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Nottingham High School
2021/2022
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1NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
1055 Klockner Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619-3087
Main Office - (609) 631-4161
FAX - (609) 631-4129
Guidance - Ext. 3257
Attendance - Ext. 3256
Athletic Director - Ext. 3261
Nurse - Ext. 3260
WWW.NOTTINGHAMHS.NET
NOTTINGHAM ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Frank Ragazzo, Principal
Mr. Michael Walsh, Vice Principal
Mrs. Dawn White, Vice Principal
Mr. Dwayne Walker, Vice Principal
Mr. Jon Adams, Athletic Director
Please follow the Nottingham Administration on Twitter:
@StarsPrincipal, @VPWALSH, @MrsDawnWhiteNHS
@VP_DWalker, @BigDawgAD
The Nottingham High School community is committed to maximizing the
potential of each individual in our heterogeneous, multi-cultural student body.
Understanding of and adherence to the rules and the procedures outlined in this handbook/calendar
will provide the learning environment that enables every Nottingham Northstar student to flourish and to
graduate. Success and excellence at Nottingham are fostered by mutual respect in our school community
as well as honest efforts in both academics and activities.
This handbook/calendar has been prepared to answer many common questions. We urge parents/
guardians/students to ask questions as they arise during the year. Most questions should be easily
answered by our teachers and counselors. The entire school staff welcomes communication with parents
and students, as we wish success for all Northstar students at Nottingham High School.
HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
Absences............................................................... 14 Lockers.................................................................. 19
Academic Affairs.................................................... 10 Lost and Found...................................................... 20
Academic Ethics.................................................... 12 Make-Up Work After Absence............................... 12
Academic Integrity................................................. 31 Marching Unit Parents Association........................ 26
Academic Letter Award.......................................... 19 NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning
Accidents and Insurance....................................... 17 Assessment)..................................................... 12
Affirmative Action Policies..................................... 17 Northstar of the Month Award................................ 11
Athletic Booster Club............................................. 26 One Session Day Schedules................................. 13
Attendance............................................................ 14 Organization Listings............................................. 22
Attire/Accessories.................................................. 15 Other Rules........................................................... 27
Automobiles........................................................... 17 Outstanding Athlete Award.................................... 26
Board of Education Policies................................... 13 Parent, Teacher, Student Association.................... 26
Bus Passes/Conduct............................................. 17 Parent/Support Organizations............................... 26
Cafeteria - Lunch Periods...................................... 18 Parents Actively Supporting the Arts
Class Rank/Course Weighting............................... 18 (P.A.S.T.A.)........................................................ 27
Closing School......................................................... 9 Passes................................................................... 16
Co-Curricular Activities.......................................... 21 Peer Leadership.................................................... 20
Co-Curricular Activities And Principal’s Pin........................................................ 20
Organization Listings........................................ 21 Program of Studies................................................ 11
Contacting Students During the School Day......... 27 Project Child Find.................................................. 29
Dances/Socials/Proms.......................................... 15 Pupil Grievance Procedure.................................... 20
Detention............................................................... 18 School Privileges................................................... 16
Disciplinary Point System........................................ 9 School Regulations................................................ 14
Dissection Opt Out................................................ 21 School Trips........................................................... 16
Early Dismissal...................................................... 14 Senior Class Officers 2021-22............................... 23
Electronic Devices................................................. 16 Spectator Behavior................................................ 22
Fire Drills............................................................... 17 Sports.................................................................... 21
Food...................................................................... 16 Student Assistance Program/Core Team............... 21
General Policies/Activities..................................... 17 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct........................ 4
Grade Level Placement......................................... 12 Student Government............................................. 22
Guidance............................................................... 18 Student Government Officers 2021-22.................. 23
Hamilton Township Schools Pupil Student Out of Good Standing................................ 9
Code of Conduct................................................. 4 Student Record Copy Fee..................................... 16
Health Services..................................................... 19 Student Suspensions and
Home Instruction................................................... 19 Attendance Requirements................................ 15
Honor Roll.............................................................. 19 Tardiness to Class................................................. 14
Individual Student Point Levels............................... 9 Tardiness to School............................................... 14
In-School Alternative Program............................... 18 Textbooks.............................................................. 16
Intervention and Referral Services........................ 19 Use of Computer Network/Computers
Junior Class Officers 2021-22............................... 23 and Resources.................................................. 30
Library Media Center............................................. 20 Visitors................................................................... 16
Locker Visits.......................................................... 16 Working Papers..................................................... 17
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
PUPIL CODE OF CONDUCT
GRADES 6 THRU 12
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT
A. Purpose
The Student Code of Conduct and this Regulation are established to achieve the following purposes:
1. Foster the health, safety, social, and emotional well-being of students;
2. Support the establishment and maintenance of civil, safe, secure, supportive, and disciplined
school environments conducive to learning;
3. Promote achievement of high academic standards;
4. Prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors;
5. Establish parameters for the intervention and remediation of problem student behaviors at all
stages of identification; and
6. Establish parameters for school responses to violations of the code of student conduct that take
into account, at a minimum, the severity of the offenses, the developmental ages of student
offenders and students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2
through 7.8, as appropriate.
B. Expectations for Academic Achievement, Behavior, and Attendance
All students have a responsibility to comply with State statutes and administrative codes for academic
achievement, behavior, and attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C 6A:32-8 and 13.1.
C. Behaviors That May Result in Suspension or Expulsion
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, any student who is guilty of continued and
willful disobedience, open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over the
student, the habitual use of profanity or of obscene language, or who shall cut, deface or otherwise
injure any school property, shall be liable to punishment and to suspension or expulsion from school.
