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Lyndhurst
Middle School
2020-2021LYNDHURST 2. Medical absences of 3 or more days
BOARD OF EDUCATION require a doctor’s note on the day of
Ms. Erin Keefe (President) return to school
Mr. Frank Ferrandino (VP) 3. Absences ordered by a physician
Mr. Joseph Abruscato (any note is required within 3 days of
Mr. Chris Andrinopoulos the student’s return to school)
Mr. Anthony Dell’Aquila 4. Administratively pre-approved
Mr. James Donovan reasons, including, but not limited to,
Mr. Rich Pizzuti LYNDHURST special competitions or activities
Ms. Elaine Stella 5. Death in family
Mr. James “Chizzie” Vuono MIDDLE SCHOOL 6. Quarantine
Extreme situations related to the
Arrival to School
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, above-indicated scenarios will be
Supervision on school grounds will be
reviewed on an individual basis with
We would like to welcome you to provided ten minutes prior to the entry
regard to promotion.
Lyndhurst Middle School. There are bell; therefore, students should arrive
bound to be many questions as you no earlier than 8:00 unless present for
Vacations and visits to relatives are
continue this educational adventure. a pre-scheduled (designated by a
considered unexcused absences and
Please note that the faculty of LMS teacher’s note) before-school activity
cannot be approved by the school.
has worked hard to minimize your or meeting with a teacher. Students are
*Although parent/guardian permission
concerns and to provide you with a welcome to go to breakfast daily
may be granted for such absences,
comfortable and secure learning between 7:30 and 8:00 am in the
they are still categorized as unexcused
environment. We recognize, however, cafeteria.
absences and the work to be made up
that unexpected or unprecedented
Attendance is the responsibility of the student. If
events and situations may occur and
Students are expected to be in school the student does not return on
thus, as a team, we plan to address
every scheduled day and on time to schedule, s/he may be dropped from
those needs as they arise in the best
both school and class. Attendance of the school roster and readmission will
interest of the students in our care.
163 or more days is mandatory in require re-registration.
In an effort to share clear expectations, order to be considered as having *Additionally, an absent student
we have developed a user-friendly successfully completed instructional cannot be on school grounds nor
handbook which should answer most program requirements. Parents/ participate in any after-school activity
of the questions you have. It is guardians must call/email/ or event on the day of the absence.
arranged alphabetically, by category, electronically contact the attendance Appointments should be scheduled
with the Conduct Code located at the line by 8:00 am on the day of their outside of school hours.
end. Please review this handbook child’s absence and are urged to utilize EARLY DISMISSAL
together with your child(ren) and Google Classroom to view Parents/guardians must report to the
electronically acknowledge receipt assignments. However, in the event of Main Office and sign out the student
via Realtime. extended absences, work may be in order for the child to leave early. No
requested from the Student Services student will be permitted to leave by
Of course, if any questions arise
Department. him/herself or with someone who is
throughout the course of the year,
please do not hesitate to ask teachers, EXCUSED ABSENCES not designated in Realtime. Please
guidance counselors, and/or It is the responsibility of the apprise the main office in writing of
administrators. We are here to assist parents/guardians to see to it that any changes or make changes in
you. Likewise, we urge you to join students do not miss an inordinate Realtime.
with us, stay involved in your child’s amount of school. The following are TARDY POLICY
education, and thereby, ensure that as excused absences: Students arriving to homeroom after
a community, our children are safe, 1. Religious holidays the bell will be considered Tardy to
productive and successful. 2. School related trips School. Students who are late without
3. Any administrative or staff created a note will receive Central Detention
Thank you, absences such as an office the day of the tardiness. Only a note
The LMS Administrative Team appointment, guidance appointment, from a parent or guardian will allow
suspension, music performances, field the detention to be waived. If the
trips and the like student is not in school for 4 hours
4. Court appearances total, s/he will be considered to have
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES an unexcused absence from school.
1. HospitalizationMAKE-UP WORK *Navy blue (leggings, yoga pants, prior to withholding the pupil from
In cases of absence, it is the student’s jeggings are also permitted) walking the hallways and/or attending
responsibility to communicate with the classes. Schoolwork missed due to
*Grey
teacher to complete any assignments time spent rectifying dress code
*Khaki/tan
and make up any tests missed in a violation(s) will be the responsibility
timely fashion. This may require that -Pajama pants are NOT permitted
of the pupil. School time missed due
students work outside of class time. Tops to time spent rectifying dress code
Students receive one day per day -Acceptable shirts (short or long violation(s) will be made up in Central
absent to make up work and should sleeve only) include those with or Detention.
utilize Google Classroom to get without a collar that are either
assignments. Electronic / Non-Essential Items
plain/solid (only a very small logo is Items that do not contribute to the
Books acceptable) or have a Lyndhurst logo learning process or are distractible/
All textbooks must be covered. in the following colors: dangerous in nature are not permitted
Students who mistreat or lose *Blue in the building, on the grounds, or on a
school-owned books will be *Black school bus. These items may include,
responsible for their replacement/cost. but are not limited to laser pens, air
*Grey
Conferences *White horns, whistles, portable games, water
Parent/guardian-teacher conferences pistols, and other toys or items of a
*Gold
are encouraged on an "as-needed" similar nature. These items will be
-Crew-neck sweatshirts, sweaters and confiscated and may NOT be
basis. Teachers may be contacted
cardigans in the same colors returned to the student. Disciplinary
through a written note, a phone call to
(plain/solid or with a Lyndhurst logo) action may be imposed. Building
the main office, or an email sent to the
teacher using the first name . last name are permitted administrators will have the final
of the teacher @Lyndhurst.k12.nj.us. -Tank tops are NOT permitted decision in these matters. Students are
Teachers will be contacting families -Hoodies are NOT permitted within urged not to bring such items to
regarding their students periodically the school building school. The school is not responsible
throughout the year. Additionally, and will not take action if damaged,
Outerwear misplaced, lost or stolen.
