STUDENT HANDBOOK - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

Hunterdon Central
Regional High School
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Christina Steffner
Interim Superintendent
84 Rte. 31
Flemington, NJ
08822
908-782-5727

Dear Students,
Welcome to Hunterdon Central
Our student handbook is a day planner and reference for
activities, services and regulations at Hunterdon Central. It is
designed to help you manage your time and keep track of your
academic assignments and social engagements.
Please take some time to read the material in the beginning of
the handbook that focuses on your daily activities at Central. It is
important that you pay close attention to the attendance policy and
understand that poor attendance will result in the loss of credit and
may affect your ability to graduate. You should also look at the
detailed dress code. This regulation contains specific dress code
requirements and will provide you with the guidelines necessary to
dress properly for school.
It is extremely important that you familiarize yourself with the
contents of this handbook. It provides the information you need in
order to be aware of our school policies, including discipline,
athletics, and grading.
We wish you well during the 2011-2012 academic year at
Hunterdon Central.
Sincerely,
Christina Steffner,
Interim Superintendent

District Mission
Hunterdon Central Regional High School exists to support,
encourage and enable every student
to be a lifelong learner within a system
that aligns all resources to assure
that every student achieves at his/her level.
District Vision Statement
To create teaching and learning environments that engage all
students, foster achievement and cultivate the skills needed
to compete, connect and collaborate
as ethical and responsible participants in a global society.
Student Achievement
To produce responsible, caring, and ethical citizens
who value self development, think critically about issues,
communicate and collaborate effectively, and apply academic
knowledge to authentic situations and display mastery of curriculum
as defined by the State of New Jersey
District Aims
Highest Student Achievement
Highest Performing Workforce
Integrated Management Systems

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Absences............................................................................................ 18
Academic Appeal Procedure .............................................................. 22
Academic Conduct ............................................................................. 22
Academic Program Information .......................................................... 22
Accelerated Graduation...................................................................... 31
Activity Buses ..................................................................................... 13
Appeals Process for Loss of Credit .................................................... 19
Athletics.............................................................................................. 11
Attendance ......................................................................................... 18
Beepers/Pagers.................................................................................. 18
Bell Schedule........................................................................................ 7
Bus Regulations ................................................................................. 12
Calendar............................................................................................... 6
Class Rank ......................................................................................... 25
College/Career Center........................................................................ 25
Counselor Meeting Requests ............................................................. 26
Cutting ................................................................................................ 21
Delayed Opening Schedule.................................................................. 7
Discipline Policy.................................................................................. 44
Discipline Appeal Procedures............................................................. 47
Dress Code......................................................................................... 49
Drop/Add a Course............................................................................. 27
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco - Substance Abuse ..................................... 51
Early dismissal...................................................................................... 7
Early Out ............................................................................................ 28
Electronic Devices .............................................................................. 50
Eligibility Requirements for Athletic Competition ................................ 11
Emergency Closing/Early Dismissal Schedule ..................................... 8
Exam Schedule .................................................................................... 8
Excessive Absences........................................................................... 21
Family Life Education ......................................................................... 29
Fire Drills, Code C, and other Emergencies ....................................... 43
Fundraising/Solicitation ...................................................................... 14
Grade Equivalents .............................................................................. 29
Grade Point Average .......................................................................... 30
Graduation Requirements .................................................................. 32
Harassment Policy.............................................................................. 41
Health, Safety And Discipline ............................................................. 41
Home Instruction ................................................................................ 35
Honor Rolls......................................................................................... 35
I.D. Cards ........................................................................................... 43
Interim Reports................................................................................... 35
Library / Instructional Media Center (IMC).......................................... 55
Lockers............................................................................................... 14
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ................................ 11
National Honor Society....................................................................... 35
Non-Cumulative Absences ................................................................. 20
Nurse / Health Office .......................................................................... 44
Outstanding Obligations ..................................................................... 15

Parking Regulations ........................................................................... 15
Phone Reference.................................................................................. 8
Public Complaints and Inquiries ......................................................... 37
Public Disclosure of Non-Discrimination............................................. 41
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing..................................................... 53
Raritan Township Parking Ordinance, no. 81-23................................ 17
Regular Bell Schedule .......................................................................... 7
Religious Beliefs and Customs........................................................... 37
Report Cards ...................................................................................... 37
Responsible Internet Use Agreement................................................. 56
Safety Hotline ....................................................................................... 7
Scheduling.......................................................................................... 38
School-Based Youth Services ............................................................ 39
School Closing Information................................................................... 7
School Day ......................................................................................... 20
Special Services/Child Study Team.................................................... 39
Student Assistance Program .............................................................. 40
Student Government .......................................................................... 17
Student Records................................................................................. 40
Substance Abuse Policy..................................................................... 51
Tardiness............................................................................................ 22
Transfer/Withdrawal Procedures ........................................................ 41
Truancy .............................................................................................. 20
Twilight School ................................................................................... 24
Working Papers.................................................................................. 18

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2011-2012
SEPTEMBER
1 First Day for Teachers
5 Labor Day (school closed)
6 First Day for Students
14 Back to School Night (A-L)
22 Back to School Night (M-Z)
23 Staff In Service Day (school closed)
29 Rosh Hashanah (school closed)
NOVEMBER
10 & 11 NJEA Convention (school closed)
23 ½ Day School Session
24 & 25 Thanksgiving Recess (school closed)
DECEMBER
24 - 31 Winter Recess (school closed)
JANUARY
1 & 2 Winter Recess (school closed)
3 Classes Resume
16 M. L. King, Jr. Day (school closed)
FEBRUARY
2 Back-to-School Night
3 Staff In-Service (school closed)
17 Contingency Snow Day #1
20 President’s Day (school closed)
MARCH
12 Contingency Snow Day #2
APRIL
6-15 Spring Recess (school closed)
16 Classes Resume
MAY
25 Contingency Snow Day #4
28 Memorial Day (school closed)
29 Contingency Snow Day #3
JUNE
19 Last Day for Students
20 Last Day for Staff / Graduation
The following days will be used to compensate for emergency
closings: February 17, March 12, May 29, May 25. If additional
emergency closings occur, the days of spring break will be used,
beginning April 13, 2011 and moving back to April 6, 2011. School
personnel and students will be expected to attend on contingency plan
days.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
In case of inclement weather or any other emergency, the
following radio and television stations will broadcast school closings
or delayed opening information:
WCVH 90.5 FM (Hunterdon Central Radio)
HCTV Channel 14 (Hunterdon Central TV)
WCTC 14.50 AM
JERSEY 101.5 (posted to website)
Channel 69 (WFMZ-TV)
WLEV-100.7 FM
WKFB-107.5 FM (Frank FM)
WODE-99.9 FM (The Hawk)
WWYY-107.1 FM (Lite 107)
WCTO-96.0 FM (Cat Country)
WEST-1400 AM
PLEASE NOTE: in the event of an emergency closing all school
activities including athletics will be canceled.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
Call 782-5727 for a recorded message. If you have a touch-tone
phone, then press 1, and follow the recorded message.
Athletic Hotline - Call 284-7299. Follow the prompts for closing
information.
SAFETY HOTLINE
The following phone number is an anonymous tip line for
reporting information regarding school violence and vandalism:
(908) 284-7233 [284-SAFE].
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
Homeroom 7:35 – 7:41
BLOCK 1 7:41 – 9:01
BLOCK 2 9:08 –10:28
UNIT LUNCH 10:28 – 11:11
BLOCK 3 11:16 – 12:36
BLOCK 4 12:43 – 2:03
DELAYED OPENING SCHEDULE
CLASS TIME
Homeroom/BLOCK 1 9:00 – 10:02
BLOCK 2 10:07 – 11:07
UNIT LUNCH 11:07 – 11:52
BLOCK 3 11:57 – 12:57
BLOCK 4 1:02 – 2:03

EMERGENCY CLOSING/EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
CLASS TIME
Homeroom/BLOCK 1 7:35 – 9:01
BLOCK 2 9:06– 10:26
BLOCK 3* 10:31 – 11:54
BLOCK 4 Eliminated
EXAM SCHEDULE
Exams will be given over a two-day period. Day One will consist
of testing for Blocks 1 and 2. Day Two will consist of testing for
Blocks 3 and 4. Students will not be admitted to the exam room
if they arrive late.
CLASS TIME
Morning Announcements 7:35 – 7:40
First Exam 7:40 – 9:43
Second Exam 9:51 – 11:54
Quick Contact Reference:
Administration
Interim Superintendent ..……………………Christina Steffner, 284-7135
Bus. Admin./Bd.Sec. .................…………………….Ray Krov, 284-7110
Interim Principal.................................................. Tim O’Brien, 284-7155
Dir. Of Curriculum and
Instruction................................................Carol Kelley, Ed.D., 284-7151
Mgr. of Instructional Tech. ..................................... Don Ginty, 284-7137
Mgr. of Operations.............................................. David Klein, 284-7170
Mgr. of Human Resources .............................Marshall Sigall, 284-7180
Sup. of Athletics.....................................................Bob Rossi, 284-7175
Sup. of Bus., Fine Arts, Tech .......................Jacqueline Cole, 284-7157
Sup. Of Counseling .......................................................TBD, 284-7160
Sup. of English .......................................... Brendan McIsaac, 284-7145
Sup. of Mathematics...................................... Edward Brandt, 284-7190
Sup. of Phys. Ed./Fam. &
Con.................................................................Sandy Chronic, 284-7153
Sup. of Science .............................................. Kenneth Micai, 284-7134
Sup. of Social Studies ...................................Robert Zywicki, 284-7147
Sup. of Special Services..................................Donna Puluka, 284-7249
Coord. of Special Services ..................................Kim Dubiel, 284-7149
Sup. of World Languages ................................... Lynn Luster, 284-7189
Communications Officer .................................. Nancy Tucker, 284-7187

Freshman House
Ashley Walulak, VP ................................................................. 284-7234
Carol Rocha, Sec. ................................................................... 284-7208
Fax. ......................................................................................... 284-7307
Sophomore House
Craig Blanton, VP .................................................................... 284-7152
Robin Krug, Sec ...................................................................... 284-7207
Fax .......................................................................................... 284-7305
Junior House
Matt Thompson........................................................................ 284-7272
Anneliese Nifoussi, Sec........................................................... 284-7293
Fax .......................................................................................... 284-7309
Senior House
Rich Schneebeli, VP................................................................ 284-7142
Lois Tabor, Sec. ...................................................................... 284-7206
Fax. ......................................................................................... 284-7308
Mid-Campus House Office
Barbara Manfredi, VP .............................................................. 284-7132
Patricia Cruz............................................................................ 284-7133
Fax .......................................................................................... 284-7306
Counselors – Class of 2012
Kerry Kelly (A-ER) ................................................................... 284-7316
Linda Childs (ES-KL) ............................................................... 284-7116
Caryn Monk (KM-P)................................................................. 284-7159
Jim Meert (Q-Z) ....................................................................... 284-7185
Counselors - Class of 2013
Deborah Hul (A-ELT)............................................................... 284-7248
Anne Biber (GS-MC) ............................................................... 284-7182
Dana Tsivikis (ME-SOJ) .......................................................... 284-7148
Annemarie Lloyd (ELU-GR,
SOL-Z)..................................................................................... 284-7321
Counselors – Class of 2014
Kevin Maldonado (A-DR)......................................................... 284-7274
Linda Kovacs (DS-KO) ............................................................ 284-7232
Marjorie Schmidt (KP-RA) ....................................................... 284-7271
Julie Blake (RB-Z) ................................................................... 284-7240
Counselors – Class of 2015
Katey Edgar (A-EST) .............................................................. 284-7209
Jacqueline Kurisko (ESU-LEH) ……………..……………..……284-7106
Kevin Cubberly (LEI-REI) )….………………..………………….284-7123
Greg Mantore (REJ-Z)............................................................. 284-7122

College & Career
Jennifer Nuechterlein (Grades
9-12) ........................................................................................ 284-7146
Student Assistance
Counselors
Cheryl Copeland (Grade 12;
Grade 9 A-G) .......................................................................... 284-7174
Rich Monacchio (Grade 11;
Grade 9 H-N) .......................................................................... 284-7118
Sharon Rider (Grade 10;
Grade 9 O-Z) .......................................................................... 284-7165
Health Office &
Support Services
Class of 2015 Nurse ...............................Jennifer Amato, RN, 284-7143
Class of 2014 Nurse .............................Christine Grand, RN, 284-7304
Class of 2013 Nurse……………………. Nancy Braddee, RN, 284-7235
Class of 2012 Nurse……………………..…….. Cathy Stenger 284-7140
Social Workers ...................................................... Sue Ryan, 284-7192
...................................................................... William Shaver, 284-7191
……………………………..…………Annette Piazza Vasquez, 284-7150
Learning Consultants.................................... Kathy Kordusky, 284-7194
......................................................... Gail Ciambruschini, 284-7196
…………………………………………….Dawn Peterman, 284-7215
Psychologists..........................Susan Blackwell-Nehlig, PhD., 284-7162
......................................................................Erin Fulton, 284-7295
……………………………..……………..Melissa Norrbom, 284-7198
Board of Education
John Papazian, President
(Readington)........................................... jpapazian@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Philip Hershbine, VP
(Flemington) ........................................phershbine@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Jennifer Bausmith (East
Amwell)................................................... jbausmith@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Thomas Biolsi, (Raritan) ................................ tbiolsi@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Claire Curry (Readington)..............................ccurry@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Patrick Dugan, (Raritan) ............................. pdugan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Alex Jeyschune (Delaware)............... ajeyschune1@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Deb Labbadia, (Readington)
............................................................... dlabbadia@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Michael Nash (Raritan) ............................... mnash@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Hunterdon Central Regional High School is monitored by
surveillance cameras, 24/7.

ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT LIFE
Athletics
Realizing that interscholastic sports make a rich contribution to
the total education, Hunterdon Central Regional High School aims to
provide its students with an extensive athletic program based on
pupil interest as a supplement to a well-balanced academic
program.
1. The athletic program at Hunterdon Central is one of the most
comprehensive in New Jersey. Students may choose from thirtythree
interscholastic sports, which include:
FALL: Football, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Field Hockey,
Girls Gymnastics, Fall Cheerleading, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls
Soccer, and Girls Volleyball
WINTER: Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys and Girls
Winter Track, Winter Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys
and Girls Bowling, Ice Hockey, Boys and Girls Fencing
SPRING: Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys Tennis,
Boys and Girls Track, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, and Boys Volleyball
Eligibility Requirements for Athletic Competition
Hunterdon Central student-athletes, as well as students
participating in other activities, are subject to a number of eligibility
rules and regulations maintained by the New Jersey State
Interscholastic Athletic Association and/or the local school district.
Any student found to be involved in hazing activities will
be immediately and permanently removed from participation.
We reserve the right to remove students from participation for
conduct unbecoming of an HC student, as defined by the HC
Code of Conduct.
Listed below are common regulations dealing with
academic standards, of which students should be aware.
1. To be eligible for athletic competition and/or activities during
the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year, students in grades
10-12 must have passed a minimum of 30 credits during the 2010-
2011 school year (including credits earned in summer school). First
semester freshmen are automatically eligible.
2. To be eligible for athletic competition and/or club activities
during the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, students
in grades 9-12 must have passing grades in 15 credits at the end of
the first semester. To determine this eligibility, courses with a credit
value of five (5) and which span two quarters, will be prorated to 2.5
credits. A grade of WP or WF and/or a medical exemption from
physical education may affect eligibility.
Students who graduate early are not eligible to participate in
athletics or activities.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Students who want to participate in inter-collegiate athletics
must consult their counselor regarding the high school courses that

will meet the eligibility standards established by the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
It is recommended that student athletes make their counselors
aware of their intention to participate in inter-collegiate athletics as
soon as they enter high school. Making the counselor aware of their
intention better ensures that eligibility criteria will be met. Most, but
not all, collegiate athletic programs are regulated by the NCAA rules
on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid.
The NCAA has three member divisions: Division I, Division II,
and Division III. Institutions are members of one of these divisions
based on the size and scope of their athletic program and whether
or not they provide athletic scholarships. A listing of all NCAA
member institutions and their divisions is available in the
College/Career Center.
Any student-athlete planning to participate in Division I or
Division II athletics, regardless of financial aid status, must
register with the the NCAA Eligibility Center Online by the end
of his/her junior year of high school.
Forms to register for the NCAA Eligibility Center can be found
online at www.eligibilitycenter.org and additional information
regarding collegiate athletic eligibility are available n the Counseling
Services Office.
Bus Regulations
In order that students' lives are not placed in jeopardy, an
atmosphere of safety must be constantly maintained on school
buses. For this reason the following regulations are in effect on all
school buses operated in the Hunterdon Central Regional High
School District.
1. Drivers will give each student an assigned seat on the bus.
Students will be held responsible for any damage.
2. Students are asked not to sit in the rear seats unless no other
seats are available. (This improves rear visibility, helps discipline,
and avoids injury in the event of a rear-end collision.)
3. Once a student has boarded the bus, he/she must take a
seat and remain in the seat.
4. No food of any kind may be eaten on the bus; this includes
chewing gum.
5. All students are expected to be at their designated bus stop
five minutes early. In case of a breakdown, a second bus will be
sent. WAIT.
6. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly
manner while waiting for a bus and to stay off the roadway at their
pickup location.
7. Students will be picked up and dropped off only at designated
bus stops.
8. Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before
attempting to enter or leave it.
9. Keep hands and heads inside the bus at all times.

10. Refrain from loud talking and other behavior which may
interfere with the proper performance of duty by the driver.
11. Report promptly to the driver any damage to a bus.
12. Students should assist in keeping the bus sanitary.
13. Students should consider it their duty to behave as politely
on a school bus as they would at home in the presence of guests.
14. All buses unload as they arrive at the high school. Students
are to report to a supervised area. Any student leaving campus at
this time will be considered truant.
15. Students wishing to ride an alternate bus must submit a
written request from parents to the respective house office at least
24 hours in advance of planned trip. Written request should include
date of change. Written requests for a daily or weekly scheduled
alternate drop off will be valid for one quarter, and must be reapproved
by the student's vice principal at the start of each quarter.
When riding another student's bus, the sending and receiving
parents must submit notes indicating approval.
16. Students wishing to take an alternate bus to a job location
must submit a written request from parents and employer giving
permission and work schedule to the respective House Office.
New Jersey School Law gives school authorities the right to
regulate student behavior from the time the student leaves home in
the morning until he arrives home after school. Students who will not
abide by the above regulations will be subject to disciplinary action
and bus privileges may be denied. It is your safety we are
concerned about; therefore, we will do all we can to ensure it, and
you must do all you can. Student transportation is supported by
state and local taxes. Students who cause damage to the school
buses contribute to the cost of transportation and the amount of
taxes needed to support the transportation system.
Activity Buses
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School District provides
limited transportation for those students who remain after school for
tutorial instruction and/or school-sponsored extra and/or cocurricular
programs.
The criteria for establishing activity bus routes shall be
adequacy, safety, and economy as defined in Board Policy and
regulations.
The point of departure for activity buses is the Commons
parking lot. All six buses will depart together to assure that all
students are aboard. Activity bus transportation will be provided on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Stops are made at any safe
place along the route. Students must let the driver know where they
need to disembark.
To ride on the activity bus, a student must follow the
procedure outlined below
1. To sign up, log-on any computer before 2:50 pm.
Go to: utility menu, Late bus sign-up, Follow prompts
2. Be in possession of HCRHS ID card.

3. Secure a pass designated for the activity bus from the
teacher/advisor with whom you stayed.
4. Present student I.D. and surrender bus pass to the bus
driver.
5. Students should inform the driver where they are getting off
bus before the bus leaves.
Students will not be permitted to ride the activity bus if there is
a failure to follow the required procedure, or if the student
leaves campus during this time.
All activity buses depart from the Commons Lot at 3:40 PM. To
see all Routes for activity buses, please go online:
http://central.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/students/ Click on the link
“Activity Bus Information.” Hard copy Activity bus routes are
also available in every House Office.
The use of the activity bus is a privilege granted by the Board
of Education and may be denied by the school administration
for improper behavior. Failure to follow these procedures may
result in disciplinary action.
Fundraising/Solicitation
Solicitation and pupil fundraising should be for the sole benefit
of HCRHS-approved school organizations. The administrator
responsible for student activities must approve all fundraising.
Solicitation or distribution of materials for the benefit of non-related
organizations or groups is prohibited. Students are not permitted to
solicit or collect money on school premises for the pupil’s own
benefit. All materials to be displayed or distributed are to contain the
approval signature of an administrator. Additional information is
available in the Board of Education policies #5721 and #5830.
Lockers
If desired, each student will be assigned a locker to use during
the school year. A fee will be assessed at the beginning of the
freshman year. The student is responsible for the maintenance and
cleanliness of the locker, both inside and out. Offensive materials
may not be displayed in or on lockers and infractions may be subject
to disciplinary action. Students may use only their assigned locker
and will be subject to disciplinary action if found in violation.
All lockers are and shall remain the property of the Board.
Lockers are available for use during Physical Education classes.
Students are expected to secure their valuables in a locked
locker during PE classes. Students are required to keep their
assigned lockers closed and locked against incursion by other
students, but no student may use a locker as a depository for a
substance or object which is prohibited or which constitutes a threat
to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the school
building.

The Board of Education reserves the right to authorize its
designated employees to conduct routine inspections of
student lockers, also to include canine inspection, without
specific notice as to when particular lockers will be inspected.
Outstanding Obligations
Over the course of the school year, HCRHS loans students a
variety of materials including textbooks, library materials, locks,
uniforms, and athletic and band equipment. All materials are to be
returned by a designated time set by the teacher, library media
specialist, coach or advisor. Students will be assessed and must pay
for any lost or damaged items. Fines will be imposed on overdue
library materials. To help students remember what obligations they
have, notices will be sent to homeroom teachers for distribution. The
name of any student owing materials or charges will also be placed
on the Obligations List that will be circulated to the faculty and
posted throughout the school. Please note that fines paid for
unreturned books or materials at the end of the school year will
not be refunded after September 15 th of the following school
year. If you have located a missing item, return promptly for a
possible refund. While we hope that students will act responsibly to
clear their obligations in a timely manner, the following
consequences for outstanding obligations have been set in place.
Students with outstanding obligations can not:
• Participate in school activities (including but not limited to the
Junior Prom and Senior Ball)
• Participate in any graduation activities.
• Participate in the sports banquet.
• Apply for parking privileges (or may lose parking privileges.)
• Receive new schedules during June/July distribution.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities (including clubs,
athletics, fine arts performances and trips). This consequence
applies only if a name appears on the obligations list prior to the
beginning of the activity.
Parking Regulations
1. All vehicles parked in the Hunterdon Central Regional High
School student parking areas must have an authorized student
decal affixed to the driver’s side rear windshield. Students are only
authorized to use pre-registered student-decaled vehicles.
2. Parking decals will be distributed according to the following
criteria:
A) Students will be Issued parking spaces based on
their discipline and attendance records during their tenure at
HCRHS.
B) A non-refundable $75 fee will be assessed for year-long
parking.

C) If available, parking at the Yale Parking Lot will be
assigned as overflow parking.
3. Applications may be secured online and must be returned
completed within the guidelines established by the school
administration including a Random Student Drug Testing consent
form. A photocopy of the following documents should be attached:
valid NJ driver’s license and motor vehicle registration for the vehicle
that is registered with the school.
4. Students may drive only pre-registered vehicles to school
and must park head-on in their assigned space. Any temporary
change of vehicle must be reported to the senior class vice-principal
or Security Officer. Decals are not transferable from student to
student and/or vehicle to vehicle.
5. Movement of vehicles and going to your vehicle during the
school day (7:35 - 2:03pm) without appropriate approval, and travel
through driveways restricted to authorized school vehicles will result
in loss of privilege. The school day begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at
2:03 p.m. At all times, students are prohibited from parking in
reserved spaces.
6. Students who are suspended out-of-school shall risk losing
their parking privilege.
7. Students with early out must leave campus or sign in with
the senior office. You may return to campus for extracurricular, cocurricular
activities, and other related activities at 2:13pm.
8. The Board of Education reserves the right to authorize its
designated employees to conduct inspections of student vehicles
when reasonable suspicion exists that an item(s), unlawful in nature,
may be concealed within the vehicle. Searches may include canine
inspection.
9. Careless and reckless driving, as determined by the
administration, will result in revocation of parking privileges.
10. Infractions of parking regulations will be subject to school
discipline and/or Raritan Township Ordinance 81 and its provisions.
11. If a space is not used, or if a student’s name appears on
the school-wide obligations list for two weeks (10 consecutive school
days) the sticker may be revoked unless illness or special
circumstances can be confirmed.
12. Students in violation of the Drug/Alcohol Policy are not
eligible for parking privileges.
13. Illegal parking will result in extended detention, ticketing
and/or possible towing of vehicle.
14. Six (6) lates to block 1 will result in loss of parking
privileges for one week. On the 8th infraction, an additional 2
week loss of privilege will be added. On the 10 th infraction,
parking privileges will be suspended. This count is cumulative
throughout the school year. No refunds will be given on lost
privileges.

