f. w. holbein middle school student/parent handbook 2020-2021

F. W. Holbein Middle School Student/Parent Handbook

2020-2021

Mr. Daniel P. Finn, Principal

Mr. William J. Turner, Vice Principal

GO DRAGONS!!!

F.W. Holbein Middle School

609-267-7200

Daniel P. Finn, Principal

William J. Turner, Vice Principal

Theresa Convery, School Counselor - Grades 6 and 8

Christy Drapala, School Counselor - Grades 5 and 7

Kelli Schafle, Principal’s Secretary, Main Office

Sundae Ford, Secretary, Main Office

Michele Patty, Secretary, Vice Principal’s Office

Marianne Harris, RN, School Nurse

OUR VISION

Every student will have an excellent educational experience.

OUR MISSION

We cultivate the capacity for lifelong learning, the creativity for

innovation, and the curiosity for exploration

OUR CORE VALUES

We pursue Excellence through Perseverance, Integrity, Collaboration, and Inspiration.

Welcome to F.W. Holbein Middle School! All students enrolled in the F.W. Holbein Middle School are entitled to an excellent educational experience. Adapting to modern societal issues, such an experience will now exist through in-person learning as well as virtually. Regardless of where our students are physically, they have the right to be treated with respect every day. With that being said, our students are also responsible for their actions and decisions. Every decision they make will generate either positive or negative consequences. Holbein students should be ready to make good decisions every day and they will see positive results. We urge all Holbein students and their families to never hesitate to ask for help or guidance when needed. Holbein has a great team of staff members who are willing to help all of our students find success and grow as scholars, but also as people.

This handbook is a guideline of standards, expectations, and procedures of our school. It is our sincere

hope that, with your help and cooperation, all students will work toward our common goals and

successfully develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

The Board of Education authorizes the use of electronic surveillance monitoring devices in school

buildings and school grounds. Therefore, all school buildings and school grounds within this school

district may be monitored using such devices in accordance with Board Policy.

VISITORS

Visitors should report to the Main Office upon entering the building. Anyone wishing to spend time

visiting the school must pick up a Visitor’s Pass at the Main Office. Furthermore, all visitors must wear

a mask while in the building and have a pre-arranged appointment. While school is open, we do require

that visitors abide by all school policies.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

The Mount Holly Township School District believes that an effective learning environment includes

creating an improved school climate that fosters positive choices, increased learning time, and positive

social skills. PBIS is a team based, systematic approach in teaching behavioral expectations for all

students throughout the school. It is based on a proactive model which teaches the behaviors, reinforces,

and recognizes students who are able to model these behaviors. The Mount Holly Township School

District is determined to provide this atmosphere by using a tiered framework* that is focused on

delivering effective interventions and supports for students driven by data to cultivate social, emotional,

and academic excellence. At F.W Holbein Middle School, our focus is on three principles: To be

Respectful, To be Responsible, To Be Ready.

Our intent for character education is to eliminate bullying, teach tolerance, embrace diversity, and provide

the tools and resources to be upstanding students and citizens. School-wide Positive Behavior Support is

a nationally recognized, evidence-based three-tiered approach to building a positive school climate that

builds a continuum of supports for students to promote positive social behaviors.

*This graphic explains the three-tiered approach mentioned above.

All students can earn Brave Bucks through the PBIS Rewards Programs by being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. The Brave Bucks they earn can be used

to attend exciting scheduled PBIS events, an array of fun experiences with staff

members, or for physical items from the school PBIS store.

STUDENT ARRIVAL

The recommended arrival time for students is 7:50 a.m as the doors for the school will not open

before then. Once screened and in the building, students should proceed directly to their assigned

homeroom without congregating in the hallway at all. Upon arrival students should enter using the

following entrances.

5th Grade Enter through the C Wing doors next to the girls locker room.

6th Grade

Enter through the cafeteria doors in the courtyard.

7th Grade

Enter through side doors near the VP office.

8th Grade

Enter through the A Wing doors by the bike rack..

Breakfast and Lunch All students should eat breakfast at home before coming to school in the morning!

Breakfast for Cohort A Students:

5 days of breakfast supplies will be distributed to students, once per week.

Every Wednesday, during pick-up times, students will receive breakfast supplies.

Students are to eat breakfast before school on their in-person days.

Lunch for Cohort A Students:

Will be served lunch in-person, Mondays and Tuesdays. Lunch times will be indicated on each

student’s schedule. Wednesday-Friday are remote learning days.

“A” students will order lunches via submission of a Google Lunch Choice Form. The form will

indicate the chosen lunch for the days of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The form needs to

be submitted before 9 am, every Wednesday. If the Lunch Choice Form is not submitted on time,

orders can be phoned in to Kelly Morawa 609-267-7200 ext. 6510

Cohort A Pick-up Times:

Every Wednesday Pick-up for remote learning lunches and breakfast will be 8:30-10:00 AM

Pick-up located at the front car loop cafeteria entrance

Breakfast for Cohort B Students:

5 days of breakfast supplies will be distributed to students, once per week.

Every Monday, during pick-up times, students will receive breakfast supplies.

Students are to eat breakfast before school on their in-person days.