formal parent/teacher conferences will
be announced during the year. For -Hoodies and other outerwear/jackets/
While students are permitted to have
meetings with administration and coats can be worn to school but must cellular phones in the school building
student services, it is recommended be left in lockers during school hours, cell phones must
that an appointment be made. remain in lockers from time of arrival
Footwear
Delayed Openings / School Closings -All shoes/sneakers must have both a until time of dismissal. During the
It is periodically necessary to close school day or after school, students
closed back (over the heal) and a
schools or delay the start time due to a who have urgent reasons for using a
closed toe phone must obtain permission from
storm or other unforeseen
-Slippers are NOT permitted their teacher. Phones are available in
circumstance. The decision is made as
-Rubber soled sneakers are required the main and student services’ offices.
early as possible by the
Superintendent. Lyndhurst Public for Physical Education class Parent/guardian communications with
School families will be alerted by their child should take place only
Accessories
Realtime communication. It is critical when there is a family emergency and
-Hats, caps, du-rags, bandanas and via the main office or guidance phone
to keep contact information (phone
scarves (except for religious and numbers, NOT via cell phone.
and email) up-to-date.
medical reasons) are NOT permitted in
Dress/Personal Appearance At the discretion of an administrator,
the school building. All can be left in
Bottoms disciplinary action for possession/use
locker during the school day. of electronic or non-essential item in
-Acceptable pants and finger-tip length -Jewelry and accessories that may school will include:
shorts/skirts include plain/solid (only a present a danger to self or others are *1st offense: confiscation of item and
very small logo is acceptable) slacks, NOT permitted. return at day’s end
presentable joggers/sweatpants, jeans *2nd offense: item returned to
(without holes, rips or frayed bottoms) Note: All building administrator(s) or parent/guardian ONLY
designees may address violations of *3rd (+) offense: Item returned to
in the following colors:
the dress code with the pupil and parent/guardian ONLY once
*Black (leggings, yoga pants, jeggings
parent(s) or legal guardian(s). detention(s) is/are served
are also permitted)
Reasonable attempts will be made to
correct any dress code violation(s)Emergency Contacts STEAM Competitions, Student and disciplined environment. For the
It is essential that emergency contact Council, Yearbook complete policy, please see the district
information, address, and all phone website.
Firearms and Other Weapons
numbers be updated so that
Students in possession of a weapon or Health Services
communication can be swift when a
weapon replica (guns, knives, etc.) A certified school nurse is on duty
student needs immediate assistance.
will be suspended immediately and daily to provide for the emergency
Students will ONLY be released to
law enforcement will be contacted. health needs of students and staff, as
adults named in Realtime.
The length of suspension may be well as to schedule and conduct
Equal Opportunity Policy/ determined following a Board hearing. height, weight, audio, and visual
Affirmative Action screenings. Students with health
Grading Policy
All students are ensured equal issues (including allergies) are asked
Please refer to district grading policy
educational opportunity regardless of to report to the school nurse at the
where 65% is the passing score. Each
race, color, creed, religion, gender, beginning of the school term or when
marking period students may qualify
ancestry, national origin, special needs such a concern arises.
to be recognized for their
or social or economic status. No
achievements in two categories: High If a student must receive medication
individual shall be denied the benefits
Honor Roll (90 or greater in each during school hours, parents/guardians
of any activity, nor shall they be
class) and Honor Roll (85 or greater in must comply with New Jersey State
subjected to discrimination of any
each class.) A limited number of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs Law;
kind.
students may receive an Achiever Title-24:21--16-18:
Evacuation/Lockdown Drills Award for demonstrating significant 1. Parent/guardian must provide a
Evacuation/lockdown drills are growth, effort and understanding in all written request for the administration
necessary exercises to ensure the classes. of medication at school.
safety of everyone in the building in 2. Written orders must be provided by
Groups
the event of an unexpected emergency the doctor, detailing what condition
These peer groups will meet with an
and will occur at least twice per the medication treats, side effects, and
advisor and are held throughout the
month. During an evacuation, all staff how often it is to be administered.
year. Parents/guardians should submit
and students are to exit in a silent and 3. Medication containers must be
a written letter to the Student Services
orderly fashion, stand in designated properly labeled by pharmacy/doctor
Department at the start of the school
line, and wait for a signal from a and brought directly to school nurse by
year if they DO NOT wish for their
school administrator before re-entering the parent/guardian upon entering the
child to participate in such groups.
the building. When an administrator school building. All medication must
announces a lockdown, students are Hallways/Stairways/Hall Passes be in its original container.
expected to be silent and follow As students travel throughout the 4. No medication, including
faculty instructions. building, certain rules apply: over-the-counter, will be administered
1. Walk at all times without a doctor's note. Students are
Exit from Building
2. Keep to right in halls and on stairs not to have medication on their person,
After the last period of the day,
3. Proceed quickly and quietly to class in their locker or anywhere else, unless
students retrieve coats and books from
4. Use “up” and “down” staircases doctor-signed self-carry orders have
their lockers and exit the building.
appropriately for safety reasons been submitted to the Health Office.
Dismissal is at 2:40. All students must
5. Enter and exit through right-hand 5. Elevator is only for students with
leave school grounds by 2:45 or sign
side doors medically documented mobility
in with an appropriate faculty member
6. Be in possession of a hall pass if in difficulty. Doctor’s note is required
for an after-school activity.
halls during class time for crutches, braces, early class
Extracurricular Activities release, elevator use, and PE excuses
Harassment, Intimidation, and
There are various clubs and activities and must state the reason and specified
Bullying (HIB) Policy
for students to join. For a list, dates for the accommodations.
LMS and the Board of Education
students/guardians can visit the LMS 6. Students are not permitted to
prohibit acts of harassment,
website or the Student Services Office. self-medicate. Students who become
intimidation, or bullying of a pupil. A
Appropriate conduct is expected by ill or injured during the school day
safe and civil environment in school is
club members at all times. Students must obtain a pass to the Health Office
necessary for pupils to learn and
must be in good academic/behavioral from a teacher and report to the school
achieve high academic standards.
standing to participate. Available nurse.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying,
clubs may include (subject to change): Students cannot call
like other disruptive or violent
Chorale, Culinary Club, Jazz Band, parents/guardians directly, from the
behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both
Math Club, National Junior Honor Student Services Office or from a
a pupil’s ability to learn and a school’s
Society, Musical Production, Robotics, cell phone, and request to be taken
ability to educate its pupils in a safehome. A student who claims illness •Pursuant to Board policy, any Individuals violating this Policy shall
and states that s/he was too ill to prescription drug, except where be subject to appropriate disciplinary
either go to the teacher or to the permission for use in school has been actions, which include but are not
nurse and spends a class period or granted limited to:
portion thereof in the bathroom will - Use of the network only under direct
Board policy dictates that no one is
be considered as having cut class. supervision
permitted to use drug and/or smoking
- Suspension of network privileges
Homework devices/materials/edibles containing
- Revocation of network privileges
Students should expect to receive illegal substances, drugs, tobacco or
- Suspension of computer privileges
homework every night and are any nicotine-related products.