RARITAN TOWNSHIP PARKING ORDINANCE, NO. 81-23
An ordinance of the Township of Raritan, County of
Hunterdon, State of New Jersey entitled “Traffic Regulation and
Parking Regulation on Lands and Grounds of Hunterdon Central
Regional High School.” Be it Ordained, by the Township Committee
of the Township of Raritan, as follows:
A. No person shall park a vehicle at any time along any
roadway (outlined in red) indicated on the site plan. The attached
site plan is hereby made part of the Ordinance.
B. All vehicles must park within the painted white lines on the
roadway in the parking areas.
C. All vehicles must park in designated areas. Vehicles
permitted to park shall be properly identified.
D. There shall be no parking in any other area not specifically
marked for parking. “No Parking Anytime” signs shall be installed in
all prohibited areas.
E. The roadways and driveways shall be designated one-way
in the direction shown on the attached site plan which is hereby
made part of this Ordinance.
F. The reserved parking spaces for persons who have been
Issued special vehicle identification cards are indicated on the
attached site plan and no other person shall be permitted to park.
G. The school bus loading zone shall be established in
parking Lot E as indicated on the attached site plan.
H. The intersection of the southerly most driveways of parking
lot F and parking lot G is designated as a yield intersection. A yield
sign shall be installed from the exit of parking lot F to Parking lot G
which is shown on the attached site plan.
I. Each parking area must be first identified as parking Area
A, B, C, etc. by signs and so included on the site plan.
J. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 12:00
am (midnight) and 6:00 am.
K. Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation of
this Ordinance shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the
safe and proper regulation of traffic and any police officer may
provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the
reasonable costs of the removal and storage which may result from
such removal, before regaining possession of the vehicle.
L. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New
Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation or provision of
this Ordinance or any supplement thereto, shall be liable to a
penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding I5 days or both.
Student Government
Student government at Hunterdon Central is the students’ voice
in the affairs of the school. All students are strongly encouraged to
participate in Student Council activities. Active participation in this
form of self-government is the duty of each student who believes
that decisions affecting students must be made jointly by the

Student Council, the teachers and the administration. It is comprised
of two parts: Student Council and the Class Council. The roles and
descriptions of the student government branches are explained in
the student government constitution. Candidates for student and
class council officers need to be members of the respective
organizations. We reserve the right to remove students from
participation for conduct unbecoming of a HC student as defined by
the HC Code of Conduct. Even if you do not become a member in
the student government, you retain the right to have your opinions
heard. All meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend.
With your cooperation we can benefit from a strong student
government at Hunterdon Central.
Beepers/Pagers
The use of beepers/pagers is against the NJ Criminal
Code. According to the code, students may not use or be in
possession of a beeper/pager at school. Rescue Squad or Fire
Department student volunteers are not permitted to respond to offcampus
emergencies during the school day. Therefore, related
equipment should be turned off during the school day.
Working Papers
New Jersey General Employment Child Labor Laws prohibit
anyone under age 16 from working more than 3 hours a school day.
A student over age 16 may work 8 hours a day or 40 hours per
week. Parents are advised to closely supervise the work demands
employers put on students. It is often difficult for a student to keep
up with homework and study for tests if he or she works more than
two or three hours a night.
Working papers are processed in the Instructional Media Center
daily during Unit Lunch.
Attendance
The Board of Education requires that the students enrolled in
the school attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the
state. The education program offered by this district is predicated
upon the presence of the pupil and requires continuity of instruction
and classroom participation. The regular contact of pupils with one
another in the classroom and their participation in a well-planned
instructional activity under the tutelage of a competent teacher are
vital to this purpose.
Absences
An absence refers to a student not being present in school for a
full block or arriving 30 minutes or more after the beginning of the
block. Please report any absence from school to the appropriate
house office secretary prior to 9:00 AM. (Voice mail is available
outside of school hours.) After an absence, students are required to
provide the house office with written verification upon his/her return
to school.

Class of 2015 House Office….….284-7208 Fax 284-7307
Class of 2014 House Office .….284-7207 Fax 284-7305
Class of 2013 House Office..........284-7293 Fax 284-7309
Class of 2012 House Office ……..284-7206 Fax 284-7308
MidCampus House Office ….....…284-7133 Fax 284-7306
Absences are accumulated on a block by block basis. The
note provided should include the student's full name, student
number, date and reason for absence. If a physician's note is
available, it should also be forwarded to the house office. A
physician's note is required for absences of 3 days or more.
Documentation of chronic illness should be forwarded to the nurse's
office and house office as soon as possible. If the absence is
expected to exceed 5 days, please contact the student’s counselor
as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
Absences from class will be counted toward a specific limit
based on the length of the course. Please note that in addition to
full block absences, three tardies to any block will be counted
as one absence. Any tardy in excess of 30 minutes will be
considered an absence to the block. If a student reaches the
allowed limit, a loss of credit will occur. An appeal process is in
place for extenuating circumstances.
As indicated in the absence chart, a warning notice will be sent
once the absence limit has reached the midpoint. Please note that
we have a legal obligation to keep all parties informed.
Attendance letters will be sent via regular mail even if
documentation has been received for each absence.
Appeals Process for Loss of Credit
Official notice and an appeal form will be sent should a loss of
credit occur.
Steps in the Appeal Process:
1. The student/parent/guardian is to complete the appeal form
attaching any documentation not previously on file.
2. The appeal form is to be returned to the student's house
office within 5 days of the end of the marking period.
3. The vice-principal, school counselor and case manager
(where applicable) will add any additional input necessary for
consideration. The form is then forwarded to the Appeal Board.
4. The Appeal Board will convene at the end of each quarter to
review the documentation and make its recommendation to the
principal.
5. The principal will make the final decision and the student will
be notified of the outcome.
Absence limits are outlined below:
Length
of Course
Warning
Notice Maximum #
Loss of
Credit

45 days
(Quarter)
90 days
(Semester)
135 days (3
Quarters)
180 days
(Full Year)
Sent of
Permitted
Absences
Occurs
On:
3rd 4 absences 5th
absence
absence
5th 9 absences 10th
absence
absence
7th 13 absences 14th
absence
absence
9th 18 absences 19th
absence
absence
Non-Cumulative Absences
For documentation purposes, all absences from class are
recorded. There are absences, however, that will not be counted
toward the above limits. These are referred to as Non-Cumulative
absences. All other absences will be considered Cumulative and
count toward the above listed limits. Non-accumulative absences
must be verified according to the previously listed guidelines.
Non-Cumulative Absences include:
1. Home instruction
2. Religious holidays prescribed by the Department of
Education (verified by parental note.)
3 Death in the immediate family (verified by parental note.)
4. Legal obligations (as documented by the judicial verification.)
5. Administrative reasons: school-sponsored field trips,
OSS/OSS, in-school appointments (i.e.: VP, counselor, nurse.)
6. One (1) day for driver's license acquisition (documentation
required)
7. Three (3) days each year for the purpose of junior and
seniors to make visitations to colleges and/or vocational schools.
Such visits must be prearranged and the house office must be given
24 hours notice. These visits must be validated by the institution.
Validation forms can be obtained from the counseling services office
and must be returned to the house office upon return to school.
Additional visits will accumulate toward the absence limits.
The School Day
The school day extends from 7:35am to 2:03pm. Students are
expected to arrive promptly to each class during the course of the
school day. Attendance is recorded on a block by block basis. In
order to participate in extra curricular, co-curricular, or work study
activities, a student is expected to attend all regularly scheduled
classes for that day. Holiday/vacation/weekend participation
requires attendance at school on the last day that school was in
session prior to the holiday/vacation/weekend. This requirement will
not apply if the absence is considered a Non-Cumulative absence.

Note: Students serving suspensions will not be allowed to
participate in or attend any school activities for the duration of
the suspension period.
Attendance Issues
Cutting/Truancy
Any student who is absent from class without authorization
while being in attendance on the day of the absence shall be
considered cutting. Truancy is an absence from school grounds for
all or part of the day without authorization from the school or prior
authorization from the parent to the House Office. With both
infractions, school work (class work, tests or homework) may not be
made up and will result in a zero grade. These absences will count
as a loss of credit as listed below.
Consequences 1 st
offense offense
offense
Cutting ED 2 ED, LOC OSS, LOC
(45-day course*) (90+ day course)
Truancy 2 ED 1 OSS, LOC
(45-day course*)
2 OSS
Any subsequent incidents will be considered willful disobedience
and open defiance (NJ 18A: 37-2). It will result in OSS and require
a meeting with the principal. In addition, the school will notify the
appropriate community agencies as required by law. Students who
are truant during unit lunch will risk assignment to Unit Lunch
detention for the remainder of the school year.
*Students in LOC will remain in the class until its conclusion.
2 nd
Early dismissal (partial absence)
Students seeking early dismissal for the day must bring written
verification to their house office prior to the end of Block 1.
Excessive Absences
To insure a student’s success, regular attendance is imperative.
We, at HC, work diligently to account for our students each day.
Any student 16 years of age and older who misses over 30 days of
school, consecutive or not, is not on home instruction, and/or is not
certified as incapacitated will be notified to return to school within 5
school days or be dropped from the roll. Notification will take the
form of a register letter and/or parent/student conference with the
appropriate administrator. Encouragement to return to school and
due process will be exercised to the fullest.
HC will notify the necessary state agencies if any student under
the age of 16 misses more than 5 consecutive days of school
without parental communication. A parent, guardian or other person
having charge and control of a child between the ages of 6 and 16
years, who shall fail to cause such child regularly to attend school,
3 rd

may be declared a disorderly person and subject to fine under law
(NJSA 18A 38-3, 38:25-31.)
Tardiness
The orderly conduct of class activity depends upon the prompt
and precise beginning of the program. Tardiness hinders the proper
conduct of such activity. A student who is tardy to any block will be
subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the discipline section of
this handbook. If it found that an overwhelming number of tardies
are to the same block, the student risks continued placement in the
course as this is a chronic disruption to the class. Three tardies to
a block will be considered as one absence.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION
Academic Appeal Procedure
Level 1 - Student contacts the teacher to resolve the problem.
Level 2 - Situation is referred to the department supervisor.
Level 3 - Situation is referred to the principal.
Level 4 - Situation is referred to the superintendent.
Academic Conduct and Intellectual Integrity
Hunterdon Central Regional High School values intellectual
integrity and the highest standards of academic conduct. Hunterdon
Central students are responsible for following proper scholarly
procedure. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating,
will not be tolerated at Hunterdon Central. They are offenses that
violate each of the six pillars of character: caring, citizenship,
trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, and fairness. In the case of
academic dishonesty, a grade of zero will be awarded for the
assessment/assignment, a report of misconduct will be filed, and the
student’s name will be entered in an academic misconduct file.
The following are some examples of academic dishonesty:
• taking someone else’s work and submitting it as one’s own
work;
• giving or receiving answers by use of signals during a
test/exam;
• copying with or without the other person’s knowledge during
a test/exam;
• doing any part of a class assignment for someone else;
• using unauthorized notes during a test/exam;
• copying other students on assignments that were to be done
independently;
• taking parts of or the entire work for class assignments from
another student(s) and submitting it as one’s own work;
• fabricating data;
• altering answers on a scored test and submitting for a grade
change;