Conduct which shall constitute good cause for suspension or expulsion of a student guilty of such
conduct shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
1. Continued and willful disobedience;
2. Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person, having authority over the student;
3. Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of
other students;
4. Physical assault upon another student;
5. Taking, or attempting to take, personal property or money from another student, or from the
student’s presence, by means of force or fear;
6. Willfully causing, or attempting to cause, substantial damage to school property;
7. Participation in an unauthorized occupancy by any group of students or others of any part of
any school or other building owned by any school district, and failure to leave such school or
other facility promptly after having been directed to do so by the Principal or other person then
in charge of such building or facility;
8. Incitement which is intended to and does result in unauthorized occupation by any group of
students or others of any part of a school or other facility owned by any school district;
9. Incitement which is intended to and does result in truancy by other students;
10. Knowing possession or knowing consumption without legal authority of alcoholic beverages or
controlled substances on school premises, or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
controlled dangerous substances while on school premises;
11. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
4Students shall also be suspended from school for assault upon a school staff member in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1 and 2.2.
D. Chart of Discipline – Below is a Chart of Student Discipline listing school responses to violations of
behavioral expectations which shall be approved by the Board and included in each school’s student
handbook.
*In all cases, the administrator’s judgment will be exercised in determining the level of severity of any
on instance of misconduct in the Hamilton Township Schools and the enforcement of appropriate
disciplinary actions.
SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
OFFENSE
1-9 OSS
9 OSS Superintendent
Superintendent or or Designee Review + OSS, BOE Hearing +
Arson Designee Hearing + Police Notification Police Notification
Police
Not in Good Standing
Not in Good Standing
1-9 OSS 9 OSS
Possible Superin- Possible Superin- OSS
tendent or Designee tendent or Designee
Assault Review Review BOE Hearing
Police Notification Police Notification Police Notification
Not in Good Standing Not in Good Standing
OSS BOE Hearing + OSS BOE Hearing + OSS, BOE Hearing +
Assault With Weapon Police Police Police Notification
Not in Good Standing Not in Good Standing Police
Teacher Detention, Loss of credit, Parent
Loss of credit, Parent Notification, Building
Community Service, Notification
Cheating possible loss of credit Admin Review
for assignment, Parent ISAP or community ISAP or OSS
notification service
Not in Good Standing
Parent Notification
Cutting class, Leaving
Teacher Detention, ISAP or community ISAP or OSS
Class, or Leaving
service, possible loss
Assigned Location Community Service Not in Good Standing
of credit for,
Without Permission
Not in Good Standing
ISAP or Community ISAP or OSS, Com- 1-9 OSS
Cutting Detention
Service munity Service Parent Meeting
Policy #5519 Policy #5519
1-9 OSS 9 day OSS
Policy #5519
Police Notification, Superintendent or
Dating Violence 1-9 OSS
Building Admin Designee Review,
Police Notification Police Notification, Not
Review,
Not in Good Standing in Good Standing
1-9 OSS Police OSS Police Noti-
ISAP Possible 1-9
Notification fication, Possible
OSS
Defiance of Authority Building Admin Superintendent or
Possible Police Designee Review, Not
Review, Not in Good
Notification in Good Standing
Standing
5SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
OFFENSE
ISAP Possible or 1-9 1-9 OSS OSS
OSS Restitution with Restitution and Police
Destruction of School,
Restitution with community service, notification,
Staff or Student
possible community police notification, Superintendent or
property
service, police Building Admin Review Designee Review, Not
notification Not in Good Standing in Good Standing
ISAP or 1-9 Day OSS
9 day OSS Building
ISAP and/or Com- Building Admin
Disobedience Admin Review, Not in
munity Service Review, Not in Good Good Standing
Standing
ISAP or 1-9 OSS 9 day OSS Building
ISAP and/or Com-
Disruption Admin review, Not in
munity Service Building Admin Review Good Standing
ISAP or 1-9 OSS 9 day OSS
1-9 OSS Building
Building Admin Superintendent or
Admin Review, Police
Extortion Review, Possible Designee Review,
Notification, Not in
Police Police Notification, Not
Good Standing
Notification in Good Standing
Failure to Wear
1-3 day Bus 3-5 day Bus
Seatbelt on School Administrative Warning
Suspension Suspension
Bus
1-9 OSS
ISAP or 1-9 OSS
Superintendent or OSS BOE Hearing +
Falsifying a Fire or Building Admin
Designee Review, Police Notification, Not
Security Alarm Review, Police
Police Notification, Not in Good Standing
Notification
in Good Standing
3-9 days OSS with 5-9 OSS with ISAP,
possible ISAP, I&RS, possible
1-9 days OSS with
Police Notification, CST review, Police
possible ISAP, Police
Fighting Counselor and/or SAC notification, Not in
Notification, Counselor
notification, Not in Good Standing,
and/or SAC notification
Good Standing, Parent Superintendent or
conference Designee Review
HIB Referral conse-
HIB Referral, conse- quences according to HIB Referral, 1-9 OSS
Harassment, Intimida- quences according to behavior exhibited, Superintendent or
tion, or Bullying behavior exhibited, I&RS, Building Admin Designee Review, Not
I&RS Review, Not in Good in Good Standing
Standing
1-9 OSS
Inappropriate ISAP and/or ISAP or 1-9 OSS
Language Community Service Community Service,
Community Service
Not in Good Standing
1-9 OSS
ISAP and/or Com- ISAP or 1-9 OSS
Inappropriate Dress Community Service,
munity Service Community Service
Not in Good Standing
15 days bus suspen-
Administrative Warning 5-10 days bus suspen- sion, Possible police
Inappropriate Behavior
