDENT TO THE MAIN OFFICE FOR A PASS.

If it is necessary to remove a student from your classroom, you must contact the office
and inform one of the assistant principals that the student is on the way.

If you refer a student to the office for disciplinary reasons, note on the referral form
what actions you have taken prior to the referral.

A complete description of disciplinary procedures and consequences is provided in the
Student/Parent Handbook.

Only administration will assign in-school suspensions, after school detentions, lunch
detentions and Saturday detentions.

DUTIES
 Lavatory - While not an assigned duty, those teachers who help monitor lavatories
near their classroom help keep abuses to a minimum.

14
 Cafeteria - Supervisors are to ensure that students maintain the cafeteria in such a
manner as to create a clean and pleasant atmosphere. The following procedures
are to be followed by the teachers assigned to cafeteria duty.
1. Arrive on time to set tone for supervision.
2. Supervise the area - know who is supposed to be there.
3. No Horseplay allowed.
4. Students should be detained in cafeteria until all tables are clean.
5. Please circulate continuously throughout assigned area. Staff members on
duty are not to sit in one area.
6. Students are to remain in the cafeteria during lunch. Students requesting use
of the lavatories may do so one at a time.
7. Please watch one of the three exits to ensure students remain in the
cafeteria.
8. Do not leave the cafeteria until all students have left.

 Study Hall - Study Halls will be held in the cafeteria, library or classroom. In an
academic high school, study halls are for studying and must remain silent. The
supervising teacher must establish this early.
1. Take accurate attendance daily and follow up cutting.
2. Watch students so that tables, chairs, desks, walls, etc., are not dismantled
or defaced.
3. Do not let unauthorized students in your study hall without passes.
4. Issue appropriate passes to study hall students for lavatories, library,
guidance, etc.
5. Students are permitted to use computers for only academic activities.
Students are not permitted to play games, access the internet or e-mail.

 Hall Duty - Hallways will be supervised throughout the entire Block Assignment.
1. Teachers are to check all students for passes. Students without passes are to be
returned to their classes.
2. Teachers are to periodically monitor the gender appropriate lavatories during the
period.
3. Teachers on duty are to check the exterior locker room doors. Locker room doors
are to be closed and locked throughout the entire block.

 Locker Room –
1. Arrive at start of assigned period. Supervise locker room area while students
are changing. Teacher is to remain in the locker room until the last student
has left.
2. Return to locker room ten minutes prior to end of assigned period and remain
until all students have left the locker room.

 Lunch Detention - Teachers assigned to lunch duty will be assigned to lunch
detention by the Assistant Principals.
1. Students are to remain silent and seated.
2. Students are not permitted to re-enter the cafeteria during that period.

15
 In-School-Suspension - In-School Suspensions will be held in the ISS Room as
needed. When there are no students scheduled for In-School-Suspension the
supervising teacher will have hall duty on the second/third floor except for the
teachers assigned during Period 6. Those teachers will report to the cafeteria for
lunch duty. The following are a list of rules for In-School-Suspension:
1. Period 1 supervisor needs to report to the Assistant Principal any student
arriving late
2. Students will sit in isolated desks facing away from each other.
3. Students are to be given assignments from classroom teachers for each
block. All assignments will be labeled by period, and should only be given for
the period that you are supervising. Assignments will be sent down at the
start of period 1.
4. Students are only to leave to use the restroom.
5. There will be no talking, sleeping, or eating (except for lunch).
6. Lunch will be during Period 6A (11:59 – 12:41) *Student is responsible for
bringing their own lunch.

Assignment to duties is at the discretion of the building administration. The
responsibilities of duty assignments may be altered/adjusted as needed.

FACILITY USAGE

Staff wishing to use any area of the building for a school related activity is to submit a
request in writing to the Director of Student Activities and the High School Assistant
Principal. Staff members will be notified when approval is final.

FIELD TRIPS: ORGANIZATION
The following procedure will be used in planning a field trip:

 All trip requests, including those of athletic “pep buses” must be submitted on the
standard district Field Trip Request Form. These forms are available in the Main
Office. Submit Field Trip Request Forms to the Principal.
 All requests for field trips must be submitted to the Principal at least 20 days prior to
the day of the trip.
 Due to conflicts with reviews and exams, field trips should not take place one week
prior to students having exams (Mid-terms, AP’s, and Finals).
 After securing permission for the trip, the teacher in charge will be responsible for all
arrangements: transportation, chaperones, distribution and collection of permission
forms, collection of fees, food, etc.
 Field Trip Permission Forms must be presented by the student to each of their
teachers for signature at least two weeks prior to the trip. It is the responsibility of
the student to comply with this procedure and the teacher in charge of the trip