- Revocation of computer privileges
responsible for completing it.
Internet and Email Rules - Suspension from school
Parents/guardians are encouraged to
Any individual engaging in the - Expulsion from school
check postings on Google Classroom
following actions in any - Legal action and prosecution by the
and monitor grades via Realtime.
form/language when using computer authorities
I&RS (Intervention and Referral networks/computers shall be subject to
Cyberbullying from any and all
Services) Committee discipline or legal action:
electronic devices that affects
The I&RS Committee is comprised of a. Using the computer networks/
students in school will result in
staff members: administrator(s), computers for illegal, inappropriate or
disciplinary action as deemed
counselor(s), teacher(s), and obscene purposes, or in support of
appropriate.
member(s) of the Child Study Team such activities.
and meets regularly to discuss cases b. Using the computer networks/ Lockers (Hallway and PE)
relating to students who demonstrate computer to violate copyrights, Lockers are the possession of the
educational, health-related, social, or institutional or third-party copyrights, Board of Education and are subject to
behavioral difficulty. It is the goal of license agreements, or other contracts. search by the administration in the
the team to intervene early so these c. Using computer networks in a interests of safety, sanitation,
students may receive the proper manner that: rule/regulation enforcement, and by
counseling, treatment, and/or - Intentionally disrupts network traffic law enforcement upon presentation of
accommodations necessary for them to or crashes the network a warrant. There is to be no sharing
succeed in the school environment. - Degrades or disrupts equipment or of lockers, no giving of locker
system performance combinations to other students, no
Illegal Substances
- Uses the computing resources of the opening of other students’ lockers, no
In accordance with applicable New
school district for commercial defacing lockers, and no displaying or
Jersey Statutes and Administrative
purposes, financial gain or fraud storing of inappropriate materials.
Code, the Lyndhurst Board of
- Steals data or other intellectual
Education prohibits the use, Lost and Found
property
possession, or distribution of alcohol Students should always safeguard their
- Gains or seeks unauthorized access
or any other drug by students, staff or possessions and know where they are.
to the files of others or vandalizes the
others. New Jersey Law requires an Some form of identification should be
data of another person
immediate medical examination of any placed in books, bookbags, purses,
- Gains or seeks unauthorized access
student thought to be under the eyeglasses, etc. Do not bring
to resources or entities
influence of alcohol or a controlled excessive amounts of money or other
- Forges electronic mail messages or
dangerous substance. A written report valuables to school. LMS is not
uses an account owned by others
certifying physical and mental ability responsible for the loss of valuables.
- Invades privacy of others
to return, as well as laboratory results Accumulated items will be donated on
- Harrassses, intimidates or bullies
of the drug and alcohol screen, must the 15th of each month to a local
students, faculty and/or staff
be presented for re-entry to school. organization.
- Posts anonymous messages
For purposes of this policy, "drugs" - Possesses any data which is a Lunchtime
shall mean: violation of this Policy All school rules apply at lunchtime.
•All dangerous controlled substances - Engages in other activities that do Students must report on time,
so designated and prohibited by New not advance the educational purpose maintain cleanliness throughout the
Jersey statutes for which computer period, and exit appropriately when
•All chemicals that release toxic networks/computers are provided dismissed. Seat changes may be
vapors as defined and prohibited by made to curb disruptive/dangerous
New Jersey statutes No pupil shall be allowed to use the behavior. Food is not permitted in
•All alcoholic beverages school districts’ computer the building other than in the food
•Anabolic steroids networks/computers and the internet court unless otherwise allowed by
unless it is acknowledged in Realtime. administration. Students may notbring energy drinks/items containing name and identifying information to Realtime Portals
excessive caffeine or sugar. Glass be published. Realtime, the computerized student
containers are prohibited in the data system, affords parents/guardians,
Physical Education Program
building. LMS is sensitive to and students the opportunity to view
Laced and heeled sneakers and an
students and staff who may have food grades, assignments, attendance,
appropriate change of clothes must be
allergies and areas are designated for behavior, and contact information.
worn to participate.
their use. Account logins remain the same from
In case of injury, parents/guardians year to year and can be obtained by
Mission Statement - LMS
may provide their child with a written contacting the school office. All are
Lyndhurst Middle School inspires
excuse for PE class for 1 day only. A also welcome to download the
life-long learning through doctor’s note is required for a medical Realtime app via Google Play and the
collaboration, communication, critical excuse from PE lasting longer. App Store, using district code 2860.
thinking and creativity, where all Parents/guardians and students are
members of our community are Placement encouraged to check the Portal
encouraged to seek new opportunities, ELA and Math placement in regularly and update contact
take risks, embrace diversity and strive Advanced and Skills classes is based information whenever changes occur.
for growth. on a number of factors shared with
Report Cards and Progress Reports
students and families, including but
Midway through and at the end of
NJHS not limited to marking period grades,
each marking period, progress reports
Students will be invited to apply quarterlies and local/State
and report cards respectively are
based on scholarship, a final average assessments.
available via Realtime. Marking
of 85 the previous school year, as
Plagiarism/Academic Integrity periods are approximately 45 days
well as for the first marking period of
Plagiarism is copying homework, long.
the current school year. Other criteria
assessments and other assignments,
for acceptance includes Schedule of Bells
and/or using someone’s words or ideas
demonstration of positive character, REGULAR SCHEDULE
without giving the source credit.
service to others and leadership BLOCK TIME A B C D
Third party vendors may be utilized to Arrival 8:05
initiatives. Homeroom 8:10-8:14 HR HR HR HR
check for originality. The following a 8:18-9:11 1 4 3 24
Outside Areas actions will be taken for acts that 2 9:15-10:08 2 1 4 3
Students are to adhere to all school jeopardize academic integrity: 3 10:12-11:05 3 2 1 4
rules when on the school campus. 1st offense – a zero will be given for 4/5
the assignment or assessment in Lunch A 11:09-11:49
Permission Slips Class 11:53-12:46
question along with appropriate 5 8 7 6
Rules/regulations in place at LMS are Class 11:09-12:02
consequences at the discretion of Lunch B 12:06-12:46
to be followed for any school or
administration.
