2013-2014 Parent/Student Handbook - Asbury Park School District

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APHS
2013-2014
Parent/Student Handbook
‘No Fault, Just Accountability’
Reginald Mirthil, Principal
Kelly A. Gayle, Vice Principal
Vincent Stasio, Vice Principal
Dr. Walter Barrett, Vice Principal/Athletic Liaison
Tyniesha Douglas, Dir. Of Curriculum 9-12

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Vision
Asbury Park High School is a place people want to be because we are motivated
equipped, and supported in achieving more than we ever thought possible.
Mission
The mission of Asbury Park High School is to create an environment in which parents,
community members, teachers, and students can work collaboratively in providing an
education that will enable all students to become productive members and leaders in a
demanding, multi-cultural, and technological society.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Asbury Park High School is to create an environment where parents,
students, teachers and community members will work collaboratively to provide an
education that will enable all students to become productive members and leaders in a
demanding, multi-cultural and technological society.
Our "education family" will enthusiastically participate in the creation of a successful
learning experience that will provide opportunities for appropriate life functions leading
to educational, professional, and personal success.
In order to do so, we will have our highly qualified teachers present a curriculum
measured by a holistic grading policy that assures that our students will become lifelong
learners who are accountable for their actions. In doing so, the students will
acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully complete state and national
assessments and apply what they have learned as they pursue additional education to
be successful in their chosen careers.
The Asbury Park High School community will strive to develop an educational family of
confident, skilled and knowledgeable individuals who will find satisfaction in their
future roles and responsibilities, and become productive members of the society.

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Reginald Mirthil, Principal Kelly A. Gayle, Vice Principal Vincent Stasio, Vice Principal
September 2013
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back to a great new year at Asbury Park High School. After a brief vacation, we
must now return and continue the work we began last school year. We made tremendous
improvements in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and quality of life for APHS students
last year. This year, we expect to further our accomplishments and broaden our scope to
reach unchartered areas to bring students even more opportunities than ever before!
Asbury Park High School provides its students with many opportunities to succeed beyond
secondary school. With the guidance of your Counselor and the stamina to complete each
year successfully, you will realize your dreams. I urge you to join our various clubs and
after-school activities. Play a sport or run for a seat on the Student Council. These
experiences will enhance your time at APHS and will be an asset to you when you are
applying for college.
This handbook contains relevant information for you and your family. Board Policies and
school rules are among the many items contained in this document. Carefully view the
handbook in order to gain knowledge of you and your child’s rights and responsibilities
while enrolled at the school. As an indication of receipt, you should have received a
signature form for this handbook. Please return the signed form at your earliest
convenience.
Please feel free to communicate with me any concerns you have. I can be reached by
phone, email or you can make an appointment with my secretary, Ms. Troche so I may be
available to sit and meet with you uninterrupted. On behalf of the instructional and support
staff, I wish you a prosperous new school-year.
Educationally Yours,
Reginald Mirthil
Reginald Mirthil
1003 Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 • Ph: (732) 776-2638 • Fax: (732) 774-4667 • www.asburypark.k12.nj.us

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Asbury Park Board of Education
Ms. Angela Ahbez-Anderson, Board President
Rev. Geneva Smallwood, Vice President
Mr. Joseph Raines, Jr.
Ms. Barbara Lesinski
Mr. Christian Hall
Mrs. Qzeena Taylor
Ms. Felicia Simmons
Mr. Kenneth Saunders, Sr.
Mr. Robert Mahon
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Elford Rawls-Dill
Director of Curriculum
William Shannon
Director of Special Services
Roberta Beauford
Director of Special Projects
Geoffrey Hastings
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Carla Parreott, Asst Director of Child Study Team & Related Services
Deidra Calderon, Asst Director of Special Education
John Cancel, Chief Information Technology Officer

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Asbury Park High School
Reginald Mirthil, Principal
Building Level Union Scheduling Instructional Interpersonal
Building Procedures Budget Attendance Employment Staff Concerns/issues
Special Permission, i.e., early departure (Submit in writing) Counseling Credit Recovery
Mrs. Tyniesha Douglas, Assistant Director of Curriculum Grades 9-12
Curriculum & Instruction Instructional Coaches Budget PLC
Professional Development
Kelly Gayle, Vice Principal for grades 11-12
General Duties and Responsibilities
School Security SAT/ACT/HSPA/AHSA Bulletin Boards PTO Liaison
Building Supply Order
Emergency Evacuation/Fire Drills
Grade 12 Functions (Graduation/Prom)
Long-term Substitute assigned to staff with last names beginning from N-Z
Grade-Specific Duties
Discipline Attendance I&RS mtgs. Transportation
Health Records/Immunization
Free & Reduced Lunch
Vincent Stasio, Vice Principal for grades 9-10

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General Duties & Responsibilities
PBSIS School Assembly School Planner Grade 8 Orientation Transitional Program
After School Activities PSAT/NJPASS/Algebra Custodians/Building and Grounds
Biology Competency Testing
ACCESS Testing
Long-Term Substitute: Assigned to staff with last names beginning from A-M
Grade-Specific Duties
Discipline Attendance I&RS mtgs. Transportation
Health Records/Immunization
Free & Reduced Lunch
Dr. Walter Barrett, Athletic Liaison
Discipline Physical Education Dept. Athletic Department Events

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
Face Page ...................................................................................................................... 1
Vision, Mission & Philosophy .......................................................................................... 2
Principal’s Address ........................................................................................................ 3
Organization
Board of Education ........................................................................................................ 4
APHS Administration. .................................................................................................. 5-6
Table of Contents. .......................................................................................................... 7
2013-2014 Calendar ................................................................................................. 8-11
School Schedule & Block Schedule breakdown. ........................................................... 12
Student Information
Conduct, Hall Etiquette, expectations for Conduct, Dress Code ................................... 13
Pledge of Allegiance, Lockers, Vandalism. ................................................................... 14
Attendance, Excused Absence, Early Sign Out ............................................................ 15
Extra-Curricular Activities. ............................................................................................. 16
Parent Information
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Student Records............................................................ 17
Appeals Process. .......................................................................................................... 18
Principal’s Letter to Parents on Attendance. ................................................................. 19
Health, Nurse, Immunization Law, Student Injuries, Alcohol/Drug Abuse ...................... 20
Student Health & Welfare ............................................................................................ 21
Building Procedures, Guest, Video Surveillance, Security ............................................ 22
Academics, Grade Distribution Scale, Grading System, Report Card Codes ............... 23
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................ 24
Testing . ................................................................................................................... 25
Athletic Department. ..................................................................................................... 26
Bilingual Education ...................................................................................................... 27
Counseling………. ........................................................................................................ 28
Child Study Team………. ......................................................................................... 29-30
Health & Social Services. .............................................................................................. 31
Substance Abuse . ................................................................................................... 32-34
School Based Youth Services (The SPOT). ............................................................. 35-37
Community Resources ............................................................................................ 38-39
PBSIS………. ............................................................................................................... 40
Discipline………. ...................................................................................................... 41-43
Discipline Code of Conduct. ..................................................................................... 44-47

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ASBURY PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2013-2014
CALENDAR
16-19 Picture Day/ Open House
30 Dress-Down Day (Crazy Socks Day)
September
October
1-3 HSPA Retest
8-10 HSPA Retest Make Up
16 PSAT
18 Senior Class Fundraiser
21-25 School Spirit Week
24 Student Government (Candidate Debate)
Homecoming mixer
25 PBSIS Kickoff/Pep Rally (Anit-Bullying/ Hispanic Heritage)
Homecoming Game (TBA)
30 Full Day for Staff – In service
31 Dress-Down Day (Coolest Hat Day)
November
4-6 Mid-Terms
7-8 NJEA Convention—School Closed
12 Student Gov’t voting during HR
12-14 ½ day—Students + Teachers (P/T Conf.)*
14 Marking Period 1 Closes