16
should not accept permission forms that are incomplete or late. The teacher’s
signature is for the purpose of informing the teacher of the student’s absence.
 Students must have written parental permission. The teacher in charge must ensure
that the Field Trip Permission Form is properly filled out. Parents should know the
destination, method of transportation, cost, and times of departure and return.
 The teacher in charge will submit a roster of students going on the trip to the
assistant principal’s office, attendance office, nurse’s office and all staff members for
review. Any staff member with concerns about a student’s participation on a trip
should notify the teacher in charge of that trip.
 Any student who has exceeded the allowed number of absences from school will not
be permitted to participate without permission from the principal.
 A faculty member must be in charge of each bus. The ratio should be one faculty
member for every ten (10) students, as per BOE policy # 1160.
 The teacher in charge must notify the cafeteria staff of the number of students on
the trip. Also the teacher in charge is to notify the Head Custodian if the return time
for the trip is after regular school hours.
 Attendance must be taken prior to departing for the trip. An updated list of students
on the trip and absences will be submitted to the main office and the attendance
office before leaving.
 Students are to be dressed appropriately for the field trip, remembering that they are
representing the school. The teacher in charge should determine what dress is
appropriate for the activity and advise the students in advance.
 All school rules and policies are in effect during the trip.
 If a trip is to go beyond lunch period, students should provide for their own lunch.
The teacher in charge is to notify the cafeteria staff of the number of students who
will not be present at the school for lunch.
 The superintendent and the BOE must approve all overnight field trips that involve
school personnel and students even if funding is not requested. This approval
should be sought prior to the announcement and/or planning of the trip.
 Deposit all money for the trip with the Principal’s secretary, no later than 5 days prior
to the trip. This will allow time for the appropriate checks to be drawn and presented
on the day of the trip. Deposit forms and check request forms are available in the
main office.
 All field trips are to be related to the curriculum.
 Staff members who are organizing a trip that involves an entire grade level must
include all students in that grade level.

FIRE DRILLS/EMERGENCY DRILLS
Emergency drills will be held at least twice a month (NJSA 18A:41-1). Before such drills
it is important that teachers familiarize themselves with all emergency exits and
procedures. Emergency exit instructions with floor plans should be posted in each
classroom. Student supervision and control should be maintained at all times.

17
The following procedures should be followed during a fire drill.

 Close all windows and turn out the lights before leaving the room.
 Close the classroom door.
 Students are to walk in an orderly fashion and in single file out of the building
and remain together as a class so the teacher can take attendance. There
will be no talking during a fire drill and the teachers must remain with their
class during the entire fire drill.
 Classes will remain outside until they are signaled to return and then return to
their classrooms in the same orderly fashion in which they left.
 Teachers must take their roll books with them. ** Remember: You must take
attendance.
 All staff must vacate the building during a fire alarm.

FORMS
1. Application for Professional Leave – to be filled out for permission to attend a
workshop or conference. All workshops and conferences need Board Approval prior to
the event. Please plan accordingly. You must fill this form out and follow through with
the application process even when the Administration sends you on the conference. It
the staff member’s responsibility to know when the application is due, the deadline and
if they accept purchase orders for payment. After your application is approved, see the
Principal’s secretary with your information to generate a purchase order.

2. Personal Leave – this form is used when you are requesting a Personal Day. These
forms should be submitted five days before the date whenever possible. As per
contract, personal day requests for days immediately preceding or following vacation
days will not be approved.

3. Absentee Form – Upon returning to school following an absence return you will
complete the absentee form and submit it to the main office. Usually you will find this
form in your mailbox upon returning. The appropriate box is to be marked and the form
signed by the staff member.

4. Attendance Letters – These forms are used to inform a parent of excessive
absences and the effect on their children’s grades. Forms are to be submitted to the
Assistant Principal.

5. Supply Requisition slips – To request additional supplies (ie: pencils, pens, paper,
etc.) submit this form to the Principal’s secretary. All supplies will be put in your
mailbox.

6. Trip Request form – To organize a field trip this form is to be submitted for
Administrative approval. The following forms need to be completed for the field trip
process:

18
- Parental Permission Form (distributed to students)
- Field Trip Attendance Roster Form: a copy must be submitted to the attendance
clerk and placed in all staff mailboxes prior to the trip.
- Overnight Field Trip Forms (as applicable)

7. Fund Raiser Forms – All fund raisers must be approved by the Administration.

8. Purchase Order Request Form - These are the forms you fill out when a purchase
order needs to be generated. All purchase order requisitions require the Principal’s
approval.

9. Petty Cash – Administrative approval must be given prior to purchasing items
yourself. Small amounts of money are reimbursed by petty cash. These forms, with
attached receipts, are submitted to the Principal’s secretary.

GRADE BOOKS
Teachers are required to maintain a grade book, which includes daily attendance and
grades using the school database (Skyward). At the conclusion of each school year all
teacher grade records will be archived. All grade books are to contain a key, which
details the teacher’s grading system.

 Marking Period Grades - By State law, the grading policy of each course must be
included in course proficiencies communicated to students in writing during the
first week of school.
 Failure to make up class work will result in an incomplete. Failure to make up
work within two (2) weeks without justification will result in the incomplete being
changed to an “F” scored as a zero in the grade book.
 A student receiving an “F” for the first or second marking period for a full year
course will receive a score no lower than a fifty-five (55).
 Teachers are requested to communicate grading concerns to parents early and
often. Advance notice of a student’s grade status will allow parents to aid in the
process of grade improvement.