Lunch for Cohort B Students:

Will be served lunch in-person, Thursdays and Friday. Lunch times will be indicated on each

student’s schedule. Monday-Wednesday are remote learning days.

“B” students will order lunches via submission of a Google Lunch Choice Form. The form will

indicate the chosen lunch for the days of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The form needs

Mount Holly Township School District Board of Education 76 to be submitted before 9 am, every

Monday. If the Lunch Choice Form is not submitted on time, orders can be phoned in to Kelly

Morawa 609-267-7200 ext. 6510

Cohort B Pick-up Times:

Every Monday Pick-up for remote learning lunches and breakfast will be 8:30-10:00 AM


100% Remote Learners

Lunch Orders Will be offered for lunch and breakfast 5 days at a time.

Remote students will order lunches via submission of a Google Lunch Choice Form. The form will

indicate the chosen lunch for the days of Monday through Friday. The form needs to be submitted

before 9 am, every Friday. If the Lunch Choice Form is not submitted on time, orders can be

phoned in to Kelly Morawa 609-267-7200 ext. 6510

5 days of breakfast supplies will be distributed to students, once per week. Every Monday, during

pick-up times, students will receive breakfast supplies.

100% Remote Breakfast/Lunch Pick Up

Every Monday Pick-up for remote learning lunches and breakfast will be at 8:30-10:00 AM.


ATTENDANCE Regular and punctual school attendance is required by State Law. Parents can assist the school in

the following manner:

1. Notify the school by 8:00 a.m. (609-267-7200) when your child needs to be absent for any reason.

Our answering service is on 24 hours a day. Messages from home may be left at any hour of the

day or night. This includes not participating in remote learning and instruction for the day.

2. State law requires an explanation for all absences. A note MUST be sent in the day your child returns to school. State education law permits excused absences from school for the following reasons ONLY: religious observance, Take Your Child to Work Day (note required on company letterhead), and required court presence (proof required).

3. Please note that for attendance and grade promotion compliance, students that miss 10% of the

school year (excused or unexcused absences), or more than 18 days(if enrolled for an entire

school year), may be required to attend summer school in order to be promoted to the next

grade. See Attendance Policy on district website for additional information.

4. Any day of remote learning in which a student fails to log in and/or participate with at least two

classes will count as an absence.

Parents or guardians will be notified in writing when the student reaches ten and fifteen days of absence. Attendance information also appears on the marking period progress and grade reports. Court documents can be filed when students have reached 10 days of unexcused absences. With this in mind, please be sure to communicate with the school should your student find difficulty attending school either in person or remotely.

TARDINESS

1) Any student who is scheduled for in person learning and is not physically in homeroom by

8:04 a.m. is tardy and is required to go to the Main Office to receive a late pass to class.

This includes students who arrive late to school. 2) Any student who is scheduled for remote learning and is not logged in to the homeroom

teacher’s Google Meet by 8:04 a.m. is tardy.

3) Please note that for attendance and grade promotion compliance, every 3 tardies will equate to

1 absence. Students that miss 10% of the school year may be required to attend summer

school in order to be promoted to the next grade. See Attendance Policy on our district website

for additional information.

4) Parents or guardians will be notified when the student reaches five, ten, and fifteen tardy days,

in an effort to work together to help the student start the day on time. Court documents can be

filed when students have reached 10 unexcused late days.

LATE TO CLASS

Any student who is scheduled for in person learning that is not in class when the bell rings, or at the scheduled start time, is considered late for class.

Any student who is scheduled for remote learning who is not signed in and or logged on to the appropriate medium at the scheduled start time is considered late for class.

Showing up late for class, either in person or remotely, can be disruptive to the beginning procedures of class and ultimately slow down the learning process. With that in mind, it is important that all students be in their seats and ready for class, either at home or in school, at the time class is scheduled to start.

If a student is repeatedly late, Holbein staff will work with the student’s parent/guardian to provide support and, if needed, intervention, so that the student can be consistently on time for class.

If these supports or interventions are not successful, consequences such as after school detention and/or loss of school privileges may be assigned.

DISMISSAL

Students will be dismissed in three staggered groups, the first at 2:44, the second at 2:45, and the

third at 2:46. A Wing homerooms will exit using the doors by the bike rack. B Wing homerooms

will exit using the back doors of the B Wing. C Wing homerooms will exit using the side doors by

the girls’ locker room.

EARLY DISMISSAL REQUESTS

The office cannot accept notification of a change in your child’s dismissal procedure over the

telephone. All requests must be submitted to the office in writing at the beginning of the school day.

This includes any changes in who will be picking up your child, whether they are walking home, or

where your child is to go after school. We do understand that there are some emergency situations

and a telephone call during the day is necessary. However, this request must be approved through

the Principal’s Office and a telephone number must be given where we can confirm the request.

No student will be dismissed early without a parent picking them up at the Main Office.