• submitting essays/compositions that one has submitted in a
previous class without the permission of the teacher;
• use or consultation of unauthorized materials or use of
unauthorized equipment or devices on tests, quizzes,
assignments, or examinations.
Plagiarism is a distinct kind of academic dishonesty: a person
plagiarizes when he/she steals another person’s ideas or words
and falsely presents them as the plagiarist’s own product. This is
most likely to occur in the following ways:
• using the exact language of someone else without the use of
quotation marks and without giving proper credit to the
author;
• presenting a sequence of ideas or arranging the material of
someone else, even though such is expressed in one’s own
words, i.e., paraphrasing, without giving appropriate
acknowledgement;
• submitting a document written by someone else but
representing it as one’s own;
• padding items of a bibliography or falsifying information in a
works cited page;
• submitting data which have been altered or contrived in such
a way as to be deliberately misleading.
“How is Plagiarism Defined at North Carolina State University?”
Scholarly Communication Center of NCSU Libraries. 2004. 4 April
2005. http://lib.ncsu.edu/scc/tutorial/plagiarism/how_ncstate.html,
Akers, Stephen. “Academic Integrity: A Guide for Students.” Purdue
University, 2003, and the "Honor Code of The College of William and
Mary".
Alternate Credit Attainment Pathways
All students who plan on pursuing course work for credit outside
of the parameters of the normal HCRHS curriculum must submit an
application to the Principal’s Credit Committee prior to May 15 th for
summer course work; June 30 th for Quarter 1 course work;
September 30 th for Quarter 2; November 30 th for Quarter 3 course
work and April 30 th for Quarter 4 course work. Application forms
should be obtained from their school counselor. The Principal’s
Credit Committee will examine the “Request for Approval of Alternate
Credit Attainment Pathways” based on the student’s rationale and the
criteria outlined in the Program of Studies booklet. Students who have
taken course work outside of HCRHS for credit will have a Pass/Fail
grade recorded on their HCRHS transcript resulting in no adjustment
to their GPA. If the outside course work is taken at an institution which
provides a transcript, the student may choose to have the outside
record attached to their HCRHS transcript after consulting with their
school counselor. The name of course, institution and appropriate
credits will be recorded on the HCRHS transcript for those students
approved for alternative course work. See the Program of Studies

section entitled “Recording of Non-Traditional Coursework on the
HCRHS Permanent Record (Transcript)” for specifics. The
expectation is that the courses will be completed during the time
specified on the approval form. The transcript will denote course
work as per the protocol described in the HCRHS Program of Studies
under “Course Withdrawals” and “Recording of Non-Traditional
Coursework on the HCRHS Permanent Record”. This includes
course work which is not completed.
Students who have taken course work outside of HCRHS and
have obtained credit to be listed on the HCRHS transcript, may not
take the HCRHS equivalent course for credit.
Twilight School – Alternative Education Program
The HCRHS Twilight School provides an individualized
program plan in an environment directed toward success, for students
who find the traditional education program at Hunterdon Central
incompatible with their individual and educational needs. It’s
objectives are designed to adhere to the recommendation and intent
of N.J.A.C 6A: 16-8.1 providing for goals of an alternative program.
The following goals have been identified for the Hunterdon Central
Regional High School District Twilight Program:
• To provide students with an alternative, positive school
environment that supports their success and ultimately leads
to high school graduation in a non-traditional setting.
• To provide special support and assistance to help identified
students develop more healthy patterns of behavior and a
transition plan for post-secondary goals.
• To increase student adherence to fundamental codes of
conduct and increase the effectiveness of disciplinary
policies and procedures.
• To provide a program that supports student behavioral
changes, increases social skills and prepares students to
meet the expectations in the work place.
• To provide students with an individualized program that
exposes them to the Core Curriculum Content Standards,
work place skills and expectations and a service learning
component.
• To support the Board of Education and district to educate as
many students as possible in their home school in an effort
to prevent placements out of the district.
The Twilight Program is designed for those students who are
experiencing difficulty in making adequate progress toward
graduation and/or experiencing social and/or emotional issues that
result in concerns that have not been remediated with traditional
intervention techniques, strategies and programs. Students
interested in the Twilight Program should contact their school
counselor, case manager, vice principal or may contact the program
Coordinator directly. If you would like to learn more about Hunterdon

Central's Twilight Program, or if you are wondering if this option may
be an answer for your educational needs, we welcome your calls and
questions. The Program Coordinator would be happy to meet with
students and parents to discuss the program, your needs and the
process involved in choosing the Twilight Program as your path to a
successful future.
Athletic & Co-Curricular Eligibility
The Board of Education recognizes that the primary responsibility
of the school system is to educate all students to the maximum
levels possible. Although the academic program has first priority,
student activities are an important part of the total learning
experience. The Board of Education, therefore, has an obligation to
provide an opportunity for students to participate in a full range of
activities, while ensuring that the student's academic progress is
sufficient to support this participation.
We reserve the right to remove students from athletic
participation for conduct unbecoming of a HC student as
defined by the HC Code of Conduct. Any student found to be
involved in hazing activities will be immediately and
permanently removed from the team.
Any student who wishes to compete in interscholastic sports must
meet the minimum credit requirements established by the New Jersey
Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and the HCRHS Board
of Education. Eligibility for activities will be determined on a semesterby-semester
basis. All incoming freshmen are automatically eligible to
participate in athletics. Currently enrolled students at HCRHS must
have accumulated 30 credits at the end of the previous school year to
be eligible for a fall or winter sport, and 15 credits at the end of the
first semester to be eligible for a spring sport. All freshmen are
required to take 37.5 credits and upperclassmen are required to take
30 credits. Counselors encourage any student who wants to
participate in athletics to schedule 40 credits. Students should check
with counselors if they have any questions about eligibility.
Class Rank
Hunterdon Central offers its students a rigorous, comprehensive
curriculum in a challenging academic environment. The majority of
our students respond by earning exceptional grades. We believe that
the achievements and abilities of our students can not be represented
by a single statistic, but rather by a combination of courses selected,
grades earned, and scores achieved on SAT, ACT, and AP tests.
Therefore, it is the policy of Hunterdon Central not to report class rank
on transcripts or report cards.
College/Career Center
The College/Career Center contains a variety of resources to
assist students with post-high school planning. Computer programs
and printed materials provide information on colleges, trade and
technical schools, and the military. Information on occupations,

financial aid and scholarships is also available. Passwords are
available for many Internet-based programs leased yearly for all
HCRHS students and parents.
Career, personality, and vocational assessments are available for
administration as part of the career development program. The
College and Career Center counselor works with students and
parents in group sessions. The focus of the group work is helping
students and parents learn the skills they need to do research on
colleges and/or careers.
All HCRHS students have access to Naviance, a college search
tool. Students will be introduced to the system through group
sessions beginning in grade 9. Students in grade 12 will use the
system to submit and track college applications and to complete their
senior survey. After July 1 of each year, statistics for the graduating
class will be released in the Naviance program for juniors and others
to view the admission decisions of former classes in the form of
scattergrams. To access this program online, go to
http://tcci.naviance.com/hcrhs and enter as a “guest” or with your own
account information. (Free email accounts are available on
www.hotmail.com, www.yahoo.com and www.mail.com.)
The College & Career Center is open Monday – Friday from 7:30
am to 3:00 p.m. For further information, call 284-7146.
Controversial Issues
Free discussion of controversial issues –– political, economic,
social––shall be encouraged in the classroom whenever appropriate
for the level of the group.
Issues may be considered controversial which arouse strong
reactions, based either on personal conviction or allegiance to a
group. School treatment of controversial issues shall be designed to
instruct pupils in fair and objective study techniques. The decision on
whether a particular controversial issue shall become a matter for
school study shall be based on the timeliness of the question, the
maturity and needs of the pupils and the purposes of the school.
Classroom discussions on controversial questions that arise
unexpectedly shall be the responsibility of the teacher, who shall
provide relevant information on both sides of the question. Such
discussions shall be kept free from the assumption that there is one
correct answer which should emerge from a discussion and be taught
authoritatively to the pupils.
Pupils shall be taught to recognize each other's right to form an
opinion on controversial issues, and shall be assured of their own
right to do so without jeopardizing their relationship with the teacher
or the school.
Counselor Meeting Requests
Students may make an appointment with their counselors by
completing an appointment request form available in all counseling
services areas. Students are encouraged to contact their counselor to
discuss academic progress, post high school planning,

personal/social issues, or any other problems or concerns they may
have.
Counseling Services
HCRHS Counseling Services supports the academic component
of the high school through a series of both planned and informal
activities designed to assist students to understand themselves
better, to cope with the normal problems associated with growing up;
and to become contributing citizens. The goal of the Counseling
Services process is to meet the individual needs of each student and
to help students achieve a productive high school experience.
Counseling Services are designed to help students with their
educational, vocational, and social development.
Class/Course Level Changes
Level changes should be made in consultation with counselor,
teacher and parents/guardians. Level changes from a standard
level course to a higher level of the same course should be made
only after counseling with the department supervisor.
Changes to a higher level must be made within 15 days from
the beginning of the course. The deadline for level changes down
is 30 school days after the start of the course. There must be an
open seat in the requested course in order for the change to be
initiated. Maintaining acceptable class size will be a priority.
In addition, the student is responsible for missed work. Grades
follow the student when he/she makes a level change, with due
consideration given to the weight of that grade.
Drop/Add a Course (Dropping a course and adding another
course)
Please note that only requests to correct scheduling problems
caused by errors in course assignments or the above mentioned
level changes will be honored. We are unable to accommodate
requests for schedule changes related to teacher, period or
convenience changes. If changes are needed a Drop/Add form
must be completed. The Drop/Add form must be signed by the
student, parent/guardian, teacher and counselor. Seniors
requesting to drop core academic subjects will be required to
contact the colleges to which they have applied to verify that
dropping the course will not have an impact on admissions. There
must be an open seat in the requested course during the same
block in order for the drop/add to be initiated. If not, the student will
be placed in study hall. Not all requests will be honored.
Students must request a drop/add within the following timeframe:
7.5 - Credit Courses: 5 school days from the beginning of the
school year.
5 - Credit Courses: 5 school days from the beginning of each
semester.

2.5 - Credit Courses: 3 school days from the beginning of each
quarter.
Course Withdrawals
Students may not withdraw from a course after the time line
identified below.
7.5 - Credit Courses: within 20 school days from the beginning of
the course.
5 - Credit Courses: within 10 school days from the beginning of
course.
2.5 - Credit Courses: within 5 school days from the beginning of
the course.
Following the 20/10/5 day period, students must remain in the
course until its conclusion. Proof of extenuating circumstances
must be provided for any late requests to be considered.
Effect of Withdrawal on Permanent Record:
1. A student who elects to drop a course within the 3-day or 5day
“Course Change” timeline outlined in the Drop/Add a
course section above is to be removed from the class roster.
No record of this withdrawal shall appear on the student’s
permanent transcript.
2. A student who elects to withdraw from a course at anytime
after the 3-day or 5-day “Course Change” period, and within
the 20/10/5 “Course Withdrawal” time period outlined above,
will be removed from the class roster, however a record of WP
or WF will be recorded and maintained on the student's
permanent transcript.
Following the 20/10/5 day period, students must remain in
the course until its conclusion. Proof of extenuating circumstances
must be provided for any late requests to be considered.
Early Out/Late Arrival
Seniors who have an originally scheduled block 1 or block 4
study hall would be permitted to request approval to sign in at the
end of block 1 or sign out at the end of block 3. Classes will not
be adjusted or changed to accommodate students’ preference
for this option.
To be eligible for “Early Out/Late Arrival”, l2th grade
students:
1. must make an appointment with their school counselor and secure
appropriate approval paperwork
2. must have earned a minimum of 100 credits by the end of the
11th grade
3. must be enrolled in courses approved by their counselor that
ensure eligibility for graduation
4. must be scheduled for at least 30 credits
5. will not receive more than one early dismissal block

6. will not be permitted a “late sign-in” option
7. will be subject to guidelines pertaining to student-athlete
eligibility for the sports seasons
8. will be responsible for their own transportation to and from
school
9. will not be guaranteed student parking privileges
10. must obtain written permission from parent/guardian
11. must submit a rationale for Early Out/Late Arrival to school
principal
12. must sign in at the senior house office if they wish to remain in
school during their early dismissal periods.
Family Life Education
A family life education curriculum which will be in compliance
with New Jersey administrative code and developed under the
supervision of the superintendent with the active participation of
teachers, administrators, pupils, parents/ guardians, physicians,
members of the clergy and representative members of the
community shall be available to all parents/guardians.
Any pupil whose parent/guardian presents to the principal a
signed statement that any part of the instruction in health, family life
education or sex education is in conflict with their conscience, or
moral or religious beliefs, shall be excused from that portion of the
course where such instruction is being given, and no penalties as to
credit or graduation shall result there from. The Board of Education
alone, upon recommendation of the superintendent, shall determine
the content, sequence and materials of family life education.
Grade Equivalents and Grade Point Average
Beginning in September, 2010, all grades earned by current
students are calculated according to the new scale. Please note
that the new grade scale is not retroactive; historical grades
will not be recalculated. Student records for all academic years
prior to September, 2010 will reflect the numeric grading system
that was in place when the grades were earned.
The new grading scale is a modified 10-point scale, which
includes “plus” and “minus” designations for each letter grade.
Final grades in all courses will appear as letter grades A+ through
F. The GPA for Honors courses will be awarded an additional
weighting of .5; the GPA for Advanced Placement courses will be
awarded an additional weighting of 1.0. Cumulative GPA and
WGPA for final course grades are tabulated and posted on student
report cards and the permanent transcript record at the conclusion
of each quarter. Please keep in mind that the majority of colleges
recalculate GPA on a pure 4.0 scale. In the recalculation process
colleges use the grading scale provided by the high school.
Grade Numeric GPA WGPA-HNS WGPA-AP
Equivalent