GRADING
 High School: Each marking period (4) is weighted at 20% of the final grade,
the mid-term is 10% and the final is 10%.

Middle School: Each Marking Period (4) is weighted at 25% of the final
grade. The mid-term is averaged into the second marking period and the final
exam is averaged into the fourth marking period. Each exam will be weighted
as one (1) test grade for 7th grade students and two (2) test grades for 8th
grade students.

19
 Individual teacher grading policies should be explained in detail at the
beginning of each school year.
 All staff will be required to enter their grades and comments into the school’s
database. Grades will be entered for each marking period and mid-term and
final exams. Comments must be entered for each marking period.
 Detailed instructions and a specific time frame for entering grade information
will be provided by the administration.
 All report card dates are listed on the school calendar.

Grading Scale
C+ = 77 – 79
A+ = 98 – 100 C = 73 – 76
A = 93 – 97 C- = 70 – 72
A- = 90 – 92 D+ = 67 – 69
B+ = 87 – 89 D = 63 – 66
B = 83 – 86 D- = 60 – 62
B- = 80 – 82 F = 0 – 59

GUIDANCE STAFF AND SERVICES
The guidance staff is responsible for the following area:

 Scheduling
 Program/scheduling changes
 Withdrawing from class
 Calculation of the Honor Roll & High Honor Roll
 College application process
 Counseling
 Collection and distribution of grades, interims & transcripts.

HARASSMENT-INTIMIDATION-BULLYING
New Jersey Statutory Definition (adopted January 2011; effective
September 2011)

“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or
physical act, or any electronic communication*, whether it be a single incident or
a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by
any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a
mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing
characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored
function, on a school bus, or off school grounds as provided for in section 16 of

20
P.L.2010,c.122 (C18A:37-15.3), that substantially disrupts or interferes with the
orderly operation of the school or the rights of others and that:

a. a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the
effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the
student’s property, or placing a student in a reasonable fear of physical or
emotional harm to his person or damage to his property;
b. has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students;
or
c. creates a hostile environment for the student by interfering with a
student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or
emotional harm to the student.

All acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) shall be reported verbally
to the school principal on the same day when the school employees or
contracted service provider witnessed or received reliable information regarding
any such incident.

HOMEWORK
Homework is an integral part of the program of studies in all courses. The
frequency of assignments is determined to a great degree by the nature of the
material and concepts being developed in each particular unit of study within any
given course. The frequency and length of assignments will also vary based
upon the level of the course offering. Homework assignments are given on a
daily basis. Homework is assigned to accomplish one or more of the following
functions:

1. Reinforcement and review of material covered in class;
2. Completion of projects or assignments begun in class;
3. Study and preparation for evaluative items such as tests or quizzes;
4. Practice necessary skills or problem solving techniques;
5. Application of principles and concepts developed in class;
6. Enrichment activities that supplement material covered in class; and
7. Introduce new material to be covered in class.

 Homework is not to be assigned during observance of religious holidays.
A list of approved holidays is available in the Principal’s office.

 It is recommended that homework is not assigned during school holidays
and vacations. This does not refer to long term assignments.

7th & 8th Grade Homework

21
 Homework assignments for 7th and 8th grade students are to be of an
appropriate length, level of difficulty and frequency for those students in
those grade levels.

 Homework for Seventh grade students is to be assigned with
consideration of the Middle School transition process. These students
need time to acclimate to their new educational environment before
increasing their academic demands.

I. D. Badges
As of September, 2005, all employees of the Glen Ridge Public Schools will be
required to wear district issued identification badges. These badges will allow for
the immediate identification of all adults who are present in the district school
buildings. This is a proactive, building security measure that is being employed to
increase the level of district wide security. All employees will be required to
display their badge on their person while on school property during the
school/work day. Each building will have the responsibility for providing similar
identification for all visitors (ie, parents, substitutes, vendors) to the school
building. If you badge is damaged or destroyed, please make arrangements for a
replacement.

INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICES
Teachers will inevitably come across students that are behind academically or
are having behavioral difficulties. When such a concern is raised, teachers are
to attempt various instructional strategies and record their effectiveness. If the
strategies do not work, the next step is to submit an I&RS (Intervention and
Referral Services) Request Form to the Middle School Supervior (the teacher
must notify the parent before submitting this paperwork). Forms may be
obtained in the Main Office and must be completed in detail. In addition, if at
any time you have questions regarding a student’s performance/progress, please
feel free to set up an appointment to discuss the matter with building
administration/guidance

KEYS
Students are not to be entrusted with keys at any time. Teachers will lock their
rooms when not in use and at the end of each day. Teachers are fully
responsible for keys and are asked to take the greatest care to insure their
security. No door should ever be locked when a teacher is in the classroom.
NOTE: ALL KEYS ARE TO BE TURNED IN TO THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. NO TEACHER OR COACH IS TO BE
IN POSSESSION OF ANY KEYS AFTER “CHECK OUT”, WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE PRINCIPAL OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.