TRANSFERS AND MOVING All transfer requests should come from the parent/guardian of the child to be transferred. This may be

accomplished by contacting Central Registration located at Brainerd School, (609) 267-3600,

Ext.4113. Full student records will be mailed to the receiving district following a request from the

Principal of the school. All financial obligations must be met and all books returned before the transfers

will be prepared.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Please contact Central Registration at Brainerd School immediately if you change your address or

telephone number at 609 267 3600, Ext. 4113

F. W. HOLBEIN BELL SCHEDULE

Regular Day

Period Time Period Time

5th Grade 7th Grade

HR 8:00 - 8:15 HR 8:00 - 8:15

1 8:15 - 9:24 1 8:15 - 9:24

2 9:26 - 10:34 2 9:26 - 10:34

Lunch 10:36 - 11:06 3 10:36 - 11:44

3 11:08 - 12:16 4 11:46 - 12:04

4 12:18 - 1:26 Lunch 12:06 - 12:36

5 1:28 - 2:36 4 12:38 - 1:26

PM HR 2:38 - 2:45 5 1:28 - 2:36

PM HR 2:38 - 2:45

6th Grade

HR 8:00 - 8:15 8th Grade

1 8:15 - 9:24 HR 8:00 - 8:15

2 9:26 - 10:34 1 8:15 - 9:24

3 10:36 - 11:19 2 9:26 - 10:34

Lunch 11:21 - 11:51 3 10:36 - 11:44

3 11:53 - 12:16 4 11:46 - 12:54

4 12:18 - 1:26 Lunch 12:56 - 1:26

5 1:28 - 2:36 5 1:28 - 2:36

PM HR 2:38 - 2:45 PM HR 2:38 - 2:45

Delayed Opening

Period Time Period Time

5th Grade 7th Grade

HR 9:45-10:00 HR 9:45-10:00

1 10:00-10:48 1 10:00-10:48

Lunch 10:50 -11:20 2 10:50 -11:37

2 11:22-12:09 3 11:39-12:26

3 12:11-12:58 Lunch 12:28-12:58

4 1:00-1:47 4 1:00-1:47

5 1:49-2:36 5 1:49-2:36

PM HR 2:38 - 2:45 PM HR 2:38 - 2:45

6th Grade 8th Grade

HR 9:45-10:00 HR 9:45-10:00

1 10:00-10:48 1 10:00-10:48

2 10:50 -11:37 2 10:50 -11:37

Lunch 11:39-12:09 3 11:39-12:26

3 12:11-12:58 4 12:28-1:15

4 1:00-1:47 Lunch 1:17-1:47

5 1:49-2:36 5 1:49-2:36

PM HR 2:38 - 2:45 PM HR 2:38 - 2:45

Wednesday

Each Wednesday will be a remote learning and instruction day for all students, and will follow the start

and end time of the early release schedule. During each Wednesday, students can expect to engage in

the following:

PREPAREDNESS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION F.W. Holbein Distance Learning is designed to give students an engaging online learning experience that includes clear expectations and outcomes for each week. These expectations will include online and offline learning activities. The work for the week in each content area can be found in Google Classroom in a module overview. Tools in Google Classroom such as instructional videos, live and recorded sessions, online resources and chats on Google Meet will be used. Not all components of online learning will happen in the first few weeks, but built over time as teacher and student comfort increases. It is important that students understand their responsibility as learners to engage in their classrooms each day during their scheduled times. In addition, they are responsible for the same regulations as listed in districts Code of Conduct. This includes appropriate online behavior within the Learning Platform. Expectations for Students during Remote Learning

Be on time for class. Log in a few minutes early just to be safe! Remain “in class” until the very end of your scheduled time. Do not log out early! Understand that attendance is expected daily.

If you will not be participating in remote learning on a particular day, or during a particular class period, your parent/guardian must notify the school.

If you are missing from class on a day that you are “present”, it will be considered skipping class, and will result in consequences being issued.

If for any reason you miss class, it is the student’s responsibility to reach out to the instructor to determine what is missed.

Have a designated work station. This should be at a desk or table of some sort, and within proper range of your modem so connection remains stable.

Sit in a seat that is on camera for the instructor to see you when necessary. Notify school personnel of any technical issues immediately. Follow the class schedule specified by the instructor.

Use your school email account to work and communicate with instructors. Engage in class following the instructions given by the instructor. Be respectful and appropriate to all in the class. Understand that all classes may be recorded and microphones may be “live” at all times Complete account set-up and orientation process for the first marking period.

Complete steps on the Welcome to F.W. Holbein handout Information on how to access the

student distance learning platform

Expectations for Students during In-Person Learning

Remain seated unless given permission from your teacher. Maintain social distance (six feet) between you and others as often as possible. This includes

while in the classroom, in the hallway, or anywhere else in the school. Keep your mask on. Sit in your assigned, designated seat. Be sure to bring all necessary materials with you. Sharing of materials will not be an option. Make sure your Chromebook is fully charged each day. Engage in class following the instructions given by the instructor. Use technology only as instructed by your teacher. Be respectful and appropriate to all in the class. Understand that all classes may be recorded and microphones may be “live” at all times.

Synchronous Learning - Remote learning where everyone form a given group is online at the same time, learning the same material simultaneously, and utilizing the same programs.

- This means while at home, a student will be working on the same material as the students physically sitting in the classroom.