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November (Cont’d)
15 Junior Class Fundraiser
21-23 Fall Play
22 Delayed Opening for Students In-Service
27 ½ Day—Students + Staff/Dress Down Day (Dress to Impress)
December
2 Challenge Day (Freshman)
11 Sophomore Class Fundraiser
19 Delayed Opening for Students In- Service
20 Winter Concert
23 ½ Day—Students + Staff/Dress-Down Day (Best Winter Sweater)
January
13-15 Semester 1 Final Exams
16 Delayed Opening for Students In-Service
20 Martin Luther King Day-School Closed
24 MP 2 closes/Freshman Class Fundraiser
31 Dress-Down Day (NFL Paraphernalia Day)
4 Staff Meeting
7 Valentine’s Day Dance
February

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February (Cont’d)
10-12 Senior Class Fundraiser
14/17 Presidents Weekend —School Closed
20 Winter Honors Awards Program @ 6 P.M.
27 Delayed Opening for Students In- Service
28 Black History Program (AM)/Jeopardy (PM)
28 Dress-Down Day (College Sweatshirt)
March
4-6 HSPA Test
11-13 HSPA Make Up Test
21 Junior Class Fundraiser
24-26 Mid-term Exams
27 Delayed Opening for Students In Service
28 Women’s History Jeopardy (PM)
31 Dress - Day (Sweatpants Day)
April
4 Marking period 3 closes
7 Senior Class Group Picture
8-10 ½ day—Students + Teachers (P/T Conf.)*
10-12 Spring Musical + Freshman Orientation
11 ½ Day—Students + Staff
14-21 Spring Break – School Closed
25 Delayed Opening for Students In Service
30 Dress-Down Day (Twin Day)

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May
5 Spanish Club Fundraiser
15 Sophomore Class Fundraiser
20,21 Biology Competency Test
22 Spring Concert
22,23 Biology Competency Test Make Up
26 Memorial Day-School Closed
29 Delayed Opening for Students+ In Service
30 Senior Prom
30 Dress-Down Day (Sunglasses Day)
June
2-5 Final Exams
3 Staff Meeting
11 Freshman Class Fundraiser
13 Field Day
17 ½ day—Graduation + Last Day Instruction
Students + Teachers / MP4 Closes

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APHS Block Schedule
Schedule
Schedule A
Schedule B
7:42 Early Bell 7:42 Early Bell
7:47-7:57 Homeroom
8:01-9:25 Block 1
7:47-7:57 Homeroom
8:01-9:25 Block 1
9:29-10:53 Block 2 9:29-10:53 Block 2
10:57-11:27 Lunch 1 10:57-12:21 Block 3
11:31-12:55 Block 3 12:25-12:55 Lunch 2
1:00-2:24 Block 4 1:00-2:24 Block 4
2:42 Staff dismissal 2:42 Staff dismissal
Half Day
Schedule
7:42 Early Bell/Staff Arrival 7:45 Early Bell/Staff
Arrival
7:47-7:57 Homeroom
8:01-9:01 Block 1
7:47-7:57 Homeroom
8:01-9:01 Block 1
9:05-10:00 Block 2 9:05-10:00 Block 2
10:04-10:29 Lunch 1 10:04-10:59 Block 3
10:33-11:28 Block 3 11:03-11:28 Lunch 3
11:32-12:27 Block 4 11:32-12:27 Block 4

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Student Information
Expectations for student conduct:
Demonstrate respect for people and school property
Be honest, courteous and polite
Respect the property of others
Settle differences peacefully and respect the rights of their peers
Display good sportsmanship and proper behavior at school-related functions
Take pride in their school by keeping their school building and grounds clean
Take responsibility for their behavior and learning
Complete all homework, class work and other requested assignments
Accept constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement when necessary and appropriate
Accept the consequences of their actions
Be properly dressed and groomed
Be free of drugs and alcohol
Attend school regularly and punctually
Use equipment appropriately
Respect books and materials
Follow rules and procedures prescribed by teachers and administrators
Be prepared for class by bringing materials necessary for participation
Accept and assume leadership when appropriate
Hall Etiquette
Maintain a moderate to low speaking volume while in the halls
Avoid loitering
Walk to the right side of the hall and stair
Eat only in the cafeteria and lounge
Maintain a temperate pace while in transit
All students must have a pass when traveling during class time
Dress Code
The school uniform code is as follows:
Light Blue or White collared shirt
Solid Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Bottoms (pants, slacks, and/or skirt)
HATS, WAVE CAPS, BANDANAS, OR ANY HEADDRESSES CANNOT BE WORN IN THE BUILDING. ELECTRONICS
CELL PHONES, I-PODS, ETC) MUST REMAIN OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY. The
only safe-zones are THE SPOT and the cafeteria.

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Pledge of Allegiance
Students may not be forced to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but they are required to show full respect to the
flag during this process.
Lockers
Students may visit their lockers at the following times only:
before homeroom
before and after lunch
at the end of the school day
Lockers should be locked at all other times. Students should not share their combinations or locker space with
other students. Student lockers may be inspected by school authorities when necessary. The school is not
responsible for personal or school property lost or stolen from student lockers
Student Vandalism
New Jersey State Law holds parents responsible for damage of school property caused by their children.
Parents must pay the Asbury Park Board of Education for the damaged property and any court costs.
Student Searches
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that school officials have the right to search students or their lockers
if they have reasonable grounds to believe a student has evidence of illegal activity or activity that would
interfere with school order. School officials do not need a warrant to search school lockers, but they must
inform students at least once a year that such searches might occur.

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Attendance
School attendance shall be a factor in the determination of a pupil's promotion or retention. Only extenuating
circumstances should permit the promotion of a pupil who has been in attendance fewer than one hundred
fifty days during the school year.
Repeated truancies may result in the suspension or expulsion of any pupil from the course of study during
which absences have occurred or the suspension or expulsion in accordance with Policy Nos. 5610 and 5620.
This recommendation will come from the Director of Student Personnel Services after all resources have been
exhausted.
Pupils shall be subjected to the school district response for unexcused absences during the school year as
outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.8(a)4 and Regulation 5200. In addition, unexcused absences from school or from
classes within the school day shall subject a pupil to the disciplinary rules of the Board, which may include but
not limited to denial of a pupil's participation in co-curricular activities and/or athletic competition, denial or
revocation of working papers.
Eleven or more absences = no credit for half year course
Twenty-one plus absences = no credit for year course
Excused Absences
Pupils absent from school for any reason are responsible for the completion of missed assignments. No
student excused for a religious holiday shall be deprived of an award or eligibility to compete for an award or
the opportunity to make up a test given on the religious holiday. Excused absences include personal illness or
injury, death in the family, religious holiday and school-sponsored activities. Excused notes must be handed in
within 5 days of returning in order to count as an excused absence. All students must attend 4.5 hours of
school in order to participate in sports and activities.
Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up missed assignments in each class. The
make-up assignment should reflect an equivalent level of work and effort as the assignments completed
during the regular class time. All make up work must be in by the end of the grading period. Only in extreme
cases of prolonged absence will more than one week be allowed for work to be made up, unless permission is
granted by the office of the Principal. An absence does not excuse a student from responsibility for all
recitations on the day of his/her return, whereas the student has five days upon return to complete the makeup
work. Grades will be withheld if make-up work is not turned in and will lead to failure if the situation is not
remedied immediately. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all make up work from his/her teachers
immediately upon return to school. Failure to obtain make up work is no excuse for missing assignments.
Student Early Sign Out
Not all early sign outs are excused. Illness must be verified by the school nurse. SPOT nurse practitioner,
doctor, dentist and driver’s test appointments must have written verification. Court appearances must be
concerning the student. These are the only early sign outs that will be excused.