22
LESSON PLANS
Lesson plans are central to the academic mission of Glen Ridge High School
and are required by state law. They will serve as instructional guides and are to
be used by a substitute. They are both vital tools for an evaluator; and an
instrument for accountability for material taught. Lesson plans should be
formulated with care and sound educational reasoning.

 The program leader, Assistant Principal or Principal can assist teachers
on “how to construct” lesson plans.
 All lesson plans will be checked weekly. They are to be submitted
electronically to the Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Assistant
Principal by 8:00 a.m. Monday. Photocopies of your plan book are not
acceptable.
 Supervisory feedback on plans is expected and is academically beneficial
to teachers.
 On occasion, spontaneous changes in plans will emerge from a student’s
inquiry and will prove to be an invaluable and worthwhile experience.
However, plans must be revised to be congruent to what took place.
 Plan books should be available upon request by the Administration. They
should exhibit a logical, sequential pattern of learning experiences.
Additionally, the plan book must demonstrate the association between the
objectives stated and pursued in the plans and the district’s proficiencies
for a given course.
 Common components expected in all department lessons are:
1. Lesson objective
2. Instructional method/activities (Learning Pyramid)
3. Core Curriculum Content Standards
4. Evaluation/Assessment
5. Homework assignment
6. Accommodations made for Special Education Students

MEDIA CENTER
Glen Ridge is fortunate in having a large, modern media facility. To insure that
the media center operates as smoothly as possible allowing the greatest number
of students to use its material, the following procedures have been adopted.

 The Media Center will be daily open from 7:45-4:00 PM. The schedule
of after school and evening hours will be posted on the counter and
doors.
 Students wishing to use the Media Center during study hall a pass
from a teacher to enter. The Media Specialist will keep these passes

23
and formulate a list of students who have spent time in the Media
Center.
 Students wishing to use the Media Center during lunch must get a
pass from the Media Specialist prior to their lunch period.
 Students will not be allowed to leave the Media Center prior to the end
of the period.
 Teachers may reserve tables in the Media Center for their classes with
the staff at least a day in advance.
 Reserve Section: Faculty members who have researched a topic for
classroom instruction and found a listed number of resources in the
Media Center may select and reserve these materials for their
students to use in the Media Center only. It is important that selection
and request for reserve material be made with adequate time for the
staff to prepare the materials and their listing in the Reserve Books
located on the circulation desk.

MEETINGS - FACULTY / DEPARTMENTAL
General Academic New Curriculum I&RS
Faculty Council Teachers Review
Sept. 10 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 24 Sept. 27
Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 11 Oct. 22 Oct 25
Nov. 5 Nov. 14 Dec. 6 Nov. 19 Nov 29
Dec. 3 Dec. 5 Feb. 7 Dec. 17
Jan. 7 Jan. 9 June 6 Jan. 14 Jan 10
Feb. 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 25 Feb 7
March 4 March 6 March 18 March 28
April 1 April 3 April 15 April 25
May 6 May 8 May 20 May 30
June 3 June 5 June 13

GENERAL FACULTY:
Attendance at all general faculty meetings is required for all staff including
coaches and advisors. Permission to be absent must be requested from the
Principal

ACADEMIC COUNCIL:
Meetings will be scheduled at 3:00

BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Meetings will be scheduled as requested.

CST:
24
Meetings will be the last Monday of the month at 10:00.

DEPARTMENT:
Meetings will be arranged by the Program Leaders according to the dates listed.

GUIDANCE:
Meetings will be the first Monday of the month at 10:00

NEW TEACHERS:
New teachers will have building meetings and district meetings. District
meetings will follow the schedule discussed during orientation. See above for
building meetings.

MID-TERM & FINAL EXAMINATIONS
It is the policy of Glen Ridge High School to administer end of semester/year
formal examinations in all classes. These are designed to measure mastery of
subject matter, while acquainting our students to the demands of an academic
high school, and helping them prepare for college.

With prior approval of the Principal, class project; portfolios; and other alternative
evaluation may be used in place of mid-term or final examination. This approval
should be sought early in the semester and a full explanation of the alternative
should be submitted in writing. A copy of all exams and/or alternative
assessments is be submitted to the Principal prior to the exam administration.

Specific instructions regarding the preparation and proctoring of exams will be
distributed to all staff.

All mid-term and final exam dates are posted on the district calendar.

OBSERVATION/EVALUATIONS
The Glen Ridge Board Of Education believes that effective district staff
evaluation coupled with a positive program of staff supervision results in
continuous improved instruction and learning opportunities for all students of the
school district, and enables teaching staff members to expand their potential.

The Board of Education will endeavor to create and maintain a positive climate
for staff members. Each staff member’s individual needs, abilities, and
aspirations shall be considered by the administration in the development of
evaluation instruments, which will identify staff strengths, needs and
improvement objectives.