– possible 1-5 day bus sion, Possible police notification
on School Bus
suspension notification
Not in Good Standing
6SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
OFFENSE
1-9 OSS
ISAP and/or Com- ISAP or 1-9 OSS
Littering Community Service,
munity Service Community Service
Not in Good Standing
1-9 OSS
1-9 OSS
1-5 days ISAP, Community Service,
Community Service,
Misuse of Computer loss of computer
Community service, loss of computer
Networks/Computers privileges, Building
possible police privileges, police
Admin Review, police
notification notification, Not in
notification, Not in
Good Standing
Good Standing
Police notification,
Police notification,
Police Notification, BOE Hearing, 9 Days
community service, 4-9
community service, 1-4 OSS, counseling,
Days OSS, counsel-
Days OSS, counseling, parent meeting with
Sexual Harassment ing, Superintendent
parent meeting with building Admin,
or Designee Review,
Building Admin review, Review program and
Possible CST review,
I&RS placement, Not in
Not in Good Standing
Good Standing
4 Days OSS and
Smoking and/or 2 Days OSS and
3 Days ISS, Police
Possession of a 3 Days ISS, Police
notification, summons
tobacco product (As 1-4 days ISS, Police notification, summons
for court, Parent
defined by Board Notification, summons for court, Parent
Conference, not in
policy on School for court, SAC referral Conference Sac
good standing, SAC
Grounds including Referral, Building
referral, Building
E-Cigarettes Admin Review
Admin Review
Possession of
OSS, BOE Hearing + OSS, BOE Hearing + OSS, BOE Hearing +
controlled substances
Police Notification Police Notification Police Notification
with intent to distribute
7 days OSS and
5 days OSS and 3
3 days ISAP,
days ISAP, not in good
Superintendent or
3 days OSS and 2 standing, Building
Designee Review,
Substance Abuse days ISAP, not in Admin Review, loss of
Police Notification,
and/or possession, good standing, police extracurricular
Not in Good Standing,
to include Vaporized notification, parent participation for
indefinite loss of
liquid conference SAC remainder of the year,
all extracurricular
Referral Police Notification
activities
Parent Conference
Parent Conference
SAC referral
SAC Referral
3-9 days OSS with
possible ISAP, Police
1-9 days OSS with Notification, Counselor
possible ISAP, Police and/or SAC
Notification, Building notification, Not in
OSS, BOE hearing +
Terroristic Threat Admin Review, Good Standing,
police notification
Counselor and/or SAC Superintendent or
notification, parent Designee Review,
conference, I&RS indefinite loss of all
extracurricular
activities, CST review
7SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
OFFENSE
5-9 days OSS and 3
Depending on the days ISAP, not in good
3-9 days OSS and 2
severity, 1-9 days OSS standing, Superin-
days ISAP, community
and 2 days ISAP, tendent or Designee
service, not in good
community service, Review, loss of
standing, police
Police Notification, extracurricular
Theft/Damage notification, restitution
restitution of stolen participation for
of stolen or damaged
or damaged property, remainder of the year.
property, Parent Con-
Counselor/SAC Police Notification,
ference, Counselor/
notification, Parent restitution of stolen
SAC notification
Conference or damaged property,
Parent Conference
Parent Notification
Administrative ISAP or community ISAP or OSS, Not in
Truancy Detention or ISAP, service, possible loss Good Standing, I&RS
Community Service of credit for, Not in
Good Standing
9 days OSS with
possible ISAP,
1-9 days OSS with
Police Notification,
possible ISAP, Police
Superintendent or
Use or Possession of Notification, Parent OSS, BOE Hearing +
Designee Review,
an Exploding Device Notification, Building Police Notification
Counselor and/or SAC
Admin Review, I&RS,
notification, Not in
SAC notification
Good Standing, Parent
Conference, I&RS
5-9 days OSS and
3 days ISAP, not
3-9 days OSS and 2
in good standing,
1-9 days OSS and 2 days ISAP, community
Superintendent or
days ISAP, com- service, not in good
Designee Review, loss
munity service, Police standing, police
of extracurricular
Vandalism Notification, restitution notification, restitution
participation for
of damaged property, of damaged property,
remainder of the year,
Parent Conference, parent conference,
police notification,
Building Admin Review counselor/SAC
restitution of damaged
notification
property, parent
conference
Mandatory 9 days
1-9 days OSS depend- OSS and exclusion
ing on the severity from the regular
and intent and/or program pending a
exclusion from the Superintendent or
regular program while Designee Review
provided an alternative results and/or court
OSS, BOE Hearing +
Weapon Possession program pending a resolution, while
Police Notification
Superintendent or provided an alternative
Designee Review and/ program with CST
or court resolution, input, police notifica-
CST review and police tion. Not in good
notification, Not in standing and exclusion
Good Standing from all extracurricular
activities.
8SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSE
OFFENSE
5-9 days OSS and 3
3-9 days OSS and 2
days ISAP, not in good
days ISAP, community
Depending on the standing, Superin-
service, not in good
severity, 1-9 days OSS tendent or Designee
standing, police
and 2 days ISAP, com- Review, loss of extracur-
notification, restitution
Wrongful Entry munity service, police ricular participation for
if damaged property,
notification, restitution remainder of the year,
parent conference,
if damaged property, police notification,
building admin review,
parent conference restitution if damaged
counselor/SAC
property, parent
notification
conference
DISCIPLINARY POINT SYSTEM
A student’s privileges as a member of the Hamilton Township community may be limited as a result of
behavior or misconduct that warrants such limitation. Hamilton Township middle and high schools utilize
a point system to track student discipline infractions and promote an environment where students may
learn from their mistakes before those mistakes negatively impact their student privileges and their ability
to take full advantage of all opportunities offered in the district.