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Extracurricular Activities
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Football Boys Basketball Boys Baseball
Boys’ Soccer Girls Basketball Girls Softball
Fall Cheerleading Boys Indoor Track Boys Outdoor Track
Boys Cross Country Boys Indoor Track Girls Outdoor Track
Girls Cross Country
Girls Bowling
Boys Bowling
Girls Bowling
Winter Cheerleading
Strength and
Conditioning
Strength and
Conditioning
Strength and
Conditioning
Student Activities
Spanish Club Driftwood (Yearbook) Kiwanis Key Club
National Honors Society Forensics (Debate Club) SADD
AP Literary Magazine Ladies of Essence Student Council
AM. Gym

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Parent Information
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents have the right to request parent-teacher conferences, meetings with guidance counselors, or
appointments with school administrators. Arrangements for parent-teacher conferences and meetings with
other school staff members should be made through the Principal’s Office or through the Guidance Office.
To get the most out of a parent-teacher conference, parents may wish to make a list beforehand of the things
they want to discuss. They may want to ask their children if there is anything they think should be discussed
at the conference. After the meeting, parents should to talk to their children about what they discussed with
the teacher.
Student Records
Parents have the right to examine and challenge their children’s school records. Federal law and the rules of
the New Jersey State Board of Education guarantee this right.
Access to Records
The school Principal or Principal’s representative must be present when the parents examine the records to
provide interpretation when necessary and to protect the records from damage or change. If the parents’
native language is other than English, the Asbury Park Board of Education will make every effort to provide a
translator in the parents’ language or to help parents find an interpreter. Access to student records may be
withheld from the parents only when the Superintendent of Schools determines that disclosure would create
substantial risk to the student. Parents denied access to all or part of their children’s school records must be
notified in writing within five (5) days.
Parents have the right to appeal the Superintendent’s denial to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education.
The Commissioner must review the appeal within thirty (30) days. Parents have the right to appeal the
commissioner’s decision to the State Board of Education.
Challenging Student Records
Parents have the right to challenge their children’s school records if they believe the records contain
inaccurate, irrelevant or improper information.
Parents have the right to seek removal of information from their children’s school records and the right
to insert additional information into their children’s school records.
Parents have the right to challenge the disclosure of their children’s school records to individuals
and/or organizations.

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Appeal Process
Parents have the right to appeal an unsatisfactory decision of their challenge concerning their
children’s school records.
Parents have the right at all steps of the appeal process to present evidence supporting their challenge.
A record of the appeal proceedings and its outcome will become part of the student’s records.
Parents must notify the Superintendent of Schools of their appeal in writing. The Superintendent or his
representative must meet with the parents within ten (10) days. If the parents are still unsatisfied,
they may appeal further to either the Asbury Park Board of Education or directly to the New Jersey
Commissioner of Education. The Asbury Park Board of Education must respond to the appeal within
twenty (20) days. If the parents’ appeal to the Board of Education is denied, they may still appeal to
the Commissioner of Education.
Parents have the right, regardless of the outcome of the appeal, to insert a statement in their
children’s school records commenting on the challenge of information. This statement remains part of
the student’s record as long as the challenged information is part of the record.

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Attendance
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In accordance with Asbury Park Public Schools Board Policy 5230, pupils the age of seventeen and older are
permitted to sign themselves out of school early without the company or written notice of a parent or guardian.
As a courtesy and an attempt to keep parents informed, in such incidents, the parent or guardian will always
receive a phone call from me or a school administrator notifying them of their child’s early dismissal from
school. The school’s Attendance Secretary will maintain a log of student sign outs for our records. I strongly
encourage you to discuss the importance of maintaining a satisfactory attendance record with your child if they
are of legal age to sign themselves out of school early. For your information, after eleven (11) unexcused
absences, a student will not receive credits for that course, despite having satisfactory grades on record.
Excessive absences can inadvertently affect a student’s grades. Students must be responsible and careful to not
abuse this system.
Should you have any concerns or wish to communicate with me, please contact me at the school using the
contact information found in this handbook. As always, I thank you all in advance for your continued
cooperation and support. I wish you and your child a successful school year at Asbury Park High School.
Educationally yours,
Reginald Mirthil
Reginald Mirthil

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Health
School Nurse
The school nurse will keep all pertinent medical information. Hearing and eyesight will be checked by the
nurse. Parents may receive notes from the nurse concerning the health of your child. The School Nurse and
the parent/guardian should work together to follow through on suggested recommendations.
NJ Immunization Law
Effective September 1, 2004. All students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 are required by law to have the
appropriate two (2) or three (3) dose HEPATITIS B VACCINE. Failure to acquire this vaccine will lead to
student’s exclusion from school.
Student Injuries
Parents should be aware of the permission slips they sign before their children take part in certain school
activities such as athletics or field trips. These forms serve several purposes. They inform the parents about
the activity, and they provide parental approval of the child’s participation in the activity.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
If a student is suspected of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating drugs, the New
Jersey State Law requires that the matter be reported immediately to the school Principal. The Principal is
required to immediately notify the student’s parents and refer the student to the Student Assistance
Counselor (S.A.C.)

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Student’s Health and Welfare
Health Service Policy
Parents are primarily responsible for their student’s health. The school will assist the parents in fulfilling this
responsibility without assuming it for them. The aim of the school health examinations are:
To discover and initiate treatment of remediable conditions that impair the child’s health and his/her
ability to learn.
To create a favorable attitude toward health examinations and their importance throughout life.
The main objective of school nursing is to strengthen the education process of children by assisting them to
improve or adapt to their health status. The following policies are intended to promote good health and the
well-being of pupils and staff:
1. The school nurse should not be a substitute for a family doctor.
2. Please do not send children to school who are ill. (Examples: colds, fever, vomiting, contagious
diseases, etc.)
3. The Health Questionnaire Emergency Form should be completed and returned to the school Nurse
each school year. This is extremely important in case of emergencies.
4. Consistent absenteeism or frequent trips to the Health Office may indicate a physical problem and
should be checked by a Doctor.
5. Home instruction is provided for the education of children who are unable to attend school. A
certificate from a physician should state an expected absence for more than 10 consecutive days of
school.
6. If your child has an injury requiring a medical excuse from Physical Education, please present this in
writing to the Physical Education teacher in order for the child to be excused from participating in class.
7. Parents are encouraged to notify the nurse immediately of any communicable disease in the family.
Please the following chart for examples:
Disease Exclusion from School Re-admission
Chickenpox
For seven (7) days after
the rash appears.
Pinkeye
For 24 - 72 hours or until
all discharges subside.
M.D. Cert.
Staph-Skin
Four (4) to ten (10) days
Lesions
& Infected Wounds
Until all drainage stops
M.D. Cert.

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Building Procedures
Guests/Visitors
All Visitors and/or guests must register upon their arrival to Asbury Park High School by signing in at the Front
Desk in the lobby. From there, you will be directed by Security to your destination or the requested person will
be summoned to meet you. Parents are encouraged to make appointments with the desired person when
planning school visits. Visitors must have proper identification and will be given a visitor’s pass for safety
purposes.
Emergency Evacuations/Simulations
Asbury Park High School recognizes its responsibility to be prepared to confront circumstances in which the
physical and/or mental well-being of pupils, staff and other individuals on school grounds is threatened or
overtly impacted upon by an individual or group of individuals. As a preparatory measure, we engage in a
series of simulated drills throughout the year. A fire drill is conducted once a month in addition to a Security
drill. During the fire drill students are expected to move out of the school building quickly and quietly under
their authority and supervision of their teachers. All visitors are required to exit the building during a Fire Drill.
In the event of a Security Drill (Lock Down), visitors must display their Visitor Pass and enter the nearest room.
Video Surveillance
The Board authorizes the use of video cameras on district property to ensure the health, welfare and safety of
all staff, students and visitors to district property, and to safeguard district facilities and equipment. Video
cameras may be used in locations as deemed appropriate by the superintendent.
Lost and Found
Clothing, books, eyeglasses and other items found on the school grounds are taken to the first floor security,
which is the school’s designated lost and found area.
Internet User Agreement Policy
The District Internet User Agreement Policy and Guidelines for Internet Use will be provided to the students
through their homeroom teacher. The district has set specific definitions of acceptable use, privileges, and
network etiquette. Once it is read the school asks that you return the signed form to your Child’s homeroom
teacher.
Parental/Guardian Media Consent Forms
The district has designed a Parental/Guardian Media Consent Form that will be handed out during homeroom.
It outlines various degrees of permission you grant the school to publish your child’s photo/image/video and
all other personal identifiers. Once it is read the school asks that you return the signed form to your Child’s
homeroom teacher.