PTA-sponsored activity. Please refer
2nd offense – a failing grade for the 6 12:50-1:43 6 5 8 7
to the Conduct Code point system for
marking period in the class in which
eligibility. Costs are not refunded if
7 1:47-2:40 7 6 5 8
the offense took place along with
a student is excluded for
appropriate disciplinary consequences.
disciplinary reasons. Students must
return signed permission slips by the Promotion and Retention
deadline, whether or not they are All students are expected to meet the
attending. Deadlines are strictly requirements set for their grade level.
enforced. Students who do not earn a passing
grade (65% or greater) in any core
Photo Opportunities
subject area will be required to enroll
For safety reasons, student images will
in summer school and complete the
be required as part of their Realtime
course(s) with a passing mark in order
profile and on their identification
to be promoted to the next grade. All
cards. There will be various occasions
costs incurred will be the
throughout the school year where
responsibility of the student and
students will be photographed for
her/his family. Students who have not
school/district publications and secure
successfully completed the academic
websites. Via Realtime at the start of
requirements for promotion by the end
the year, parents/guardians must
of MP 4 will not participate in the
acknowledge their consent or dissent
promotion ceremony.
for their child(ren)’s image and/orSexual Harassment Policy the main office and wear a badge for 3. Restorative Intervention (RI) /
The Lyndhurst Board of Education the remainder of the visit. Anyone In-School Suspension (ISS)/–
prohibits sexual harassment of and by found in the building without 3/4 points assessed per day
staff members and students. Sexual authorization may be prosecuted for Students are expected to report to the
harassment is a violation of state and trespassing. Students may not bring Dean’s Office at indicated time and
federal laws. It has been defined by visitors to school at any time. will be supervised throughout the day
the Equal Employment Opportunity as they complete assignments.
Yearbooks
Commission (EEOC) as “unwelcome Students will be dismissed at 3:40 pm,
At the end of each school year,
sexual advances, requests for sexual after serving a detention.
yearbooks are distributed to those
favors, and other verbal or physical 4. Home Suspension –
students who have ordered them. It is
conduct of a sexual nature constitute 5 points assessed per day
expected that all comments/images
sexual harassment when this conduct Students are not permitted on school
included in the yearbooks are
explicitly or implicitly affects an grounds between 7 am and 4 pm
appropriate. Students are responsible
individual's employment, during home suspension, nor may they
for comments in their own yearbooks.
unreasonably interferes with an take part in school-sponsored
Yearbooks with any inappropriate
individual's work performance, or activities.
marks, notations, or illustrations will
creates an intimidating, hostile, or
be confiscated and they will not be Monitoring point accumulation
offensive work environment." See the
returned, refunded, nor replaced. Conduct points should be monitored
Lyndhurst Public School website for
by parents/guardians. Notification of
additional information.
excessive conduct points will be
Student Records CODE OF CONDUCT / provided. A meeting can be requested
The parent/guardian of a pupil or DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES at any time.
her/his authorized representative may The Lyndhurst Board of Education Accumulation of 25 points
have access to records upon written and Lyndhurst Middle School strive to Upon the accumulation of twenty-five
request to the school principal. ensure that the physical and mental or more conduct points, students
Thereafter, an appointment must be health, safety and welfare of pupils forfeit their right to participate in any
made and an authorized staff member will be protected, and an orderly extra-curricular activity, school trip,
must be present when the student’s environment conducive to learning, event, activity or function, including
records are reviewed. It is the will be maintained. but not limited to Olympics/Field Day,
responsibility of the parent/guardian to the Promotion Ceremony, and the
Point System
report to the principal in writing (with Promotion Dance. The parent/guardian
In accordance with the policy
legal documentation) any situation will be notified. No refund will be
established by the staff and
which may affect records distribution. given for any trip or activity should
administration of LMS, a point system
the student be excluded for
exists to ensure that students obey
Student Support Services disciplinary reasons.
school rules and regulations and
CHILD STUDY TEAM (CST)
respect the authority of the school, its Point Reduction
The CST, consisting of a learning
teachers, and administrators. In an effort to reinforce positive
specialist, school psychologist and
behavior, a student may reduce her/his
social worker, screens and evaluates 1. Warning/Teacher Detention –
discipline point record by one (1) point
students for special education no points assessed
for every (30) thirty days s/he does not
eligibility. CST members are Teachers may assign individual
receive a point. Furthermore, if the
available to assist with any concerns detentions after school, however,
student completes the scheduled
that may arise. failure to appear will result in an
consequence(s) and a parent/guardian
SCHOOL COUNSELORS administrative detention.
acknowledges the infractions and
Each student is assigned a counselor
2. Lunch/After-School Detention – resulting consequences via Realtime,,
based on the first letter of the student’s
2 points assessed per day a one (1) point reduction will occur.
last name. Counselors meet regularly
For lunch detention, students are Please note that a student’s record
with parents/guardians and students to
expected to report to the Restorative cannot be reduced below zero.