Code Disposition Point
AW Administrative Warning 1 point
AD Administrative Detention 2 points
BUS Bus Suspension 3 points
ISS In-School Suspension 3 points
OSS Out-of-School Suspension 4 points
Out-of-School Suspension with Superintendent and/or School
SBH 8 points
Board Hearing
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT POINT LEVELS
Point Totals Action
12 points Parent & Administrator goal setting meeting for Behavior Contract.
22 points Hearing Before the Principal.
STUDENT OUT OF GOOD STANDING
• Academic Eligibility – Not passing 3 classes at the close of the preceding semester.
• Attendance – More than 16 unexcused absences within the school year.
• Tardiness – Excessive tardies have resulted in accumulation of 4 or more administrative detentions
within the school year.
• Discipline – 2 or more suspensions (out of school) and/or 22 accumulated points within the school
year or any single offense deemed serious by the Principal.
• Obligations & Fines – Must be paid in full prior to the event.
At 22 points student may file an appeal after having a clean discipline record for 45 days from the last incident.
CLOSING SCHOOL
When school must be closed due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions, a HTSD robocall
will be made to your home communicating relevant information.
9ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
CHANGES IN COURSE WEIGHT, GPA CALCULATION, AND NON-GPA OPTION
1. GRADING SCALE
Grade Numeric Equivalent GPA
A+ 97-100 4.3
A 94-96 4.0
A- 90-93 3.7
B+ 87-89 3.3
B 84-86 3.0
B- 80-83 2.7
C+ 77-79 2.3
C 74-76 2.0
C- 70-73 1.7
D+ 67-69 1.3
D 64-66 1.0
D- 60-63 0.7
F 0-59 0.0
S Passing Through Effort (Achievement very poor)
X Appears with the grade to indicate insufficient attendance. A final grade of X will result in
loss of credit.
During each grading period, a teacher will provide a minimum of the following to measure student learning:
• 3 summative
• 5 formative, and
• 5 practice assessments
2. COURSE WEIGHT
The course weight system is as follows:
Level Weight
B 1.00
A 1.10
Honors 1.20
AP 1.25
3. GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION
A student’s grade point average is calculated by multiplying the number of credits per course times
the weight of the course times the grade achieved in that course. The totals for each course are
added and divided by the number of credits taken to compute a student’s grade point average. An
example is given below:
Courses Credits Weight Grade Total
Honors English 5 1.2 A (4) 24
Geometry 5 1.1 A (4) 22
U.S. History I 5 1.1 A (4) 22
Science 5 1.1 B (3) 16.5 146.5 divided
Spanish I 5 1.1 A (4) 22 by 35 =
Typing 5 1.0 A (4) 20 4.1857 - GPA
Health 2.5 1.0 A (4) 10
Physical Education 2.5 1.0 A (4) 10
TOTALS 35 146.5
104. ELECTIVE COURSES - beginning in September, 1997, students in all grades will be permitted to
take a maximum of five (5) credits per year where the final grade will not figure in the calculation of
the GPA. THESE SELECTIONS MAY NOT INCLUDE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT COURSES.
The students will receive a final grade which goes on the permanent record. Students who receive
a “C” or lower will not be eligible for the honor roll. PASS/FAIL ELECTIVES WILL NO LONGER BE
AVAILABLE. This “Non-GPA Course” must be identified during registration/scheduling. However,
students may change this decision up to (3) three weeks into the course.
5. PREREQUISITE - Prerequisite requires a passing grade or higher in another course in order to be
eligible to enroll for a specific course. Example: French II has a prerequisite of “70%” or better in
French I.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS - There are recommendations for a few courses. The recommendations were
given by the teaching and guidance staff to help students achieve the greatest success in courses
selected. The recommendations are listed for the student’s benefit. Example: Word/Information
Processing (B412) - Recommendation “C: or above in Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications (B212)
7. Please note that a maximum of 40 credits will be applied when generating GPA calculations for any
given school year.
8. Drop/Add – The drop/add period ends three (3) weeks into a course.
NORTHSTAR OF THE MONTH AWARD
Each month several “Northstars of the Month” will be identified by the faculty. To be nominated
a student must have demonstrated one or more of the following attributes:
1. Service to the school and community.
2. Contributions to school spirit through consistent effort and positive attitude.
3. Outstanding performance on a class project or activity not related to a co-curricular activity.
4. Academic growth or improvement within the department.
(This could be a student progressing from an “F” to a “C” through hard work and effort.)
5. Distinction or high average within a department.
6. Or some other distinction worth honor.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
The following courses are required for graduation:
English - 20 credits
Health/Physical Education - 20 credits
U.S. History - 10 credits
World History - 5 credits
Mathematics - 15 credits (10 credits must be in Algebra 1 and Geometry)
Science – 15 credits (5 credits must be in Biology)
Visual and Performing Arts – 5 credits
World Language – 5 credits
Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills or Career and Technical – 5 credits
Personal Finance Literacy (2.5 credits)
Total credits needed for graduation-120
11MAKE-UP WORK AFTER ABSENCE
When a student is absent for any reason and does not receive home instruction, he/she is required to
make up all assignments, tests, quizzes, laboratory experiments, projects, and reports missed during
the period of absence. Some general guidelines for making up work are as follows:
1) If a student is absent only on the day of a test or quiz, that student must be prepared to take the test
immediately on his/her return to school. In a similar fashion, reports or projects that are due on the
day of an absence must be handed in upon return to school.
2) If a student is absent on the day before a test or quiz, but was aware of the test prior to the absence,
and if the class missed did not introduce new material, the student must take the test with the class
on the scheduled day.
3) Make-up tests or quizzes are taken at a time determined by the teacher. If the test is taken during the
regular class period, the student remains responsible for all regular work missed during that class time.
4) If a student is absent for at least two days but not more than five days, all make-up work must be
completed within five school days of returning to school.
5) If a student is absent for more than five days but has not been on home instruction, all work must
be made up within ten school days of returning to school.
