Parent Student Handbook - Florence Township School District

FLORENCE RIVERFRONT SCHOOL STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK INDEX 

Affirmative Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice-2010/2011 School Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Arrival Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Compliance Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 

Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Attendance at School Sponsored Activities/Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Bicycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Board of Education Staff/Board of Education Meeting Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Bus Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Cafeteria Lunch Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Cell Phone Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Counseling Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Detention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Dismissal Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Dress Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

EDP (Early Morning Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Electronic Device Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Fire Drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Genesis Student Account Access Form (Online Grading/Attendance/Discipline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Hall Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Harassment/Bullying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Infractions and Discipline Codes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Cutting a Class, Teacher Detention, Office Detention, Saturday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Eight Grade Additional Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

Electronic Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Fighting/Inciting A Fight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Fire Alarms/Extinguishers/Security/Safety Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 

Improper Bus Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Inciting a Fight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Insubordination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Intimidation, Harassment, Bullying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Lateness to School/Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Leaving School Building/Grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Misconduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

NJDE Reportable Offenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Obscene/Indecent Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Possession/Use of Alcohol or Narcotics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

Possession/Use of Tobacco or Smoking Paraphernalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Possession/Use of Weapon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

Profanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Severe Misconduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 

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Sexual Harassment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

Technology Violation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 

Theft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Vandalism(willful/accidental) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 

Verbal Threat to Students/Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Lockers/Locker Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Loitering on School Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Lunch Account(MyNutrikids.com). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Morning Breakfast Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Nurse/Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Physical Education Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Report Card Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Riverfront Staff Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Saturday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

School District Schools Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Student Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Suspensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Textbooks & Agenda Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Truancy Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP RIVERFRONT STAFF 

The Florence Township School District and Riverfront School web sites are easily accessed at www.florence.k12.nj.us 

and www.florence.k12.nj.us/riverfrontschool/. The web site contains timely district, school and contact information, 

including links to teachers= email addresses as well as a Riverfront School calendar updated monthly. 

E-mail communication with teachers is one of the most effective communication tools at our disposal. Staff 

e-mail addresses consist of the first initial of their first name, followed by their entire last name, and ending with 

@florence.k12.nj.us unless otherwise indicated(exceptions to email addresses are noted below). 

TEACHERS OF GRADE 4 TEACHERS OF GRADE 5 

Ms. M. Carrigg Ms. V. Budd 

Ms. M. McNulty Ms. L. Chamberlin 

Ms. M. Neiheisel Mr. A. Ciccone 

Ms. D. Pezzuto Ms. C. Osselburn 

Ms. K. Rodgers Ms. N. Sexton 

Ms. L. Sizmur Ms. D. Sico 

Ms. C. Simpkins Ms. J. Smith(jcsmith@florence.k12.nj.us) 

TEACHERS OF GRADE 6 TEACHERS OF GRADE 7 TEACHERS OF GRADE 8 

Ms. S. Bassett Mr. G. Chwastyk Ms. R. Busch 

Mr. J. Frappolli(jjfrappolli@florence.k12.nj.us) Ms. DeSio(Jacobs) Ms. J. Giles 

Ms. S. Geraci Ms. D. Friedman(Greig) Mr. J. Hemmons 

Mr. J. Ivins Ms. K. Hartigan Ms. T. MacIntosh 

Ms. J. Luyber Mr. D. Helkowski Ms. S. Nanfeldt 

Ms. J. Rosenberg Ms. J. Maguire Mr. F. Nicoletti 

Ms. D. Zupko Ms. M. Pitzer Ms. N. Platzer 

Ms. E. Schwerin Ms. T. Ward 

Mr. F. Shaw 

TEACHERS OF ELECTIVES & PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH, COUNSELING, SPEECH & SPECIALIST 

Ms. A. Baldyga Family & Consumer Science Ms. S. Biesz Pre-School 

Ms. C. Ballay Physical Education & Health Ms. K. Binter Media Specialist 

Ms. L. Balog(Kokotajlo) Physical Education & Health Ms. A. Cwanger Speech Therapist 

Mr. A. Bobik Physical Education & Health Ms. N. Daddona School Nurse 

Ms. M. Bobik Math Essential Skills Ms. A. Emery School Nurse 

Ms. M. Catani-Fernandes Spanish Ms. J. Fulton School Counselor 

Ms. L. DeCamp Information Technologies/Math Ms. L. Galgoci School Counselor 

Mr. O. Dragos Physical Education & Health Ms. R. Giallella Pre-School 

Ms. B. Koernig Math Essential Skills Ms. S. Rein Speech Therapist 

Ms. L. Jones Music, Choir, Drama Ms. V. Rulli School Nurse 

Ms. S. LaBaw Information Technologies Ms. S. Trombly School Counselor 

Ms. K. Leedom Information Technologies 

Ms. B. Morton Literacy Essential Skills SUPPORT STAFF: 

Mr. B. Santino Instrumental Music Cafeteria Monitor Instructional Assistant 

Ms. A. Stemhagen ESL Ms. B. Caruso Ms. T. Bray 

Ms. E. Willey Literacy Essential Skills Ms. D. Caudill Ms. S. Kiple 

Ms. G. Yacovelli Art Ms. W. Lally Ms. L. Kramer 

Ms. J. Wilkie Ms. N. Marren 

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ADMINISTRATION 

2010-2011 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Louis Talarico 499-4600 

Board of Education 

Emma Cartier, President 

Jean Shelen, Vice President 

Richard Buck 

Shawn Dennis 

John Groze 

David Lease 

Robin Lovenduski 

Anthony Nutter 

Christine Skinner 

Supervisor of Instruction Lizabeth Viggiano 499-4647 

Riverfront School Principal Theresa Elias 499-4647 

Riverfront School Assistant Principal Daniel Dooley 499-4647 

Riverfront School Secretary Sharon Pinter 499-4647 

Riverfront School Secretary Bernadette Harris 499-4647 

Riverfront School Counselor Jennifer Fulton 499-4647 

Riverfront School Counselor Laura Galgoci 499-4647 

Riverfront School Counselor Sara Trombly 499-4647 

Athletic Director Joseph Frappolli 499-4647 

School Nurse Nadine Daddona 499-4647 

School Nurse Allison Emery 499-4647 

School Nurse Virginia Rulli 499-4647 

Supervisor of Special Services Donna Ambrosius 499-4600 

Child Study Team Case Managers Rachel Simon 499-4600 

Rachel Taylor 499-4600 

Ms. P. McClaskey 

Ms. W. Morton 

Ms. R. Santoleri 

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WORK SESSION MEETING 

Monday, May 24, 2010 Monday, May 17, 2010 

Monday, June 28, 2010 Monday, June 21, 2010 

Monday, July 26, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 

Monday, August 23, 2010 Monday, August 16, 2010 

Monday, September 27, 2010 Monday, September 20, 2010 

Monday, October 25, 2010 Monday, October 18, 2010 

Monday, November 29, 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010 

Monday, December 20, 2010 Monday, December 13, 2010 

Monday, January 24, 2011 Monday, January 18, 2011 

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Monday, February 28, 2011 Monday, February 22, 2011 

Monday, March 28, 2011 Monday, March 21, 2011 

Monday, May 2, 2011 Monday, April 18, 2011 

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY 

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 

1050 Cedar Lane 

Burlington, NJ 08016 

609-499-4620 

Full Day B 7:40-2:05 / Early Dismissal B 7:40-11:40 

FLORENCE RIVERFRONT SCHOOL 

500 East Front Street 

Florence, NJ 08518 

609-499-4647 


ROEBLING SCHOOL 

1330 Hornberger Avenue 

Roebling, NJ 08554 

609-499-4640 

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REPORT CARD CALENDAR - 2010-2011 

Mid-Term Report Cards 

Start Date Progress Reports End Date Distributed 

Marking Period 1: 9/8/10 10/15/10 11/12/10 11/19/10 



Marking Period 4: 4/18/11 5/20/10 6/21/11 Week of 6/27/11 

PARENT CONFERENCES 

Parent conferences will be held on: 

November 22 nd B afternoon and evening 

November 23 rd B afternoon only 

February 9 th B afternoon and evening 

Conference days are one session days (early dismissal) for students. 

Parents are welcome to schedule conferences at any time during the school year by calling 

Riverfront School and following the voice prompts to contact any grade level teacher or by emailing 

the teacher directly. 

