alfred c. mackinnon middle school wharton, new jersey student handbook 2013-2014

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by  Ken Castellano

ALFRED C. MACKINNON

MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHARTON, NEW JERSEY

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2013-2014
Introduction 1
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Board of Education………………………………………………. 2
Important Telephone Numbers ………………………………….. 4
MacKinnon School Calendar ……………………………………. 4
MacKinnon Time Schedule ……………………………………... 5
Homeroom……………………………………………………….. 6
Staff ……………………………………………………………… 7
Alcohol and Drug Abuse ………………………………………... 8
Announcements ………………………………………………….. 8
Arrival and Dismissal …………………………………………… 8
Attendance ………………………………………………………. 9
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters ………………………………… 10
Changing Classes ………………………………………………... 11
Crossing Guards …………………………………………………. 11
Automobile & Parking Regulations ……………………………... 11
Detention ………………………………………………………… 12
Display of Student Photos ………………………………………. 12
Dress Guide ……………………………………………………… 13
Expectations for Student Behavior………………………………. 14
Expectations for Student Behavior cont…………………………. 15
Eligibility Standard ……………………………………………… 16
Eligibility Review ……………………………………………….. 16
Early Dismissal………………………………………………….. 17
Emergency Closing ……………………………………………… 17
Honeywell………………………………………………………... 17
Fire Alarm Procedures …………………………………………... 18
Fundraisers ………………………………………………………. 18
Health Services ………………………………………………….. 19
Lavatory Use …………………………………………………….. 19
Lockers …………………………………………………………... 20
Lost and Found ………………………………………………….. 21
Lunch ……………………………………………………………. 21
Lunchroom Procedures ………………………………………….. 22
Lunch Recess Procedures ……………………………………….. 23
Removal from Lunch ……………………………………………. 23
Make-up Work …………………………………………………... 24
Physical Education ………………………………………………. 24
Report Cards …………………………………………………….. 26
Roll of Honor ……………………………………………………. 26
School Dances …………………………………………………… 27
Spectator Conduct ………………………………………………. 27
Student Awards ………………………………………………….. 27
Student Awards cont……………………………………………... 28
Student Council ………………………………………………….. 28
MacKinnon Code of Conduct …………………………………… 29
Citizenship……………………………………………………….. 30
Point System……………………………………………………… 30
Point System con…………………………………………………. 31
Student Discipline Code…………………………………………. 32
Attendance……………………………………………………….. 32
Cafeteria & Playground………………………………………….. 33
Classroom Behavior……………………………………………… 33
General Behavior………………………………………………… 34
General Behavior cont…………………………………………… 35
Locker Area and Halls…………………………………………… 36
Out of School Suspension……………………………………….. 37
Sever Clause……………………………………………………… 37
Cumulative Behavior Incidents………………………………….. 37
Student Internet & Network……………………………………… 38
School Nurse…………………………………………………….. 38
Study and Work Habits ………………………………………….. 39
Tardiness to Class ……………………………………………….. 39
Tardiness to School ……………………………………………… 39
Telephone Use …………………………………………………... 40
Textbooks ………………………………………………………... 40
Tobacco Use ……………………………………………………... 40
Transferring ……………………………………………………… 40
Working Papers ………………………………………………….. 41
“Zero Tolerance for Guns Act” …………………………………. 41
What To Do If …………………………………………………… 42
Internet & Network Permission & Discipline Code……………. 43
Report Card Schedule……………………………………………. 44
Conference Schedule…………………………………………….. 44
Early Dismissal…………………………………………………. 45
Delayed Opening………………………………………………… 45
Interscholastic Athletics………………………………………... . 4 6
Athletic Code of Conduct………………………………………. 47
Drop off Zone Do’s and Don’ t’s … ……………………………. 48
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

“In partnership with the community, the Wharton School District is committed
to educational excellence and guarantees challenging learning opportunities for
all students to become life-long learners and productive and responsible
members of society. It is the expectation of this school district that all pupils
achieve the New Jersey core curriculum content standards at all grade levels.”

INTRODUCTION

Whenever a large group of people come together it becomes necessary to develop guidelines to insure order
and the health and safety of everyone. Students and parents are encouraged to read the MacKinnon Middle
School Student Handbook to become familiar with the many procedures of the school. If you need further
information, please see a teacher, counselor or the Principal.