6) Any student failing to make up work within the appropriate time frame may receive a “0” for all work not
made up. In some classes, such as industrial arts, it is not possible to work on projects at home. Students
may, however, make special arrangements with their teachers to work after school or before school to
maintain the proper pace of work completion. Teachers will provide time for such work to be accomplished,
and students will remain responsible to arrange alternate transportation home, as necessary.
NJSLA (NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING
ASSESSMENT)
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and for Mathematics
measures the extent to which students are, or on track to being college or career ready in each of the two
respective areas. The test in English Language Arts/Literacy assesses student proficiency in reading and
comprehending a range of grade appropriate material independently. It also provides a measure of how
effectively a student writes when using and/or analyzing sources. The test in Mathematics measures
student competencies in the major and additional/supporting content in mathematics for grade or course,
as well as student grade-appropriate mathematical reasoning and modeling skills.
GRADE LEVEL PLACEMENT
A student will qualify for homeroom or grade level placement when the following criteria are met:
Freshman (Grade 9) promotion or transfer from grade 8 or attain age 16 prior to May 1 of the coming
school year.
Sophomore (Grade 10) Student with 30--59 credits.
Junior (Grade 11) Student with 60-89 credits.
Senior (Grade 12) Student with 90 or more credits, and can meet all graduation requirements within the
current year’s schedule. In order to purchase tickets for class proms and socials, students must have
earned that grade status with sufficient credits for a timely graduation.
ACADEMIC ETHICS
Students are expected to practice academic ethics, or honesty in their schoolwork. No student may give
or receive help on any test or discuss the content of any test with a student in another section of the
same course or with a student who must make up a test. Students are expected to do their own work
either in class or for homework. Copying another student’s work is not permitted.
In addition, any student’s work that is determined by a teacher to be that of another student or is copied
from an outside source will be given the grade of “F” and further disciplinary action may be taken according
to criteria outlined by the respective academic department or by the administration.
12ONE SESSION DAY SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE A
Pd. 1 7:50 – 8:38
Pd. 2 8:41 – 9:29
Pd. 3 9:32 – 10:20
Pd. 4 10:23 – 11:11
Pd. 5 11:14 – 12:02
SCHEDULE B
Pd. 1 7:50 – 8:38
Pd. 6 8:41 – 9:29
Pd. 7 9:32 – 10:20
Pd. 8 10:23 – 11:11
Pd. 9 11:14 – 12:02
SCHEDULE C
Pd. 1 7:50 – 8:38
Pd. 2 8:41 – 9:29
Pd. 3 9:32 – 10:20
Pd. 8 10:23 – 11:11
Pd. 9 11:14 – 12:02
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BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES
« « « « « «
These policies, along with others, can be viewed in their entirety in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent
for Instructional Services, the main office at our school, or online at www.hamilton.k12.nj.us
P 2260 Affirmative Action for School and Classroom Practices
P 2361 Acceptable Use of Computers Networks/Computers and Resources
P 2415.20 No Child Left Behind Complaints
P 5250 Excusal from Class or Program
P 5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
P 5512.02 Cyber-Bullying
P 5530 Substance Abuse
P 5533 Smoking on School Premises
P 5750 Equal Educational Opportunity
P 5751 Sexual Harassment
P 5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services
P 8601 Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal
P 9150 School Visitors
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SCHOOL REGULATIONS
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ATTENDANCE
Poor attendance and lateness to school are serious problems. They interfere with the student’s ability
to complete the prescribed courses of study satisfactorily, and they violate the State Law which requires
a student to attend school regularly.
Sometimes, due to valid illness, death in the family, or religious holidays, it is necessary for students
to be absent. On the day the student is absent, the parent/guardian is to call the Attendance Office by
8:30 a.m. In order to receive an excused absence for medical reasons, a doctor’s note is required upon
returning to school. Only designated communicable diseases are considered as “excused”. It is the
student’s responsibility to contact teachers regarding assignments.
If a student is going to be absent for a period of more than three days, the parent is to contact the
Attendance Office so that arrangements can be made to get homework assignments. Students who
will be absent due to illness for a prolonged period of time (two weeks or more) should contact the nurse
for possible home instruction.
Pupils must be present for at least 90% of the time in order to receive credit on his/her report card.
Attendance for less than 90% of the class meetings will be reflected by an “X” mark of no credit, or an
“F” if the pupil’s work was “failing” while in attendance. Doctor’s notes are due in the Attendance Office
within one week of the student’s return to school to be considered for possible appeals of course credit
lost due to insufficient class attendance.
Students absent without parental consent are truant and will be penalized.
ABSENCES
10 absences in a semester course.....................................................No course credit
19 absences in a year course.............................................................No course credit
EARLY DISMISSAL
Procedure to request an early dismissal:
1. Student presents a note to the Attendance Office before 7:50 a.m.
2. Notes are to include student’s name, grade, homeroom number, period one class, reason for request,
and parent/guardian signature.
3. If a child does not hand in a note the parent/guardian or person designated on the emergency card
will be permitted to sign the child out of school. Proper identification is required.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL
School starts promptly at 7:50 a.m. Students who are tardy to school will be marked tardy to their first
period class.
TARDINESS TO CLASS
Students are allotted four minutes passing time between periods. All students must keep to the right of the
halls and on stairways and must follow the shortest and quickest route between classes. Students are given
reasonable freedom while changing classes, but they are not permitted to be disorderly or to obstruct traffic.
Classroom teachers record pupil tardiness and take appropriate action to prevent it. Repeated tardiness to
class equates with class absence. Pupils continuing to be tardy to class will be referred to the Attendance
Office for disciplinary action and, like those continuously absent, will lose credit for their courses.