HOME & SCHOOL-PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS 

We rely on parental support to send an important message to students about the importance of 

education. It is through a unified effort and the mutual support of home and school that we 

best help our young people find the success here at school that is so essential to a lifetime 

pattern of success. We ask that our parents and guardians work together with school on the 

following necessary prerequisites to a good education: 

Help to ensure that your student attends school regularly and arrives on time. 

Please follow school procedures in reporting legitimate absences and readmitting pupils after 

an absence. Close monitoring of attendance supports the safety of our students. 

Let the school know of any serious family problems or concerns. Through such communication, 

we may be able to help by offering resources as well as ease the way for your child. 

Attend open house, parent-teacher conferences, PTO meetings, special programs, concerts and 

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other school events throughout the year. It is clear that PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS A KEY 

TO STUDENT SUCCESS. 

Support our school=s discipline policies and bus safety rules. Children thrive upon consistency 

and a Aunified front@ from home and school in order for discipline to be most effective. Even if 

we adults must discuss the issues and come to consensus, it=s best to do this without involving 

the child at that point in the process. 

Don=t hesitate to let us know if you can chaperone or volunteer as a media center assistant, 

tutor, resource person or PTO committee member. 

Use the web site or e-mail to stay tuned to what=s happening at school. 

An effective vehicle to monitor and assist your child with homework and assignments is the 

AGENDA BOOK. Review it nightly or as necessary to encourage your student=s responsibility 

and follow-through. 

If a problem arises, try to resolve it by following a chain of responsibility. Remember that your 

child=s perception is just one piece of the larger picture. It=s best to first address your concern 

with the classroom teacher and/or the school counselor, where applicable. If the concern is 

ongoing or unresolved, contact the school administration. 

GENESIS PARENT PORTAL 

Our goal is to provide ongoing communication with our parents. In light of this, we continue to 

encourage Riverfront parents to sign up for online access to the Genesis Parent Portal. This 

valuable tool provides parents with access to your child=s schedule, attendance, grades, 

assignments and conduct records. In addition, parents are registered to receive e-mail 

notifications from school. If you have not already registered for access to Genesis or if there are 

changes to the information that is currently on file, please fill out the form at the back of this 

handbook and return it to your child=s homeroom teacher as soon as possible. 

ATTENDANCE 

New Jersey State Statute maintains that every parent, guardian or other person having custody 

and control of a child between six and sixteen years shall cause such child regularly to attend 

the public schools of the district. 

ABSENCES 

If a student will be absent or late to school, we ask that the parent or guardian report the 

absence or lateness by calling 499-4647 by 8:00 AM on the day of the absence and follow the 

voice mail prompt for ATTENDANCE. 

Following an absence, a parental note or medical excuse should be submitted either to the 

student=s first period teacher or directly to the Main Office. AExcused@ absences include the 

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Personal illness or doctors= appointmentsBverification from a physician required 

Death in the family 

Court appearance or subpoena 

Religious holidays as recognized by the NJ State Board of Education 

Upon returning to school from an absence, the student has twice as many days as those absent 

to complete all make-up work. 

Family vacations are recorded as Aunexcused@ absences from school(unless prior approval has 

been granted from the building principal and the vacation does not exceed 5 days). Students 

should secure their assignments before leaving and must submit all work upon their return. 

Following four or more unexcused absences and periodically thereafter, parents will be 

notified(Please see truancy update letter on page 40). More than nineteen unexcused absences 

in any given school year may result in a student=s retention for that school year. 

LATENESS TO SCHOOL 

Lateness to school may result in academic difficulties in missed classes. Furthermore, chronic 

unexcused lateness negatively impacts a child=s ability to be academically successful. With this 

in mind, we strongly encourage students to arrive on time to school. Parents will be 

periodically notified of their child=s lateness record. In addition, disciplinary consequences will 

occur: after 3 tardies the student will accrue a one hour after school detention; after five tardies 

the student will accrue two one hour detentions; and after 10 tardies the student will receive a 

Saturday School detention. A parent conference with the intent to remedy the habitual pattern 

of latenesses will be scheduled after 10 tardies. 

In the event that a student is late to school, he/she must report to the Main Office to obtain a late 

pass and be registered in attendance PRIOR to reporting to their respective classroom. If a 

student arrives after 8:30 he/she must be accompanied by an adult. 

ATTENDANCE AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

If a student is absent an entire school day, he/she may not participate in practice, game 

or other extra-curricular activities that day, unless an exception has been granted by 

administration. 

If a student is absent on the day prior to a contest or an activity, he/she may participate 

if the excuse is legitimate. 

Students must be in school for a minimum of half a day (four hours or more) to be 

eligible to participate in a co-curricular activity (athletic practices and contests, 

performing groups such as choral, music and drama activities or other school approved 

curricular activities) for that day and/or evening. 

ARRIVAL 

MORNING ROUTINE 

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The school day begins at 7:55 AM. At that time all students should be in their 

homerooms ready to begin. 

Students who arrive in the building prior to 7:45AM must report directly to the area 

within the school that is designated for their grade level and remain there until their 

teachers arrive to accompany them or until they are dismissed to go to their lockers to 

begin their day. 4 th , 5 th and 6 th grade students enter via Pine Street and go to the All- 

Purpose Room. 7 th & 8 th graders enter via the Front/Cedar Street main entrance and go 

directly to the main gymnasium. 

EMP & EDP 

The Florence Township Board of Education sponsors an Early Morning Program (EMP) and an 

Extended Day Program (EDP). EMP starts on the first day of school in the cafeteria and runs 

each school day from 7:00 AM until the school day begins. The cost is $20.00 per child per 

month. EDP starts on the first Monday of the school year, September 10, 2007, and begins each 

school day from dismissal until 6:00 PM. Monthly tuition is based on a cost of $9.00 per day per 

child. CHILDREN MUST BE ENROLLED IN THESE PROGRAMS TO ATTEND. 

Applications are available online via school and district websites or from the school office. For 

more information, please contact Sher Chadwick, program director, at 499-4669. 

BREAKFAST 

Breakfast food is available in the cafeteria every morning for $1.00. Students must arrive early 

enough, however, to have enough time to purchase and finish eating breakfast, since they may 

not leave the cafeteria with their food, nor are they permitted to be late to their first period class. 

SCHOOL DAY PROCEDURES 

LOCKERS/LOCKER USE 

Each student is assigned one locker, which is registered in the student=s name. Locks must be 

purchased through the Riverfront School at a cost of $6.00 per lock. Locks other than those 

provided for purchase by the school will not be allowed, since for the safety of students and the 

security of the building, all locks must be accessible by master keys provided to the 

administrative as well as security offices. 

First period classroom teachers will also maintain a confidential master list of their students= 

locker numbers and combinations as an additional safety and security measure. 

Lockers are school property and, as such, may be inspected/searched by appropriate school 

personnel when deemed necessary. If the school personnel determine that a locker will be 

searched, the contents will be assumed to belong to whoever is using the locker. Students 

should not share a locker, nor should students ever share their locker combination numbers 

with others. 

Maintaining a locker is an important lesson in responsibility for a student. Students are 

responsible for the care and condition of their lockers at all times. This means that lockers 

should be closed gently and not by kicking or slamming. Students should not deface or damage 

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lockers. Most importantly, lockers that are organized and neat provide a great service to 

students in terms of maintaining books and belongings, as well as storing coats, which must 

also be kept in the locker during the school day. 

The school will not be responsible for the security of student personal property and cannot be 

held liable for reimbursement. As a result, we cannot stress enough, the importance of the 

following locker guidelines for students: 

Keep your locker locked when not in use; 

Do not give out your combination; 

Do not share you locker, nor use one that is not assigned to you; 

Do not bring in or store in your locker valuable items that are not needed, such as CD 

players, phones, iPOD=s, CD=s, jewelry, etc. We will do all that we can if a valuable is 

missing; however, if such expensive items are not brought to school, they won=t risk 

being misplaced or stolen. 

CAFETERIA & LUNCH PROCEDURES 

Students may purchase a complete meal at $2.15 or items to supplement lunches brought from 

home. 

Food or drink is permitted only in our cafeteria and should not to be eaten in the hallways or 

classrooms. No one is permitted to leave the cafeteria with food or drink still being consumed. 

Teachers, lunchroom aides, and cafeteria staff have the authority to assign students specific 

seats in the cafeteria, and it is expected that students regard and respect their directives 

regarding cafeteria procedures. 