Developing positive social behaviors requires commitment from students, parents, teachers, administrators
and the community. Working together the middle school years can be academically and socially rewarding.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mr. Stuart Goulden…........................................President

Mr. William Rogers.................………………..Vice-President

Mr. Anthony Astrologo………………...Member,

Mr. Paul Breda………………………….Member

Ms. Socorro Sampson…………………..Member

Mr. Marc Towne……………………….Member,

Mrs. Theresa Yeager…………………..Member

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mr. Christopher Herdman.....................................Superintendent

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Mr. Christopher Herdman………………………..Principal, MacKinnon Middle School

Mr. Patrick Ketch……………...…..…………… Vice Principal, MacKinnon Middle School

Mr. Alan Bocchino……………………………….Supervisor of Curriculum Instruction

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Mr. Anthony Mistretta……………………………Interim Board Secretary/
Business Administrator

Mrs. Sandy Cammarata…………………………...Assistant Business Administrator

Ms. Heather Hattenrath……………………………Administrative Secretary

Ms. Jennifer Rivera………………………………..Confidential Secretary

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GUIDANCE STAFF

Mr. Michael Laudati…………………………………..Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Susan Johnston…………………………………..Guidance Counselor
Student Assistance Counselor

CHILD STUDY TEAM/NURSE

Ms. Marie Giantomasi…………………………………Director of CST

Ms. Armi Clancy………………………………………Social Worker

Ms. Stephanie Dzikowski………………………………LDTC

Ms. Leslie Mozulay…………………………………….LDTC

Ms. Brooke Spadaro……………………………………School Psychologist

Mr. Stacy McCoy………………………………………School Psychologist

Mrs. Jenn O’Malley-Dorr, RN, CSN…………………..Nurse

SECRETARIAL STAFF

Dana Carrasquillo………………………………………Duffy School Secretary

Mrs. Lisa Lee…………………………………………...MacKinnon School Secretary

Mrs. Michele Rachel……………………………………CST Office Secretary

Mrs. Kathy Murphy……………………………………..Guidance Secretary

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Superintendent of Schools ................................... 973-361-2592

Board of Education Office...........................….… 973-361-2593

Duffy School…………………………………......973-361-2506

MacKinnon School…………………………….....973-361-1253

Guidance/Child Study Team Office....….…..........973-361-3010

Nurse's Office...................................................…..973-361-2903
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WHARTON BOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2013-2014

September 2 Labor Day, (School Closed)
September 3 Staff Reports
September 9 First Day of Classes
September 23 Duffy Back-to-School Night
September 24 MacKinnon Back-to-School Night

October 23 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day

November 7 & 8 NJEA Convention, (School Closed)
November 21 Report Cards Issued, Grades 2-8
November 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences, MacKinnon 5pm -8pm, Duffy 1:30pm -4:30pm
November 26 Parent/Teacher Conferences, MacKinnon 1:30pm -4:30pm, Duffy 5pm -8pm

November 27 12:40pm Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)

December 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 12:40pm Dismissal
MacKinnon only

December 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5pm – 8pm, 12:40pm Dismissal
MacKinnon only

December 11 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day

December 23 - 31 Holiday Recess, (School Closed)

January 1 Holiday Recess, (School Closed)
January 15 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day
January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (School Closed)

February 7 Report Cards Issued, Grades 2-8
February 14 - 17 Winter Recess, (School Closed)
February 26 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day

March 18 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day

April 7 Parent/Teacher Conferences, MacKinnon 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Duffy 5pm – 8pm
April 8 Parent/Teacher Conferences, MacKinnon 5pm – 8pm, Duffy 1:30pm – 4:30pm
April 11 Report Cards Issued, Grades 2-8

April 14 - 18 Spring Recess
April 23 12:40pm Dismissal, Staff Professional Development Day

May 26 Memorial Day, (School Closed)

June 17 12:40pm Dismissal

June 18 12:40pm Dismissal, Last Day of School

Tentative last day of school – June 18, 2014. Calendar includes two snow days. In the event that
additional school days are required, they will be added in June, up to 5 days. Should more than five
Additional days be required, they will be scheduled during Spring recess beginning with April 14.

Board Meeting – Last Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM – TLC
Work Sessions – Next to last Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM – TLC
Official School Election – November 5, 2013
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MACKINNON TIME SCHEDULE

2013-2014

7:50 ARRIVE AT SCHOOL

8:00AM - 8:49AM PERIOD 1

8:51AM - 9:36AM PERIOD 2

9:38AM - 10:23AM PERIOD 3

10:25AM – 11:10AM PERIOD 4

11:12AM – 11:57AM PERIOD 5

11:59AM – 12:44PM PERIOD 6

12:46PM – 1:31PM PERIOD 7

1:33PM – 2:18PM PERIOD 8

2:20PM – 3:05PM PERIOD 9

*3:05 PM DISMISSAL TO LOCKER AREA

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