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Academics
Grade Distribution Scale
# Category Percentage
1 Assessments
Tests, Quizzes, Embedded
30
Assessments
2 Projects
Individual, Collaborative 20
3 Portfolio Pieces
(Curriculaidentified/specific,
20
school-
2ide administration,
constructed responses)
4 Class Work
Notebook, Cooperative
15
Group, Effective Verbal
Communication, Do No
Activities, Vocabulary
Notebook
5 Homework 15
GRADING SYSTEM
Letter Grade
Grade Point
Description
Numerical Grade Equivalent
Average Equivalent
A+ 4.0 Excellent 97-100
A 4.0 94-96
A- 3.67 90-93
B+ 3.33 Above Average 87-89
B 3.0 84-86
B- 2.67 80-83
C+ 2.33 Average 77-79
C 2.0 74-76
C- 1.67 70-73
D 1.0 Below Average 65-69
F 0 Failure 64-0
Report Card Codes
WP-WITHDREW
PASS
WF-WITHDREW
FAIL
CA- CREDIT
ACCELERATION
CR- CREDIT
RECOVERY
SS-SUMMER
SCHOOL
ME- MEDICAL
NC-NO CREDIT
P - PASS
In addition, our school has instituted a “No Credit” policy for students who have accrued 11 or more absences. The student will receive a letter
grade for the class but will not be given credit for the course pending an attendance appeal. The outcome of the attendance appeal will determine if
the student will be required to attend a summer session to earn credit for the course.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Asbury Park School District requires all students to earn 120 credits and demonstrate proficiency in all sections of the High
School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) prior to being awarded a high school diploma. The HSPA will be administered in the spring
of 11 th grade. Students who fail to achieve a proficient score on any section of the state developed test will be retested in grade 12.
Students who are unable to demonstrate proficiency on the HSPA must complete the Alternate High School Assessment (AHSA)
process as an alternate test instrument to the HSPA.
Promotion Credit Requirements
Freshmen (9 th )
Sophomore (10 th )
Junior (11 th )
Senior (12 th )
0-30 credits
30-60 credits
60-90 credits
90-120 credits
Graduation Requirements
English
Mathematics*
Science**
World History
US History
World Language
Physical Education
Health
Career education
and consumer,
family and life skills
Visual and
performing arts
Financial Literacy+
Electives
4 years/ 20 credits
3 years/ 15 credits
3 years/ 15 credits
1 year/ 5 credits
2 years/ 10 credits
1 year/ 5 credits
Each year of
enrollment
Each year of
enrollment
1 year/ 5 credits
1 year/ 5 credits
1 /2 year/ 2.5 credits
17.5 credits
Credits 120
* Freshman students are required to take Algebra I and Geometry.
** Freshman students are required to take Biology and one additional lab science which shall include Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
+ The State of New Jersey requires all students to take 2.5 credits in Financial Literacy

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Testing
The School Counseling Department conducts a comprehensive standardized
testing program of all students consisting of the following:
TEST GRADE REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
TEST DATE
PASSING
GRADE
High School
Proficiency
Assessment
(HSPA)
High School
Proficiency
Assessment
Retest (HSPA)
NJPASS
PSAT
(for college
admission)
SAT & Subject
Tests
(for college
admission)
ACT (for college
admission)
(NJBCT)Biology
Competency Test
11 th March 4-6
March 11-14
Make-Ups
12 th Oct. 1-3
Oct. 8-10
Make-Ups
9th and
March 5-7
10 th
10 th and
Oct. 16
11 th
11 th and
12 th Nov. 2
Jan. 25
March 8
June 7
11 th and
Dec. 14
12 th Feb. 8
April 12
12 th May 20-21
May 22-23
Make-Ups
200+ = Proficient
250+ = Adv.
Proficient
200+ = Proficient
250+ = Adv.
Proficient