A+ (97-100) 4.0 4.5 5.0
A (93-96) 4.0 4.5 5.0
A- (90-92) 3.7 4.2 4.7
B+ (87-89) 3.3 3.8 4.3
B (83-86) 3.0 3.5 4.0
B- (80-82) 2.7 3.2 3.7
C+ (77-79) 2.3 2.8 3.3
C (73-76) 2.0 2.5 3.0
C- (70-72) 1.7 2.2 2.7
D+ (67-69) 1.3 1.8 2.3
D (65-66) 1.0 1.5 2.0
F (below 65) 0.0 0.0 0.0
WP Withdrawal - Passing
WF Withdrawal – Failing
I Incomplete
M Medical Excuse
GPA Calculation:
Cumulative GPA's will be calculated using the same methodology
under both the old and new grading scales, so that they are
compatible, congruent and fair. The cumulative WGPA and GPA
will still be on the student’s transcript. Over the next 4 years GPA’s
will include cumulative grades from both the current scale and the
new 10 point scale. Students in the Class of 2011 will have 75% of
their GPA calculated using the current scale. The calculation for
each succeeding class will be decreased by 25%. The school
profile attached to each college application will include an
explanation of these changes. GPA's are calculated using the
following methodology:
1.) The credit value of a course is multiplied by the grade point
value of the grade received in the course.
For example: A student's grades in year 2009-2010 (old scale)
would be calculated:
Grade of 93 (is 3.75) x 5 credits for course 1 = 18.75 "quality"
points
Grade of 84 (is a 2.75) x 2.5 credits for course 2 = 6.875 "quality"
points
A student's grades in year 2010-2011 (new scale) would be
calculated:
Grade of A (is a 4.0 in the new system) x 5 credits for course 1 = 20
"quality" points
Grade of C+ (is a 2.3 in the new system) x 2.5 credits for course 2
= 5.75 "quality" points
2.) The cumulative GPA is then calculated as follows:

Sum of all quality points _______ = G.P.A.
Sum of credits for all courses graded
The sum of all quality points, regardless of the grading scale, are
added together and divided by total credits attempted. In this
example it would be:
18.75 + 6.875 + 20 + 5.75 = 51.375
51.375 divide by 15 credits = 3.425 GPA (combined GPA - current
and new systems).
The same method is used for calculating WGPA and GPA. For
Honors courses, a weighting of .5 would be added to the GPA for
that course; for Advanced Placement courses, a weighting of 1.0
would be added to the GPA for that course.
Only Hunterdon Central courses, transfer courses and those
taken at Hunterdon County Polytech will be used in determining
grade point average. Summer school, Alternate Credit Attainment
Pathways and Independent Study courses receive Pass/Fail grades
and are not included in the GPA. Students must have earned thirty
(30) credits at Hunterdon Central to be eligible for ranking. To
qualify as valedictorian or salutatorian of the class, students must
have attended Hunterdon Central for their junior and senior years
and have completed a minimum of 60 credits. Foreign exchange
students enrolled in a non-diploma program will receive a certificate
stating they attended Hunterdon Central and may participate in the
graduation ceremony.
Graduation-Accelerated
Requests for graduation in less than four years will be
considered on an individual basis. Students who graduate early are
NOT permitted to participate in activities or athletics after the close
of the semester or quarter in which they graduate. Procedures are
outlined in the School Board’s policy on accelerated graduation. It
is important that students considering this option consult with their
counselor, so all course and credit requirements can be met.
Students who want to graduate at the end of the first semester
should make their intentions known by September 30 of the current
school year. Students who want to graduate at the end of the third
quarter should make their intentions known by the end of quarter 1.
Parents should check with their insurance providers to see how
early graduation might affect health and auto insurance.
Graduation Requirements
In order for a student to graduate and receive a high school
diploma from HCRHS, each student must:

A. Pass the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA),
And
B. Fulfill the requirements as described utilizing one or
both of the following TWO options:
(1) Earn a minimum of 120 credits by successful completion of the
prescribed courses listed on the following chart. This requirement
may be met in whole or in part through a traditional program where
a “credit” means the award for student participation in the
equivalent of a class period of instruction (commonly referred to as
"Option 1").
“Credit” means the award for the equivalent of a class
period of instruction which meets for a minimum of forty minutes,
one time a week, during the school year (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.3).
Therefore, in the traditional HCRHS 81 minute “Block”, a class that
meets routinely for one class period, for one semester, shall yield 5
credits. Courses meeting for extended periods, a portion of a year,
or a portion of a week shall be prorated accordingly.
HCRHS Graduation Requirements Chart
English* At least 20 credits of language
arts literacy
Science At least 15 credits including lab
biology (effective with the 2008-09
ninth grade class); a choice among
chemistry, physics or environmental
science (beginning with incoming
freshmen in 2010-11); and a third
inquiry-based lab or technical
science (beginning with the 2012-13
ninth grade class).
Mathematics At least 15 credits including algebra 1
(effective with the 2008-09 ninthgrade
class); geometry (beginning
with the 2010-11 ninth grade class);
and a third year of math that builds
upon these two courses (beginning
with the 2012-13 ninth grade class).
Social Studies **
United States History At least 10 credits
World History
At least 5 credits
Economics ***** 2.5 credits of economics and
financial literacy (beginning with
incoming freshmen in 2010-11).
Health/Physical Education*** 5 credits for each year of enrollment.
(Must include Health component).
Visual, Performing Arts At least 5 credits (#700 courses)
21 St Century Life and Careers
or Career Technical
Education
At least 5 credits (#600, #800 and
#900 courses)

Financial Literacy***** 2.5 Credits of economics and
financial literacy, (beginning with
incoming freshmen in 2010-11)
World Languages **** At least 10 credits of the same
language or student demonstration of
proficiency
Electives At least 12.5 credits
Total Minimum Credits
Required
*Within the Language Arts Literacy requirement, students shall have
completed the Expository Writing course and two literature courses as
outlined in the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Program of Studies.
Any student may appeal to the building principal for exemption from these
course specific language arts requirements. Students whose appeal is
approved will be held to the broader language of the NJDOE “20 credits of
language arts literacy” requirement.
**The Social Studies course requirements shall be aligned with the Core
Content Standards and include statutory mandates expressed in N.J.A.C.
6A:8-5 and N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 and 2; civics in N.J.S.A. 18A:35-3; and the
Holocaust and genocides in N.J.S.A. 18A:35-28. Five credits must address
World History.
*** Comprehensive Health, Physical Education and Safety. Students with an
authorized excuse may be excused from the physical activity part of the regular
program and will be assigned an alternative activity. This core curriculum
content area is required for every year of student attendance in grades 9-12. A
minimum of 3 3/4 (150 minutes per week) or a maximum of 5 credits will be
awarded for each year of successful participation.
**** All students will be encouraged to fulfill the two year World Language
requirement. Any student can meet the world language requirement
through “student demonstration of proficiency”. “Student demonstration of
proficiency” is to be determined by the world languages supervisor. Districts
may do language proficiency testing, interviews and/or other assessments
for documentation. Any student may appeal to the building principal for
exemption from the two year requirement. Students whose appeal is
approved will be held to the NJDOE one year world language requirement.
Individual students with disabilities who have irresolvable scheduling
conflicts would need to fulfill the one year world language requirement. LEP
students who demonstrate proficiency in their native language, or another
language, would be exempt. LEP students who take an additional English or
English as a Second Language (ESL) class may use that second English
class to fulfill the requirement.
The Board of Education, through the IEP process and pursuant to N.J.A.C.
6A:14-4.12, may, for individual students with disabilities as defined in
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3, specify alternate requirements for a State-endorsed
diploma. Students with disabilities as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.3 or
eligible under Section 504 may demonstrate that they have attained State
minimum levels of proficiency through the SRA process if specified in the
student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504
accommodation.
***** This requirement may be met through the “Personal Finance” course in
the Business & Computer Education Department. It has yet to be
determined if this requirement may be met via course work in other
departments which address the specified instructional objectives aimed at
meeting or exceeding the financial literacy Core Curriculum Content
120

Standards. Your grade level counselor will assist you with scheduling this
requirement.
Or
(2) The 120-credit requirement set forth above may be met in whole
or in part through program completion of a range of experiences
that enable students to pursue a variety of personalized learning
opportunities (commonly referred to as "Option 2").
Under “Option 2”, the Board of Education shall establish a process
to approve individualized student learning opportunities that utilize
performance or competency assessment to approve student
completion of programs aimed at meeting or exceeding the Core
Curriculum Content Standards at the secondary level, including
those occurring all or in part prior to a student’s high school
enrollment.
Models for developing option 2 activities or programs include
interdisciplinary or theme-based programs, independent study, cocurricular
or extra-curricular activities, magnet programs, student
exchange programs, distance learning opportunities, internships,
community service, or other structured learning experiences.
Activities and programs developed in accordance with Option 2
shall include appropriate assessments and see that student
achievements meet or exceed the Core Curriculum Content
Standards. The principal shall certify completion of curricular
activities or programs based upon specified instructional objectives
aimed at meeting or exceeding the Core Curriculum Content
Standards.
The Board of Education shall award credit for successful
completion of an approved, accredited college course that assures
achievement of knowledge and skills that meets or exceeds the
Core Curriculum Content Standards. See the “College Course
Work for High School Credit” in the HCRHS Program of Study
booklet for more detailed information.
In addition to the course and credit requirements outlined above, all
students must pass the New Jersey High School Proficiency
Assessment and comply with the district’s attendance policy.
Any student who has not met the above listed requirements will not
be permitted to graduate and may not participate in the graduation
ceremony. In addition, students who have failed to complete
disciplinary requirements or have outstanding obligations will not be
permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Students should also be aware that a failure or loss of credit in
a required class may affect their ability to graduate on time.
Due to the increase in class sizes, students who fail or receive
a loss of credit in required courses will not automatically be

scheduled to repeat the course during the same school year.
Senior students must be particularly cognizant of this as it
could affect their ability to graduate in June.
Home Instruction
Doctors may request that a student be placed on home
instruction for medical reasons. The request must be made in
writing and submitted to the school nurse. All requests from doctors
for home instruction are reviewed by Hunterdon Central’s School
Medical Examiner, who will approve or deny the request. Parents
must also submit a note to the school nurse requesting home
instruction. The nurse notifies the counseling services secretary to
begin home instruction. The secretary will mail an information
packet to the parents and will find teachers to provide instruction.
Teachers will contact parents directly to arrange a time for
instruction with tutor. An adult must be present at all times during
home instruction.
Honor Rolls
Honor Roll - Students who receive an 85 or better in all
subjects at the end of a quarter will qualify for the Honor Roll. An
incomplete in any subject or a withdrawal passing (WP), a
withdrawal failing (WF), or withdrawal (W) disqualifies a student
from the Honor Roll. The Honor Roll is published and posted at the
end of each quarter. Principal’s Honor Roll - Students who
receive a 93 or better in all subjects at the end of a quarter will
qualify for the Principal’s Honor Roll. An incomplete in any subject
or a withdrawal passing (WP), a withdrawal failing (WF), or
withdrawal (W) disqualifies a student from the Principal’s Honor
Roll. The Principal’s Honor Roll is published and posted at the end
of each quarter.
Interim Reports
Interim reports of student progress are issued at the mid-point
of each quarter. These reports indicate student progress at that
point in the course. Progress can be viewed on-line via Home
Logic, http://homelogic.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/hlxe/. Students utilize their
confidential log-in and password to access the system.
National Honor Society
The aims of the HCRHS National Honor Society are to create
an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render
service, to promote leadership, and to encourage character
development. Service in the Honor Society includes giving time,
effort and talent, not for personal gain, but for the class, school and
community; willingness to do committee work; showing courtesy to
teachers, students, and staff; and representing the school in
various types of competition. The National Honor Society is a
select group of students who are chosen during their junior year to
be members because of outstanding qualities of scholarship,

leadership, service and character. Information regarding the
philosophy, purpose, selection, and membership in the Hunterdon
Central Chapter of the National Honor Society is available upon
request from the advisor. Confidentiality will be maintained at all
times; however, students will be given reasons for their failure to
pass the final selection. Appeals can be made to the faculty
committee and to the principal. It is to be understood that all
records relating to behavior and observance of school and
community rules, regulations and laws will be examined. All
information submitted by the student is expected to be truthful.
Outside Course Work - Transcript Interpretation & Infusion
Transfer students new to HCRHS, and current students with
proof of completion of approved coursework taken outside of
HCRHS, will have the courses, grades, and credits from said
school infused into their HCRHS permanent record. This infusion
will be accomplished by the HCRHS school counselor subject to
the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and/or Curriculum
Committee’s approval. The Director of Pupil Personnel Services
will verify when the translation is difficult. If course work is from a
transfer school, or from an approved and accredited outside
institution, the information provided for input into student’s HCRHS
course history must be from the school’s official transcript. A
notation as to where the previous course work was completed,
and/or as to the situation the coursework was taken (e.g.
Independent Study, Distance Learning), will become a part of the
HCRHS official transcript.
For a transfer course to be given the full 5 credits, it must
have met for a minimum of 120 hours for the school year. One
credit will be awarded for every 24 to 35 hours of course work
depending upon the period length utilized by the school. One credit
will be awarded for every 24 hours of course work if the previous
school utilized the minimum 40-minute period system.
The maximum number of hours spent on course work to receive
one credit is 35 if the previous school used up to one-hour periods.
A student whose previous course work totaled 36 to 47 hours would
be eligible for 1.5 credits and so forth. Counseling Services will
award HCRHS credit for previous course work only when the
previous school’s official transcript indicates achievement of said
credit. Course grade and credit will be translated from the previous
system into the HCRHS system.
Credit example: If the previous school awarded 1.00 credit
for passing a “full year” course meeting every day for the entire
year, HCRHS will convert 1.00 credit to 5.00 credits. Partial credit
for “full year” courses will not be awarded unless the previous
school awarded such credit and HCRHS could not provide
continuation of program.
Grade example: If a student transferred to HCRHS with a
“D”, we would record the “D” on the transcript and award it the