Asynchronous learning - Remote learning where students access provided information and instruction from the teacher, as well as independent learning tasks, which may be different in makeup, level, or pace from other individuals in the group.

- This means while at home, a student may be working on a different assignment all together from the students physically in the classroom.

Student Screenings

Each day students will be screened before entering the building by specific Holbein staff members.

The following protocols and procedures will need to be followed:

Parents/Guardians may not enter the building. Students are to be dropped off in front of the building

and walk to their appropriate door.

Students are to maintain 6 feet of distance between one another while in line and wear a face mask.

Students may only enter in designated and assigned areas, as referenced in the morning arrival

section of this handbook.

Prior to entry, the student will be screened.

Any students exhibiting signs of illness or with a temperature of 100.4 will be asked to cool down

and have their temperature retaken.

A specific staff member will monitor students during cool down procedures for individuals who may

be overheated due to: walking or riding their bikes to school, coming from a hot vehicle, or external

weather.

Cool down procedures may consist of: drinking water, sitting and/or resting.

The cool down process should not exceed 10 minutes.

Once a student has been identified to have symptoms and a confirmed fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit

the student is to be escorted to the isolation room, located directly next to the Vice Principal’s office.

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL If it is necessary for a child to take medication during school hours (this applies to prescription and

nonprescription drugs), a letter from the child’s physician is required. The letter should explain the

type, quantity, and schedule of the medication that will be administered. An adult should bring this

letter and medication to the school nurse. Children must not bring medication into the school.

School personnel will administer no other medication.

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL When a student becomes ill or has a serious accident at school, the parents will be contacted

immediately. A school staff member will administer first aid if necessary and decide what action to

take.

If the parent cannot be notified about the illness or accident, the person whom the parent has

authorized to serve in an emergency will be contacted. Therefore, it is important to notify the school of

any changes in address or phone number.

Although every effort will be made to prevent accidents, the school’s responsibility is limited to

administering first aid. The school is not responsible for the cost of medical treatment for students

who become ill or are involved in accidents at school.

MEDICAL EXCUSE Parents should attempt to schedule a child’s medical appointments outside of school hours. When this

is not possible, students may be excused from school. Arrangements should be made through the

school office. A note from the doctor/dentist is required. Since physical education is a State

requirement, a doctor’s note is required to excuse participation for more than one day.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine most commonly found in children during their adolescent

growth period. The effect of scoliosis depends upon its severity, how early it is detected and prompt

treatment. Under the direction of the school physician, each student ten or older will be screened for

scoliosis.

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES Please contact the school nurse for information on isolation and quarantine of children who contract

any of the following diseases: chicken pox, German measles, measles, scarlet fever, scarletina, strep

throat, streptococcal, influenza (the flu), or covid 19.

The New Jersey Statutes require that the following diseases be reported to the Burlington County

Board of Health by the head of the household if no physician is attending: covid 19, diphtheria,

hepatitis (infectious and serum), meningococcal meningitis, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus

B, influenza, or varicella.

Students exhibiting symptoms of head lice, ringworm and/or impetigo will be excluded from school

pending receipt of a doctor’s note.

TEXTBOOKS Textbooks, and other books belonging to the school should be kept clean and handled carefully.

Unreasonable damage and wear to textbooks and/or books belonging to the school will result in fines.

CHROMEBOOKS

F.W Holbein is at the forefront of technology. Our goal is to create globally competitive citizens by using technology to enhance the educational experience. As a result, our school is moving toward a paperless process. Every student will be issued their own Google Chromebook to use throughout the day for educational purposes. Students are expected to have their chromebook with them and fully charged during all scheduled classes. Each student will Be responsible for their Chromebook, and will be held responsible for intentional misuse and/or damage, a lost device, or damage resulting from neglect.. Students are expected to Be Ready, with their fully charged Chromebook every day in their Chromebook case, to keep their Chromebooks safe and secure. Students are expected to take their Chromebooks with them to each class in order to participate in activities. Students will be held accountable for their Chromebooks, and are asked to Be Respectful, with the equipment and use of the internet.

GRADING SYSTEM A= 93-100

B= 85-92

C= 77-84

D= 70-76

F= 69 - 0

Your child’s progress in each class is recorded by the classroom teacher and reported to you through

the quarterly report card. Additionally, parents/guardians may check the online grade portal to see their

child’s progress. If you need assistance with the grade portal, please contact Mrs. Schafle

[email protected] If you have questions regarding a particular teacher’s grading procedures,

please don’t hesitate to contact that teacher or the School Counselor for a report.

HOMEWORK

Most of your child’s teachers will assign homework as part of the class. Students are expected to

complete these assignments and submit them on the due date. However, submission of homework later

than the due date will always be considered and graded appropriately.

In the case of an excused absence from school, students are encouraged to secure their missed

assignments remotely and complete these assignments within the timeframe provided by the teacher.

Long-term assignments (such as book reports, compositions, research reports, etc.) are due on the

date the teacher determines as the due date. Failure to submit this work on the due date may result in

a lowered grade.

ABSENT or MISSING WORK

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Students who are absent from school, or miss assignments for other reasons, will be allowed to make

up work within a reasonable amount of time. Parents may request work for their child if they are going

to be absent for more than one day, but are encouraged to work with their student’s teachers to

complete the make-up work remotely. When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up

the work.

PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

Please note: All students must participate in Physical Education classes.

GUIDELINES: Students should wear clothing and footwear suitable for safe participation in gym class

activities (i.e. loose fitting clothes and sneakers). There will be no access to the gym locker rooms this

year, so students should come dressed ready to participate on days they have P.E. Students will be

exempt from gym class with a physician’s note specifying the number of days to be excused and the

date normal physical activities can resume. Students can be exempt for one day only when a note is

sent from the parent.

LOST AND FOUND

Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the Nurse’s Office where they can be claimed

by the rightful owner. The Mount Holly School District is not responsible for items lost or stolen within

the school.

STUDENTS REMAINING AFTER SCHOOL

Listed below are the reasons students may be asked to stay after school. Parent notification will

always precede students staying after, either verbally over the phone, through email communication,

or through a written letter or form sent home. Some reasons a student may stay after school are:

Additional instruction needed Making up missed work

Disciplinary consequence Assisting the teacher Other: to be specified by the teacher

APPROPRIATE STUDENT APPEARANCE

All students are expected to appear in clean, sensible attire and to maintain good grooming habits.

Styles of clothing, attire, and accessories deemed inappropriate, unsafe, or distracting within an

educational setting will be considered unacceptable.

GUIDELINES: Appropriate dress is an important part of a quality learning environment. All students

should wear clothing that is suitable for school. Students should not wear clothing listed below to

school. This includes in person and remote attendance.

1. All pants must be kept at waist level (undergarments cannot be exposed). 2. Shorts or skirts which are less than fingertip length. 3. Tight clothing such as spandex cycling pants or leotards. 4. Clothing which exposes the midriff. 5. Sleeveless shirts or any clothing which exposes undergarments is too low cut in the front or

exposes the underarm/chest area. 6. Hats,headdresses, coats, or jackets should be stored in student lockers until dismissal. 7. Any jewelry or accessory which may be considered dangerous or offensive. 8. Any clothing having material printed on it which could be offensive (i.e., pictures, slogans that

promote alcohol, tobacco, violence, drugs, or foul language, etc.). including face masks 9. Pajamas or flannel pants/shirts that look like pajamas.

Please consider your child’s health and safety when choosing school clothing and footwear. A student

may be excluded from class until appropriate clothing is obtained.

Additionally, disciplinary consequences may apply. Calls will be made to parents/guardians to bring a

change of clothing to school or alternative clothing will be provided.

SCHOOL RULES

A. Students should always be respectful toward each other and staff members. B. Students should respect their school by keeping it clean and safe. C. Outside food or drink of any kind is not permitted.

D. All food and drink from home must be consumed prior to entering the building.

E. The use of personal electronic devices are not permitted during school hours. F. Students should keep their hands, feet, and all objects to themselves at all times. “Mock”

fighting or confrontations will be treated as a true altercation. G. Every attempt should be made to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner. Students who

feel they are unable to resolve conflicts peacefully should seek an adult for assistance.

Students are responsible for their actions and should avoid physical or verbal aggression

at all costs. Physical and/or verbal aggression will not be tolerated and will be considered

a severe event, which could result in police intervention along with other interventions

listed in the Pupil Code of Conduct. H. Students should abide by set expectations for appropriate student appearance. I. Students are not permitted to sell items of any kind in the school building or on school

grounds. J. Public display of affection is not permitted. K. Gum chewing is not permitted.

Masks and Social Distancing It is crucial for the health, safety, and general well-being of Mount Holly as a whole that all members of the Holbein community adhere to mask wearing and social distancing guidelines.

Masks should be worn at all times. During eating and exercise where students are heavily exerting themselves are teh two exceptions.

Social distance (6 feet or more) should be maintained as much as possible between all students and staff members. This includes in class, in the hallway, in the cafeteria, in the gym, and before and after school while on school property.

CAFETERIA RULES

Please note that outside food or drink (purchased from any fast food establishment or restaurant) is not

permitted. Students may choose to pack and bring a lunch from home.

Students must abide by the following rules:

1. Be considerate of others and wait patiently in a single file line when getting your lunch.

2. Walk directly to your assigned lunch table in an orderly fashion.

3. Stay at your assigned lunch table and raise your hand if you need assistance.

a) Do not get out of your seat without permission from an adult.

4. Observe table etiquette; remember the following:

a. Respect your food and the food of others

b. Use appropriate language at an appropriate volume at all times

5. Respect the lunch staff and all of the lunchroom equipment.

6. Lunch tables are required to take care of their own area.

a) Clean off your table in an orderly fashion using proper safety procedures.

b) Deposit all waste paper, milk cartons, and food in their proper waste cans.

c) Use hand signal for table check before leaving table for fresh air activities.

7. Wait to be dismissed from the table.

8. Get quiet immediately upon request.

9. Food or drink containers are to stay in the lunchroom.

10. Only leave lunchroom with permission and a hall pass.

11. Keep social distance at lunch tables.

HALLWAY RULES

A. Students should walk quietly and stay to the right of the hallway. B. Students should enter and exit the building through the appropriate doors. C. Students must have a hall pass signed by a teacher when in the hallway during class time. D. Students should wear their mask and separate 6 ft apart.