Upon arrival in the cafeteria, students should go directly to their assigned seats & tables 

and remain seated until directed to move to the lunch line to purchase food and drinks. 

Cutting in line is unfair and inconsiderate of others; this will be corrected immediately 

upon discovery. Students are asked to wait their turn to be served and are expected and 

encouraged to practice good manners. 

Students are expected to behave in a calm and polite manner and remain seated in an 

orderly fashion through the entire lunch period. Loud conversations or inappropriate 

activities may be cause for disciplinary measures. As always, students may not make 

physical contact with another student while in the cafeteria. 

All trash must be properly disposed of, and students are responsible for trash that is in 

their area. Simply stated, we ask that our students leave their lunch tables in the same 

condition as they would want to find them. Students are encouraged to seek assistance 

from a staff member when necessary. 

Students should wait to be dismissed from the cafeteria and will be expected to do so in 

an orderly fashion, as directed by staff members on duty. Students are expected to leave 

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the lunch tables and the area around their seats clean of debris or spills before leaving the 

cafeteria. 

In cases of infractions such as fighting, throwing food or objects, or misbehaviors as identified 

in our code of conduct, students will be escorted by a cafeteria supervisor to an administrator. 

VISITORS 

Parents are always welcome to visit the Riverfront School. All visitors must enter through the 

main entrance and report directly to the Main Office to sign in and obtain a visitor=s pass. 

Since the safety of our students and school community is most important, the school district 

will not hesitate to involve law enforcement and/or take legal action against any unauthorized 

or suspicious person(s) in the building or on school property. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION 

All students are required by state law to be actively enrolled in physical education classes. 

Parental written requests for excuses from a single physical education class must be presented 

to the nurse before the school day for which the request is made. 

To be excused from physical education for any length of time beyond one day, a doctor=s 

certificate is required, which should include a diagnosis and a specific time for the excuse, and 

be presented to the school nurse. Such certification must be presented each year in which the 

student is enrolled. 

As per Board of Education Policy, Ano pupil, whose body contains body piercings, shall be 

permitted to participate in gym class until such time said pupil has removed all such piercings. 

Said piercings must remain removed for the duration of said pupil=s participation in gym class.@ 

FIRE DRILLS 

Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is 

essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obey orders promptly and quietly, and 

clear the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The teacher in each classroom 

will give the student instructions. 

HALL PASSES 

Students must ask the teacher for and carry with them a AHall Pass@ whenever they wish to 

leave the classroom to go to the lavatory, Media Center, Nurse, Office, Counselor, or any other 

area in the school building. 

TEXTBOOKS & AGENDA BOOK 

Textbooks are expected to be cared for responsibly. Students are expected to have all books 

covered for the entire school year. Any lost, stolen or damaged book will be charged to the 

student to whom it was issued. 

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The school also provides each student with an Agenda Book. This daily planner, used to help 

organize students, is required to be used by all students. Because the Agenda Book plays such 

an important role in our students= success at school, we ask that parents check it each night and 

monitor its use, to reinforce and support that homework, tests, long term assignments and short 

term projects are recorded. The first planner is provided free of charge; thereafter, a 

replacement cost of $5.00 will be charged. 

STUDENT CONDUCT 

CODE OF CONDUCT 

The Riverfront School community expects all students to 

Prepare themselves mentally and physically for the process of learning. 

Demonstrate respect for all people and property. 

Take responsibility for their own behavior and learning. 

Meet the requirements of each class and follow classroom and school directions & 

procedures. 

Communicate effectively and appropriately with adults and students 

To that end students should: 

1. Act respectfully and courteously toward peers and adults. 

2. Report promptly to class, prepared with pencils, notebooks and required 

materials for learning. 

3. Follow individual classroom rules and procedures. 

4. Move about the corridors in a relatively quiet and orderly fashion. 

5. Refrain from the use, distribution or possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and 

other controlled substances. 

6. Respect and care for school property. 

7. Refrain from the use of profanity or other unacceptable forms of communication. 

8. Use reasonable means to resolve disputes; Students should NEVER fight to 

express personal anger. 

9. Respect the rights and property of other people in the school. 

10. Remain on school grounds and in designated areas. 

11. Refrain from inappropriate displays of affection. 

12. Refrain from chewing gum in the school building. 

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13. Eat only in designated areas. 

14. Dress in an appropriate manner and wear protective shoes with closed toes and 

heels. (i.e., no sandals or clogs, especially on a day the child has gym) 

15. Leave at home items which interfere with learning such as skateboards, CD 

players, radios, walkman and electronic games. 

Students who consistently meet these expectations will experience the self-satisfaction 

that comes with discipline and hard work, as well as continued academic and personal 

successes. They will also earn the respect of peers and adults, and will build upon a 

pattern of success. For students in such a pattern, discipline is internal and selfdirected. 

Students who make decisions contrary to the expectations above will experience 

negative consequences that come as a result of poor decision-making. Such 

consequences will be enforced with the goal of re-directing a student toward more 

productive and positive behaviors. 

Our goal is to support an environment where all students have the opportunity to be 

successful and one that ensures the safety and wellness of students, staff members, and 

their property. 

Discipline Procedures 

Discipline procedures will begin in the classroom under the direct supervision of, and 

with consequences given by, the classroom teacher. The teacher will also respond in 

collaboration with the grade level team of teachers, the school counselor, case manager, 

and parent or guardian, as necessary. 

If a problem or concern persists, the matter will then be referred to an administrator, 

who, in consultation with the adults and/or students who may have forwarded the 

concern, will determine subsequent action in accordance with school policies and 

administrative guidelines included in this handbook. 

Any student who is suspected of breaking the code of conduct will have a conference 

(due process hearing) prior to the decision regarding the disciplinary consequence. (The 

only exception is for emergency situations when the school administrator determines that 

the student=s continued presence is an immediate danger to persons or property or may 

physically disrupt the school=s orderly operation. Whenever an emergency suspension 

occurs, the parent/guardian or emergency contact person will be notified immediately.) 

The principal and/or his/her designee will discuss the infraction with the student. This 

discussion will include an explanation of the evidence resulting in the charge(s), as well 

as a reasonable opportunity for the student to state his/her side of the story. 

Because students benefit most from a Aunified front@ between home and school when it 

comes to behavioral expectations and consequences, the school will notify and discuss 

with the parent or guardian the infraction and the consequence. Infractions can result in 

the following consequences: 

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DETENTION- Detention will be held immediately after school. The days and location 

of the specific rooms may be adjusted and students will be notified when and where 

they are assigned. Detentions extend anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, 

depending upon the AINFRACTION@ as indicated in that section of the handbook. 

SATURDAY SCHOOL- Saturday School is held from 8:00AM until 11:00AM two or 

three Saturdays each month. Students are required to bring study materials, since they 

will not be permitted to sleep, eat or socialize. 

Saturday School for the 2010-2011 school year will be assigned on the following days: 

September 25 th , October 16 th , November 13 th , December 4 th , 11 th , & 18 th , 

January 8 th & 22 nd , February 5 th & 19 th , March 5 th & 26 th , April 16 th , May 7 th & 21 st , 

June 4 th & 11 th . 

SUSPENSION- If the behavior consequence results in suspension from school, it 

becomes effective after the informal suspension hearing, after notification of the 

parent/guardian/emergency contact person, or at the end of the school day. The 

parent/guardian may be expected to contact the school administrator so as to arrange a 

mutually agreeable time for a conference prior to the reinstatement date. Notice will 

also be mailed to the parent/guardian and sent home with the student. 

If suspended, a student cannot participate in any school-related activities during or 

after school or on the weekend falling within the duration of a suspension, and the 

student will not be permitted to enter Florence Township Public School property 

without prior authorization of the principal or his/her designee. 

An appeal procedure may be used by the student or parent by contacting the building 

principal or assistant principal. 

Some inappropriate behavior will result in immediate administrative disciplinary action: 

1. Smoking or possession of tobacco products in school or on school property. 

2. Open defiance of the authority of any school employee; 

3. Verbal assault including racial/ethnic derogatory remarks; 

4. Physical assault (harassment/fighting/horseplay). 

STUDENTS WHO ARE THE VICTIM OF BULLYING, TEASING AND/OR 

NAME CALLING ARE TO SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP FROM THEIR 

TEACHER, AIDES, OR PRINCIPAL. FAILURE TO ASK FOR ASSISTANCE 

CAN OFTEN RESULT IN FIGHTING. 