HCRHS GPA equivalent of 1.0 as it is the minimum for “passing” in
both systems. If a student transferred from a school with a numeric
grade of “80”, and their system was a typical numeric system where
80 was a low “B”, we would translate that 80 to a “B-” for transcript
recording purposes. That “B-” would receive a 2.7 HCRHS GPA
equivalent.
All students who are enrolled at HCRHS by the first day of
their fourth or senior year shall have their grade point average
calculated. Transfer students who enter after the first day of their
senior year will not “bump” a HCRHS student with a lower GPA
from consideration for scholarship opportunities (e.g. Bloustein
Scholars).
With regard to transfer students, HCRHS shall consider as
weighted only those courses taken at other schools when the
corresponding HCRHS course is weighted. Coursework completed
by current students, who have pursued non-traditional options
outside the parameters of HCRHS, will be NON – weighted unless
specifically pre-approved by the Principal’s Credit Committee.
High school level courses, taken prior to grade 9, may be
used to meet prerequisites or advancement in a particular subject
area. However, because graduation credit requirements may only
be met by courses taken in grades 9-12, high school level courses
taken prior to grade 9 are not included in GPA or credits earned,
nor are they listed on the high school transcript. Grade 9 begins
upon graduation from grade 8.
Public Complaints and Inquiries
Only in those cases where satisfactory adjustment cannot be
made by the superintendent and the staff shall communications and
complaints be referred to the Board of Education for resolution.
Religious Beliefs and Customs
The board directs that no religious belief or non-belief shall be
promoted in the regular curriculum or in district-sponsored courses,
programs or activities, and none shall be disparaged. The
instructional program of the school, however, should inform pupils
of the many beliefs and customs stemming from religious, racial,
ethnic and cultural heritages, in order to broaden the pupils'
understanding of and tolerance for the multiple ways of life enjoyed
by the peoples of the world.
Pupil-initiated expressions to questions or assignments which
reflect their beliefs or non-beliefs about a religious theme shall be
accommodated.
Any instruction in the school which may be contrary to a pupil's
religious beliefs and teachings shall be viewed as optional for the
pupil.
Report Cards
Student report cards are generated at the end of each quarter.
Students/parents may view grade reports on-line via the Home

Logic program, http://homelogic.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/hlxe/. Students
utilize their confidential log-in and password to access the system.
Parents may contact HCRHS Counseling Services to request hard
copy grade reports.
If parents have questions about a student’s grade, they may
contact the teacher at the appropriate voice mail extension listed on
the HCRHS website.
Student reports contain the following information:
• Grades for each subject in which the student is enrolled.
• Comments which indicate strengths and/or weaknesses in
performance.
• Credits earned
Recording of Non-Traditional Coursework on the HCRHS
Permanent Record (Transcript):
The transcript will denote:
1. Name of course;
2. Institution, school, college, university and/or situation,
where, and/or how, the coursework was taken;
3. Grade issued by the institution (HCRHS equivalent); or
grade issued by certified staff member under the
guidelines established by the Curriculum Committee when
course work was approved. Credit issued by institution (at
a maximum rate of 35 hours per credit); or credit awarded
by certified staff member under the guidelines established
by the Curriculum Committee when course work was
approved; or as certified by the principal under 6A:8-5.1(a)
1.ii.
4. Transfer coursework will count towards WGPA or GPA.
Outside course work may count towards WGPA or GPA
as pre-approved by the Principal’s Credit Committee.
Scheduling
The annual HCRHS Program of Studies can be found on
Hunterdon Central’s website. Students should discuss their course
selections with their counselor and with their parents, to make sure
the courses they choose best meet their needs. Enrollment in some
classes may be limited due to room space or staff availability.
Students will be placed on a waiting list for these courses, and
counselors will notify students as space becomes available in them.
Students should select carefully, because changes are difficult to
make after schedules are in place.
Due to the increase in class sizes, students who fail or receive
a loss of credit in required courses will not automatically be
scheduled to repeat the course during the same school year.
Senior students must be particularly cognizant of this as it could
affect their ability to graduate in June.

For information regarding the procedure to add/drop a course,
please see pg. 28-29.
Incomplete Work
Upon approval, students will have 10 school days to make up
incomplete work from the previous quarter or semester. If a student
receives an Incomplete for a fourth quarter or second semester
class, the teacher will leave work in the Counseling Services Office.
Students should call 284-7204 or 284-7211 for an appointment to
pick up make up work. Incomplete work must be made up within
the 10 day period unless an extension is granted by the grade level
Vice-Principal and the area Supervisor, or the grade will be
calculated with the missing work averaged in as zero. Incompletes
do not count in the grade point average.
School-Based Youth Services
The School-Based Youth Services Program provides a
comprehensive set of services to students including counseling,
recreational and drop-in programs, employment and career
counseling, and referral and linkages to community services on an
appointment-only basis. Students may request an appointment, and
services are confidential. However, after the initial contact, a signed
consent form from a parent is needed if services are to be ongoing.
If there are problems in school, School-Based staff will work with
students and school personnel to help resolve these problems.
The School-Based Program’s offices are located in the gradelevel
counseling services areas. Students must call 284-7117 to set
up an appointment. Since the program is administered out of the
Hunterdon Medical Center, it is available year-round and operates
when school is closed. If a student wishes to be seen at the
Hunterdon Medical Center, he or she may contact a counselor by
calling 788-6401.
Special Education/Child Study Team
Special education services are provided for those students
who are determined eligible for classification under the Individual
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services include, but are
not limited to, self-contained classes, resource center classes, inclass
support, and in-class assistance provided by Instructional
Aides. Specialized programs are available for students who require
a more therapeutic environment, as well as for students with
multiple disabilities. Appropriate programs and services are
reviewed annually in the IEP meeting facilitated by a Child Study
Team Case Manager. The Child Study Team (CST) staff includes:
psychologists, social workers, and a learning consultants. CST
services are available for evaluative purposes to determine if
students are eligible for special education and related services
through a referral process.

Student Assistance Program
The Student Assistance Program addresses concerns about
addictions. Prevention programs, early identification of high risk
students, and intervention services are means of addressing
alcohol and drug use as well as other addictions and their related
behaviors. The counselors provide confidential counseling and help
students and their families find appropriate rehabilitation and
treatment facilities when required. Referrals can be made by the
students themselves, staff, parents or other concerned individuals
and should be directed to one of the student assistance counselors,
whose names and numbers appear in the General Information
section of this handbook.
Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA) is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records
and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of
release of the records and the access provided to these records.
The New Jersey Department of Education regulations (N.J.A.C.
6:3-6.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:36-1a and 25-1 et seq.) have
incorporated the requirements of FERPA. FERPA generally
protects privacy rights with respect to "education records."
"Education records" are records that contain information directly
related to a student and that are maintained by an educational
agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or
institution. 34 CFR § 99.3 "Education records." The rights afforded
under FERPA rest with a student's parents until the student
reaches the age of 18 or attends an institution of postsecondary
education. 34 CFR §§ 99.3 "Eligible student" and 99.5(a).
Generally, in order to disclose information from student education
records, a parent or eligible student must provide his or her prior
written consent. FERPA’s consent provisions require a specification
of 1) the records that may be disclosed; 2) the purpose of the
disclosure; and 3) the identity of the party or class of parties to
whom the records may be disclosed. 34 CFR § 99.30. According to
FERPA, personally identifiable information in an education record
may not be released without prior written consent from the student
unless the district has been instructed by law or court to do
otherwise. However, FERPA has specifically identified certain
information called directory information that may be disclosed
without student consent. According to FERPA, a student can
request that the institution not release directory information about
him/her. Institutions must comply with this request, once received, if
the student is still enrolled. Upon graduation or permanent
departure of pupil from the district, the parent or adult pupil is
hereby notified that a copy of the entire record is available upon
request. Once information is no longer necessary to provide
educational services to the pupil, that information will be destroyed,
unless a request is received by July 15 th of the year of departure. A
permanent transcript and attendance record will be kept in

perpetuity. A copy of the student record policy in its entirety is
available upon request.
In accordance with NJAC 6:3-6.8 (Retention and Destruction of
Pupil Records) the following policy is used for Child Study Team
records: upon graduation or permanent departure of a pupil from
Hunterdon Central Regional High School, the parent or adult pupil
shall be notified in writing within 30 days by the Special Services
Office that a copy of the pupil’s Child Study Team file will be
provided to them upon written request. If not requested, HCRHS
will keep a copy of the most recent evaluations, determination and
IEP for 5 years from the date of graduation or permanent departure.
After that time the CST records will be destroyed.
Transfer/Withdrawal Procedures
Any student wishing to sign out or transfer from Hunterdon
Central must follow the sign-out procedure. This procedure must be
initiated through the counselor and completed by the student.
Failure to follow the procedure will cause delays in records being
sent to other schools, employers, etc.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE
Public Notification of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Hunterdon Central Regional High School
not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
gender, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, sexual
orientation or disability.
If any student or staff member feels that they have
experienced discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status,
sexual orientation or disability, contact Hunterdon Central's
Affirmative Action Officer at 908-284-7160.
Students, parents, employees and the general public are
also advised that all career and technical education opportunities will
be offered regardless of race, color, national origin, gender or
disability. Please contact the Supervisor of Counseling Services at
908-284-7160. For information on issues related to disabilities,
please contact the District's ADA Coordinator, Kim Dubiel:
kdubiel@hcrhs.k12.nj.us, 908-284-7149.
Harassment/ Intimidation /Bullying
Hunterdon Central is committed to operating within the
parameters of the NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (S-2392).
There will be no tolerance for behavior that is harassing toward
other students or staff members. As per the law, "Harassment,
intimidation or bullying means any gesture, any written, verbal or
physical act, or any electronic communication that is reasonably
perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived
characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,

gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a
mental, physical or sensory handicap, or by any other distinguishing
characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any schoolsponsored
function or on a school bus and that:
a. a reasonable person should know, under the
circumstances, will have the effect of harming a student or
damaging the student's property, or placing a student in reasonable
fear of harm to his person or damage to his property; or
b. has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or
group of students in such a way as to cause substantial disruption
in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the
school.
Students involved in these actions will be subject to immediate
discipline commiserate with legislative guidelines and board policies.
As needed, incidents will also be referred to local law enforcement.
Any student victimized by these types of behavior should contact
his/her counselor or vice principal immediately. An anonymous
reporting process will also be available in each house office.
Hunterdon Central will act in accordance will all NJ Violence &
Vandalism guidelines. The HC Coordinator is VP Barbara Manfredi.
The HCRHS Board of Education adopted comprehensive
harassment regulations that apply to all members of the school
community. These policies, #2260(Affirmative Action Program for
School and Classroom Practices) and #5751(Sexual Harassment),
are available in the Board of Education office.
HCRHS Board Policy #5751: Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual
advances, request for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of
the school staff to a pupil, when made by any member of the school
staff to another staff member, or made by any pupil to another pupil
or staff member when:
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education.
Submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an individual is
used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting
that individual.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially
interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance
by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment or
education environment.
Sexual harassment of any individual is expressly prohibited and will
not be tolerated. Direct all questions to your child’s vice principal or
the HC Affirmative Action Officer (908) 284-7160.