OUTSIDE RULES

A. Students should proceed directly to their designated areas upon arrival to school. B. Students should maintain order while entering the building through the appropriate doors. C. Students are not permitted to ride bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades while on school grounds. D. Students must use sidewalks and cross intersections where crossing guards are stationed.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

All electronic devices, with the exception of Chromebooks, are required to be kept in the student's book

bag and turned off during the school day. They should not be used or visible in the school building

during the school day (8:00 AM-2:45 PM). If a parent needs to communicate with his or her child during

the school day, the parent should contact the main office. The main office will see to it that the

message from the parent is communicated to the student. Parents should not try to contact their child

on the child’s electronic device during the school day. If a student is not feeling well, they should report

to the nurse, who will contact their family. Please discourage your child from contacting you directly

from their cell phone, as this is not permitted. Students may use their cell phone following an after

school activity to call their parents. Code of Conduct applies whenever a student is on school grounds

or participating in a school event. Should a student use an electronic device in violation of this

procedure, the student will be subject to disciplinary action. Students should follow all school rules

regarding utilizing school issued electronic devices. Students will be responsible for inappropriate use

and damage of school electronic devices and actions could result in disciplinary actions.

PERSONAL ITEMS Students are asked to be extremely careful about bringing valuables to school and/or leaving valuables

unattended in desks and classrooms. Student lockers will not be used this year, so all student items

and belongings should b ein their book bag or on their person. Although the administration will make

every effort to recover lost or stolen property, they will not be held responsible for such losses.

STUDENTS WALKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

A. Obey traffic regulations. Do not walk in roadways nor ride skateboards on roadways. Be respectful to crosswalk personnel. This is for your safety.

B. Respect the personal property of neighbors by walking on pavement where possible and not crossing lawns.

C. Refrain from congregating, littering, vandalism, and other anti-social activities.

D. Students violating any guidelines are subject to discipline consequences.

SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATES, BICYCLES AND ROLLERBLADES

Students are not permitted to ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters, skates, or rollerblades on school

grounds. For safety purposes, students are to walk on school grounds at all times. Except for bicycles,

all other items must be kept in students’ homerooms during the school day.

Bicycles should be locked at the bike rack upon arrival at school and are not to be used until the end of

the school day. Upon arrival at school, students should dismount their bikes and walk their bikes to the

bike rack. Each student is responsible for having a lock for his/her bicycle. Each bike should be locked

up individually. The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bicycles.

SCHOOL TELEPHONES

Students are not permitted to use the classroom telephone for any reason. In the event of an emergency,

students may be permitted to go to the Vice Principal’s Office. Office personnel will then place the call.

Messages and deliveries from home should be left in the Main Office. Students will receive their

messages and/or deliveries at the end of the school day prior to dismissal. Students are not permitted to

make and/or receive personal telephone calls. Students will be called out of class only in an emergency.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES All students participating in any after school activity, including sports and clubs, must submit an activity

permission form signed by both parent/guardian and the student. Students participating in any athletic

activity must submit the concussion fact sheet acknowledgment signed by both the parent/guardian

and the student.

DANCES

Students from other schools/school districts will NOT be admitted to dances When attending a dance, students must remain in the dance area unless special permission is

given by the chaperone Public display of affection is not permitted School dress code guidelines apply Students are responsible for their own personal articles, do not leave money in coat pockets Students may not leave the dance early without a parent/guardian Students not attending the dance must stay off of school grounds

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

First Offense:

1. Student will receive a zero if the offense pertains to homework. 2. If the offense pertains to a test, quiz, major assignment, or project, the student will be asked to

redo the assignment or an equivalent alternative assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to appear for the retest or submit the re-assigned work. If the student fails to appear for the retest or fails to redo the assignment, no credit will be given for the work, and the student will receive a zero.

3. The teacher will contact the parents of the student. 4. The student (at teacher discretion) may meet with his/her counselor to discuss the behavior. 5. The student may be referred to an administrator – possible disciplinary consequences may be

imposed. Second Offense:

1. No credit will be given for the work. 2. The teacher will contact the parents of the student. A conference with the student, teacher, parent,

counselor and/or administrator may be conducted. 3. The student may be referred to an administrator for further disciplinary action.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS

Students participating in clubs, organizations, interscholastic or intramural athletics, and any other

school activity (including field trips, school dances-including 8th grade dance) must be in good

academic standing (grades must be a C or better) and have a record of appropriate behavior (No

more than 3 discipline referrals resulting in an administrative detention.) These requirements are

required for each marking period and for any marking period leading up to the activity or sport. Please

note that any student who has received 3 or more discipline referrals resulting in a detention while

participating in any activity or sport (after previously being eligible) will no longer be eligible to

participate. Any student whose grades fall below a C (after previously being eligible) will not be able to

participate in the activity until their grades are back to eligible status. These guidelines are also

embraced through our PBIS program and being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready.

GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS

If a student feels that he/she has not been treated fairly in regard to a behavioral or academic situation,

the following procedure should be followed:

1. The student (and/or parent) should contact the teacher most directly involved to try to rectify the situation.

2. If the situation is not resolved, it should be brought to the attention of the Vice Principal or

Guidance Counselor who will assist in trying to resolve the dispute.

3. The Principal is the next person to be contacted by the student or parent if the situation is still not

resolved.

4. Parents and guardians have the right to appeal decisions to the Superintendent of

Schools and eventually to the Board of Education if they are not satisfied with other efforts to

resolve the problem.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR OFFICE

The School Counselor assists students in developing to the maximum of their potential as individuals.

Emphasis is placed upon self-understanding and self-direction in academic and social development.

Any student who is experiencing difficulties, either at school or at home, may make an appointment with

the School Counselor. Any parent who detects a problem or feels he/she can help in solving a problem

is urged to contact the School Counselor.

STUDENT PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENTS

1. Students are admitted to the School Counselor’s Office by pass only, except in cases of emergency.

2. Ask your teacher to call the School Counselor’s Office for a convenient time.

3. Have your parent or guardian call to arrange an appointment.

DISCIPLINE

The Pupil Code of Conduct embodies the school district’s commitment to a learning approach to

student discipline. Our goal is to work with students in ways that will help them to take responsibility for

their own behavior through the development of positive character traits and to help every student learn

to behave and interact in a socially acceptable manner.

The discipline code is intended to be used as a guide. The administration reserves the right to use

discretion at all times in deciding disciplinary consequences. A copy of the district’s Code of Conduct

and Regulation that has been approved by the Board of Education can be found on the Mt. Holly

Township District’s website.

Initially, teachers may issue detentions with their students, in order to hold them accountable for their

behavior in class. Teachers issuing detentions will give adequate notice. Students who fail to attend

the teacher issued detention will be referred to the Vice Principal, and will then be issued an

administrative detention. More serious offenses will be referred directly to the Vice Principal. A

prompt and thorough investigation will be conducted and appropriate action taken.

Certain offenses will lead to an automatic suspension. The length of suspensions will depend on the

severity of the offense as determined by the code of conduct and administration. Suspended students

will not be permitted to return to school until the parent and student meet with an administrator.

Students may also be scheduled to meet with the guidance counselor.

PLEASE NOTE: Any student referred to administration may be asked to fill out an incident report form.

SMOKING OR VAPING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not permitted to vape while in school or be in possession of any type of vaping paraphernalia. Discipline consequences will be issued if students do not comply with this rule.

ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION

After the 2:45 p.m. dismissal bell, students issued an administrative detention must report directly to the

Discipline office to sign in. Administrative Detention is held daily beginning at 2:50 p.m. Length of

Administrative Detentions may be 30 minutes, one hour, or two hours. Administrative Detention takes

precedence over ALL extracurricular activities, including intramural or interscholastic games or

tryouts for various sports.

Cutting administrative detention is a serious offense and will result in an In-School Suspension. If a parent

needs his/her child home immediately after school is dismissed, and that child has been assigned an

Administrative Detention for that date, please have that parent call the Vice Principal's Office to request

a date change or bring a note (no later than the day of the assigned detention) into the Vice Principal's

Office explaining a need to reassign the Administrative Detention.

Administrative Detention Rules

1. Detentions take PRIORITY over EVERYTHING. They are not scheduled at a student's convenience.

2. Go to locker before elective. You will not be permitted to go to your locker during or after

detention. 3. BE ON TIME! Detention starts at 2:50 p.m. and you will not be admitted late. 4. No talking or sleeping. No electronic devices. 5. Once detention has started you are not allowed to change your seat.

6. Bring your school work. If you do not have school work, something will be provided for you.

Parents are notified of the administrative detention by a pink administrative detention slip. It is the

responsibility of the student to bring this slip home to his/her parents/guardians. Administrative detention

will be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This slip will provide notification to the parent as well as a reminder

to the student.

Parents are notified of an administrative detention by a phone call and/or a detention slip brought home.

It is the responsibility of the student to bring this slip home to his/her parents/guardians. This slip will

provide notification to the parent as well as a reminder to the student.

In-School Suspensions

Letters will be mailed home by the Vice Principal’s office. This letter, along with a phone call home to the

parents/guardians will provide adequate notification regarding the In-School Suspension.

Consequence Time Additional Information-

In-school Suspension

First Occurrence School Day

Student will be ineligible for all extracurricular activities and

school related functions for 10 school days.


Second Occurrence School Day


school related functions for 15 school days.


Third Occurrence School Day


school related functions for 20 school days and may be

required to participate in Tier III interventions as outlined in

PBIS.

Students that have continual behavioral issues and have served their third in-school suspension, will

progress to out of school suspension. Students may also be assigned to out of school suspension

without serving any in-school suspensions.

“3 to 7 SCHOOL”

Transportation is not provided

Any student who has been assigned a “3 to 7 School” for a disciplinary infraction is NOT to be

present in school on that day and is expected to arrive at school no earlier than 3:00 p.m. and report

directly to the Discipline office to sign-in. After signing in, the student will be escorted to a classroom

at which point the student will be supervised by a teacher in an instructional setting. During the time

of “3 to 7 School”, the student will be instructed by the teacher and complete all of his/her schoolwork

from his/her normal bell schedule. No student will be admitted to the assigned room after 3:05 p.m.

