ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

● Appeal the impartial hearing officer’s decision. ● Receive all information in their native language and primary mode of communication. ● Expect periodic re–evaluations and an evaluation before any significant change is made in their child’s program.

Frank Locantora Section 504 Compliance Officer

Berlin CommunitySchool 215 S. Franklin Avenue Berlin, NewJersey 08009 (856) 767– 0129

EMAIL

Students are not allowed to send an email to a staff member’s personal email account. Students may send an email to a staff member’s school email account. If a student is a relative of a staff member, advanced written approval by the principal is needed for this rule to be waived.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING (579)

Regular sessions of school are cancelled only in the case of an emergency. Severe weather conditions (snow or extreme heat) or a breakdown in the heating system are principle reasons for emergency closing. The school closing number is 579 . This number will be broadcast over the KYW radio station, and Channel 19 for those families who have cable television. Parents will receive a recorded message using the Global Connect System as notification of emergency closings. In the event that it becomes necessary to send students home early, parents are asked to make arrangements for emergency early dismissal so students have an alternate place to go in case parents are working or not at home.

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Berlin Community School shall provide an equal opportunity for all enrolled children to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, and national origin, place of residence within the district, social or economic condition or handicap.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In general, extracurricular activities are defined as any activity beyond the classroom, including, but not limited to the following activities: School Play; Intramural/Interscholastic Sports; Student Council; Peer Mediation; Musical Theater Production; National Junior Honor Society; Future Act; Concert Band; Jazz Band; Choir; attendance at school sponsored events; and more. Student Participation Students are permitted to attend and/or join extracurricular activities provided that they gain parental/guardian permission, remain in good academic and behavior/disciplinary standing, and pay any required fees. Students with disabilities may participate in accordance with their I.E.P.

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