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Athletic Department
NJSIAA Established Credit Eligibility: (This should be placed as an introduction to the Sport's Eligibility
sections/policies)
The incoming senior class, the Class of 2013, is the only class that is still grandfathered under the old credit
standard of 27.5 for a whole year and 13.75 for a half year or 1st semester. All other classes, Classes of 2014,
Class of 2015, and Class of 2016 are under the 30/15 credit standard (as long as the DOE continues its 120
credits needed for graduation).
All other information regarding athletics can be found in the upcoming Health and Physical
Education/Student Athlete Guide Book.
Physical Education
All students are expected to participate actively in their physical education classes. Only a student with
a doctor’s medical excuse registered with the school nurse will be excused from physical education.
Students are expected to dress appropriately for physical education class. Appropriate dress for Physical
Education class consists of the following;
‣ A long or short sleeve shirt free of offensive language and logos/images
‣ Shorts no shorter than two inches from the knees
‣ Sweat pants
‣ Sneakers
A student who does not dress for physical education receives a “zero” for the day. A parent conference
is held if a student repeatedly fails to participate in physical education class. Continued non-suits are
considered defiance and will be given a disciplinary consequence.
Each student must purchase a lock for his/her gym locker. The Asbury Park School District is not
responsible for items lost or stolen from the gym or gym lockers.
Family Life Education
The New Jersey State Board of Education requires the teaching of family life education in all Public
schools. Family life education covers four broad areas: responsible behavior, interpersonal
relationships, human growth, development and sexuality, and the development of strong families. The
specific content of family life education is decided by the local school district.
Parents have the right to know what is taught in family life education classes and to look at books,
films, and other teaching material used in the classroom.
Parents have the right to have their children excused from the parts of family life education courses that
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Bilingual Education/ESL
New Jersey State Law requires that school districts identify and provide educational services to all
students with limited English ability. The school district must provide a bilingual education program to
each language group of 20 or more. The district must provide educational services to improve English
language proficiency to language groups of fewer than twenty (20) students.
Parents have the right to be notified within ten (10) days if their child has been enrolled in a bilingual
education or English as-a-Second Language (ESL) program.
Parents have the right to challenge the identification of their children as having limited English ability.
Parents have the right to discuss with district administrators the procedures and information used to
identify their children as having limited English ability.
Parents of children in bilingual education programs have the right to receive reports of their children’s
progress written both in English and in their native language. Unless the district can prove that it would
be an unreasonable burden, progress reports for children shall be written in English and the parents’
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School Counseling
The school counseling department is designed to help you build a strong educational foundation in high school,
develop your talents and abilities and plan for the future. The counselor will meet with the student
monthly to build a positive relationship based on trust, caring, confidentiality, and mutual respect. With
the assistance of your counselor, you choose courses each year, assess your strengths and weaknesses, make
key educational and career decisions and solve problems that you encounter in high school.
Counselors meet with students every month throughout the year to discuss their academic progress, social
development and to help them develop appropriate post-secondary educational and career aspirations. Students
who wish to see their counselor must submit a request form to make an appointment. Request forms are
available in the Guidance Office. Parents may call the counselor to make an appointment for a teacher
conference or request a progress report by calling 732-776-2638 Ext. 2627 between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. during the school day. Counseling services are provided to assist each student with analyzing
and appraising personal abilities, aptitude and values. The following support services are available to all
students:
Course Selection and changes
Requests to change an initial course selection will be honored until the second week of the new semester.
Changes in course selection will be restricted to the correction of errors, improper placement or other
educationally valid reasons. All changes must be approved by the administration prior to the change being
made official.
Course selections will be made on an individual basis with the student and school counselor. Parents and
guardians are welcome to attend. When all scheduling is completed, students will receive a printout of
requested courses for review.
Guidance Department (Ext. 2627) – Responsible for academic scheduling and counseling, as well as general
counseling for students presenting problems affecting academic success, and crisis intervention.
Bryan Hackett Barbra Paskin Carla Sinclair
In addition to the personnel and programs listed above, there are a variety of community agencies and
organizations that are willing to come to the school to address various issues pertinent to our students and
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Child Study Team
A student may be referred to the Child Study Team for evaluation, possible classification and development of
an individualized education plan.
Referral to the Child Study Team
Parents have the right to essential information even before their children are referred to the child study team
(CST).This information includes the reason for the potential referral, the methods that have been used in the
classroom to ameliorate the problem, notice of parents’ rights to due process, pupil records, and a description
of the procedures that may be used during the evaluation. This information must be written in a language
understandable to the general public and be written in the native language of the home. Where the native
language requirement would place an unreasonable burden upon the local school district, other means of
communication must be used to assure that the parent fully understands the English language transcription of
the information. Asbury Park, by law, obtains parental permission before conducting a comprehensive CST
evaluation.
Eligibility
After a student is evaluated, a meeting is held to consider whether the student is entitled to Special Education
or related services. Remember that not all students who are evaluated qualify for Special Education. Programs
are available only for those students with one or more of the following classifications: autistic, auditorily
impaired, chronically ill, communication handicapped, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired, multiply
handicapped, orthopedically handicapped, perceptually or neurologically impaired, preschool handicapped,
traumatic brain injury and visually handicapped.
Parents have the right to participate in the eligibility conference. They may bring with them any other
individuals they deem necessary to assist them at the meeting. They are given notification 15 days prior to the
appointment. Meetings may be rescheduled at their request. Notification of the meeting and the resulting
information must be given in the native language of the home.
By law, parental permission must be obtained before classifying or making initial placement of a pupil in a
program providing Special Education or related services. Parents may initiate due process procedures if they
disagree with the results of the evaluation or they may request an independent evaluation. The independent
evaluation must be provided at no cost to the parents. If a student is found to be entitled to classification, the
Asbury Park School District will, by law, provide a copy of the special education law to the parents.
Special Needs Students: Parental Participation and Safeguards
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
An IEP is a written statement about the special services that a disabled student is entitled to receive. State
rules and regulations require parental participation at the IEP planning meeting and the IEP annual review.
The Asbury Park School District, by law, takes whatever action is necessary to insure that the parent
understands the proceedings at an IEP meeting, including arranging for an interpreter for parents who are
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The Asbury Park School District, by law, provides to parents a copy of the classification and individualized
education program, which has been signed by members of the CST. This must be provided to the parent in the
native language of the home unless this places an unreasonable burden on the district. In such cases, other
means of communication are used to insure that the parent fully understands the English transcription of the
information.
Mediation and Due Process
At any time during the process between referral and approval of the IEP, or even after the student is placed in
Special Education, parents and the school district may disagree about what is appropriate for the student. The
parent may first want to settle it through mediation. Mediation means sitting down with a third party,
someone the school district as well as the parent agrees might be able to settle the disagreement. If the
problem is not settled at that level, the parent has the right to due process procedures.
A due process hearing is a formal attempt to settle a disagreement between parents and the school district
out of court. An impartial hearing officer must review all of the information about the student and reach a
decision.
Annual Review
Asbury Park invites parents to participate in the monitoring of their children’s progress. The IEP of a disabled
student is reviewed annually. Parents are entitled to participate at annual review meetings. The rules of
notification and consent that apply to the initial IEP meeting are also applicable at the annual review.
Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Students who have substantial limitations to one or more life functions due to a disability may be entitled to
accommodations in school under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and its amendments. These laws protect the rights of pupils with special needs who might
have difficulty attending school or participating in regular school activities without related aids or
modifications. If a parent/guardian has a concern, he/she should contact the Guidance Department for
assistance.
Child Study Team – Completes evaluations for students, who may require Special Education services,
provides case management and counseling for students receiving special education services. It is
comprised of:
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Health and Social Services
The following is a list of programs serving the needs of the students and families of APHS:
Health and Social Services Coordinator – Ms. Sheldon Sanders (Ext. 2642) Coordinates and
implements health and social service programs for students and families; provides referrals and followup
to agencies in and outside of the community, crisis intervention; individual and group counseling;
chairperson of (I&RS) Intervention and Referral Services..
School-Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) – “The Spot”:
The “Spot” provides counseling services (individual, groups, and family), crisis intervention, health
services with a nurse practitioner (preventative and educational, including immunizations), vocational
counseling and recreational services (see pamphlet). Students can be referred via any administrator,
nurse, guidance counselors, SAC, Health and Social Services Coordinator or directly to program.
Intervention and Referral Services Committee –
The Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) team provides assistance in the general education program
to staff and parents/guardians for students who demonstrate learning, behavior, and/or health
problems. A collaborative problem solving approach is used to collect information and develop
action plans. Services for students are generally initiated by a referring teacher, administrator, or
counselor, but can be initiated by parents/guardians, as well. A referral should be made to the
building principal or his/her designee. The request should contain the following: the reason for
the request, descriptive behavior of the pupil's performance, and an indication of prior interventions.
The committee comprised of various staff including the nurse, Health and Social Services Coordinator,
SAC, drop-out prevention officers, principal, Child Study Team, guidance counselors, SBYSP counselor
and regular education teachers, which develops, implements and follows plans to address the needs of
students experiencing health, social, academic or behavioral problems in school. Any school personnel
can make referrals. The forms are in the main office. Referrals can be given to the chairperson or the
student’s guidance counselor. Students should not be referred unless several interventions have already
been attempted to address the problems(s).
• Crisis Response Team - Addresses crisis issues in the school building, such as sudden traumatic loss or
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5530 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Pupils are prohibited from possessing, consuming, or distributing drugs or alcohol in any form while at school,
on school grounds, attending a school-related function on or off campus, and coming to and going from school
and/or school sponsored function. Pupils are further prohibited from smoking cigarettes or using tobacco
products in any form in compliance with the school discipline code.
The use, possession, and distribution at school of any drug on school premises, at any Board-sponsored event,
or on any Board transportation vehicle is prohibited, and any pupil who so uses, possesses or distributes
alcohol/drugs shall be subject to discipline, including suspension or expulsion, and may be reported to law
enforcement authorities.
Staff members are required by law to report to the school nurse and administrator any pupil suspected of
being under the influence of or having problems related to drugs/alcohol through the district procedures. In
addition, any staff member who has reason to believe that a pupil has unlawfully possessed or has in any way
been involved in the distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug
paraphernalia on or within one thousand feet of the outermost boundary of the school property shall inform
the administration immediately. See N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-6.3. Staff members reporting pupils "in good faith" are
immune from civil and criminal prosecution as specified in N.J.S.A. 8A:40A-13 and N.J.S.A- 40A-14.
Substance Awareness Coordinator: Ms. Alicia DeLorenzo
Pupils Voluntarily Seeking Help for Drug, Alcohol or Anabolic Steroid Related Problems
Pupils are encouraged to seek help for problems with or related to substance use. Specific staff member
(Student Assistance Coordinator) and services are provided for direct assistance or confidential referral for
pupils seeking help with substance use/abuse or other problems related to their substance use, or use by
someone in a close relationship with them.
Prior to the initial meeting with a pupil, the counselor will provide full disclosure, orally and in writing, of the
Federal Confidentiality Laws and guidelines (42CYR Part 2) and have the pupil sign that he/she has received a
copy of the regulations. The counselor will be allowed to maintain confidentiality of conversations with pupils.
Procedure for Referral of Pupil Suspected to be Under the Influence of a Substance
1. Whenever it shall appear to any staff member that a pupil may currently be under the influence of a
substance, that staff member shall report the matter immediately to the school nurse, the Substance
Awareness Coordinator, or medical inspector, and the Principal and arrange for the immediate and
tactful transfer of the pupil to the nurse's office. It is not the role of any staff member to make the
determination of whether a pupil is under the influence. The nurse will assess the physical state of the
pupil to determine whether a medical condition and/or emergency exist. The staff member shall file an
incident report with the Principal who will complete the Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
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2. In an instance where the school nurse, school physician, Substance Awareness Coordinator, and the
Principal are not in attendance, the staff member responsible for the school function shall be
immediately notified.
3. The Principal or his/her designee shall immediately notify the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and the
Superintendent and arrange an immediate examination (within three hours of the initial referral) of
the pupil by a physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy. The approved examination may
be performed by a pupil's own health care provider if he/she can examine him/her in one hour. If this
is not possible, the examination shall be conducted by the school physician, or, if the school physician
is not available, the pupil should be taken to the nearest emergency room, hospital or medical facility
for examination. If available, a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should accompany the pupil, but this is not
necessary if parent(s) or legal guardian(s) cannot be reached.
a. If the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) cannot be reached, a school administrator accompanied
by another staff member, acting "in loco parentis" must accompany the pupil to the office
of the school-appointed physician, Jersey Shore Hospital and/or medical facility.
b. If the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) transports the pupil they must go directly to the
physician's office without making any stops and must not allow the pupil to eat or drink
anything.
4. The school will provide a “Physician's Report” form (medical clearance) that must be completed by the
treating physician. The doctor will diagnose, through examination and urine and/or blood analysis
(blood test is for alcohol only), whether or not the pupil is under the influence of a substance (N.J.A.C.
6:29-6.5). If at the request of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), a physician other than the school
physician conducts the medical examination; such examination shall not be at the expense of the
Board of Education.
5. Within twenty-four hours the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall submit written documentation
(Physician's Report) verifying that the examination was performed within twenty-four hours of the
referral. The written verification shall include the signature, printed name, address and telephone
number of the examining physician and the date the report will be provided. The physician's report
must certify that the pupil is physically and mentally able to return to school, pending results of the
chemical screen. Failure to comply with the requirement to complete a physical examination and
laboratory tests within three hours of the initial staff referral, will be considered a positive diagnosis
resulting in an immediate suspension.
a. If the written reports of the medical examination or the laboratory results are not submitted
to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), Principal and Substance Awareness Coordinator within
twenty-four hours, the pupil shall be allowed to return to school until such time as a
positive diagnosis of alcohol or other drug use is received. Failure to provide written results
of the urine and/or blood analysis within ten days shall result in the pupil being returned to
the care of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) until the results are provided.
b. If the examination, urine and/or blood analysis is not immediate (within three hours), the
pupil will be required to undergo a chemical dependency assessment at an accredited
facility within five days. The assessment shall not be at the expense of the local Board of
Education. (28A:40A-10).
c. If there is a positive diagnosis from the physician's examination diagnosing chemical use,
other than anabolic steroids, or the results of the chemical screen are positive for drugs
other than anabolic steroids, or if the pupil admits to drug/alcohol use, other than anabolic
steroids, that would place him/her under the influence at the time of administrative
contact, or the pupil was found using, or in possession of drugs/alcohol, other than anabolic
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or legal guardian(s) and shall not resume attendance at school until the pupil submits a
written report (Chemical Dependency Assessment) by an accredited facility (a list of which is
provided), to the Principal or designee certifying that substance use no longer interferes
with the pupil's physical or mental ability to perform in school.
d. If it is determined that the pupil has used anabolic steroids, a Substance Awareness
Coordinator shall interview the pupil and others to determine the pupil's involvement with
and use of these substances. The Substance Awareness Coordinator shall initiate a referral
for treatment of appropriate agencies licensed for alcohol and other drug services or private
practitioners certified by the appropriate drug and alcohol licensing Board when it is
determined that the pupil’s involvement with anabolic steroids represents a danger to the
pupil's health and well-being.
Penalties for Policy Violations
First Offense -
o Suspension for a minimum of five days, mandatory parent conference, notification of the
Substance Awareness Coordinator, referral to an agency or individual certified by the New
Jersey State Board of Examiners, and a referral to I&RS/Core team. In addition, participation in
all school extracurricular activities will be suspended for a period of not less than ten school
days. These privileges may be reinstated at the discretion of the administration in consultation
with the Substance Awareness Coordinator.
Second Offense -
o Suspension for a minimum of ten days, police notification and possible signing of a formal legal
complaint, mandatory parent conference, notification of Substance Awareness Coordinator,
referral to an appropriate agency, formal I&RS/Core team intervention.
o Participation in all school extracurricular activities will be suspended for a period of not less
than three weeks. These privileges may be reinstated at the discretion of the administration in
consultation with the Substance Awareness Coordinator.
o Second offenders may be recommended to the school Board for expulsion hearings as a danger
to himself/herself and others.
Additional Offenses
o All subsequent offenses will be handled in a progressive manner. Discipline will include any or
all of the above mentioned procedures including suspension, possible alternative school
placement and/or expulsion for the remainder of the current year
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The SPOT
New Jersey School Based Youth Services Program
Managed by Visiting Nurse Association Health Group
Mission Statement
Implementing the five pillar structure of the New Jersey State School Based Youth Services Program, The
Spot’s mission is to help students mature emotionally and socially while remaining physically safe and drug
(alcohol, tobacco) free; help them to achieve academically so that they graduate on time prepared for
employment and/or college; and prepared to become responsible, contributing citizens beyond the high school
years. We accomplish these tasks by providing services that
support the physical health of students so that they are present at school rather than missing time
because of manageable illnesses;
support the social and emotional development of all students including mental health counseling and
healthy youth development;
assist in sustaining/improving their academic achievement by providing tutoring and homework help;
provide creative activities and opportunities through which the students can assess the global market
place and find employment;
provide healthy recreational alternatives;
teach prevention strategies to help students avoid behaviors that impede school success, personal goals
and self-fulfillment.
The Spot is Asbury Park High School’s on-site, one–stop service delivery program for all students. We support
the education of each student by also providing some supportive programming for teachers. We invite parents
to visit, become members of our liaison board, help with club advisement, chaperone, and help with fundraising
projects. Call The Spot if you desire information or if you have any questions about anything we do. Please
also visit our page on the Asbury Park School District website.
We are fully persuaded that: When Parents Believe, Students Achieve
Look for our mailings. We will keep you informed about activities we sponsor and we will help you help your
child navigate the “wavy waters” of high” school in any way we can.
Yours in partnership and the success of Asbury Park’s Rising Stars,
Phyllis Ledbetter, Manager
Tom Hansen, Counselor, Catherine Donohue, Nurse Practitioner
Rodney Salomon, Youth Development Specialist, Manuel Spann, Behavior Specialist Assistant