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5. Possession and/or use of alcohol or controlled substance; 

6. Truancy; 

7. Bus misconduct; 

8. Vandalism/Stealing. 

THE RIVERFRONT SCHOOL ADISCIPLINE INFRACTION/CONSEQUENCE 

CODE@ IS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS HANDBOOK. Discipline infractions 

that may not have been addressed in the ADiscipline Code@ will be subject to review at 

the discretion of the school administration. The ADiscipline Code@ document may be 

reviewed during the school year. If changes to the code are implemented, students, staff 

and parents affected by the change will be notified. 

DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS 

Students at Riverfront School are required to follow an acceptable standard of dress 

based on specific guidelines as indicated below. In order to foster an academic 

atmosphere that is free from distraction, promotes safety, and is not offensive to 

others, clothing, accessories, and/or styles that may be considered as a distraction, as 

offensive, or as unsafe are not permitted. (Individual teachers may additionally 

determine specific safety requirements specific to their instructional programs- for 

example, requiring safety goggles in a science lab or sneakers for physical education.) 

Examples of dress that are NOT PERMITTED include but are not limited to: 

* Excessively oversized clothing and/or sagging pants; 

* Sleeveless tops or shirts; 

* Tight-fitting clothing 

* Sunglasses 

* Outside wear (such as hats, coats, or gloves) is not to be worn in classrooms. Coats 

should be stored in the student=s locker. 

* Flip-flops or shoes that leave feet unprotected or that can potentially hinder 

movement; examples include flip-flops, mesh slippers, excessively high heels, or 

platform shoes. (Footwear must be worn at all times.) 

* Clothing that is Arevealing@; examples that are not permitted are as follows: 

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all sleeveless tops (including halter tops or tank tops or basketball jerseys); all 

tops must have sleeves and must be worn with a tee shirt under them); 

clothes that expose bare midriffs; 

clothes that expose the torso under the arms; 

clothes that expose the shoulders; 

clothes that expose undergarments; 

see-through clothing; 

* Studded accessories, such as belts or wristbands; 

* Extreme accessories, including jewelry that can jeopardize one’s safety. Examples include 

over 

sized(hooped) earrings, face or tongue piercing, & excessive wrist bands. 

* Clothing that appears to be gang-affiliated in style, color, or wording; 

* Writing or drawing on shirts, clothing, book bags or book covers that makes reference 

to anything obscene, offensive, illegal, or disparaging; 

* Tattered clothing with excessive rips or tears; 

* Excessively short skirts, shorts, or cut-offs; 

* Clothing resembling pajamas or undergarments; 

* Hats, caps, headbands and bandanas; 

* Excessive make-up/eye liner or face paint of any type; 

* Long or excessive chains or straps of any kind 

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT 

Staff members remain vigilant as to the appropriateness of our students= dress. 

Therefore, when any staff member at school intervenes to correct the inappropriateness 

of students= dress, students are expected to immediately cooperate and comply with the 

directive. 

Students whose clothing does not adhere to guidelines will be asked to remedy their 

inappropriate clothing. If students cannot remedy the problem with other clothes 

available to them here at school, they will be directed to contact their homes to arrange 

for a change of clothing. They will also be advised not to wear the clothing or similar 

attire in the future. 

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The first priority in situations involving inappropriate dress is intended to be less 

punitive. Our objective is to correct the dress so that it is acceptable for school. 

However, a continued pattern of inappropriate dress by an individual student will 

reflect defiant or insubordinate behavior resulting in further disciplinary consequences. 

Our goal is not to spend unproductive time in Ameasuring@ inches above knees, width 

of straps, or the distance of shorts or skirts from tips of fingers. One recommendation 

would be that if a parent, guardian or student thinks that an article of clothing may be 

inappropriate for school, then chances are pretty certain that the clothing should not be 

worn to school. In this regard, we count on our parents= support and understanding. 

Given the ever-changing style of clothing, in addition to our students= varied stages of 

physical development, no dress code can possibly address or predict every clothing 

style change or trend. This is why it is necessary for the staff and administration to 

reserve the right to determine if a student=s dress is extreme and thus not appropriate 

for school. (Students attending any of our school functions will not be permitted to 

participate unless they are properly dressed.) 

OTHER IMPORTANT EXPECTATIONS FOR RIVERFRONT STUDENTS 

No gum chewing is allowed. 

Cell phone use is not permitted during school hours anywhere in the school building. 

Cell phones must be turned off while the student is in school. We understand the 

genuine concern that parents and guardians have about being able to communicate 

with their school children, should such a need arise. Parents may always contact the 

Riverfront School Office to relay an emergency message to their children. In addition, 

we emphasize to our students the importance of clearly communicating their afterschool 

whereabouts to parents. Furthermore, our students are always allowed to use the 

office phone after dismissal or with a pass from a teacher to contact their parents when 

necessary. 

If a student does carry a cell phone to school, it must be turned off and safely locked in 

the student=s locker at all times during school hours. If a student has a cell phone in 

his/her possession for use or a cell phone in use (including a cell phone heard ringing) 

during the school day, the cell phone will be confiscated by an adult at school and 

brought to the Main Office until a parent/guardian claims it. A disciplinary 

consequence will also be assigned. (Please refer to the CODE OF CONDUCT section 

under AELECTRONIC DEVICES.@) Since the school does not assume responsibility for 

lost items, families are cautioned that cell phones could potentially become an 

expensive loss. 

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Electronic devices (such as iPODS, CD players or hand-held games) are not permitted 

at any time during school hours anywhere in the school building. If a student has such 

an electronic device in his/her possession or in use during the school day, it will be 

brought to the Main Office until a parent/guardian claims it and a disciplinary 

consequence will be assigned. (Please refer to the CODE OF CONDUCT section under 

AELECTRONIC DEVICES.@) Students and families are once again cautioned of the cost 

and potential liability on the owner, should these devices be lost. 

HARASSMENT/BULLYING 

It is the policy of the Florence Township Public School System to maintain a learning 

and working environment that is free from harassment of any kind. It shall be a 

violation for students to harass staff members or other students through conduct or 

communications. Any student who alleges harassment by any other student or 

employee should report the incident to the nearest trusted adult, such as an aid, teacher 

or school administrator. 

HARASSMENT is unwanted, inappropriate and offensive physical or verbal behavior 

toward another. Behaviors that may be considered as harassment include, but are not 

limited to, the following examples: 

Unwanted touching of any kind; examples include patting, pinching, stroking, squeezing, 

tickling or brushing up against someone 

Repeated unwanted communication in the form of Alove@ letters, rumors that attempt to 

ruin the reputation of another, or threats in the form of internet communications, phone 

calls or verbal/physical advances 

Lewd, obscene or suggestive pictures or language 

Jokes or cartoons that are considered offensive 

Name-calling or offensive comments either directly or indirectly 

Offensive or obscene gestures 

Spreading rumors or confidential information as a means to damage one=s reputation or 

good name 

Pejorative comments (i.e., Aput-downs@) either directly or indirectly, through classmates, 

by phone, or on-line 

Unprovoked threats to hurt or fight someone, or statements related to isolating or 

ignoring someone or causing them distress 

Disciplinary action will be taken against any student or adult who commits an act of 

harassment. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The Florence Township Board of Education affirms its responsibility to ensure all students in 

the public schools of Florence Township equal educational opportunity and all employees equal 

employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, 

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and social or economic status. 

The Florence Township Board of Education Affirmative Action Plans are available in the Board 

of Education Office, 201 Cedar Street, Florence, New Jersey, 08518. Any student or parent who 

alleges that there has been an incident of discrimination should report the allegation in writing 

to the affirmative action officer at the following address: 

Florence Township Riverfront School 

250 Pine Street 

Florence, New Jersey 08518 

In addition, parents or students are encouraged to seek the help of school or district 

administration, the Affirmative Action Officer, counselor, teachers, nurse, parents, police 

department, 499-3131, or the Division of Civil Rights in Trenton, NJ. 

POLICY STATEMENT CONCERNING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND 

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES 

The Board of Education, acting upon the community=s expectation that 

public schools will provide the most conducive learning environment, recognizes that unless 

schools and their students are free of alcohol and other drugs, optimum conditions for learning 

do not exist. 