discuss academic, social, and
Intervention (RI) room and will be
emotional issues. Level I Infractions: minor
brought to the cafeteria to retrieve
misbehavior which impedes orderly
Visitors to Our Schools food. After school, students report to
classroom procedures or interferes
All visitors must report to the front designated room by 2:45 pm and
with orderly operations of the school
entrance, present photo identification remain until 3:40 pm. They will sign
and reason for visit to the security in and work silently. Exclusion from 1. Classroom disturbance (with teacher
monitor in the vestibule and should detention results in ISS. or substitute) / exclusion from class
they be granted admittance, report to 2. Inappropriate language3. Travel during class time without a 13. Bystander/observer of theft or 17. Indecent exposure of self or others
pass or permission aggressive act 18. Disruption of or cheating in a
4. Inappropriate public displays of secure testing site
Consequences of a LEVEL II
affection 19. Intentionally causing injury
infraction:
5. Late to class/school without a 20. Recording violent/lewd act or any
a. 2 – 4 days detention
written excuse activity on school grounds and/or
b. 1 – 3 days In-School Suspension
6. Failure to follow school rules and/or sharing/posting it
staff member directives
Level III Infractions: acts directed Consequences of a LEVEL III
7. Eating or drinking outside of lunch
against persons or property but whose infraction:
periods or where prohibited
consequences do not seriously a. 3 – 5 days detention
8. Unauthorized use of electronics (see
endanger the health or safety of others b. 2 – 5 days In-School Suspension
page 4 of handbook)
c. 1 – 5 days Home Suspension
9. Violation of the dress code 1. Continued LEVEL II misconduct
10. Gum chewing on school property 2. Throwing objects/materials that
Level IV Infractions: acts which pose
11. Horseplay/inappropriate behavior result in a minor injury
a direct threat to the safety and
12. Littering 3. Abusive and/or indecent language,
security of others at school
13. Failure to submit required acts, and/or gestures directed at school
paperwork on time employees or students 1. Continued LEVEL III misconduct
14. Unauthorized locker use 4. Truancy/unauthorized absence from 2. Possession, use or threatened use of
school a (perceived) dangerous weapon
Consequences of a LEVEL I
5. Fighting between students and/or 3. Any violent or sexual act against a
infraction:
aggressive physical act student, teacher, or other staff member
a. Warning/Teacher detention
6. Harassment of any type 4. Use, possession, distribution, and/or
b. 1 – 3 days detention
7. Intimidation, bullying, extortion or sale of illegal/dangerous drugs,
coercion alcohol, or a substance which the
Level II Infractions: misbehavior
8. Graffiti of any type individual believes or represents to be
whose frequency/seriousness disrupts
9. Theft/vandalism/unauthorized such drugs or alcohol
the climate of the school
destruction or possession of property 5. Possession and/or use of fireworks
1. Continued LEVEL I misbehaviors 10. Leaving campus w/o authorization or any explosive/flammable device
2. Throwing objects /materials 11. Any threat or perceived threat 6. Arson
3. Forgery of notes or fraud made against a student, teacher, or 7. Activation of a false alarm, bomb
4. Cheating in any academic (includes other staff member threat or other disaster alarm
plagiarism) or extra-curricular activity 12. Trespassing on school grounds 8. Discrimination against an individual
5. Class, teacher detention, or 13. Violating staff members’ or or group on the basis of gender, race,
administrative detention cuts students’ privacy religion, culture, creed, sexual
6. Violation of computer use policy 14. Possession/distribution of orientation, nationality, etc.
(suspension of computer privileges) obscene/violent/inappropriate 9. Commission of any conduct which
7. Willful disobedience/ materials constitutes a crime
insubordination/lying to staff members 15. Gambling
Consequences of a LEVEL IV
8. Excessive horseplay 16. Smoking/use, possession,
infraction:
9. Inappropriate use of aerosol and/or distribution, and/or sale of
a. 1 -10 days Home Suspension
perfumed sprays tobacco/nicotine (including any and all
b. Loss of privileges (extra-curricular
10. Solicitation/unauthorized selling or electronic cigarettes) or
events, dances, games, etc.)
distributing on school grounds a substance which the individual
c. Other consequences as determined
11. Unintentionally causing injury believes or represents to be tobacco
by Board hearing or law enforcement
12. Inciting a disturbance/fight/riotLyndhurst
Middle School
2020-2021COMITÉ EDUCATIVO DE 1. Hospitalizaciones;
LYNDHURST 2.Ausencias médicas de 3 días o más
Ms. Erin Keefe (Presidente) precisan presentar una nota del médico
Mr. Frank Ferrandino (VP) el día que el estudiante vuelve a la
Mr. Joseph Abruscato escuela;
Mr. Chris Andrinopoulos 3.Ausencias autorizadas por un
Mr. Anthony Dell’Aquila médico (cualquier nota firmada por un
Mr. James Donovan LYNDHURST médico tiene que ser entregada a los 3
Mr. Rich Pizzuti días de la vuelta del estudiante a la
Ms. Elaine Stella MIDDLE SCHOOL escuela);
Mr. James “Chizzie” Vuono 4. Razones previamente aprobadas por
la administración, incluyendo, pero no
Llegada a la escuela limitado a, competiciones o
La supervisión en el campus escolar actividades especiales
Queridos padres/tutores y estudiantes, comenzará 10 minutos antes de la 5.Defunción en la familia
Queremos darles la bienvenida a campana de entrada; por lo tanto, los 6.Cuarentena
Lyndhurst Middle School (LMS). estudiantes no deben llegar antes de
Habrá muchas preguntas durante esta las 8:00 al no ser que se presenten para Situaciones extremas relacionadas con
aventura académica. Por favor tengan una actividad previamente programada los casos mencionados serán
en cuenta que el personal de LMS se o una cita con un profesor/a analizadas individualmente con
ha esforzado mucho por minimizar sus (confirmada por una nota de éste). Los relación a la promoción de nivel
preocupaciones y por proveerles con estudiantes son bienvenidos a académico.
un ambiente de aprendizaje cómodo y desayunar en la cafetería entre las 7:30
y 8:00. Vacaciones y visitas a parientes se
seguro. Sin embargo, reconocemos
consideran ausencias injustificadas
que eventos y situaciones imprevistas Asistencia a clase y no pueden ser aprobadas por la
ocurrirán y, por lo tanto, como grupo, La expectativa es que los estudiantes escuela.
pensamos abordar esas necesidades vengan a la escuela todos los días, y *Aunque los padres/tutores dan
según se presenten a favor de los que se presenten puntualmente, tanto a permiso para tales ausencias, siguen
estudiantes que están en nuestras la escuela como a clase. La asistencia siendo consideradas ausencias
manos. de 163 o más días es obligatoria para injustificadas, y la tarea que no se
poder considerar cumplidos los completa por tal ausencia es la
Para que las expectativas sean requisitos del programa de enseñanza. responsabilidad del estudiante. Si el
mutuamente claras, hemos Los padres/tutores deben llamar, estudiante no vuelve a la escuela en el
desarrollado un manual de uso fácil mandar un correo electrónico, y/o tiempo acordado, es posible que se le
que deberá contestar muchas de sus contactar electrónicamente con la línea dé de baja del registro escolar y tendrá
preguntas. Está organizado por de asistencia antes de las 8:00 a.m. el que matricularse para ser readmitido/a.