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Spot Programs
Homework and Tutoring Laboratory: Daily after school, lunch periods 4 days per week and on demand from
teachers or students
Holistic advocacy and counseling: Counselor, Tom Hansen, is available for individual student support daily at
student request as well as holding student support groups at least once per week during each lunch period.
Lunch-Time Talk Ongoing group counseling and student support: Tom Hansen
Girl’s Circle: A model of structured support groups for girls from 9 – 18 year. It is designed to foster selfesteem,
help girls maintain authentic connection with peers and adult women in their community, counter trends
toward self-doubt, and allow for genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activity.
SANKOFA: An evidence-based conflict resolution program specifically developed for African American
children though appropriate for students of any ethnic group.
Primary Health Care: Catherine Donohue, Nurse Practitioner
Minority Achievers: Help with college preparation including finding scholarships and grants, summer
employment and many other social activities for 9th – 12th graders
Interact: The Rotary Club’s high school counterpart focusing on local and international service projects.
Interact participants learn the value and impact of helping others both at home and abroad and provides
opportunities for students to design and implement service projects. Each year, The Rotary Club gives
scholarships to officers of the Interact club to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) held at
Monmouth University .
Teen Outreach Program (TOP): A national youth development program designed to prevent adolescent
pregnancy, and problem behaviors by helping adolescents develop a positive self-image, effective life
management skills and achievable goals. The program also has a supervised community service learning
component, classroom-based discussions, and activities related to key social developmental tasks of
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Fashion Club: Open to all students interested in any aspect of the fashion industry. The club fosters creative
learning and expression through activities related to the fashion industry. Fashion club participants also have an
opportunity to participate in a fashion production.
Behavior Support: Behavior Assistant, Rodney Salomon, works with students to provide incentives and
behavior contracts with incentives to encourage improved behaviors that affect student success during the
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Community Resources
Primary Health Care
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Information and Referral (800) 862-3330
(Many services for mother, children, families and seniors including
free nutrition programs:
VNA Health Center of Asbury Park: Federally qualified primary (732) 774-6333
health for insure, under insured and uninsured
Information/ Resources Hotline
New Jersey Monmouth County Community Resource Call Center (877) 652-1148
Information for about any service in the county Land Lines call – 211
Child Abuse and Neglect
New Jersey Division of child Behavioral Health Services (877) 652-7624
Provides emotional and behavioral health services 24 hours per day
seven days per week in English and Spanish. Will schedule
in-home assessments and make referrals as needed
Uninsured Family Counseling Services (732) 571-3272
Family Support Organization – Provides family to family peer
support, education and advocacy serving youth from ages 13 – 20.
Anonymous Reporting of ANY Suspicion of Neglect or Abuse: (877) 652-2873
CPC Behavioral Health Care - Mental Health and substance (732) 842-2000
abuse counseling (Adolescent and adult): ext. 4221