25
The BOE believes the primary purpose of teacher evaluation is to enhance
professional performance so that pupil learning will be maximized. In keeping
with this purpose, evaluation shall be carried out in such a way as to:

 Improve the quality of instruction:
 Promote teaching staff member’s excellence and individual strengths.
 Provide a continuing process for teaching staff member growth by the
individual strengths and weaknesses.
 Determine goals and objectives for the Professional Improvement
Plan.
 Provide a basis for personnel decisions.

The professional growth of the teaching staff member, which results from
participation in the evaluation process, is as significant as the process itself.
Evaluation shall be a continuous, constructive and cooperative experience
between the teaching staff member and his/her supervisor/evaluator.

All tenured staff members will minimally be observed once during the academic
year. All non-tenured staff will minimally be observed three times during the year.
All staff is required to have an Annual Evaluation prior to the end of school. As
part of the Annual Evaluation, all staff members are required to submit a
Professional Development Plan (PDP) for the upcoming year.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing the evaluation program.
The program shall assure complete articulation and communication between
staff and supervisor/evaluator. All procedures for the evaluation of teaching staff
members shall be in complete compliance with law and regulations of the state
of New Jersey.

PARENT CONTACT
Teachers are encouraged to contact parents to share student information. Often
such contact will provide a new insight into a student’s needs. In all cases, the
parent should be made aware of their child’s behavior.

 Parent Conference: If a parent conference is desired, arrangements
may be made through the student’s Guidance Counselor.
 Telephone Contact: Be specific as possible in what you wish to convey
to parents. Be prepared to answer questions and listen to parents.
 Letter Contact: Teachers may wish to communicate in writing to a
parent. This will guarantee a record of the communication. All letters
sent to parents must be approved by the administration.
 All teachers have been provided with both voice mail and e-mail
accounts. These are very effective tools for maintaining
communication both outside of and within the school. Teachers are to
check their accounts daily.

26
 All teachers are to maintain an updated class web page in order to
keep the students and the parents informed of assignments and
expectations.

PARKING FOR STAFF
Staff members have been assigned numbered parking spaces in the school
parking lot. Please park in the space you have been assigned. If your spot is
taken, do not take another staff members’ spot; obtain the license number and
report this information to the Assistant Principal.

**Note: With limited parking available, full time staff members have been
assigned a parking space in the school lot. All others will park on the street.
Parking permits will be issued to those teachers not assigned a space in the
school lot.

PASSES
There are two types of passes used at Glen Ridge High School - A Permanent
Hall Pass and a Written Student’s Pass.

The Permanent Hall Pass (laminated yellow pass with teacher’s name) is issued
when a student simply wishes to go to the lavatory, to his/her locker, etc.
However, if the student is to be out of class for a lengthy period (Guidance,
Nurse, Assistant Principal), the teacher must issue the student a written
Student’s Pass. Pads of these passes are available through the Main Office.
Sign out forms are available in the main office. TEACHERS ARE TO MONITOR
WHO LEAVES THEIR CLASSROOM.

POSTERS
Posters add color to the building and are appropriate for certain activities, which
include elections, class and school activities, etc. Please encourage your
students to use their best effort in creating posters. In most cases the approval
of the class or activity sponsor will be satisfactory for the placement of the
posters. No poster involving advertisements or out of school activities may be
placed without written permission from the Superintendent.

Posters should be correctly spelled, neatly done, artistically drawn and reflective
of the mission of an academic high school. Sponsors are asked to please check
the above criteria. It is the responsibility of the club or organization to remove
posters the day after the event is over. Posters may not be placed on windows,

27
doorway windows, or hallways. They may be placed on bulletin boards in the
cafeteria, gym entryway, and lobby outside of the cafeteria and in the stairwells.

PRESS RELEASES
We wish to have the public aware of the good things that are taking place in our
school. That which you feel is unique or worthy of public information should be
submitted in writing to the Principal office. It is a reasonable expectation that
each department should have at least one public release per semester.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The BOE has provided for ongoing professional development in a variety of
ways. The underlying mission as an academic high school is maintained in
accordance with the 5 -Year Curriculum Plan, which monitors the assessment,
implementation and evaluation of the several curricula.
The staff, faculty, administration and BOE respond to an annual Professional
Development Survey, which provides direction for the yearly development
opportunities. Specifics of the district’s support for professional development are
found in the Master Agreement. The appropriate forms for Professional Leave;
Applications for Course Approval; and Request for Graduate Course Approval
may be found in the Main Office.

All staff will establish and maintain a “Professional Development Log” to record
their activities for the school year. This log is available in the district folders in the
e-mail system. A copy of this is to be submitted during the annual review
conference.

