Bergen County Technical H.S. - Teterboro

Class of 2022

 

Important Dates

Freshmen Orientation Students on August 22, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch – BYOL or Pizza ($5) Confirm – Attendance/Lunch RSVP online only Freshmen Club Getaway Trip September 13 & 14, 2018 Paperwork Due: July 6, 2018

 

Important Dates: Forms

•  Netiquette & Computer Security Policy (Required by 7/27/18) •  Media Release Form (Pink Required by 7/27/18) •  Bill A 592 Form (Required by 7/27/18) •  Parental/Guardian Consent Form – Bergen Tech, Teterboro Marquee

(Pink Required by 7/27/18) •  Parent Objection to Release of Student Information to Military,

Collleges, Employers (Pink Required by 7/27/18) •  Student Pick Up Authorization Form (7/27/18)

 

Important Dates: Forms

Medical 1.  HIPPA Form (purple) due to School Nurse by 6/29/18 2.  PES Form (purple) due to School Nurse by 6/29/18 3.  MESR Form (purple) due to School Nurse by 6/29/18 If your child has physical limitations and/or requires specific medical instructions below, you must download the forms found online at http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/ths-downloads-and-forms , and submit to School Nurse by 6/29/18 with physician stamp. •  Asthma – Asthma Treatment Plan •  Diabetes – Diabetes Care Plan •  Prescription Medication – Medication Permission Form •  OTC Medication – OTC Medication Form •  Allergies – Severe Allergy Emergency Care Plan

 

Calendar

http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/practice-calendar

 

Administration

David J. Tankard, Principal davtan@bergen.org

Twitter: @BTPrincipal

Paul Castiglia, Vice Principal pcastiglia@bergen.org

Rosie Cabanilla, Supervisor of Instruction

roscab@bergen.org

 

Contact Information

Main Phone Number (201) 343-6000 Main Office Zeljka Palaia, Principal’s Secretary………….ext.7602 Karoline Jones, Secretary ……………………..ext.7601 Counseling Office Debbie Donohue, Guidance Secretary…………..ext.7733 Patricia Carbajal, Attendance/CST Secretary………ext.7650 Health Office Melissa Beyer, School Nurse……………..ext.7717 http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/home-ths-nurse

 

Contact Information Student Support Services (201) 343-6000

Debbie Donohue, Guidance Secretary…………..ext.7733 Patricia Carbajal, Attendance/CST Secretary………ext.7650 Ken Cevoli, School Counselor….………….……………………….….ext.7705 kencev@bergen.org Sharon Genicoff, School Counselor.……………………….………….ext.7613 shagen@bergen.org Carlos Pena, School Counselor….………….………………………….ext.7607 carpen@bergen.org Cynthia Mak, School Counselor….………….………………………....ext.7713 cynmak@bergen.org  

Essential Tools

 

PowerSchool: Web-based student management system. https://ps01.bergen.org/public/ Edmodo: Web-based classroom tool used to post assignments, calendar, etc. https://www.edmodo.com Naviance: Method of communication and development of BT students. https://succeed.naviance.com/signin.php Cafeteria Pre-Paid Meal Plan: There is a charge per fee on-line & can be done in person. www.mylunchmoney.com

Contact Information Student Support Services (201) 343-6000

http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/support-services Counseling Laura Nardelli, Student Assistance Counselor………………………....ext.7712 launard@bergen.org http://bcts.bergen.org/images/stories/BCTS/THS/PDFs/sac.pdf Anthony Caporoso, Learning Consultant………………….………….ext.7613 antcap@bergen.org Antonia Strothers, School Psychologist………………………………………………..….ext.7707 Laura Nardelli, I & RS Committee Chair launard@bergen.org http://bcts.bergen.org/images/stories/BCTS/THS/PDFs/irs.pdf

 

Transportation Bus: All Bergen County Technical High School – Teterboro students are transported from the sending districts by their town Board of Education. Route creations are agreed upon between the sending district and independent bus companies. Only those students who are on the scheduled bus route are permitted on the bus. Any incidents on the bus. (i.e. harassment, bullying etc.) should be immediately reported to the main office. Arrival: Students arrive on campus between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Dismissal: 2:56 p.m. buses leave approximately 3:10 p.m. on full days and 12:40 on half days.  