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Jersey Shore Medical Center: (742) 642-4363
Monmouth County child and Family Crisis Unit (732) 923- 6999
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (877) 652-7624
(24 hours per day)
Jewish Children and Family Services (732) 774-6886
Mercer Center (Various family counseling services): (732) 774-9397
Teen Services
Teen Crisis Support: (888) 222-2228
2 nd Floor Teen Hotline Crisis Support (teen crisis support hotline):
Teen Screen (866) 833-6727
Don’t Cut (Teens contemplating self-harm or mutilation):
(800) Don’t Cut
(800) 366-8288
Support line: (800) 273-8255
Solutions (Free and confidential STD Screening, pregnancy testing, (732) 747-5454
ultrasound exams, abortion recovery, support, parent mentoring
and 24 hour help line)
Legal Services: Legal Services of New Jersey Hotline: (888) 576-5529

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New Jersey Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) is collaboration between the New Jersey Department
of Education, Office of Special Education and The Boggs Center at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School, New Jersey's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and
Service. This initiative is funded through the I.D.E.A. 2004, Part B Funds and is administered by the New
Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education. The purpose of the PBSIS initiative is to build
capacity to support the social-behavioral needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
The goal of this initiative is to improve the climate in the high school by encouraging students
through a rewards system to improve behavior, the overall goal is to:
o Continue to improve the positive school climate with frequent celebrations and rewards of
success
o Design and implement a positive behavioral reward system
o Teach behavioral expectations to staff and students
o Conduct data analysis in order to measure and improve our school climate
o Data driven decision-making intervention to improve a positive climate within a school
An incentive-based reward system for positive behaviors:
o Students and staff members will understand overarching expectations for the high school
o Students and staff members will receive rewards for following these expectations each day
o A PBSIS manual is available to review the specifics of this incentive
Finally this program will:
o Reduce the number of students, including students with disabilities, who receive repeated office
disciplinary referrals.
o Reduce the number of disciplinary referrals and suspensions for students, including students with
disabilities, school-wide
o Create a climate conducive for learning and finally improve the overall building climate
throughout our community
For more information see http://www.njpbs.org/

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Discipline
Students who do not obey the reasonable rules of the school or who disrupt the school are subject to
disciplinary action, including suspension and expulsion from school. Only the Asbury Park Board of Education
may expel a student from school. Parents have the right to be notified immediately if their child has been
suspended from school.
The Asbury Park Board of Education must be notified of the Principal’s decision to suspend a student
before the next regular meeting of the board. Suspension of the student may not extend beyond the
following board meeting unless the board continues the suspension.
When a student is suspended for ten days or less, parents have the right to an informal hearing. The
parents and their child are informed of the charges leading to the suspension and have an opportunity
to present a defense.
When a student is suspended for more than ten days or is expelled, parents have the right to both the
informal hearing and a full Due Process Hearing. During the full Due Process Hearing, the parents and
their child have the right to the following: notification of the charges, names of witnesses, copies of
statements of witnesses, the opportunity for the student to speak in his or her defense, the
opportunity to cross examine witnesses, and the opportunity to be represented by counsel.
Parents of classified students have rights concerning the suspension or expulsion of their children from
school. If the child study team decides there is a relationship between the child’s disability and the
disruptive behavior, the student may not be expelled.
Parents must be notified of any change in the classified child’s educational program (including
suspension) and/or their right to appeal the decision to an independent hearing officer. Pending the
parents’ appeal, no program change can be made, unless the student is a danger to himself/herself or
to others.
Parents have the right to appeal the Board of Education suspension or expulsion of their disabled child
to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education. Appeal from a decision of the Commissioner is made to
the State Board of Education. Decisions of the State Board may be appealed to the courts.
Student Vandalism
New Jersey State Law holds parents responsible for damage of school property caused by their children.
Parents must pay the Asbury Park Board of Education for the damaged property and any court costs.
Student Searches
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that school officials have the right to search students or their lockers
if they have reasonable grounds to believe a student has evidence of illegal activity or activity that would
interfere with school order. School officials do not need a warrant to search school lockers, but they must
inform students at least once a year that such searches might occur.

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Questions and Complaints
Parents have the right to request a meeting with the school principal to discuss their child’s classroom
assignment. Parents have the right to discuss this decision with the Superintendent of Schools.
Assignment of a student to a school or to classes within the school is the responsibility of the
Superintendent of Schools and the school Principal. When parents have questions or concerns about
school decisions, an appointment should be made with the appropriate Guidance Counselor to discuss
the matter. If a satisfactory decision is not reached, the parent should make an appointment to consult
with the building Principal.
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)
Students may be referred by the school administrator to the school discipline committee. Each committee
may include teachers, administrators, counselors and child study team members. The committee meets with
the student and parents to discuss the student’s problems.
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic
communication, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:
a. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either 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 disability; or
b. By any other distinguishing characteristic; and that
c. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school
grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the
orderly operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that
d. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of
physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in
reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or
e. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or
f. Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by
severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.
“Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including,
but not limited to: a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which violates Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 as well as other State and Federal Laws. It is the policy of the Asbury Park School District to maintain a
learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment.

