TABLE OF CONTENTS - Pascack Valley Regional School District

ImmunizationsImmunizations must be kept up-to-date according to the New Jersey law. Check withyour physician and school nurse for requirements. Non-compliance with New JerseyState mandates will result in student removal from school until written verification ispresented to the school nurse.HOME INSTRUCTIONA student may be placed on home instruction for physical or psychological disability,based upon the recommendations of a physician and/or the Child Study Team. Theeducation received by the student on home instruction has the same status as whatwould have been received had the student-attended school regularly. Request formsfor home instruction are available in the nurse's office. Additional information isavailable through the Guidance Office.HOMEWORKOut-of-class assignments are a critical step in overall achievement for all students. Itis expected that students will spend an average of half an hour for each course innightly preparation. Preparation includes reading/writing assignments, studying classnotes, reviewing for a test/quiz, research, etc. When students carefully completehomework assignments, they are preparing themselves to maximize learning in school.INSURANCEA student accident insurance program is available to all students for a nominal fee.Insurance forms may be obtained only during the September enrollment period fromthe General Office. All questions relating to accident reports, claims, etc., are to beaddressed to the nurse. Financial questions are to be directed to the insurancecompany.INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICESThe Intervention & Referral Services Team (I&RS) uses a collaborative problemsolvingmodel to provide early identification and intervention for students who exhibitat-risk behaviors, which may affect their academic, social and/or emotionalfunctioning. The team is comprised of selected teachers, administrators, guidancecounselors, the school nurse, the school social worker, the school psychologist and thesubstance awareness coordinator. All team members have received special training inorder to be part of the I&RS Team.Referral to the I&RS Team may be made by staff members, parents or students. Ifyou have any questions about this program or wish to make a referral, you maycontact an I&RS Team member through the principal’s office.LAPTOP USE AND CARELaptops must remain in their cases and must be closed when not in use in class. Anydamage incurred through lack of proper care and use, intentional damage, or anybehavior that results in damage will be the financial responsibility of the student.Failure to pay for damages will result in the withholding of diploma, cap and gown,report card, schedule, transcript, and sitting for a student’s final exam..Laptops should never be left unattended. Any damage that occurs when leftunattended will be the responsibility of the student.Students may not use personal laptops in school.LOCKERS“School lockers remain the property of the district even when used by pupils.Lockers are subject to administrative search in the interests of school safety,sanitation, discipline, and enforcement of school regulations, and to search by law19