14STUDENT SUSPENSIONS AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
In order to assure that suspended students are responsible for all school assignments and attendance
requirements, the following regulations were implemented at the high school level:
1. Any OSS will result in a student not participating in any school activity for that period of time.
2. Students suspended for two (2) or more days will be required to report to school on a daily basis,
beginning on the 2nd day, to pick up classroom assignments. Classroom assignments will be developed
by the appropriate teachers and delivered to a designated area in the building by 8:00 a.m.
3. Students will report daily to a designated area between 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to pick up their
assignments. All previous days’ assignments must be returned at this time. Since students will only
be permitted to report to the designated area, all textbooks and other necessary materials must be
taken home on the day of suspension.
4. Students who fail to report, to return assignments or whose assignments are not complete to the
satisfaction of the teacher will receive an unexcused absence for that class.
5. Certain offenses will prohibit the student from being on school grounds during the suspension period;
therefore, for the purpose of picking up work, the student will be required to report to another location
in the district.
6. There will be no refunds for tickets purchased for after-school activities (i.e., dances, proms, etc.)
for students prohibited from attending due to suspension.
7. Any OSS assigned on a Friday to begin on Monday will result in a student not participating in any
school activity on that Friday as well as the weekend.
8. Any 9 day OSS will result in a student not participating in any school activity for 30 school days after
the completion of the OSS. Depending on the circumstance, this may include loss of privilege to
participate in the graduation ceremony.
ATTIRE/ACCESSORIES
Clothing that serves as a distraction to the educational process will not be allowed during the
school day. Clothing in the shop and physical education classes must meet special safety and hygiene
requirements posted there. Students on school trips must be appropriately attired for the activity.
Examples of inappropriate clothing include beachwear; tops which expose bare front, back and/or side
midriffs, or which are of spaghetti-string style; shorts above mid-thigh; pants which expose bare back,
front, sides or underwear; unclean attire; articles which display disruptive images or language, clothing
considered lounge / sleepwear; etc.
All head coverings/headbands (not limited to hats), sunglasses, beepers, personal communication
devices, or other distracters are not permitted anywhere in the building during the school day. The
above items will be confiscated and retained in the office until retrieved by a parent or legal guardian.
Coats/outerwear may not be worn during the regular school day
DANCES/SOCIALS/PROMS
Attendance at dances, socials, proms, is a privilege for students at Nottingham High School. In order
to attend, aside from the noted requirements, a student must not have any current discipline for the day
of the dance or trip. If the dance or trip is on a weekend, a student suspended on a Friday will not be
allowed to attend that weekend.
Any student who has an obligation must pay it in full BEFORE he or she will be allowed to purchase a
ticket to a dance, social, prom, or trip. Any additional obligations during the same year must be cleared
before a student can purchase a ticket for the next event.
Accordingly, no student with an obligation can be the date (guest) of someone else at a Nottingham
dance, social, or prom if he or she has an outstanding obligation.
Obligation information and payments are handled in the Main Office. One notice of previous year
obligations will be mailed home and must be cleared before a student is allowed to purchase a ticket
for a dance, social, or prom.
15Ticket sales All ticket sales for Nottingham events, such as proms, dances, socials, and trips, etc, will ONLY be sold in the morning by the advisor before school from 7:15 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:35 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The tickets will be sold in the Main Hall Conference room one week prior to the event and for ONLY 5 days. If a student is absent or suspended during the time of ticket sales, a parent/guardian must come in to purchase the ticket. NO tickets will be sold at any other time. ELECTRONIC DEVICES The use of any electronic devices during lunch periods and study hall is a privilege that can be eliminated if rules are not followed. These devices (including headphones) may not be seen/used until entering the lunch or study period. The use of cell phones, in any manner, is strictly prohibited. Phones are to remain off during school hours and are not to be visible. Students must surrender a phone to any staff member for violation of these rules. Phones will only be returned, directly to a parent/guardian by an administrator. SCHOOL TRIPS Attendance on school trips is a privilege. Teachers have the option of providing alternate activities for students whose behavior does not warrant attendance on a school trip. The administration reserves the right to remove any student from a school trip for standards that do not conform with school policies. This would include: out of school suspensions, excessive tardies, cuts, or absences, insubordination, etc. In addition, any student who is removed from a school trip may not be entitles to a refund on monies deposited. Specific refund policies will be determined by the individual trip coordinator. SCHOOL PRIVILEGES Any student who receives an in or out of school suspension may not be permitted to attend school events, including but not limited to dances, athletic\special events and trips during that school year. FOOD No food or beverage (including candy) is to be taken from or consumed outside the cafeteria or home economics area. Food or drink that is open, outside the cafeteria, will be taken and discarded. Students may not eat/drink during study halls. PASSES Every student sent from a teacher’s area for any reason at any time of the school day must have a pass (student handbook). Passes from academic classes are to be issued for emergency reasons only. LOCKER VISITS Students are not permitted to go to their lockers, during class periods, for any reason. STUDENT RECORD COPY FEE The school will provide a free copy of a student’s permanent record when the student transfers to another school, graduates, or terminates school with no apparent intentions to continue in a formal educational program. There will be a fee for sending transcripts. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are the property of the Hamilton Township School District. Students are required to maintain textbooks in an acceptable manner, and to keep them covered at all times. Students are responsible for the cost of lost or damaged books. Books 1 to 2 years old will necessitate a lost/damaged book fee that must cover the full replacement cost. A lost/damaged book that is 3 to 4 years old will cost 75% of the replacement value, books older than that will be 50% of the replacement cost. VISITORS All visitors, including parents, must first buzz in at Door #1 (front door). Then, the visitor would report to the front desk outside of the Guidance Office to communicate the purpose of the visit, present identification, and sign in. Due to our large enrollment, only persons having necessary school business will receive such permission during school hours. Alumni are cordially invited to attend all events open to the public. 16
FIRE DRILLS
New Jersey Law states that every school within the state must have at least two fire drills per month.