Any student who is late to a “3 to 7 School” session is required to make up that session only, and at

the discretion of the administration, additional consequences may be assigned.

A “3 to 7 School” letter will be issued by the Vice Principal to the student or to the parent when possible.

It is the responsibility of the student to bring the letter home to his/her parents/guardians. This letter

along with a phone call home to the parent/guardian will provide adequate notification regarding the “3

to 7 School”. On some occasions, a meeting between the school administration and the

parents/guardians may be warranted prior to the student returning to school during regular hours..

“3 to 7 School” First

Occurrence 3pm-7pm




PBIS.

“3 to 7 School” Second

Occurrence 3pm-7pm


school related functions for 25 school days, may be removed

from all class trips and may be required to participate in the

Tier III interventions.

“3 to 7 School” Third

Occurrence 3pm-7pm


school related functions for 30 school days, continual removal

from all class trips and be required to participate in the Tier III

interventions.

“Out of School Suspension”

Any student assigned an “Out of School Suspension” for a disciplinary infraction is NOT to be present in

school on that day. The student is responsible for making up assignments missed from being out of

school. A re-admittance meeting attended by the student, the parent/guardian, and a school

administrator is required for the student to return to school.

Letters will be mailed home by the Vice Principal’s office. This letter, along with a phone call home to the

parents/guardians will provide adequate notification regarding the Out of School Suspension.

“Out of School

Suspension” First

Occurence School Day




PBIS.

“Out of School

Suspension” Second

Occurence School Day


school related functions for 25 school days, may be removed

from all class trips and may be required to participate in the

Tier III interventions.

“Out of School

Suspension” Third

Occurrence School Day


school related functions for 30 school days, continual removal

from all class trips and be required to participate in the Tier III

interventions.

Please note: After the 3rd assigning of ”3 to 7 School” or “Out of School Suspension”, a decision will be

made by school administration on additional action, which may include any combination of the following:

Parent / guardian conference with the Administration

Referral to the Child Study Team for a comprehensive evaluation

Student will be ineligible for all extracurricular activities and school related functions for the

remainder of the school year (effective the day the student receives consequence)

A recommendation to the Superintendent and Board of Education for possible placement of

the student into an alternative school program

We look forward to providing every student with an excellent educational experience.

Please review the following page for District Policies,

Regulations and handbook acknowledgement.

MOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Policy Acknowledgement – Parents/Students

F. W. Holbein Middle School

Student Name: __________________________________________________________ Grade_______ Please Print Parent Name: ____________________________________________________________ Please Print 2260 – Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices 3283 – Electronic Communications between Teaching Staff and Students 4283 – Electronic Communications between Support Staff Members and Students 5200 – Attendance 5200 – Attendance – Regulation 5240 – Tardiness 5331 – Management of Life Threatening Allergies in Schools 5338 – Diabetes Management 5338 – Diabetes Management - Regulation 5512 – Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying 5519 – Dating Violence at School 5530 – Substance Abuse 5600 – Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct 5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct - Regulation 5612 – Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees 5612 – Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees - Regulation 5613 – Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5613 – Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses - Regulation 5615 – Suspected Gang Activity 5751 – Sexual Harassment 5751 – Sexual Harassment - Regulation 7441 – Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds 8601 – Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal As a student of the Mount Holly Township Public Schools, I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comply with the policies and regulations listed above. I also acknowledge that my parent and I have reviewed the Student-Parent Handbook that was sent home electronically on September 6th and is also available on the district website under Holbein School.

Student Signature:___________________________________________ Date:________________________

As the parent of a student of the Mount Holly Township Public Schools, I understand that it is my responsibility to read and assure that my child complies with the policies and regulations listed above.

Parent Signature:____________________________________________ Date:________________________

These policies and regulations can be found on the district website at www.mtholly.k12.nj.us under the “Policies” tab on our homepage.

If you require a hard copy of any other of these policies and regulations, please request one from your school’s main office.

Appendix A-1 Visitor Screening form

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http://www.mtholly.k12.nj.us/

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MOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT F.W. Holbein Middle School

333 Levis Drive, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 Phone 609-267-7200/Fax 609-702-9775

Visitor COVID-19 Daily Pre-Screening Questions

Name: _____________________________________ Date: _________________

Reason for Visit: _____________________________ Cell: __________________

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? Please Circle One

1. Fever (> 100.4) YES NO

2. Cough or shortness of breath YES NO

3. Sore Throat YES NO

4. Chills YES NO

5. Muscle aches or rigors YES NO

6. Headache YES NO

7. New loss of taste or smell YES NO

8. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea YES NO

Have you had close contact with someone who is currently sick? YES NO

Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past three weeks or

have reason to believe you have COVID-19? YES NO

Have you traveled or had close contact with anyone who has traveled

out of state in the last 14 days? If yes, please indicate date(s) and

location. ________________________________________________ YES NO

If you took your temperature this morning, what was the reading? __________________

f. w. holbein middle school student/parent handbook 2020-2021

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