The Board of Education recognizes that the misuse of substances by any student seriously 

impedes that student=s education and threatens the welfare of the entire school community. 

The Board is committed to the prevention, intervention and rehabilitation of students involved 

with substance abuse but will take necessary and appropriate steps to protect the school 

community from harm and exposure. 

Students are prohibited from possessing, consuming or distributing drugs or alcohol in any 

form while at school, in co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, on school grounds, 

attending a school related function on or off campus, and when coming to and going from 

school. Students are further prohibited from smoking cigarettes or using tobacco products in 

the school building or on school property. 

In accordance with N.J.S,A, 18A:40-A Article 2 and N.J.A.C. 6:29-6.1-6.5, students suspected of 

being Aunder the influence@ shall be subject to medical examination at the parent/guardian=s 

expense, suspension, and other disciplinary measures graded on the severity of the offense. 

Students and parents are advised that New Jersey laws may require additional penalties 

beyond school sanctions for drug related offenses on and off school grounds in accordance with 

Drug Free School Zones. 

Referrals to treatment or for evaluation will be made by the certified Substance Awareness 

Coordinator as required by N.J.A,C, 6:29. For additional information regarding prevention, 

intervention and rehabilitation of substance abuse, please contact Mrs. Marie Czepiel, our 

district=s Student Assistance Counselor. 

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The Board of Education intends to use the disciplinary sanctions of this policy as a means of 

helping students recover from the debilitating effects of substance abuse. It is in this spirit that 

the development of this policy was intended. Students are encouraged to seek help for 

problems with or related to alcohol and other drug use. The district=s Student Assistance 

Counselor provides confidential direct and referral services for students seeking help with an 

alcohol, drug or other problem related to either their substance use or use by someone in a close 

relationship with them. 

SERVICES TO STUDENTS 

COUNSELING SERVICES 

Our school counselor provides services that facilitate the development of all of the students at 

the Florence Township Riverfront School. The main goal of Counseling Services is to address 

the developmental needs of our students educationally, personally and socially so that they 

become intelligent decision makers and lifelong learners. 

Services offered through the School Counseling Services Office include but are not limited to the 

following: classroom visits, school-wide character education initiatives, group counseling, 

career decision-making, high school course selection, study skills support, peer mediation to 

solve conflicts, parent/teacher/administrator consultation and support involving our students 

and families, and support for individual students in decision-making. 

It is the mission of our Counseling Services to facilitate growth and learning among the 

students in the school. That which is best for the student will guide all decisions and actions 

because the student is the most important client. Parents are not only welcome, but encouraged 

to contact their child=s school counselor if they have any concerns about their child. 

NURSE/HEALTH SERVICES 

Our school nurse is on duty throughout the school day. If the nurse is not available, the 

student should report directly to the Main Office. 

The nurse is available for first aid of minor injuries or illnesses and for discussion of any health 

concerns. If a student becomes ill in class, the classroom teacher will issue a pass to the nurse 

and, if appropriate, someone will accompany the student to the nurse=s office. Upon entrance to 

the Health Office, students will sign in on the nurse=s log. A pass will be issued by the nurse 

when the student returns to class. 

Students are not permitted to contact a parent for release from school due to an illness. 

Students must first report to the nurse for any illness-related issue. The nurse will then 

make all necessary parent contacts regarding an early release. 

Administering Medication 

The following guidelines regarding the administration of medication are not only in the best 

interest of our students= safety, but they are also in compliance with State of NJ laws regarding 

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administration of medication at school: 

No medication will be administered without the Florence Township Schools ARequest for 

Administration@ form being filled out and signed by the doctor and the parental 

authorization filled out by the parent or guardian (signed and dated). 

All medications must be in pharmacy- labeled containers. The medication should be 

brought to the school in the original container, appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or 

physician. 

EMERGENCY/HEALTH CARD INFORMATION: Accurate emergency information 

regarding each student must be provided to assure proper care and safety. This 

information is requested on a card which is filed in our school=s Health Office. Parents 

should complete and sign both sides of the emergency card. Please contact the School 

Nurse=s office if, at any time during the school year, the Emergency/Health Card 

information needs to be updated or changed. 

Parents of students with anaphylaxis are responsible for attending any school sponsored 

activity or trip. If they cannot attend, they must provide a delegate for epinephrine 

administration. If a delegate is unavailable, the parent must notify the school nurse at 

least two weeks prior to the event. 

END-OF-DAY ROUTINE 

DISMISSAL 

Prior to leaving school, students should follow a routine of checking their Agenda Books to 

ensure that they have books and materials they need from their lockers. 

EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURES 

Early dismissals are sometimes necessary for a doctor, dental or daytime appointment. The 

process used by our office is as follows: 

On the morning of the early dismissal, the student should report to the Main Office 

before school and turn in his/her parent or guardian=s written notification to the office 

staff. 

The student will receive an AEarly Release Form@ that should then be presented to the 

teacher at the time that the student has to leave that day. (If the student=s early dismissal 

time will occur in the middle of a class period, the student should notify the classroom 

teacher prior to the beginning of that class period.) 

In the interest of our students= safety and school security, in the event of an early 

dismissal, parents/guardians must come into the Main Office in person to Asign out@ and 

accompany their children. Upon returning, we ask that the parent also returns to the 

office to sign the student back in. 

PLEASE NOTE: A student will not be released to an adult unless that adult is 

designated as an additional contact on the Student Information Card. 

The early dismissal will not be documented as Aexcused@ until an accompanying note from the 

doctor, dentist or legal agency is brought to the office, by either student or parent, following the 

appointment. 

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BUS TRANSPORTATION 

All school policies and code of conduct expectations apply to students who are being 

transported on a Florence Township School Bus. Bus drivers, while performing their duties, 

have the same authority as a member of the teaching staff. Students must ride only on their 

designated buses. 

In addition to adhering to our school=s code of conduct, students are expected to follow these 

guidelines: 

1. Students boarding the bus are to move directly to a seat (which may be assigned) 

and remain there until reaching their destination and the bus stops moving. 

Students are not permitted to stand or move to another seat unless directed by 

the bus driver. 

2. Seatbelts must be used. 

3. Students are expected to follow the following safety procedures: 

Be on time at the designated stop. 

Never stand in the street or on private property while waiting for the bus. 

Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before walking toward it. 

When you must cross a roadway at your stop, go to a point at least 10 feet in 

front of the bus and wait for the signal to cross from the driver. 

Sit in your seat with both feet on the floor, facing forward with arms, legs and 

other parts of your body inside the bus at all times. 

Students may not eat food or chew gum on the bus. 

4. Emergency exits should not be obstructed and should only be used in 

emergencies. In case of an emergency, students remain seated until directions 

are given by the driver. 

BICYCLES 

Riding bicycles to school remains a privilege only to those who maintain safety 

procedures, which includes, first and foremost, wearing a safety helmet. In addition, 

students should not ride bikes near the school building or near and around parking 

areas during busy arrival and dismissal times. Students must walk their bikes safely 

away from the school campus and wait until it is safe to begin riding. If a student is 

cited for unsafe use of a bicycle, his/her privilege may be revoked. In addition, students 

are responsible for locking their bikes, since the school will not assume liability for 

damaged or stolen bikes or liability for personal injury associated with students who 

ride bikes to school. 

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LOITERING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY 

Students must not loiter on school property or on the property of other Florence 

Township Schools while those schools are in session without receiving prior permission 

from the school=s office. If students are loitering on school property, they will be 

considered trespassing and the police will be notified. Students suspended from school 

are never permitted to be on school property or at school functions on the day(s) of 

suspension. In addition, any student who violates the code of conduct expectations 

toward students or staff members from other schools will be subject to the 

consequences outlined in the code. 

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IMPROPER BUS CONDUCT 

INFRACTION 

When a student misbehaves on the 

AND 

DISCIPLINE 

CODES 

i First 

i The student will be 

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school bus, the bus driver will notify 

the appropriate administrator and 

file a written description of the 

problem on the bus discipline form. 

At the discretion or interpretation 

of the administration, a conference 

between the bus driver, the student 

and his/her parent/guardian will 

ensue. 

Improper conduct on the bus will 

be treated in the same manner as 

conduct in the school and the 

same rules will apply. 