Procedure:

 Staff members wishing to participate in professional development
opportunities must submit the required forms to the Principal.
 Workshops/Conferences
 Request for Professional Leave
 Application to workshop
 Purchase Order for the workshop fee
 Purchase order for travel expenses
 Two Map Quests print outs for mileage
1) From your house to the high school
2) From your house to the workshop
 College Course
 Application for Course Approval (prior to registering for the course)
 For Reimbursement
 Copy of Course Approval

28
 Grades
 Application for Course Approval
 Purchase Order Request form
 All workshops and course work must be approved by the BOE. Teachers
who register for workshops/conferences or college classes without BOE
approval will not receive reimbursement for registration, travel, or tuition
expenses. Please plan accordingly in order for your request to be
approved at a BOE meeting.

STAFF ATTENDANCE AND SIGN-IN SHEET
The regular and prompt attendance of teaching staff members is an essential
element in the efficient operation of the school district and the effective conduct
of the educational program. No teaching staff member will be discouraged from
the prudent, necessary use of sick leave and any other leave provided for in the
contract negotiated with the member’s majority representative or provided in the
polices of the BOE.
In order for the administration to keep track of teacher attendance, teachers are
required to sign in every morning before school starts. The sign-in sheet can be
found on the bulletin board next to the mailboxes in the Main Office. When
leaving the building, please sign out.

PROGRAM LEADERS
The following faculty has been selected to serve as Program Leaders and will
meet as an Academic Council with the Principal and Assistant Principal
throughout the year:

 English Ms. Pollak
 Guidance Mrs. Kobylinski
 Mathematics Mrs. Curcio
 Middle School 7 & 8 Mrs. Kennedy
 Physical Education Mrs. DiCondina
 Science Mr. Dancho
 Social Studies Mr. Dimeck
 Related Arts Ms. Malone
 World Languages Mrs. Price
 Special Education Mrs. Logothetis

The responsibilities of the Program Leaders include:

 Promote curriculum leadership.
 Coordinate grade level subject meetings.

29
 Coordinate test analysis activities.
 Coordinate program activities.
 Coordinate press releases within the department.
 Assist in the development of the budget.
 Facilitate professional development activities.
 Assist with special committees and projects.
 Represent the district/school at appropriate professional
activities.
 Serve on District Curriculum Advisory Committees.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
(Responsibilities)
All staff should be aware of their responsibilities regarding the education of
classified students. These responsibilities are directed by NJ Administrative
Code:

1. All teachers of a classified student are required to read, be knowledgeable
of and implement the modifications in the IEP of the students in their
classes. The IEPs are available for teachers to read and sign.
2. IEPs are available in the Guidance Office, as well as, in the offices of the
student’s case manager.
3. Regular education teachers are required to attend IEP planning meetings
for the students in their classes.
4. All teachers are required to regularly communicate with members of the
Child Study Team regarding the performance and progress of the
classified students in their classes.
5. Any questions/concerns about the students and their IEPs should be
referred to the student’s case manager.

STUDENT HANDBOOK
All staff will receive a copy of the Student Handbook. The student handbook is
also available online. Teachers are to be familiar with the information in the
Student Handbook. A separate handbook as been developed for the 7 th and 8th
grade students. Students are to be encouraged to use the handbooks as a study
and organizational aid. Please review it prior to the opening of school.

STUDENT INFORMATION

All staff will have access to the student database. Included will be a listing of a
student’s phone number, address, parents’ names and e-mail addresses.

30
STUDENT STANDARDS
Teachers are an invaluable asset in establishing school standards of conduct.
Setting good examples, establishing high standards, being proud of Glen Ridge
High School, and demonstrating pride in the work you do will have a positive
impact on the student body. Students will attempt to live up to high standards
you have set for them.

SUBSTITUTE PROCEDURES
Procedure:

In the event of an illness or emergency, there are two ways of requesting a
substitute for an absence from work:
E-mail at SubList@glenridge.org or Voice Mail: 973-429-8300 ext. 4444.

Please adhere to the following instructions:

E-Mail: (SubList@glenridge.org - this is the preferred means of notification.)
 At the beginning of the school year, an e-mail will be sent to each staff
member with the request for a sub form in the body of the e-mail to be used
as a template.
 Keep this e-mail in your Inbox and “reply” to it every time substitute coverage
is needed.
 You will receive a verification e-mail that your message was received.
 If you do not receive verification back by the end of the day, you must call the
number below.

Voice Mail: (973-429-8300 ext 4444)
(When calling, wait for the tone signal to begin your message. Speak clearly and
distinctly. Hang up as soon as your message is completed.)
 Leave your name and school
 Indicate whether it is a sick day/personal day/professional day, etc.
 Give the subject(s) and grade(s) you teach
 Specify the date(s) you expect to be absent
 Leave your parking space number (if any)

Personal or professional days must be submitted as soon as you know.

**In no case should an absence be reported later than 6:30 am on the day of the
absence. If you do not submit your request by 6:30 am, you must contact your
building administrator.

31
Please Note: You must arrange to have your assignments at school. Do not,
under any circumstances, give the assignments in the e-mail request or on the
phone. If you are e-mailing your assignments, be sure to copy all of the
administrators. If you must make arrangements for assignments for your
substitute, please call the school office after 8:00 a.m.