9th Grade Courses

Required Courses English Honors Physics Honors Global Studies Honors or AP Human Geography*** Core Technical Course PE/Health 9 Mathematics World Language

 

9th Grade Courses Required Courses Math Option #1 – Math Analysis I Honors and Geometry Honors Math Option #2 - Math Analysis I Honors and Intro to Research & Financial Literacy*** Math Option #3 – Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors. Math Option #4 – Algebra I Honors and Financial Literacy. ***Only students who demonstrate proficiency on the Geometry PARCC may take Intro to Research & Financial Literacy World Language Option #1 – Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the world language assessment, or wish to pursue another language may take one of the following: Spanish I Honors, French I Honors, or Mandarin I Honors World Language Option #2 – Students who demonstrate proficiency on the world language placement test may take one of the following: Spanish II Honors or French II Honors

 

CLASS SCHEDULE Full Day: Project Wed. Half Day

Homeroom 8:05-8:10 8:05-8:10 8:05-8:10 Period 1 8:15-8:56 8:14-8:48 8:13-8:38 Period 2 9:00-9:41 8:52-9:26 8:42-9:07 Period 3 9:45-10:26 9:30-10:04 9:11-9:36 Period 4 10:30-11:11 10:08-10:42 9:40-10:05 Period 5 11:15-11:56 10:46-11:20 10:09-10:34 Period 6 12:00-12:41 11:24-11:58 10:38-11:03 Period 7 12:45-1:26 12:02-12:36 11:07-11:32 Period 8 1:30-2:11 12:40-1:14 11:36-12:01 Period 9 2:15-2:56 1:18-1:52 12:05-12:30 Project Time 1:56-2:56 Dismissals 2:56 2:56 12:30

 

Clubs Students have the opportunity to participate in several clubs that are held after school on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Students must submit signed consent forms to participate in club activities, abide by attendance guidelines, and participate in only one club per day. https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/family-student/28-teterboro/teterboro-family-student-portal/189-teterboro-clubs-activities Transportation: Students are taken by bus to location in town.

Cafeteria Services

 

    Breakfast: Served daily from 7:40 - 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. The cafeteria closes promptly at 8am. Lunch: The school has a “closed” lunch schedule. Therefore, no students may leave the school building or grounds for lunch. The following rules apply: • No student is to eat lunch or drink beverages anywhere but in the student cafeteria or the auxiliary cafeteria. •  No food deliveries are allowed to the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

   Absences: Leave a brief message with the Mrs. Carbajal, Attendance Secretary, at ext. 7650. Should your child be out for a few days, contact his or her guidance counselor by phone or e-mail. You may also have your child email their individual teachers directly for missed work. Sign Out: Where possible, parents should inform the school in writing 24 hours in advance. Students must be signed out in the Counseling Office by a person listed as a guardian. Academic Concerns: 1) Email the instructor directly to discuss concerns or set up meeting. 2) Contact child’s School Counselor. 3) Request a Peer Tutor by contacting Ms. Nardelli @ launard@bergen.org 4) Contact I & RS team Scheduling Concern: 1) Contact your child’s counselor. 2) Requests for specific teachers can not be accommodated.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

   Computer Usage: Your child must bring a signed Netiquette Agreement and the Website Disclosure Form. School Email: Your child will be issued a bergen.org account which is to be used for school purposes only. My child forgot their lunch, homework, etc. at home: Parents often leave forgotten lunch bags/boxes with the secretaries in the West Office. There is, however, no refrigeration facility. Every effort is made to contact the student to pick up their lunch. Free/Reduced Lunch: In the first few days of school, all students will be given a Free & Reduced Lunch Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

     Report Cards/Progress Reports: Report Cards – Progress Reports are available (4) times at the mid point of each marking period. Report cards are available (4) times at the close of each marking period. Only the final grade for the year appears on the student’s transcript. Missing Items: Security is a campus priority. Contact administration if your child is missing an item. BCTHS – Teterboro discourages students bring electronics/Iphones/etc. to school, and will not be held responsible if stolen. School Security Drills: Regularly scheduled drills (Fire & School Security) are state mandated twice a month.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

    School Closings – Early Dismissals • A school closing announcement for the “Bergen County Technical Schools” is broadcast on the following radio and television stations: WOR 710 (AM radio) WINS 1010 (AM radio) WVNJ 1160 (AM radio) NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY (TV station) • Information will be posted on the district’s website at www.bergen.org. •A phone blast will also be sent from the administration to students indicating that school is closed for the day. Students should check their student email accounts on www.bergen.org. •Buses will be notified and will pick-up students at a later time. If you have questions regarding bus pick-up times on the day of a delayed opening, you should contact your bus company. Please Note: Questions regarding your local school district policy regarding the transportation of BCSS students in the event of the local district schools closing or experiencing a delayed opening should be clarified through your local Board of Education prior to such an occurrence. Mid-day closings (i.e. early dismissals) •Parents / Guardians who pick up their children must sign them out in the main office. No phone calls.

Athletics

Fall: Football, Boy & Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball and Cheerleading Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Bowling, Cheerleading and Fencing Spring: Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Volleyball, Boys Tennis, Golf, Boys and Girls Lacrosse. Athletic Director: Mr. Will Muller…..ext. 2277

Athletics Forms

Athletics Emergency Information Card (Required) Athletics Permission Form (Required) Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation History Form (Required with Physician Stamp)

Mr. William Muller, Athletic Director 200 Hackensack Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601

Questions