Getting on an incorrect bus on 

purpose will be treated as 

improper bus conduct. 

INFRACTION 

i Second 

i Third 

OFFENSE 

reported to the school 

principal. A registered 

letter will be sent to the 

student=s parents informing 

them of the problem, as 

well as what procedures 

will be followed if a 

second or third offense 

occurs during the school 

year. 


excluded from the bus for 

a period of five(5) school 

days and his parents shall 

provide transportation to 

and from school during 

that period. Absence from 

school during this period 

will be considered 

truancy. 


excluded from the bus for 

a period of thirty(30) 

school days and his 

parents shall provide 

transportation to and from 

school during that period. 

Absence from school 

during this period will be 

considered truancy and 

any further infractions will 

be subject to an additional 

(30) days= suspension of 

his/her privileges. 

Suspensions will be carried 

from year to year, 

Returning to the bus requires a 

parental conference with the 

administration and student. Also, 

students must attend school when 

bus removal days exceed 

suspension days - parent(s) are 

responsible to provide 

transportation under provisions of 

NJ Statutes, Section 18A:25-2. 

DISCIPLINE 

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LATENESS (Late to School) 

Any student that arrives after 

7:55 AM is considered late to 

school. 

Any student arriving more than 

1 2 hours late to school 

(9:30am) will be charged with 

2 day unexcused absence. 

Lateness to school may result in 

academic difficulties in missed 

classes. 

LATENESS (Late to Class) 

It is the responsibility of students 

to be in class on time. The rule 

also applies to the library, lunch 

and assemblies. 

i After 3 unexcused 

mornings 


mornings. 


mornings. 

i First 

i Second 

i All subsequent 

i 1 Hour Detention 

i Two 1 Hour Detentions 

i Saturday School, Parent 

notification and possible 

referral to truancy 

officer. 

i Teacher warning 

i Teacher detention 

i Parent phone call, 

conference, continued 

conseqences 

ABSENCES – THE NEW JERSEY STATE LAW MANDATES THAT ABSENCES EXCEEDING 20 DAYS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED: 

THEREFORE, CONSISTANT TRUANCY MAY LEAD TO COURT APPEARANCES AND POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT OF OUTSIDE 

AGENCIES. 

NOTE: ANY STUDENT SUSPENDED OUT OF SCHOOL MAY NOT ATTEND ANY SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY FOR THE DURATION OF 

THE SUSPENSION. 

INFRACTION 

CUTTING A CLASS 

OFFENSE 

DISCIPLINE 

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Cutting class is not being in the 

assigned classroom. The rule 



CUTTING TEACHER DETENTION 

Cutting a teacher assigned 

detention. 

CUTTING AN OFFICE DETENTION 

Cutting class is not being in the 

assigned classroom. The rule 



CUTTING SATURDAY SCHOOL 

Anyone who misses as assigned 

Saturday School without a 

physician=s note or other official 

excuse (parental note not 

accepted) 

INFRACTION 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First and all subsequent 

OFFENSE 

i One 1 hour detention 

i Saturday School 

i In School Suspension 

If the student does not attend the 

first detention, he/she will 

receive 2 days worth of 1 hour 

detentions. If that student does 

not attend the 2 day, 1 hour 

detention, he/she will receive a 

Saturday School. 

i One 1 hour detention. 

i Two 1 hour detentions. 




i 1 day out-of-school 

suspension 

i Student will receive two 

day suspension. 

DISCIPLINE 

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LEAVING SCHOOL 

BUILDING/GROUNDS 

Leaving the school building or 

grounds without permission or 

loitering in an automobile or on 

school grounds during the 

school day are unlawful. 

INSUBORDINATION 

Willful act of disrespect, 

defiance, and/or derogatory 

behavior with respect to the 

directives of a teacher or 

administrator. 

The administrator reserves the 

right to send a student that is 

exhibiting severe insubordination 

to be recommended for 

evaluation by the Child Study 

Team. 

INTIMIDATION, HARASSMENT, 

BULLYING 

A student shall not engage in 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i Fourth 

i First 

i Police notified 

Parent notified 

One day suspension 

Mandatory 

reinstatement 

conference 



Three day suspension 

For 2 nd offense. 

Mandatory 

reinstatement 

conference. 



Five day suspension for 

3 rd offense. 

Board of Education 

hearing. 

i 1 hour detention and/or 

Saturday School 


suspension. Parental 

conference necessary 

before reinstatement. 

i 2 days out-of school 



before reinsttement. 

i 3 days out-of-school 




i 1-3 days out-of-school 

suspension. Parent 

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any act which intimidates, 

threatens, degrades, disgraces 

or tends to intimidate, threaten, 

degrade or disgrace students or 

staff by gestures and/or written 

or verbal means. 

VERBAL THREATS TO STUDENTS 

Any verbal statement that is 

interpreted to threaten the 

health, safety or general welfare 

of another student will be 

considered a Averbal threat@. 

Parents/students will be 

encouraged to press charges 

against any student who verbally 

threatens them. 

VERBAL THREATS TO STAFF 

Any verbal statement that is 

interpreted to threaten the 

health, safety or general welfare 

of a staff member will be 

considered a Averbal threat@. 

Staff members will be 

encouraged to press charges 

against any student who verbally 

threatens them. 

INFRACTION 

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT 

i Second 

i First 

i Second 

i First 

i Second 

OFFENSE 

conference with 

administrator. Report 

filed with Affirmative 

Action Officer. Possible 

court complaint. 




administrator. Court 

complaint. Possible 

referral to CST. 

Homebound instruction 

pending CST review 

and/or conference with 

Superintendent. 


suspension, parental 

contact, reinstatement 

with an administrator. 


suspension, request for 

presecution. 


suspension 

i Mandatory counseling 

session with school 

counselor/psychologist 

for student and 

parent(s). 

i Reinstatement 


principal 

i 5-20 day out-of-school 

suspension 

i Prosecution 

DISCIPLINE 

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Unwelcome sexual advances, 

requests for sexual favors, and 

other verbal or physical conduct 

of a sexual nature constitutes 

sexual harassment. 

The Board of Education explicitly 

forbids any conduct of 

expression that may be 

construed as the sexual 

harassment of a student or of 

any employee of the district. 

Any conduct of this nature that 

has the purpose or effect of 

intimidation or tends to create 

an intimidating, hostile or 

offensive educational 

environment, will receive severe 

discipline. 

Bias Acts - A confirmed offense 

or unlawful act which occurs to 

a person, private property, on 

the basis of race, color, creed, 

ethnicity, religion or sexual 

preference. 

OBSCENE/INDECENT BEHAVIOR 

Any behavior that is obscene or 

indecent, but is not limited to 

language, song, gesture and 

writing. 

PROFANITY 

Language which is abusive, 

i First 

i Second 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i Fourth 

i First and repeatedly 




administrator. Report 

filed with Affirmative 

Action Officer. Possible 

court complaint. 




administrator. Court 

complaint. Possible 

referral to CST. 


pending CST review 



i 1 hour detention and/or 

Saturday School 













The following range of actions 

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obscene or contemptuous in the 

school environment. 

FIGHTING 

Fighting is defined as the use of 

hands/feet/objects of any sort to 

strike another person. 

Physical altercations between 

students will be treated as a 

fight. Students involved will be 

removed from school for safety. 

The disciplinary action for 

fighting, by investigation, will be 

applied unless it is clearly 

evident that an unprovoked 

assault has taken place. 

The administrator reserves the 

right to send any student 

exhibiting severely aggressive 

verbal and/or physical behavior 

for evaluation to determine 

whether the behavior is a result 

of drugs and/or alcohol 

involvement. 

INFRACTION 

INCITING A FIGHT 

Those found guilty of instigating 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

OFFENSE 

will be utilized: 

i Verbal correction 

i Parental phone call 

i Detention 

i Out-of-School 

suspension 




administrator. Possible 

legal ramifications. 




administrator. Legal 

ramifications. 

i A minimum of 5 days 

out-of-school 



administrator with 

possible referral to Child 

Study Team. 


pending Child Study 

Team review and/or 


Superintendent. Court 

complaint will be signed 

due to willful and 

continued 

disobdeience. 

DISCIPLINE 


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or provoking a situation which 

results in a fight, will be 

disciplined the same as those 

students that directly participate 

in the fight. 