The signal for a fire drill will be the ringing of a special bell. Students will leave the rooms in a quiet
and orderly fashion following the directions of the teachers. (Tornado drills may also be announced as
well as “Condition” drills.) Students must remain with their teacher and class for the duration of the drill.
WORKING PAPERS
Students desiring “Working Papers” may obtain them in the Guidance Office during the school day.
Completed forms may be picked up in the Guidance Office on school days before 3:00 p.m. Students
should drop them off before Period 1 to insure their completion by the end of the day.
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GENERAL POLICIES/ACTIVITIES
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ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE
All accidents must be reported immediately to the teacher (or coach) supervising the activity. The accident
must also be reported to the school nurse, so that an accident report may be completed as soon as
possible. Pupils who purchase school insurance must follow the procedures stated on the insurance policy.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICIES
The policy of the Hamilton Township Board of Education is to promote an educational environment that
will meet the needs and encourage the development of the abilities of each individual student to the
extent of his or her potential without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, origin, ancestry,
handicap, social or economic status.
The Board of Education affirms its responsibility to insure that all pupils enrolled in the schools of this
district are afforded equal education.
AUTOMOBILES
All students intending to drive to school must register their cars. Registration forms are available in
the main office. Parking rules and regulations are listed on the registration form and must be followed.
Senior students only are allowed to park their cars in the horseshoe on the Hamilton Avenue side of the
school or in spaces identified with an “SR”. Parking decals must be displayed.
Students may register only one car. If the car is sold, the old decal must be removed from the old vehicle
and placed in the new one. A new form with information pertaining to the new vehicle must be filed with
the Main Office. If the old decal is damaged upon removal, the pieces must be taken to the Main Office
before a new decal will be issued. Any student who drives an unregistered car to school must report to
the Main Office. Such seniors will receive a temporary card from the administration and will be allowed
to park the car in the horseshoe. Those students who park on any neighborhood streets are reminded:
1) Park properly
2) Do not block any driveways
3) Do not block in any other car, etc.
Failure to follow these regulations will result in the car being towed. STUDENTS ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO PARK IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS FACULTY/STAFF PARKING. Failure to obey
parking rules and regulations will result in loss of parking privileges. Students will not be allowed to go
to their cars after arriving to school without administrative approval.
Repeated disregard of these regulations may result in disciplinary action.
BUS PASSES/CONDUCT
Any student with questions or problems regarding bus pass/transportation problems should report their
difficulties to the Attendance Office before homeroom.
New Jersey Law provides that students who violate the regulations concerning conduct on school buses
may be denied the privilege of school bus services.
17CAFETERIA - LUNCH PERIODS
Students will enter the cafeteria in an orderly manner and form proper lines. Chairs are to remain where
placed and all food is to be consumed in the cafeteria. Students are expected to keep the cafeteria clean
by clearing their refuse after eating and placing it in the proper receptacle. We are committed to recycling
and students are expected to separate their lunch trash appropriately. After finishing lunch, students may
go outside (and remain in designated areas) so that tables can be cleared. Once out, students must remain
out, until let in by the duty teacher. Students may not go near areas designated for parked cars. Students
may not leave school grounds during their lunch period. Leaving grounds will result in disciplinary action.
CLASS RANK/COURSE WEIGHTING
Class rank is computed on an annual basis for all students in grades 9-12. The twelfth grade (senior)
class rank will be computed after the completion of the first semester of the senior year. This class rank
is calculated using a weighted system as a means of assessing more fairly the academic achievements
of each student. High school courses are weighted 1.25 (AP), 1.2 (Honors),1.1, (A level), 1.0 (B level),
with the most academically-challenging courses receiving a weight of 1.25.
More details on course weight, GPA, and non-GPA courses are outlined in this handbook.
DETENTION
Detention may be issued by staff for various student classroom infractions. Detention will be held before or
after school. Students will be given one-day notice to arrange for his/her transportation needs. Students
who fail to take their assigned detention will be referred to the administration for further disciplinary action.
IN-SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Students assigned to ISAP are required to report to the ISAP room (126). Students must do school work
the entire time. They will receive assistance as needed from the ISAP teacher and must complete all
assignments. Students assigned to ISAP are to follow the pertinent regulations listed below:
In School Alternative Program - REGULATIONS
1. Students must bring the following:
a. all textbooks and workbooks
b. a pen, pencil and paper, and
c. some reading material for use after completion of all assignments. (Reading material must be
such that it is appropriate for a high school library.)
2. Students must work the entire day.
3. Students may not talk to each other, get up from assigned seat, sleep, or otherwise engage in
nonproductive use of time.
4. Students may get academic assistance from the ISAP teacher by raising a hand and waiting for attention.
5. Students will not be permitted to leave the ISAP room. They will not be allowed to go their lockers
and must use the lavatory located by the ISAP room.
6. When an assignment is completed, students are to give the work and the assignment sheet to the
ISAP teacher. Failure to abide by these rules will result in further disciplinary action, including the
possibility of additional ISAP time or out of school suspension.
7. No cell phone use.
GUIDANCE
Students are assigned to counselors who serve as their advisor throughout their high school years.
The Guidance Department encourages students and parents to use the facilities and services of the
department. Students are welcome in the counseling center at any time when they have a problem
and a pass. If there is an emergency, students may go directly to the counseling center without a pass.
Students are encouraged to see their counselor during study hall or lunchtime.
The Guidance Department requires fifteen school days to honor requests for transcripts and college
applications.
The current counseling assignments are listed in this handbook. Students are to consult this to identify
their counselor.