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Sexual harassment as set forth above, may include, but is not limited to the following:
A. Unwelcome leering, staring, sexual flirtations or propositions.
B. Unwelcome sexual slurs, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments, sexually degrading description
or remarks that imply incompetence as a characteristic of gender.
C. Unwelcome graphic comments about an individual’s body or an overly personal conversation.
D. Unwelcome sexual jokes, stories, drawing, pictures, or gestures.
E. Unwelcome spreading of sexual rumors.
F. Unwelcome teasing or sexual remarks about a pupil enrolled in a predominantly single sex class.
G. Unwelcome touching of an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual way.
H. Displaying sexually suggestive objects or materials in the school.
Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions
The Board of Education requires its school administrators to implement procedures that ensure both the
appropriate consequences and remedial responses for pupils, who commit one or more acts of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying, consistent with the Code of Pupil Conduct, and the consequences and remedial
responses for staff members who commit one or more acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The
following factors, at a minimum, shall be given full consideration by school administrators in the
implementation of appropriate consequences and remedial measures for each act of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying by pupils. Appropriate consequences and remedial actions are those that are graded
according to the severity of the offense(s), consider the developmental ages of the pupil offenders and pupils’
histories of inappropriate behaviors, per the Code of Pupil Conduct and
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.
Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a pupil or staff member who commits one or more acts of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including
suspension or expulsion of pupils, as set forth in the Board’s approved Code of Pupil Conduct pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1. Consequences for a pupil who commits an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall
be varied and graded according to the nature of the behavior, the developmental age of the pupil and the
pupil’s history of problem behaviors and performance, and must be consistent with the Board’s approved
Code of Pupil Conduct and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7, Student Conduct. Remedial measures shall be designed to correct
the problem behavior, prevent another occurrence of the problem, protect and provide support for the victim
of the act, and take corrective action for documented systemic problems related to harassment, intimidation,
or bullying.

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Discipline Matrix
Below is a listing of pupil behaviors that are subject to pupil discipline including suspension or expulsion pursuant to N.J.A.C. 18A:37-
2. The behaviors include, but are not limited to:
Description First Offense Second Offense Third Offense
1) Profanity
Directed at Staff
Student referred to
respective
administrator. 1-3 days
*out-of-school
suspension.
Student referred to
respective administrator.
3-5 days *out-of-school
suspension and parent
notification.
Student referred to
respective administrator. 1-
10 days *out-of-school
suspension, Principal’s
hearing and Superintendent
notified.
2) Use of Profanity Warning issued. Disciplinary Action
Detention.
e.g., Teacher detention
and/or phone call home.
3) Student
Insubordination
Parent contacted.
Conference with staff
involved. Detention
issued to student.
Student referred to
respective administrator.
1-3 days In-school
suspension assigned.
Student referred to
respective administrator.
1-3 days Out-of-School
suspension.
4) Fighting 1-10 days out-of-school
suspension and possible
police involvement.
1-10 days out-of-school
suspension, Principal’s
hearing and possible police
involvement.
1-10 days out-of-school
suspension, Principal’s
hearing and possible police
involvement.
5) Horseplay; Pushing,
Running Tripping,
etc.
Disciplinary notice,
administrative detention
with parent notification.
Detention or 1-3 days *Inschool
suspension with
parent conference.
1-5 days *out-of-school
suspension with Principal
hearing and parent
conference.
6) Theft/Extortion,
Fraud Forgery,
Breaking and
Entering
1-5 days out-of-school
suspension, with parent
conference.
5-10 days out-of-school
suspension with
Superintendent’s hearing
and/or police notification.
5-10 days out-of-school
suspension with
Superintendent’s hearing
and police notification.
7) Unethical Conduct:
Cheating Plagiarism
Administrative
Detention, parent
conference or In-school
suspension and possible
loss of credit.
Detention and parent
conference or out-of-school
suspension and loss of
credit for offense.
2-5 days out-of-school
suspension, failure for the
marking period and parent
conference.

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8) Vandalism, Damage
to School or
Personal Property
Refer to respective
administrator for
detention or 1-3 days
out-of-school
suspension, with
monetary fines and
police notification.
Refer to respective
administrator for detention
or 3-5 days out-of-school
suspension, with monetary
fines and police complaint.
Refer to respective
administrator for detention
or 8-10 days out-of-school
suspension,
Superintendent’s hearing,
monetary fines and formal
police complaint.
9) Cutting Teacher
Detention
Reschedule detention,
parent notification.
Refer to respective
administrator for 2 days,
administrative detention
and parent notification.
10) Cutting
Administrative
Detention
In-School Suspension.
1 day out-of-school
suspension and parent
notification.
1-3 days out-of-school
suspension and parent
conference.
11.) Inappropriate
Behavior at
Detention
1 day In-school
Suspension.
12.) Lateness to
Class
*Teacher records the
tardy in Genesis and
issues a verbal warning to
the student with each
incident of lateness.
Teacher records the tardy
and contacts parent.
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Issued 1-3 days
Administrative Detention
and parent conference.
13.) Cutting Class Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Teacher notifies parent
and counselor. Loss of
class credit. 1 day
detention
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Assigned 2 days detention
and parent notification. Loss
of class credit.
Student is referred to
respective administrator,
parent and counselor
notified, deposition
determined by
administrator.
14.) Leaving Class
Without
Authorization
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
1-3 days detention and
parent notification
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
1-3 days In-school
suspension, parent
conference and Principal’s
hearing.
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
3-5 days out-of-school
suspension, Principal’s
hearing.

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15.) Truancy and/
Leaving School
Grounds Without
Authorization
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
1-3 days out-of-school
suspension, with parent
notification and
conference.
Student is referred to
respective administrator.1-3
days out-of-school
suspension, with parent
notification and conference.
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
5 days out-of-school
suspension with
Principal’s hearing.
16.) Violation of Dress
Code
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Parent is notified and
student is given a change
of clothes or calls home
for appropriate clothing. 1
day Administrative
detention
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Parent is notified and
student is given a change of
clothes or calls home for
appropriate clothing. 2 Days
Admin. Det.
Student is referred to
respective administrator.
Parent is notified and
student is given a change
of clothes or calls home
for appropriate clothing.
3 Days Admin. detention
17.) Misuse of
Computer and/or
Networks
Teacher reprimand/parent
notified. Administrator
notified.
Teacher reprimand/parent
notified. Administrator
notified. Administrative
Detention.
Teacher
reprimand/parent
notified. Administrator
notified. 1-3 days Inschool
Suspension
18.) Arson, Attempted
Arson, Use of
Explosive Devices
10 day out-of-school
suspension and
Superintendent’s hearing.
19.) False Alarm or
Bomb Threat
10 day out-of-school
suspension and
Superintendent’s
hearing.
.
20.) Possession of
Drug
Paraphernalia
1-10 days out-of-school
suspension with parent
notification.
All of first offense plus an
expulsion hearing before the
Board of Education.
.
21.) Possession and/
Distribution of
Drugs and/
Alcohol
10 days out-of-school
suspension with
Superintendent
Hearing or Hearing
before Board of
Education.
22.) Exhaling Smoke or
Possession of
Lighted Cigarettes
Parent notification,
suspension and SAC
referral to assist in
quitting.
All of first offense plus warning
statement to County Board of
Health (CBH).
All of first & second
offense plus police
notification and
appropriate action.

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23.) Inappropriate
Conduct
Teacher reprimand or
parent notification and
Teacher reprimand,
Parent, Counselor and
Teacher reprimand,
Parent, Counselor and
Administrator notified.
Administrator notified. 1 Day
Administrative detention
Administrator notified. 1
Day Administrative
detention
24.) Disrespect
towards authority
Teacher reprimand or
parent notified.
Administrator notified.
1 day Administrative
detention
Teacher reprimand or parent
notified. Administrator notified.
2 days Administrative detention.
Teacher reprimand/parent
notified. Administrator
notified. 1-3 days Inschool
Suspension