MISCONDUCT 

Any action or speech that, by its 

very nature, limits any employee 

of the Florence Township School 

District from performing his/her 

prescribed job or detracts from 

the order and safety of the 

school community. Overt and 

obvious improper conduct of an 

individual towards others, and/or 

impeding a teacher or an 

administrator from maintaining 

order in school i.e. throwing food 

in the cafeteria 

INFRACTION 

SEVERE MISCONDUCT 

Any action or speech that, by its 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i Second 

i Third and Subsequent 

i First 

OFFENSE 



administrator. Possible 

legal ramifications. 




administrator. Legal 

ramifications. 


out-of-school 




referral to Child Study 

Team. Homebound 

instruction pending 

Child Study Team review 


Superintendent. Court 

complaint will be signed 

due to willful and 

continued 

disobedience. 



i 1-3 days out of school 

suspension. 

DISCIPLINE 

i 1-3 days out of school 

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very nature, severely limits any 

employee of the Florence 

Township School District from 

performing his/her prescribed 

job or severely detracts from the 

order and safety of the school 

community. Overt and obvious 

improper conduct of an 

individual towards others, and/or 

impeding a teacher or an 

administrator from maintaining 

order in school i.e. inciting a riot. 

VANDALISM(Willful) 

Any willful destruction or 

defacing of school/staff property 

will be considered vandalism. 

VANDALISM(Accidental) 

THEFT 

INFRACTION 

A student shall not cause or 

i Second 

i First 

i Second 

i First and repeatedly 

i First 

OFFENSE 

suspension and parental 


administratorBArrest 

possible. 

i 5 days out of school 

suspension. 

NOTE: ARREST 

Any student considered to be a 

Adisorderly person@ will be 

immediately turned over to the 

Florence Police. 


suspension. 

i Compensation for 

damages. 

i Parent conference with 



Study Team. 

i Homebound instruction 





i 3-5 days suspension 

i Compensation for 

damages. 




Study Team. 






i Full compensation 

i Parent contact 

DISCIPLINE 


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attempt to take into possession 

the property of another student, 

teacher, or employee of the 

district or the public property or 

equipment of the district. 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES 

A student shall not use or carry a 

cell phone, Ipod, hand-held 

game, or any other electronic 

device at any time while in the 

school building. 

INFRACTION 

VIOLATION OF TECHNOLOGY 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

OFFENSE 

suspension. Restitution is 

required. Parent 


administrator required. 

Complaint signed at 

discretion of parent. 


suspension. Complaint 

signed and restitution 

required. Parent 




suspension. Complaint 

signed. Parent 




Team. Homebound 





i Confiscation of item(s) 

and return to 

parent/guardian by 

principal only and a 1 

hour detention. 



DISCIPLINE 

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AGREEMENT 

Each student will be required 

ti sign the Information 

Technology Access Agreement 

in September. The Agreement 

provides guidelines on 

appropriate and in appropriate 

use of technology resources. 

Use of technology, especially 

the Internet, to purposely access 

and/or distribute obscene, 

scatological, racist, abusive or 

gender-biased materials will be 

considered severe misuse. 

FIRE ALARMS/EXTINGUISHERS/ 

SECURITY AND SAFETY DEVICES 

A student shall not initiate a fire 

alarm, warning of fire, bombing, 

or catastrophe without the cause 

or by giving false testimony or 

falsely reporting school 

incidents. 

INFRACTION 

POSSESSION/USE OF TOBACCO 

OR SMOKING PARAPHERNALIA 

Any student who is found in 

possession of cigarettes or 

i First 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

i First 

OFFENSE 

i Suspension of 

technology use for 

two weeks; 

out-of-school (1 to 3 

days) for severe cases 

of misuse. 


technology use for 

four weeks; 



of misuse. 


technology resources 

for remainder of year; 



of misuse. 

i Minimum of 3-5 days 

out-of-school 


conference. Police 

notified. 






Team. Court complaint 

signed. Homebound 




the Superintendent. 

Police notified. 

DISCIPLINE 

i Parent contacted by 

Administrator, 1 day outof-school 

suspension. 

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smoking paraphernalia 

(matches, lighters, etc.) shall be 

in violation of school rules and 

subject to the listed action. 

All forms of smokeless tobacco 

on school grounds will be 

reviewed with the same degree 

of severity as smoking. 

Smoking on school property P.L. 

1989, c.96, prohibits smoking on 

school premises. 

INFRACTION 

NJDE REPORTABLE OFFENSES 

Offenses which fall under the 

categories of arson, assault with 

or without a weapon, bomb 

offenses, robbery, extortion and 

sex offenses as defined by the 

State of New Jersey. 

INFRACTION 

POSSESSION OR USE OF 

ALCOHOL OR NARCOTICS 

A student found to knowingly 

possess, use, transmit, sell or be 

under the influence of any drug 

� Second 

� Third 

i First 

i First 

OFFENSE 

OFFENSE 

Prosecution if caught in 

the act of smoking. 

Immediate referral to 

Substance Abuse 

Coordinator for 

assessment. 


Administrator, 2 days 

out-of-school 

suspension. Prosecution 

if caught in the act of 

smoking. Immediate 

referral to Substance 

Abuse Coordinator for 

assessment. 


Administrator, 3 days 

out-of school 

suspension. Prosecution 

if caught in the act of 

smoking. Immediate 



assessment. Board of 

Education Hearing. 

DISCIPLINE 

� 10 days out-of-school 

suspension. Court 

complaint. 

� Parent conference with 


� Referral to Child Study 

Team. 

� Homebound instruction 





DISCIPLINE 


out-of-school 

suspension and, if 

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or alcoholic beverage of any 

kind shall be subject to 

disciplinary action. The student 

shall be afforded his/her due 

process rights and shall be 

offered an opportunity to explain 

his/her condition to the principal 

during an informal hearing. 

INFRACTION 

POSSESSION/USE OF WEAPON 

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5e prohibits 

weapons on or near school. 

Deadly weapons: within 

meaning of 2C:39-1r, any device 

i Second 

i Third 

i First 

OFFENSE 

appropriate, a 

mandatory referral to an 

outside agency for 

assessment. Immediate 



assessment. 


out-of-school 

suspension and a 

mandatory referral to an 

outside agency for 

assessment. Immediate 



assessment. 

i The Board of Education 

will conduct a formal 

hearing to determine 

long-term suspension or 

expulsion. 

In each of the above violations, 

the student will be referred to the 

Substance Abuse Coordinator 

for follow-up upon returning to 

school. 

In addition, the principal shall 

complete a Violence Vandalism 

and Substance Abuse Incident 

Report. 

For additional 

information/procedure, please 

refer to Board Policy 5131.6 

Drug/Alcohol. 

DISCIPLINE 


suspension. 

i Court complaint will be 

signed. 

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capable of lethal use or of 

inflicting serious bodily harm or 

injury including guns of any kind 

(toy, BB, cap, firearms, etc.), 

knives, bludgeons, leather 

bands studded with metal filings, 

etc., tear gas, mace, pepper gas 

or any other substance to 

produce temporary physical 

discomfort. 

Be advised that even nontraditional 

items such as books, 

pens, pencils, when used as 

projectiles or to cause bodily 

injury, may be considered 

weapons. 

School authorities may use 

detection devices in school or at 

school functions/activities in 

order to insure a safe school 

environment. 



i Referral to Child Study 

Team. 



Team review. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS: 

In order for our eighth graders to participate in extracurricular activities, such as field trips and the Eighth Grade 

Picnic, they must maintain the following requirements, as of Semester Two: 

� Passing all classes for the year at the time of the activity. (We encourage your continuing to monitor your 

child’s grades through Genesis.) 

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� Receive no more than two office detentions. This includes any detentions from violations of our school 

excessive tardiness and/or absentee policy. 

� Have been assigned to no more than one Saturday school. 

� Have not been assigned any suspensions. 

For the Eighth Grade Moving-up ceremony, the following criteria apply: 

� Passing all classes for the year. 

� Have been assigned no more than two Saturday schools. 

� Have been assigned no more than one suspension. 

The eighth graders have already been informed of the eligibility parameters for these events, with all of these 

expectations beginning on a “clean slate” beginning with Semester Two. 

