ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

NJ’s System of Care: Perform Care They offer traditional services such as: counseling, outpatient treatment, evaluation (psychiatric & psychological), and residential treatment. In addition, they offer non–traditional services such as assessment and intervention, behavioral assistance and intensive therapy (in home/community), and mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services (available24/7). Toll–free Access Line: 877–652–7624 2NDFLOOR New Jersey’s Youth Helpline The NJ Youth Helpline, 2NDFLOOR, is a toll-free, anonymous and confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to all NJ young people, ages 10–24. Youth can call 2NDFLOOR at 1–888–222–2228 to speak with professionals and trained volunteers who listen attentively, non–judgmentally and compassionately to issues and problems they are facing. Please visit www.2NDFLOOR.org for more information. (Elementary School) 1. No early dismissal for elementary students will occur between 2:40 and 3:00 p.m. (This is an effort to eliminate automobile traffic in the bus loop area at the time the buses are arriving and preparing for dismissal.) 2. All elementary students, who will ride the bus home, will be dismissed first. (This is an effort to allow the buses to exit the bus loop ahead of automobile traffic and allow the traffic to flow more efficiently.) 3. Students who are being picked up and transported home in parent vehicles will be dismissed as soon as the buses exit the bus loop. The students who are using the car line will be supervised by staff and the names of the students and the parent/guardian he/she is being discharged to will be recorded. (This will enable us to have a proper accounting of the supervision of this group of children.) 4. Students who are designated as “walkers” will be dismissed at 3:00. 5. If you choose to park along the curb on the roadway surrounding the campus, please observe all traffic regulations. Please place safety before convenience . Cross at designated crosswalks only. Follow the directions of the crossing guards and all supervising BCS staff. Escort Dismissal 1. Parents requesting escort supervision of students in grades K–4 must complete the Request for Supervision at Dismissal Form. 2. Students requiring escort dismissal will wait with the car line students under staff supervision until the car line students are dismissed. 3. Approved escorts (parent/guardian or designated escort) must pick the student up in the car line, be prepared to show identification, and must sign the dismissal log. 4. If a child is not picked up on time by the designated escort, the child will be placed in the PAL’s program at the parent/guardian’s expense. DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Please understand that all our efforts are designed to insure the safety and appropriate education and supervision for your child and for all of the other children with whom your child shares Berlin Community School. Everyone’s cooperation, assistance and efforts are essential and are appreciated.

DRESS CODE

It is the responsibility of both the parent and the student to make sure that students are dressed appropriately for school. Appropriate dress is very important in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Please check student dress before students leave for school on a daily basis. If there is doubt about the appropriateness of a particular piece of clothing, please choose to wear something else. Parents of students found in violation of the dress code will be notified and required to bring in a change of clothing. Moderation and neatness is expected. Since dress styles change drastically on a yearly basis, the following examples are not considered

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