categorías, con el Código de conducta día de la ausencia de su hijo/a(s), y le *Además, un estudiante no puede estar
al final. Por favor revise este manual recomendamos a que utilice Google en el campus escolar ni participar en
con su(s) hijo/a(s) y muestre recibo Classroom para ver las tareas. En el ninguna actividad después de clase o
de éste electrónicamente por medio caso de una ausencia larga, la tarea evento el día de su ausencia. Las citas
de Realtime. puede ser solicitada por medio del deben concertarse para horas fuera
Departamento de Servicio Estudiantil. del horario escolar.
Por supuesto, si tienen alguna pregunta
durante el año, por favor no vacilen en AUSENCIAS JUSTIFICADAS SALIDA TEMPRANA
preguntarle a los profesores, a las Es la responsabilidad de los Los padres/tutores tienen que
consejeras, y/o a la administración . padres/tutores de ver que los presentarse en la oficina de la escuela
Aquí estamos para ayudarles. Además, estudiantes no una falten y firmar una autorización para que el
le animamos a que se unan a nosotros, excesivamente a la escuela. Estas son estudiante pueda marcharse temprano.
a que se mantengan involucrados en la ausencias justificadas: No se le dará permiso a ningún
educación de sus hijo/a(s), y por lo 1. Fechas religiosas; estudiante para marcharse solo/a o con
tanto, como comunidad, asegurarnos 2. Excursiones escolares; alguien que no está designado en
de que nuestros hijos estén seguros, 3. Ausencias creadas por la Realtime. Por favor informe a la
sean productivos, y tengan éxito. administración o personal como una oficina por medio de una nota escrita,
cita en la oficina, en la consejería, una o haga el cambio en Realtime.
Gracias, suspensión, una actuación musical, POLÍTICA DE TARDANZA
viajes de estudio, o semejante; Se les considera tarde a la escuela a
El equipo administrativo de LMS 4. Cita ante un tribunal. aquellos estudiantes que llegan al
AUSENCIAS INJUSTIFICADAS salón de llegada después de que suenela campana. Los estudiantes que llegan comunicado de Realtime. Es - NO SE PERMITEN zapatillas de
tarde sin una nota recibirán una sumamente importante mantener su casa/pantuflas.
detención general el día de la tardanza. información de contacto (teléfono y - Las zapatillas para la clase de
Solamente una nota de los correo electrónico) al día. gimnasia tienen que tener las suelas de
padres/tutores servirá como goma.
Vestimenta/Aspecto personal
justificante para perdonar la detención.
Parte de abajo Accesorios
Si el estudiante no está en la escuela
- Se aceptan pantalones largos y - NO SE PERMITEN sombreros,
un total de 4 horas, ese día será
pantalones cortos/faldas hasta las gorros, pañuelos en la cabeza de
considerado una ausencia injustificada
rodillas que sean de un color cualquier tipo (excepto por motivos
de la escuela.
sólido (solo un pequeño logo será religiosos o por salud) dentro del
TAREA DE RECUPERACIÓN aceptado), pantalones de edificio escolar. Todos los accesorios
En el caso de una ausencia, es la entrenamiento, pantalones de jean se pueden guardar durante las horas
responsabilidad del estudiante (sin agujeros, roturas o escolares en los casilleros.
comunicarse con el/la profesor/a para deshilachados) en los siguientes - NO SE PERMITEN joyería ni
ponerse al día con las tareas y con colores: accesorios que pueden ser un peligro
cualquier prueba que no hizo dentro de *negro (también se permitirán para uno mismo y/u otros.
un periodo de tiempo razonable. Esto mallas, pantalones de yoga),
Nota: todos los administradores del
puede que requiera que el estudiante *azul marino (también se
edificio y personas designadas pueden
haga el trabajo fuera de las horas de permitirán mallas, pantalones de
abordar el incumplimiento del código
clase. El estudiante tendrá un día por yoga),
de vestimenta con el estudiante y los
cada día ausente para ponerse al día, y *gris,
padres/tutores.
debe usar Google Classroom para *khaki/beige.
obtener las tareas. *NO SE PERMITEN pantalones Se harán esfuerzos razonables para
de pijama. corregir cualquier incumplimiento
Libros
Parte de arriba antes de permitir que el estudiante
Todos los libros tienen que estar
- Blusas/camisas/camisetas (de camine por los pasillos y/o vaya a
cubiertos. Los estudiantes que
manga larga o corta solamente) clase. La tarea que no se complete
maltratan o pierden libros que
incluyendo aquellos que tengan o debido al tiempo tomado para
pertenecen a la escuela serán
no tengan cuello, que sean de un rectificar el incumplimiento del código
responsables por su repuesto/costo.
color sólido (solo un pequeño de vestimenta será la responsabilidad
Conferencias logo será aceptado), y/o que del estudiante para ponerse al día. El
Las conferencias con los tengan el logo de Lyndhurst en los tiempo perdido debido a la
padres/tutores son bienvenidas según siguientes colores: rectificación de dicho incumplimiento
sean necesarias. Pueden ponerse en *azul, se recuperará durante una detención
contacto con los profesores por medio *negro, general.
de una nota escrita, una llamada *gris,
Artículos electrónicos/no esenciales
telefónica a la oficina, o un correo *blanco,
Los artículos que no contribuyen al
electrónico utilizando el nombre, *dorado.
proceso de aprendizaje o que son
apellido del profesor/a - Sudaderas sin capucha, suéters, y
recreativos/peligrosos por naturaleza
@lyndhurst.k12.nj.us. Los profesores rebecas en los mismos colores (de
no se permiten en el edificio, en la
estarán en contacto con las familias color sólido o con un logo de
propiedad, o en el autobús escolar.
durante el año. Además, las Lyndhurst) serán aceptables.