18HEALTH SERVICES
Students will report to the Nurse’s Office only with a regular pass from the teacher. The main purpose
of the School Health Service Department is to screen, to counsel, and to maintain a positive health
environment in the school.
All medications, including prescribed or over-the-counter, are not allowed to be carried by any student
at school. In order for a student to receive any medication during school hours, a special medication
form must be completed by the student’s attending physician. All medication must be brought to the
school nurse by the parent/guardian in the original containers, labeled according to standards and kept
in a locked closet in the school nurse’s office.
HOME INSTRUCTION
Applications for Home Instruction are generally processed by the Nurse’s Office. The private physician
must complete the form indicating the necessity for continued absence of five days or more. The request
for Home Instruction will then be processed by the Special Services Department. Before a student returns
to school, the office release form must be signed by the physician.
HONOR ROLL
Nottingham is proud to maintain an Honor Roll of those students having no grade below a B and a
Principal’s List of those students earning all A’s.
ACADEMIC LETTER AWARD
Students who earn a final year, high academic achievement average of 3.50 or greater will be specially
recognized with a certificate or plaque the following fall.
INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
The State Board of Education provides standards for the delivery of Intervention and Referral
Services. The requirements set forth in the State Code are intended to provide schools with
direction in formulating coordinated services and team delivery within our student population.
Our school has an Intervention and Referral Service team that meets regularly to address specific
student needs. Any parent or staff member can make a student referral to the I&RS team through
the child’s guidance counselor. The guidance department or an administrator may be contacted
for more information.
LOCKERS
Locker assignments will be given to students through the homeroom teachers. Each student will keep
his/her assigned locker until graduation.
Lockers are the property of the Board of Education and are subject to inspection by school officials.
As part of our “Locker Protection Program,” the school administration or designee will inspect student
lockers at various times during the school year. The locker searches are meant to be suspicion less
searches utilized as a deterrent in the school setting. The school district may engage canine detection
to assist with the locker search. Any illegal evidence that is discovered during a locker inspection must
be handled either by school administration and/or in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1, et seq., which
requires school officials to notify local law enforcement.
The following regulations pertain to the use of hall lockers:
(1) All lockers must remain locked when not in use.
(2) Students are responsible for the care and condition of their lockers at all times and the security of
their locker combinations.
(3) Each student is required to use his/her own assigned locker.
(4) Any locker that is not functioning properly is to be reported to the Attendance Office.
(5) Students must plan their use of the locker to conform to their schedule without tardiness to class.
STUDENTS ARE TO AVOID UNNECESSARY USE OF THE LOCKER BETWEEN CLASSES BY
CARRYING ENOUGH BOOKS FOR SEVERAL CLASSES.
(6) Graffiti and/or inappropriate display of pictures will result in disciplinary action which may include a fine.
(7) NO LOCKER VISITS ARE PERMITTED WHILE CLASSES ARE IN SESSION.
19PRINCIPAL’S PIN
The Principal’s Pin Committee, comprised of students, teachers, and parents, define the meaning of a
Nottingham High School “Northstar.”
Being a Northstar means making a conscious decision to be a responsible member of the Nottingham
High School community. Just as the North Star has served as a guide for thousands of years, a Not-
tingham Northstar goes beyond the ordinary to be a role model and leader. Such a student exemplifies
a commitment to excellence as displayed by the Pillars of Character upon which our school’s foundation
is built. These Pillars, Respect, Citizenship, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Fairness, and Caring, help a
Nottingham Northstar to shine. Recognized students take pride in making academics their primary goal
while taking an active part in making their school a success. Whether holding a door, helping another
student become acclimated to the culture, or starting a peer study group, a Nottingham Northstar stands
up for what is right and goes out of his or her way to make a difference in someone else’s life.
This appreciation of others contributes to a respect of Nottingham’s diversity. In summary, this student
does “the right thing” simply because he or she is a member of a school community and wants it to
always be even better. For that, the student deserves recognition by being awarded the “Nottingham
Principal’s Pin.”
Nomination forms are available in the Main Office.
LOST AND FOUND
The ISAP room is the area designated for lost and found articles. Students should check there for articles
if they have lost something, and return any found item to the Main Office.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
The Library Media Center is a multifunctional resource that serves every member of the school community.
The library space is open to students during school hours, and students may come to the Library during
their study hall or lunch periods to engage in purposeful learning and use library resources.
All students must have a pass and sign in to the Library upon arrival. Check the Library website for
the current sign-in procedures. The website is linked to the Nottingham High School website under the
menu “Our School.”
The Library website also hosts digital resources that combine with the books in the Library to support
student learning in every subject and area of interest.
Students are encouraged to reach out to the Librarian, via school email or in person, for help seeking
resources for class, to develop research and information skills, or to find books for recreational reading. All
9th grade students will receive an orientation to the library facilities, procedures, materials, and technology.
PEER LEADERSHIP
Our school offers a program to our freshmen entitled “The Nottingham Peer Leadership Program.” The
purpose of this program is to help freshmen make a successful adjustment to the high school. Once
a week, at the beginning of the school year, freshmen will meet in a discussion group. There will be a
trained upper class student working with each freshman group leading various activities and discussions.
PUPIL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Any individual pupil shall have the right to question and/or appeal the application of policies and
administrative decisions affecting him/her through appropriate channels.
The following procedures are available to initiate the problem solving process beyond the teacher:
1. Consult with a guidance counselor or other preferred professional staff member. Misunderstanding
of policies will frequently be cleared up at this point.
2. Seek parental guidance and support.
3. Seek an appointment with a vice-principal. This procedure is recommended where time or the
magnitude of the problem is a critical factor.
If the problem is not resolved at the vice-principal’s level, appropriate guidelines will be recommended
for further appeal with the principal.
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