With respect to preserving tradition and the ceremonial nature of the year-end activities, positioning these events as 

earned incentives will promote a sense of unity and pride within the graduating class. The 8 th grade team of teachers 

will continue to play an active and supportive role in this endeavor. In essence, we want your child working 

productively to gain, grow, and develop both academically and socially in preparation for their future. With your 

continued support, our collaborative efforts will serve to benefit your child and the entire learning community at the 

Riverfront School. 

ANY AND ALL FINAL DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE LEFT TO THE 

DISCRETION OF THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL. 

Florence Township School District 

Riverfront School 



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RE: Truancy Update 

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

www.florence.k12.nj.us 

In our attempts to remain compliant with New Jersey law, statute NJSA 18A:38-25, this letter is to remind you that 

“every parent, guardian or other persons having custody and control of a child between the ages of six and sixteen 

shall cause such child to regularly attend the public school of the district in which instruction is given.” 

Your child’s current attendance record reflects a continued pattern of absence that is summarized below. 

Total Number of Days Absent: YTD 

Total Number of Days of Unexcused Absences: YTD 

Following four or more UNEXUSED absences, as per our school policy, parents/guardians will be notified. Further 

consequences may include your child being excluded from class trips or school functions. In severe cases of truancy, 

Riverfront will report to both local and state agencies, which may lead to potential legal consequences including, but 

not limited to, fines and court appearances. More than nineteen UNEXCUSED absences in any given school year may 

result in a student’s retention for that academic year. 

Needless to say, a disproportionate number and pattern of unexcused absences results in a significant disruption in 

your child’s learning, and affects academic achievement and success. We recognize that it takes family and school 

working together to make success possible and permanent. If there is an extenuating circumstance that warrants 

immediate attention, please do not hesitate to contact our Riverfront administrative office for an appointment. 

In addition, should you have any specific questions or concerns, please contact our Director of Security and 

Attendance, Mr. Jeff Dankanich at 499-4620, Ext 4109. 

Sincerely, 

Theresa Elias 

Principal, Riverfront School 

Daniel J. Dooley 

Assistant Principal, Riverfront School 

Florence Township School District 

Riverfront School 



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Dear Parents & Guardians of Future Riverfront Students, 

www.florence.k12.nj.us 

To register for online access to your student’s schedule, attendance, grades, assignments and conduct incidents, as well 

as to receive notification by e-mail with announcements to parents related to Riverfront events, please complete the 

information below and return it to your child’s teacher or directly to the main office. 

PLEASE NOTE: This access request should be completed by a new user, OR for any change of information with an 

existing user who currently has access. Change of information applies to families of incoming grade 4 students. Even 

if they already have access for older Riverfront siblings, they must also complete this form so that we can add their 

incoming 4 th grade student to their existing account. 

Genesis Parent Module Access Request 

#1 Parent/Guardian Last Name: _____________________________ First Name: ____________________ 

#1 Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address: (please write as clearly as possible to ensure accuracy) 

_________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Only if applicable: 

#2 Parent/Guardian Last Name: ______________________________ First Name: ____________________ 

#2 Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address: (please write as clearly as possible to ensure accuracy) 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Name of Student(s) Grade(s) 

___________________________________ ______ 

___________________________________ ______ 

___________________________________ ______ 

#1 Parent/GuardianSignature: ________________________________ Date: 

#2 Parent/GuardianSignature: ________________________________ Date: 

Parent/Guardian Telephone Number: ______________________________ 

If you are a first-time Genesis user, your Genesis Parent Access Code and password will be e-mailed to you in 

the near future, along with documentation on use of the system. The first time you login to the system you will 

have the opportunity to change your password. Please retain your username and password as these codes will 

access your student’s data until he/she graduates. 

Dear Parents: 

LUNCH ACCOUNT INFORMATION 

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Florence School Food Service Department is excited to announce new and exciting changes to MyNutrikids.com ® . The 

new design will provide users with improved navigation and new enhancements to enrich your web experience. Here 

are some of the benefits you will enjoy: 

• Improved account management 

More easily view and edit your personal account settings. Adding children to your account and setting up email 

reminders has never been easier! 

• Better prepayment tracking 

The new Payment History feature allows you to readily view past online prepayments made to your child’s 

account. 

• Access to new help resources 

This help section has been expanded to better meet your needs. View quick reference guides, review answers 

to common questions, and contact support for assistance. 

All current login information will remain the same if you are already a MyNutrikids.com user. All current forms of 

payment will still be available, including Credit/Debit Card, eCheck and PayPal. 

If you are not taking advantage of this service we encourage you to reconsider! MyNutrikids.com offers an easy, 

convenient and secure online prepayment service to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. 

No more lost or forgotten lunch money. 

This service also provides parents the ability to view their child’s account balance and transaction history. Use the low 

balance email reminder and know when your child’s school meal account is getting low. If you have more than one 

child in the district, you need only one account to manage them all! 

Take advantage of this time-saving, efficient tool: 

1. You will need the child’s student ID# and school district zip code 

2. Go to MyNutrikids.com 

3. Click on Sign-Up Here 

4. Create your account 

5. Login to begin using the site 

Things to know: 

• A small convenience fee of $1.75 for each deposit transaction will be assessed to cover the bank fees. Parents 

placing money into multiple meal accounts will only be assessed the $1.75 fee once per deposit transaction. 

Florence School District will not profit from the use of this site. 

We are very excited to offer this service and are confident MyNutrikids.com will benefit you, your child and our District. 

However, you may continue to make advance payments via check made payable to the Florence School District. 

Please write your child’s full name on the check. 

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Registering for MyNutrikids.com 

- You will need the child’s student ID# and school district zip code. If you do not have the student ID#, contact 

your district 

- Go to www.MyNutrikids.com. 

- Click Sign Up Now and enter the required information. 

- Click Create Account to complete the initial registration process. 

Add Students to Your Family Account 

- Log-in and you will be taken to the homepage. 

- Click MyKids from the main menu OR from the blue navigation bar above. 

- This is a listing of the students in your account. It will be empty on your first visit to the site. 

- Click Add Child and enter the required information. 

- Click Add (next to your child’s name) to continue. 

- Click Add Child to repeat the process for additional children. 

- NOTE: Your child’s transaction history report will not display information during the initial account set up process. 

How to Make a Deposit 

- Click Deposit Money 

- Enter an amount in the Deposit Amount column next to your child’s name. 

o If you have more than one child, enter the amount you wish to deposit into the column next to each 

child’s name. DO NOT deposit money for your entire family into ONE child’s account. 

- Click Calculate. 

- Click Make Deposit. 

- You will be redirected to the PayPal web site to enter your payment information. 

o You have the option to use your existing PayPal account or a major credit card or debit card to make 

your payment. 

o If you are using your PayPal account, enter your email address and PayPal password to continue. 

o If you are using a credit card, enter the required information. For your protection, MyNutrikids.com will not 

store your financial information. 

- Click Pay Now when finished. 

- Click Pay once again to complete the process. 

If you have any questions about this service, please feel free to contact my office at 609-499-4600 x2185. 

Best Regards, 

Name : Linda Sikoral w/Sodexo 

Title: General Manager 

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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL SYSTEM 

201 CEDAR STREET 

FLORENCE, NEW JERSEY 08518 

LOUIS G. TALARICO, ED.D. BRUCE M. BENEDETTI 

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY 

(609) 499-4600X1000 (609) 499-4600X1002 

September 2010 

RE: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Compliance Notification 

Dear Parents/Guardians and Employees: 

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we are required to notify parents, teachers, 

and other employees each year of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan and the response action 

we are taking to maintain the asbestos containing materials in our schools. 

The original AHERA inspection of our buildings took place in the 1988-89 school year. At that time the 

condition of the asbestos was assessed. Since then appropriate response actions have been taken to ensure 

that the asbestos is kept in good condition. 

A Periodic Surveillance of each building has occurred since the original inspection. A copy of these reports 

are on file in the main office of each school. 

Custodians and maintenance workers are continually instructed on the health effects of asbestos and the 

importance of maintaining this material in good condition during their normal day to day activities. 

Due to construction and renovation projects, several response actions were conducted during the 2006/2007 

school year at the Roebling Elementary School and Florence Township Riverfront School. This removal was 

in compliance with AHERA/EPA/NESHAPS and OSHA regulations. 

If you wish to review your school’s Asbestos Management Plan, a copy is located in the school office. 

LGT/vew 

Sincerely, 

Louis G. Talarico, Ed.D. 

Superintendent of Schools 

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