I.D. Cards
All students must have their Hunterdon Central issued ID when
in the building or on school property. Students must have their
issued ID in their possession when attending school-related
activities. An ID is a school-issued item, which must be kept in the
same condition in which it was issued and must be able to work in
campus swipe machines. A student who does not have an ID must
report to a house office and obtain a temporary ID.
An ID that is lost, won’t swipe or is defaced/ damaged must be
replaced at the expense of the student. The replacement cost is
$5.00. A student must report to a House office to obtain a temporary
Id and order a new one. Violating the ID policy carries incremental
consequences. Violations will accumulate and be deleted per
semester. These violations include but are not limited to:
• not having an ID in your possession
• having an ID that is not issued to you
• allowing someone else to use your ID
• possessing a defaced/damaged ID
• Refusal to show an ID when asked will be considered gross
insubordination and punishable by an automatic
suspension.
Visitor Policy- Students
The only visitors permitted in the school are those persons
who have specific business that is prearranged with a staff member.
Students anticipating enrolling at Central are encouraged to contact
our Counseling Services department to have a school sponsored
tour. No other student visitors are permitted.
Lockdown, Code C and Other Emergencies
Students are expected to follow specific directions given for the
protection of their safety and well being and that of the school.
These directives may include both lockdowns and evacuations.
Fire Drills/Evacuations
When the fire alarm sounds, all class activities should cease
immediately. Teachers must accompany their classes out of the
building to designated areas. Students are to:
• leave in a quiet, orderly manner
• accompany their teacher to the designated area
• remain with their class for the remainder of the drill
Students who fail to adhere to the fire drill procedure may be
subject to disciplinary action.
Code C
A Code C will be called in the event that there is imminent
danger on campus. Seek immediate cover, remain quiet and
comply with safety directives given by those in authority.

Lockdown
A lockdown will be announced when an emergency occurs in
close proximity to our campus or outside of one of our buildings. It
is a precautionary form of alert. Students and staff should remain in
the building they are in and refrain from moving about the campus
until clearance is given
Nurse / Health Office
A nurse will be available on campus from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
on Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 am to 2:03 pm on
Friday to assist students with health needs. These needs range from
emergency care and first aid to giving prescription medication.
Students who need to self-administer emergency medication during
school hours, such as anakit, epipen or inhaler, must have their
physician complete the Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Emergency Drug Form. These forms are available in the health
offices or in the health office booklet and are to be brought to the
health office the first day of school. All medications, including over
the counter drugs, to be dispensed at school must have a
physician’s order and must be brought to the health office in the
original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy, or
physician with student’s name, name of the drug, dosage and time
of administration. N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12..3. If any medication is not
properly registered with the school nurse, disciplinary action will be
taken. In addition, the nurses and their secretaries cooperate with
the School Medical Inspector and family doctors to provide suitable
assistance for each student. The health office maintains each
student's health records, all accident and insurance reports, and
conducts state-mandated tests as well as physicals for vision,
hearing, scoliosis, sports participation, and all ninth grade students
Visitor Policy- Students
The only visitors permitted in the school are those persons
who have specific business that is prearranged with a staff member.
Students anticipating enrolling at Central are encouraged to contact
our Counseling Services department to have a school sponsored
tour. No other student visitors are permitted.
HCRHS DISCIPLINE POLICY – see additional information on the
school website: www.hcrhs.k12.nj.us
Hunterdon Central follows the state recommended
guidelines of state legislation (N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1) regarding
school discipline and supervision. Complete descriptions can
be found on the school website under Discipline Information.
The established school rules of conduct apply to after-school,
evening and off-campus activities, such as field trips, athletic trips,
class trips, banquets, trips abroad, dinner-dances, meetings and
evening sports activities. School-related activities also apply.

Students persisting in violation of rules will be referred to their
assigned vice principal. As determined by the administration, a
student who commits a serious breach of conduct may be
suspended immediately and law enforcement contacted as needed.
Discipline infractions have been organized into 4 levels. Each
level chart outlines the infraction and consequence.
Warning letters and detention notices for disciplinary
infractions will be sent home for 9 th graders only. For grades
10-12, warning notices and notices of initial disciplinary
consequences will be given directly to the student. The notice
will be mailed home if the disciplinary action contains multiple
detentions, extended detention or suspension. Any discipline
assigned at the end of the school year which cannot be
completed during that year will be served at the beginning of
the next school year. Seniors must complete all assigned
discipline to participate in graduation activities.
Level 1 Discipline
ASD- After School Detention 2:15-3:15
ED – Extended Detention 2:15-5:15 (Extended detention may include a
component of community service to be completed on campus or within the
community under school supervision.
OSS- Out of School Suspension
Please note: In all situations, the administration reserves the right to
determine the severity of the offense.
Complete descriptions can be found on the school website under Discipline
Information.
INFRACTION 1 ST OFFENSE 2 ND OFFENSE 3 RD
OFFENSE **
Activity Bus 3
Violation
rd incident
4-6 incidents: Possible
Administrative 1 ASD each suspension of
Warning
privilege
Bus
Administrative 1-3 ASD 1-3
misconduct Warning
ED/possible
suspension
Class Cutting 2 ASD, zero grade 1 ED, zero 2 ED, zero
grade,
grade,
possible loss possible loss
of credit of credit
Detention Assignment will be 1 ED in
Cutting doubled
addition to 1 st
OSS in
addition to all
offense of 2
discipline
nd offense
discipline
Disruptive Administrative 1-3 ASDs 1-3 ED
Behavior Warning
Dress Code Administrative 1 ASD and Correction of
Violation Warning and correction of violation, 1
correction of violation ED and 1
violation
OSS for each
subsequent
violation
ID Violation 3 rd incident:
4-6 incidents: 7+ incidents:
Administrative 1 ASD each 1 ED each

Parking
Violation
Tardiness
(all classes
combined- not
per block)
Warning
See parking policy section
4 th Incident:
Administrative
Warning
5-8 incidents:
1 ASD each
(Seniors see
Parking
policy)
Truancy 2 ED, zero grade 1 OSS, zero
grade
loss of credit
(45 day)
Uncooperative Administrative
Behavior
Warning
9+ incidents:
1 ED each
(Seniors see
Parking )
11+ see
Chronic
Offender
2 OSS, LOCsee
Attend.
Policy
Zero grade
1-3 ASDs 1-3 ED
Additional offenses beyond these would categorize the student as a
chronic offended and subject to applicable discipline.
Level 2 Discipline
ASD- After School Detention 2:15-3:15
ED – Extended Detention 2:15-5:15 (Extended detention may include a
component of community service to be completed on campus or within the
community under school supervision.
OSS- Out of School Suspension
Please note: In all situations, the administration reserves the right to
determine the severity of the offense.
Complete descriptions can be found on the school website under Discipline
Information.
INFRACTION 1 ST
OFFENSE
Abusive
Administrative
Language Warning
Abusive
1-3 OSS
Language Possible
directed at a Police
staff member Notification
2 ND
3 RD
OFFENSE OFFENSE **
1-3 ASD 1 ED
3-5 OSS
Possible Police
Notification
Chronic
Offender
Status
Possible
Police
Notification
Insubordination 1-3 ED 1-3 OSS 5 OSS
Chronic
Offender
Status
Additional offenses beyond these would categorize the student as a
chronic offended and subject to applicable discipline.
.
Level 3 Discipline
ASD- After School Detention 2:15-3:15
ED – Extended Detention 2:15-5:15 (Extended detention may include a
component of community service to be completed on campus or within the
community under school supervision.)
OSS- Out of School Suspension

Please note: In all situations, the administration reserves the right to
determine the severity of the offense.
Complete descriptions can be found on the school website under Discipline
Information.
INFRACTION 1 ST
2
OFFENSE
ND
3
OFFENSE
RD
OFFENSE*
1. Destruction of ASD-OSS plus OSS plus Chronic
School Property restitution restitution Offender
2. Fighting 3-5 OSS 5-10 OSS Chronic
Offender
3. Substance Please see
Abuse Violation specific policy
in this handbook
4. Theft 2ED-5ED/OSS 2ED- Chronic
5ED/OSS Offender
Notification to local law enforcement will be based on the
severity of the infraction and can occur from the first offense.
The administration reserves the right to refer student for
counselor evaluation.
Level 4 Discipline
Arson
Assault
Chronic Offender
Criminal Threat
Drug Distribution
Drug Sale
False Alarm
Weapon(s)
Willful Disobedience/
Open Defiance
These acts, as well as any other
egregious acts that are deemed by
the administration to be of significant
harm to the students, staff or faculty
are the most serious offenses. The
administration reserves the right to
refer the student for counseling and/or
psychiatric evaluation.
Due to the severity of Level IV
infractions, each will be subject to a
minimum disciplinary action of 5-10
OSS, notification of local law
enforcement and a possible
recommendation for expulsion.
Appeal Procedures for Discipline Issues
Step 1- Student makes an appointment to see the staff member
generating the report regarding the issue
Step 2- Student will re-conference with the VP
Step 3- Student will write a letter of appeal to the principal within 48
hours (suspensions only)
Step 4- Student may appeal to the superintendent for suspensions
of 10 days or longer only.

Detention Hall Policy
1. Report to detention as assigned. All school rules apply
including electronic device prohibition.
2. Students will not be admitted without sufficient study
materials for total time in detention. If students have no
homework, they should bring appropriate reading materials.
3. In case of an emergency illness, students must see the
nurse. (Students are cutting if not officially excused.)
4. Students who are absent are expected to make it up on the
next day detention is scheduled. With a valid, documented
reason student may request, IN ADVANCE, a change in
the detention date. This must be approved by the VP.
5. Consequence for missing detention will be a doubling
of the consequence. Further dates missed will result in
suspension in addition to the previously assigned
detention.
6. Tutorials may not take the place of detention assignments.
7. Students who are removed from detention for failure to
comply with the rules will be reassigned 2 detentions and
risk being suspended out of school.
Unit Lunch Detention
1. Students must report to the detention room by 10:35am
and remain until dismissed.
2. Students should bring all necessary school materials.
3. Students are to be orderly and quiet at all times.
4. Students may not sleep, talk, pass notes, or communicate
with others in the room.
5. Students may bring lunch from home. Students wishing to
purchase lunch will be escorted from the detention room to
do so.
6. Students who violate any of the Unit Lunch detention
rules will be sent to the appropriate vice principal for additional
disciplinary action. Certain offenses will result in ULD for the
remainder of the school year.
Out-Of-School Suspension
1. Students are not allowed on school grounds at any time
during their suspension.
2. Students are not allowed to take part in any school
activities during their suspension.
3. Students have the right to make up work missed during
their suspension, subject to department policy.
4. Arrangements for all assignments, materials, and/or
textbooks are to be made by calling the appropriate
counselor.
Extended Detention
1. Students assigned to Extended Detention will report to the
assigned room promptly at 2:15 and remain until 5:15pm.
Students arriving late may be refused admittance and

additional discipline will be assigned. All school rules
apply, electronic devices are not permitted.
2. Students must bring their books with assignments or
appropriate reading materials. A component of community
service will be included during the three-hour period to be
served on campus or within the community under school
supervision. Unprepared students may be sent home.
3. Students who violate Extended Detention rules may be sent
home and will receive additional disciplinary
consequences.
4. Transportation is not provided and is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian.
Dress Code
It is critical that both home and school cooperate in the matter
of student attire. There is strong data that suggests that students
who are dressed in clothing appropriate to the learning environment
do better in school. Inappropriate dress can be disruptive to the
educational process and students are required to dress modestly.
The school administration reserves the right to make the final
decision regarding appropriate dress in school. The regulations
governing student attire are as follows.
1. Student attire shall be school-appropriate - neat, clean and
reflecting an appearance of modesty.
2. Clothing or accessories with inappropriate pictures, liquor
advertisements, sexually suggestive messages, profanity,
weapons, tobacco or gang affiliation slogans, offensive or
obscene language, symbols, signs or slogans degrading
any race, societal group, color, creed, religion, gender,
ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, sexual
orientation or people with disabilities is not permitted. Drugrelated
pictures and messages that support and/or
condone drug use are also unacceptable.
3. Buttons, pins and other accessories are permitted as long
as they comply with the above-mentioned regulations and
do not cause disruption, disorder or a danger.
4. Footwear must be worn at all times.
5. Hoods should be removed in the building. No bandanas
exposed.
6. Bare midriff, crop tops which expose the abdominal area,
halter tops, tube tops, razor-back and tank tops with straps
that are less than one inch wide are not permitted. Tops
that expose even partial cleavage are also not permitted.
7. Pants are not permitted to be slouched; undergarments
cannot be exposed.
8. Clothing which is extremely ragged, or extreme in tightness
or transparency is not permitted. Bathing suits are not
permitted.
9. Leggings and tights are not considered pants and must be
covered with an appropriate length top.