 If a teacher becomes ill during the evening or night he/she is to follow
the district substitute process.
 Teachers who are on sick leave are to follow the district substitute
process each day they are sick prior to 2:00 PM so that substitutes can
be retained for the following day.
 If a teacher knows he/she will be absent for personal or professional
reasons he/she should complete and submit the appropriate form at
least 24 hours (where possible) prior to the date. It is extremely
important that these procedures be followed. The teacher should also
follow the substitute process requesting a substitute teacher.
 Upon returning the teacher is to complete the necessary absence form
and review the work completed by the students with the substitute. All
work completed during an absence should be assigned a value.
 Teachers are required to complete an evaluation report for the
substitutes who cover their classes.
 Appropriate lesson plans must be on file in the high school office at all
times. It is the teacher’s responsibility to make sure you substitute
folder is up to date at all times. In addition to the information in the
folder, the teacher will supply the following items:

1. Updated class rosters.
2. Individual teacher’s schedule (updated regularly).
3. Individual teacher’s duty schedule (updated each marking period).
4. Three (3) days of class activities.

SUICIDE POLICY
The BOE recognizes that depression and self-destruction are problems of
increasing severity among children and adolescents. The BOE directs all school
personnel to be alert to the pupil who exhibits signs of potential self-destruction
or who threatens or attempts suicide. Any such signs or the report of such signs
from another pupil or staff member should be taken with the utmost seriousness
and reported immediately to the building Principal, who shall notify the pupil’s
parents and other professional staff members in accordance with administrative
regulations.

A potential suicide shall be referred to the Student Assistance Counselor for
appropriate evaluation and recommendation for child study evaluation or
independent medical or psychiatric services. In the event that a parent or
32
guardian objects to the recommended evaluation or indicates an unwillingness to
cooperate in the best interest of the pupil, the Director of Special Serves may
contact the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services to request that the
agency’s intervention of the pupil’s behalf.

The Superintendent shall prepare and disseminate regulation for the guidance of
staff members in recognizing the pupil who contemplates suicide, in responding
to threatened or attempted suicide, and in preventing contagion when a pupil
commits suicide.

SUPPLIES
General teaching supplies are to be requisitioned through the Main Office.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES (GENERAL)
 Daily lesson plans are to be maintained and readily available
according to the format established in this handbook.
 Teachers are to establish and maintain a file of emergency plans and
information to be used in the event of an unexpected absence.
 Faculty members are actively involved in the teaching process from
the time they reach the building until they leave. This requires an
awareness of all student activity in the parking lot, the halls, and the
lavatories and after school, as well as between classes.
 Help maintain an orderly learning environment by maintaining your
teaching station (keeping them neat and clean).
 Regardless of the teaching assignment, all faculty members instruct
students on communication skills. All staff should encourage and
assign tasks/activities, which require oral and written expression.
 A record of grades, work accomplished; work missing must be a part
of your grade book.
 Classes will be dismissed only by the teacher.
 Windows and physical equipment should not be adjusted by students
without instructions from the teacher.
 Pupils and staff are not permitted to drink beverages, eat food or gum
in classrooms or hallways.
 Classes should begin on time in order to take advantage of “prime
time” learning.
 Never leave your class unattended. Should an emergency arise, notify
the Main Office immediately. (Send a student you trust.)
 Between classes, faculty members are to be in the hall outside their
classroom so as to ensure effective supervision of the students.

33
 If a teacher is late to school, the office must be notified so that class
coverage can be arranged.
 Teachers are to remain in the building until 3:15 p.m.

TELEPHONES (CLASSROOM/CELL PHONES)
All classrooms have telephones for teacher use. The phones can be used to
contact the main office. To reach the main office the teacher is to dial “0” or
extension 2242. To make a call outside the building you must press the “FACE”
button followed by your 4-digit pass code and the “FACE” button.
.
Emergency cell phones are available in the Media Center, Faculty Room, Art
Room and the Faculty Cafeteria. These phones are for emergency purposes and
will only dial 911.

As explained in BOE Policy #3322, staff members are only to use their cellular
telephones during their prep periods or when unassigned and not in the
presence of students. Staff members are not to make or receive personal calls
during the performance of their assigned duties.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY (DISTRICT)
District:

John Mucciolo, Superintendent 429-8302
Peter Caprio, Business Administrator 429-8304
Mary Lynn De Pierro, Director of Student Services 429-8305
Winnie Kievet, Technology Coordinator 429-2834
John Dubuque, Supervisor of Buildings/Grounds 429-2834
High School 429-8303
Guidance 429-8309
Athletics 429-7461
Ridgewood Avenue Upper Elementary School 429-8306
Linden Avenue School 429-8301
Forest Avenue School 429-8308

TESTING/ASSESSMENTS
The purpose of testing is to evaluate pupil knowledge growth and teacher
evaluation. Testing is a key component to the learning process.