Estos artículos pueden ser, pero no
conferencias formales entre los padres - NO SE PERMITEN camisetas sin
limitados a, punteros láser, sirenas,
y los profesores serán publicadas mangas/de tiras.
pitos, juegos portátiles, pistolas de
durante el año. Para las reuniones con - NO SE PERMITEN SUDADERAS
agua, y otros juguetes o artículos
la Administración y los Servicios CON CAPUCHA en el edificio.
parecidos. Estos artículos serán
Estudiantiles, le recomendamos que
Ropa de abrigo confiscados y no se le devolverán al
hagan una cita.
Sudaderas y otra ropa exterior como estudiante. Medidas disciplinarias
Apertura tardía/Cierre escolar chaquetas y abrigos se pueden usar, pueden ser tomadas. La administración
A veces es necesario cerrar las pero tienen que ser guardados en los del edificio tendrá la decisión final en
escuelas o demorar la hora de apertura casilleros. estos casos. Se les urge a los
debido a una tormenta u otra estudiantes a no traer tales artículos a
circunstancia imprevista. La decisión la escuela. La escuela no es
es tomada lo más temprano posible por responsable y no tomará medidas si
Calzado
el superintendente. Las familias de las son dañadas, perdidas, o robadas.
- Los zapatos/zapatillas tienen que ser
Escuela Públicas de Lyndhurst serán
cerrados tanto en la punta como en el Aunque se permite tener un teléfono
notificadas por medio de un
talón. celular en el edificio escolar durantehoras escolares, los teléfonos celulares de todas las personas en el edificio en los estudiantes pueden calificar para
deben guardarse en los casilleros el caso de una emergencia imprevista, ser reconocidos por sus logros en dos
desde la hora de llegada hasta la hora y tomarán lugar dos veces al mes. categorías: Cuadro de Honor Superior
de salida. Durante el día o después de Durante una evacuación, todo el (90 o más en cada clase) y Cuadro de
clase, los estudiantes que tienen un personal y los estudiantes saldrán del Honor (85 o más en cada clase). Un
motivo urgente para usar un teléfono edificio en silencio y de manera número limitado de estudiantes pueden
deben de obtener permiso de su organizada, y esperarán en la línea recibir un Premio de Triunfo por
profesor/a. Hay teléfonos disponibles designada a la señal del administrador demostrar un gran crecimiento y
en la oficina general y en la de del edificio para poder volver a entrar. entendimiento en todas las clases.
Servicios Estudiantiles. La Cuando un administrador anuncia un
Grupos
comunicación entre hijo/a(s) y los cierre de emergencia, la expectativa es
Estos son grupos de generación que se
padres/tutores debe de tomar lugar que los estudiantes están silenciosos y
reúnen con un/a consejero/a durante el
solamente cuando hay una emergencia seguirán las instrucciones del
año. Los padres/tutores deben mandar
de familia y debe ser por medio de profesorado.
una carta por escrito al Departamento
números de teléfono de la oficina
Salida del edificio de Servicios Estudiantiles al principio
general o Servicios Estudiantiles, NO
Al final del día, los estudiantes del año escolar si NO QUIEREN que
por teléfono celular.
recogerán sus abrigos y libros de sus su hijo/a(s) participe(n) en dichos
A discreción de un administrador, casilleros, y saldrán del edificio. La grupos.
medidas disciplinarias por posesión salida escolar es a las 2:40 p.m. Todos
Pasillos/Escaleras/Pases
/uso de artículos electrónicos o no los estudiantes se deben haber
esenciales en la escuela puede incluir: marchado a las 2:45, o inscrito con un A medida que los estudiantes se
*Primera ofensa: expropiación del miembro del profesorado para una movilizan por el edificio, hay que
artículo y devolución al final del día; actividad extra-escolar. tener en cuenta ciertas reglas:
*Segunda ofensa: devolución del 1. Caminar siempre;
Actividades Extracurriculares 2.Mantenerse a la derecha en los
artículo solamente a los padres/tutores;
Hay varios clubs y actividades a los pasillos y escaleras;
*Tercera o más ofensas: devolución
que los estudiantes pueden inscribirse. 3.Ir a clase rápidamente y
del artículo solamente a los
Para ver una lista, los padres/tutores silenciosamente;
padres/tutores una vez que una
pueden visitar la página de internet de 4.Subir y bajar las escaleras con
detención (o más) haya(n) sido
LMS o la oficina de Servicios cautela por razones de seguridad;
cumplida(s).
Estudiantiles. Se espera siempre un 5.Entrar y salir por la puerta de la
Contacto de emergencia comportamiento apropiado por parte derecha;
Es indispensable que la información de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes 6. Tener un pase si están en los pasillos
de contacto de emergencia, dirección, deben tener una posición académica/de durante la hora de clase.
y todos los números de teléfono estén conducta buena para poder participar.
al día para que la comunicación pueda Los clubs disponibles pueden ser (y Política de Acoso, Amenaza, y
ser rápida cuando un estudiante pueden cambiar): Coro, Club de Bullying Escolar (HIB por sus siglas
necesite asistencia inmediata. Los cocina, Banda jazz, Club de en inglés)
estudiantes solamente serán matemáticas, Sociedad Honoraria LMS y el Comité de Educación
entregados a personas nombradas en Nacional de Primaria, Producción prohíbe actos de acoso, amenaza o
Realtime. musical, Robótica, Competiciones bullying escolar de un estudiante. Un
STEAM, Consejería estudiantil, ambiente seguro y civil es necesario
Igualdad de Oportunidades/ para que los estudiantes puedan
Anuario.
Discriminación Positiva aprender y lograr altos estándares
Se les asegura a todos los estudiantes Armas de fuego y otras armas académicos. Acosos, amenazas o
la igualdad de oportunidades Estudiantes que tengan posesión de un bullying escolar, como cualquier otro
independientemente de raza, color, fe, arma o la réplica de un arma (pistola, comportamiento alborotador o
religión, género, linaje, origen cuchillo, etc.) serán suspendidos violento, es conducta que perturba
nacional, necesidades especiales, o inmediatamente, y los cuerpos tanto la habilidad del estudiante de
condición social o económica. Nadie policiales serán contactados. La aprender como la de la escuela de
será negado los beneficios de ninguna duración de la suspensión será educar a sus estudiantes en un
actividad, ni será sometido a determinada luego de una audiencia ambiente seguro y disciplinado. Por
discriminación de ninguna clase. del Comité de Educación. favor consulte la página web del
Evacuación/Prácticas de Cierre de Política de calificaciones distrito para ver la política completa.