10. The length of the garment (shorts, skirts, dresses) should
minimally be mid-thigh or longer.
11. Lingerie, including bra straps underwear, and sports
bras may not be exposed. Students are required to wear
appropriate undergarments at all times.
12. Articles which can cause damage to other students and/or
property are not permitted.
13. Cestus or similar accessories studded with sharp filings are
not permitted.
14. Sunglasses are not permitted indoors unless medically
necessary.
15. Clothing worn for “team psych” days must be in compliance
with the school dress code.
Students who are in violation of this policy will be sent to the
appropriate house office and given an opportunity to change into
more appropriate dress. If a student does not have a change of
clothing, he or she will be required to contact home for a change of
clothing that is in compliance with the above policy. Vice principals
will make the final determination as to whether clothing in question is
in violation of the dress code. Parents are strongly encouraged to
assist students in being in compliance with the dress code
before students leave home for school. Dress Code applies
during school hours and on school-sponsored activities and trips. In
addition, some department restrictions on attire may be prescribed
for participation or implemented for reasons of safety.
Electronic Devices
Unauthorized use of two-way communication devices such as
cell phones, PDAs, IPODs and laptops is prohibited during
instructional/ class time or during detention. They may, however, be
used during the times listed below.
Portable listening devices can be used with one ear-bud open
during the times below and study hall. Cameras and audio/video
recording devices can ONLY be used with specific permission of a
staff member.
• Before/ After School (designated area in IMC only)
• During block changes
• During Unit Lunch
• Field Trip with staff member’s approval
* In the IMC, during unit lunch or after school, two-way
communication devices may be on vibrate and may be used for
silent activities such as texting or using the calendar. During these
times, phone calls are only permitted in the IMC’s designated cell
phone zone.
The consequences for infractions of this policy are as follows:
1 st Offense: Device confiscated, Administrative Warning notice,
device returned at end of school day.

2 nd Offense: Device confiscated, detention assigned, parent/
guardian must retrieve device
3 rd Offense: Device Confiscated, Held at House Office until student
serves an Extended detention, Parent/Guardian must retrieve device
at the end of the next school day following the detention served.
4 th Offense: Device Confiscated, Held at House Office until a
Principal Meeting with student, parent/guardian is held. Suspension
will be assigned.
Subsequence offenses will result in multiple OSS and mandatory
parent meeting.
Electronic devices taken during block 4 or later will be available for
return at the end of the following school day. Devices taken during
block 4 or later on a Friday will be returned at the end of the school
day on Monday. REFUSAL TO TURN OVER ELECTRONIC
DEVICE WILL BE CONSIDERED GROSS INSUBORDINATION
AND RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION.
HCRHS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
The complete policy and regulations can be found on our
school website: www.hcrhs.k12.nj.us or a copy can be
obtained through a request to any house office.
Use/possession of alcohol or any controlled dangerous
substance or Refusal to submit to testing:
(Including anabolic steroids, related paraphernalia or counterfeit
controlled substances)
First Infraction:
• 3 days OSS, 2 days extended detention
• 30 calendar day suspension from school activities
• 5 classes of prevention/education program
• Minimum 5 counseling sessions with student assistance
counselor
• Seniors: loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the
year
• Possession will include police notification
• Refusal/failure to submit to testing will be considered an
automatic positive result.
Second Infraction:
• 5 days OSS, 3 days extended detention
• 60 calendar day suspension from school activities
• 5 classes of prevention/education program
• Minimum 5 counseling sessions with student assistance
counselor
• Student will be subject to periodic testing
• Possession will include police notification

• Refusal/failure to submit to testing will be considered an
automatic positive result.
Subsequent Infractions:
Each student will be dealt with on an individual basis.
Consequences may result in exclusion, extended suspension and/or
expulsion. Infractions of the substance abuse policy are cumulative
throughout the student’s high school tenure.
Selling/buying/distribution of alcohol, drugs, anabolic steroids
or any controlled dangerous substance:
First Infraction:
• 10 days OSS and/or is eligible for expulsion
• 1 year suspension from school activities
• 5 classes of prevention/education program
• Minimum 5 counseling sessions with student assistance
counselor
• Seniors: loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the
year
• Evaluation by an outside agency to be completed within 2
weeks. Recommendations must be complied with and
monitored by HCRHS Student Assistance Counselor. All
related costs are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
• Police notification
Second Infraction:
The VP will contact the parent/guardian and send a letter
home that includes the substance abuse policy and it consequences
to be determined pending a hearing with the Board of Education for
expulsion.
Tobacco Use/Possession – all materials will be confiscated
First Infraction:
• 3 days ASD or 1 ED
• Parent/Guardian contacted
• Referral to a Student Assistance Counselor
Second Infraction:
• 1 ED
• Parent/Guardian contacted
• Referral to a Student Assistance Counselor
• 1 day of a prevention program. Failure to comply is
considered insubordination and disciplinary action will
follow.
Third Infraction:
• 2 ED
• Parent/Guardian contacted
• Referral to a Student Assistance Counselor

• 1 day of a prevention program. Failure to comply is
considered insubordination and disciplinary action will
follow.
Fourth Infraction:
• 2 OSS
• Parent/Guardian contacted
• Referral to a Student Assistance Counselor
• When appropriate the NJ Administrative Codes will be
enforced. “…there upon any such person who smokes on
school premises Fire Code: 5131.6 in violation of
Ordinance 95-29 Township of Raritan, may be subject to a
fine.” The VP will sign the complaint at the local police
headquarters and notification will be made to the local
prosecutor’s office.
Subsequence Infractions:
• 3 OSS
• Parent/Guardian contacted
• Referral to a Student Assistance Counselor
• As in 4 th Infraction, a complaint will be filed with the police.
Please note: Violations of the substance abuse policy will risk
participation in the Graduation Ceremony and related senior
activities.
STUDENT RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Procedures for student testing:
A. Consent Form--All students wishing to participate in
parking, the voluntary drug testing program, any
extracurricular and/or athletic program and the student’s
custodial parent/guardian shall consent in writing to drug
and alcohol testing pursuant to the HCRHS alcohol and
drug testing policy. A student will be dropped from an
activity if a completed signed form is not returned.
Activity advisors, coaches and administrators will have
consent forms that need to be completed before the
student attends the next meeting, activity or before a
parking space is issued. Athletes will turn in their consent
forms a week prior to the start of practice.
B. Testing Procedure--On a periodic basis during the course
of the school year, the ID numbers of all students will be
placed in a pool from which a designated administrator will
randomly draw the names of a minimum of 10 percent
annually for alcohol and drug testing. Those students
selected for testing shall be immediately notified and tested
the same day. Any student who refuses to be tested,
adulterates a test, deliberately avoids testing, or has a
positive test result, will be in violation of the HCRHS
Random Drug Testing Policy.

C. Collection of Testing Samples--The student selected for
testing shall complete a specimen control form, which
bears an assigned identification number. This identification
number shall be the means for identifying the specimens by
all laboratory personnel. Only the designated school
personnel shall know the assigned number for each
student selected for testing. All non-negative drug tests will
be reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MD).
The student shall submit a urine sample and/or a saliva
sample according to the HCRHS Random Drug Testing
Policy.
D. Confidentiality--The District respects the privacy of its
students and shall maintain confidentiality regarding any
alcohol and drug testing. All records and subsequent
actions shall be kept in a file separate from the student's
regular file. The District personnel will not release records
of drug and alcohol tests or any resulting action to anyone
other than the student and/or his/her parent/guardian
without written authorization from the student and/or his/her
parent/guardian.
If use of drugs/anabolic steroids or alcohol is confirmed:
1. First Infraction
The vice principal will contact the parents to remove the
student from school and make arrangements for the
mandatory medical examination pursuant to the statute,
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12.
5 days of prevention/education program
5 counseling sessions with the student assistance
coordinator (SAC).
The student may eligible to return to the activity upon
completion of 2 educational and 2 counseling sessions. In
addition, student will be required to submit a re-entry
screen 2 weeks following the initial infraction. Upon
receipt of a negative result or upon receipt of lab
confirmation of a reduction in quantitative levels, the
student may return to the activity. Failure to meet these
criteria as scheduled will result in removal from extracurricular
activities.
The student assistance coordinator will make
recommendation with regard to an evaluation plan.
Student must follow all recommendations. Student may

attend the prevention/education programs or sign into and
complete a drug/alcohol in-patient rehabilitation program
and continue an aftercare program with the high school
student assistance coordinator. Attendance in the
rehabilitation program must begin within one week of the
offense. An information release form must be available to
the student assistance coordinator. The parent(s) is/are
responsible for the cost of the rehabilitation program.
2. Second Infraction
The vice principal will contact the parents to remove the
student from school and make arrangements for the
mandatory medical examination pursuant to the statute,
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-12.
Student will be removed from participation on athletic
team/activity or parking for a period of 60 days from the
date of the second positive test.
Five days of prevention/education program.
Minimum of 10 counseling sessions with the student
assistance coordinator (SAC).
Intervention by the student assistance coordinator with
student, parent and others deemed necessary to determine
treatment.
Student may attend the prevention/education programs or
sign into and complete a drug/alcohol in-patient
rehabilitation program and continue an aftercare program
with the high school student assistance coordinator.
Attendance in the rehabilitation program must begin within
one week of the offense. An information release form must
be available to the student assistance coordinator. The
parent(s) is/are responsible for the cost of the rehabilitation
program.
Student must submit an alcohol and drug test free of
alcohol and/or any controlled dangerous substance prior to
participation after the 60-day suspension.
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER (IMC) / LIBRARY
Mission
The IMC’s mission is to ensure that students are able to
determine their information needs, evaluate information to find
relevant and reliable sources, communicate the results of their
inquiries effectively, and reflect upon their own processes as active

learners who can transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of
situations.
Collection
The IMC’s collection includes books and periodicals, CDs,
DVDs, videocassettes, videodiscs and computer software, microfilm,
microfiche and electronic resources. Non-fiction materials are
catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System
and fiction is arranged alphabetically by author. Graphic novels,
short stories and memoirs are shelved separately for easier access.
Most print materials are loaned for three weeks and may be
renewed for an additional three-week period. Materials needed for
class projects are often placed on overnight reserve by teachers.
Overnight materials are checked out at the end of the school day
and are due the next morning prior to first block to ensure that all
students have access to resources when they come to the IMC for
research.
Students are not limited to what is available in the IMC’s
collection. Resources may also be obtained from other libraries
through inter-library loan. Students must allow enough time for the
request to be processed, and should check with an IMC staff
member for details.
To borrow materials from the IMC, a student must present his or
her I.D. card or temporary I.D. with the materials to be checked out.
Materials may not be borrowed on someone else's card. Students
are responsible for materials checked out to them. The borrower
must pay for lost or damaged materials. Materials removed from the
IMC without being checked out are considered stolen and will be
dealt with according to school policy.
Fines are charged for overdue materials. The schedule of fines
is as follows:
3 - week materials (Regular circulation):
5 cents per day
Overnight materials:
50 cents per day, charged after the beginning of Block 1.
Excessively overdue books or fines will result in a suspension of
borrowing privileges until the obligation is cleared.
RESPONSIBLE INTERNET USE REGULATIONS
Hunterdon Central is pleased to offer our students access to the
District’s computer technology resources.
General Network Use
The network is provided for students to conduct research,
complete assignments, publish their work, and communicate with
others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to

act in a considerate and responsible manner. Students are
responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as
they are in a classroom or a school hallway. As such, general school
rules for behavior and communications apply, and users must
comply with district standards and honor the agreements they have
signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the district is not
responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the
communications of individuals utilizing the network.
Network storage areas are similar to school lockers. Network
administrators may review files and communications to maintain
system integrity and ensure that the system is used responsibly.
Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will be
private.
In general, when using school technology, students are not
permitted to:
• Use others’ passwords or share
their passwords with others
• Damage or modify computers,
operating systems or computer
networks
• Send or display offensive
messages or pictures
• Give personal information, such as complete name, phone
number, address or photo
• Harass, insult or attack others
• Violate copyright laws
• Access others’ folders or files
without express permission
• Intentionally waste limited
resources, such as paper or
bandwidth
• Employ the network for
commercial purposes, financial
gain or fraud
Internet / World Wide Web / Social Networking / E-mail Access
Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will
be honored. Families should be warned that some material
accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal,
defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people.
While our intent is to make Internet access available to further
educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access
other materials as well. Filtering software is in use to block content
as specified in the Children’s Internet Protection Act, but no filtering
system is capable of blocking 100% of the inappropriate material
available on the Internet. Hunterdon Central believes that the
benefits to students accessing the Internet and using social
networking resources outweigh the disadvantages. By using these
resources responsibly, opportunities for collaboration enable each

student to become self-directed lifetime learners. Ultimately, parents
and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying
the standards that their children should follow when using media and
information sources.
Publishing to the World Wide Web
Although most of students’ work at Central is done within a
secure, password-protected portal, students will from time to time
publish work to the web. This provides students with an opportunity
to share their work with a wider audience, receive feedback from
external professionals and share with the public what is going on
here at school. Students agree to only use their first names, not their
last names or any other personal identifying information such as
age, address, phone number, etc. Students should also not publish
work that contains copyrighted materials without proper permission
and/or citation when appropriate.
Violations to this Policy
Violations may result in a loss of access,
as well as other disciplinary or legal action.