 Tests/assessments are to be scored and returned to pupils as soon as
possible, even if students were absent on the test date. All

34
tests/assessments are to be reviewed with the students upon their
return in order for them to have meaning.
 Grades will be clearly indicated on the test paper/assessments when
returned.
 All grades are to be recorded in the teacher’s gradebook using letters
“A” through “F”. Please record number grades as well as letter grades
for your objective tests.
 Students are to be given sufficient notice (48 hours) for all tests.
 Utmost care must be taken when preparing all tests in order that there
be unequivocal wording of the questions, and, especially essay
questions, that there be a specific topic or problem defined.
 Tests are never to be used a punishment or to address behavioral
issues.
 It is expected that there be a review before each major test. Students
should be acquainted with the format of the test and questions.
 In keeping with the academic mission of Glen Ridge High School, all
tests should help develop the critical thinking abilities of our students.
 Make-up Policy:
Work missed from an absence (NOT A CUT) may be made up.
Responsibility for make-up work rests with the student. A student is
allowed one (1) day for each day absent, but not to exceed five (5)
school days unless authorized by an administrator.

7th and 8th Grade Test Scheduling:

- All teachers involved with the 7th and 8th grade students are to post all
major assessments on the calendar boards provided in the teachers’
work room adjacent to the Media Center.
- Teachers are to record the type of assessment, grade level and
subject area on the calendar board.
- Students are not to be scheduled for more than 2 major tests on any
one day. This may be in conjunction with another type of assessment
(quiz, lab report, and project).
- The maximum number of assessments for any student on one day is
three.

TEXTBOOKS & TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
Textbooks are distributed through the Program Leader. Teachers should write
the book number of each pupil in their roll book. A record of book numbers for
each class should be given to the program leader (where available) and the Main
Office.

ALL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE COVERED.

35
Students are liable (18:14-51) for textbook lost or damaged. If a student is
unable to find a lost textbook within four days, the student is required to pay for
the lost book and a new book will be issued. If after one week the book has not
been paid for, the problem should be referred to the Assistant Principal.

Textbook Adoption:

It is the legal responsibility of the BOE to approve all textbooks used as part of
the educational program in the district. For purposes of this policy, “textbooks”
means books, workbooks or manuals (whether bound or in loose-leaf form)
intended as a principle source of study material for a given class or group of
students, a copy of which is available for the individual use of each pupil in such
a class or group.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for the selection and recommendation
of textbooks for BOE consideration. The Superintendent shall develop a plan for
the selection of textbooks according to the following guidelines:

 Professional staff members at all appropriate levels shall participate in
the selection process.
 Textbooks shall be replaced or updated with new editions as often as
is necessary to meet the needs of students and curriculum.
 The staff shall continually research new sources of textbooks and
explore the innovative uses of all possible books.
 Textbooks currently in use shall be evaluated within five years of the
date of copyright and every two year thereafter for their continuing
usefulness and relevance.

In considering the approval of any proposed textbook, the BOE will weigh its
relationship to the curriculum: manner of selection; cost; appearance and
durability. A list of approved textbooks shall be maintained by the Superintendent
and made available for use of the professional staff and for the information of
members of the BOE. Textbook evaluation and recommendation forms can be
obtained on line in the public folders.

USE OF PRE-RECORDED VIDEO/DVD MATERIAL

Use of pre-recorded video (cassettes or DVDs) must be for instructional
purposes and may not to be in violation of copyright laws which prohibit their
use. Using “bootleg” materials is not permitted. Please refer to BOE Policy #
2531 for detailed explanation.

All materials shown for instructional purposes must be appropriate in nature and
be rated “G”, “PG” or “PG-13”. “R” rated materials are not to be shown in school.

36
VISITORS/GUESTS
All visitors must report to, and sign in at, the security desk outside the Main
Office upon arrival. Any faculty member (or student) bringing a guest must
secure permission from the Principal or Assistant Principal and register in person
upon arrival. A visitor’s badge will be issued and must be worn throughout the
day.

VOICEMAIL

Teachers are to maintain and update their Voicemail on a regular basis.
Teachers should inform parents via the voicemail that assignments are located
on the teacher’s webpage.

The procedure for updating your message is listed below.

In school:
- Log into voice mail system.
- Enter 311
- Follow prompts to rerecord your message.
- To activate new message, hit the (#) sign.

From home:
- Dial 974-429-8300.
- Upon answering, enter 1.
- Log into voice mail system with your extension and password.
- Enter 311.
- Follow prompts to rerecord your message.
- To activate new message, hit the (#) sign.

WEBPAGES
All teachers are required to create and maintain a webpage. The webpage is
another form of student/parent communication. The webpage will include class
information, homework, long term assignments and projects, class support
information (study guides, class related web links, etc.), teacher contact
information, and other class related materials.

37
WORK ORDERS
All requests for repairs must be made on-line and will be reviewed by the
Principal for approval. The procedure for submitting work orders will be reviewed
with the faculty during a general meeting.