Emergencia Por favor consulte el reglamento del Servicios de Salud
Las evacuaciones/prácticas de cierre distrito de las calificaciones en el cual Una enfermera certificada estará de
de emergencia son actividades 65% es un puntaje de aprobación. guardia a diario para las necesidades
necesarias para asegurar la seguridad Durante cada periodo de evaluación de emergencia de los estudiantes y delpersonal escolar, al igual que para Los estudiantes no pueden llamar a
Para el propósito de esta política,
hacer revisiones programadas de sus padres/tutores directamente,
"drogas" significa:
altura, de peso, de audio, y de visión. desde la oficina de Servicios
•Todas las sustancias controladas
Se les pide a los estudiantes con Estudiantiles o desde un teléfono
peligrosas designadas y prohibidas por
problemas de salud (incluyendo celular, y pedir que le lleven a casa.
los estatutos de Nueva Jersey;
alergias) que se presenten ante la Un estudiante que diga que está
•Todos los productos químicos que
enfermera al principio del año o enfermo/a y que diga que estaba
liberan vapores tóxicos según lo
cuando una de estas preocupaciones se demasiado enfermo/a para decírselo
definido y prohibido por los estatutos
manifieste. a un/a profesor/a o a la enfermera, y
de Nueva Jersey;
pasa una clase o parte de clase en el
•Todas las bebidas alcohólicas;
Si un estudiante tiene que tomar baño será considerado/a ausente de
•Esteroides anabólicos;
medicina durante las horas escolares, clase sin autorización.
•De acuerdo con la política de la Junta,
los padres/tutores deben obedecer la
Tarea cualquier medicamento recetado,
Ley del Estado de New Jersey sobre
Los estudiantes deben esperar recibir excepto cuando se haya concedido
Narcóticos y Medicinas Peligrosas,
la tarea todas las noches y son permiso para su uso en la escuela.
título -24:--16—18:
responsables de completarla. Se
1. Los padres/tutores tienen que La política de la Junta dicta que nadie
recomienda a los padres/tutores que
proporcionar una solicitud escrita para está autorizado a usar medicamentos
comprueben las publicaciones en
suministrar la medicina en la escuela; y/o dispositivos de
Google Classroom y revisen las
2. Proporcionar una receta escrita por fumar/materiales/comestibles que
calificaciones a través de Realtime.
un médico detallando qué condición contengan sustancias ilegales, drogas,
médica trata la medicina, sus efectos Comité de I&RS (Servicios de tabaco o cualquier producto
secundarios, y con qué frecuencia Intervención y Referencia) relacionado con la nicotina.
tiene que ser suministrada. El Comité de I&RS está compuesto
Reglas de Internet y correo
3. Los envases de la medicina tienen por miembros del personal:
electrónico
que estar etiquetados apropiadamente administrador(es), consejero(s),
Cualquier persona que participe en las
por una farmacia/médico y entregados maestro(s) y miembro(s) del Equipo
siguientes acciones en cualquier
directamente a la enfermera de la de Estudio Infantil, y se reúne
forma/idioma cuando utilice
escuela por los padres/tutores en regularmente para discutir casos
redes/ordenadores informáticos estará
cuanto entren al edificio escolar. relacionados con estudiantes que
sujeta a disciplina o acciones legales:
Todas las medicinas deben de estar en demuestren dificultades educativas,
a. Utilizar las redes/ordenadores
sus envases originales. relacionadas con la salud, sociales o
informáticos con fines ilegales,
4. Ninguna medicina, incluyendo las conductuales. El objetivo del equipo es
inapropiados u obscenos, o en
de venta libre, será suministrada sin la intervenir temprano para que estos
apoyo de tales actividades.
nota de un médico. Los estudiantes no estudiantes puedan recibir el
b. Utilizar las redes informáticas/
pueden tener medicina en su posesión, asesoramiento, tratamiento y/o
ordenador para violar derechos de
en su casillero, ni en ninguna otra adaptaciones adecuados y/o necesarios
autor, derechos de autor
parte, al no ser que un médico firme para que tengan éxito en el entorno
institucionales o de terceros,
órdenes de que la tenga y hayan sido escolar.
acuerdos de licencia u otros
entregadas a la Oficina de Salud.
Sustancias ilegales contratos.
5. El ascensor es solamente para
De acuerdo con los Estatutos de Nueva c. Utilizar redes informáticas de
estudiantes con dificultad de
Jersey y el Código Administrativo manera que:
movilidad médica documentada. Se
aplicables, la Junta de Educación de - Interrumpe intencionalmente el
requiere una nota del médico para el
Lyndhurst prohíbe el uso, posesión o tráfico de red o bloquea la red.
uso de muletas, aparatos, salida
distribución de alcohol o cualquier - Degrada o interrumpe el
temprana de clase, uso del ascensor, y
otra droga por parte de estudiantes, rendimiento del equipo o del
justificaciones para no hacer gimnasia,
personal u otros. La Ley de Nueva sistema.
y deben de mostrar la razón y las
Jersey requiere un examen médico - Utiliza los recursos informáticos
fechas específicas para los ajustes.
inmediato de cualquier estudiante que del distrito escolar con fines
6. Los estudiantes no tienen permiso
se cree que está bajo la influencia del comerciales, de ganancia
para autoadministrarse medicina.
alcohol o una sustancia peligrosa financiera o fraude.
Los estudiantes que se enferman o
controlada. Hay que presentar un - Roba datos u otra propiedad
resultan lesionados durante el día
informe escrito que certifique la intelectual.
escolar tienen que obtener un pase a la
capacidad física y mental cuando el - Obtiene o busca acceso no
Oficina de Salud de un/a profesor/a y
estudiante vuelva a la escuela, así autorizado a los archivos de
presentarse ante la enfermera de la
como los resultados de laboratorio de terceros o vandaliza los datos de
escuela.
la prueba de drogas y alcohol, para su otra persona.
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