{"id":28120,"date":"2022-08-09T11:30:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T15:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/?p=28120"},"modified":"2022-08-09T14:56:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:56:23","slug":"back-to-school-letter-2022-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/back-to-school-letter-2022-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Letter 2022-2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students:<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I hope everyone had a great summer, and I look forward to another great school year. The following information highlights significant events, dates, and important information that will make the transition to the new school year successful.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>WHAT\u2019S HAPPENING AT NORTH?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enrollment is currently 1,479 students.<\/li>\n<li>School breakfast $3.00, School Lunch $4.00, Featured Favorites Lunch $4.50. We are continuing this year with a cashless cafeteria.\u00a0 The District is in the process of changing over to a new cafeteria system. Information will be sent out when it is complete. All balances from MySchoolBucks will be transferred to the new system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily announcements, athletic schedules, and the latest happenings at North Hunterdon are included on our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/\">http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/<\/a>. Also, current contact information for all staff is available on our website. We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay informed.<\/li>\n<li>The best source of information about what is going on at North is your child; we encourage you to regularly discuss with your child the events of their day at North Hunterdon High School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SCHOOL OPENING DETAILS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>FRESHMEN<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freshmen will report to the theater for an orientation program on <strong>Wednesday, August 24,<\/strong> <strong>at 9:45 a.m<\/strong>. Bus information will be located in Aspen under the Transportation tab by mid-August. Bus pick-up for orientation will be exactly <strong>two hours<\/strong> later than the normal pick-up time as posted in your Aspen account.\u00a0 Students should be at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to pick-up.\u00a0 Dismissal is scheduled for 3:10 p.m.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 908-638-5904. <em>(Note: busing for biomedical sciences academy students who live outside of district is not provided for freshman orientation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>ALL STUDENTS<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All <\/strong>students report for a <strong>REGULAR<\/strong> school day on <strong>Thursday, August 25<\/strong>, which is an A Day.\u00a0 Students will report to their first-period class. Student schedules can be accessed through Aspen; you will receive a notification when final schedules are available. School counselors completed all necessary student schedule revisions during the summer; therefore, all student schedules are final. Specific individual concerns should be directed to your child\u2019s school counselor by appointment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ENTERING SCHOOL<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doors will be opened for students at 7:00 a.m.\u00a0 Students may enter through the Route 31 or Regional Road entrance.\u00a0 Students who arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. must report to the main gym via the Regional Road entrance or the green gym at the Route 31 entrance.\u00a0 <strong>Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ROUTE 31 AND REGIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC PATTERNS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the school year, more than 2,000 people attempt to enter the facility between 7:00 a.m. &#8211; 7:45 a.m.\u00a0 This traffic is comprised of senior drivers, staff members, school buses, and parents\/guardians.<strong> It is vitally important that all vehicles yield to pedestrians and school buses while on campus.<\/strong>\u00a0 The speed limit on campus is 5 miles per hour.\u00a0\u00a0 Please see the following information on how to enter campus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Route 31<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you enter from Route 31, make a right and proceed to the Administrative Lot at the north side of the building, traveling to the end, then turn left toward the front of the building and then make the right toward the Route 31 Entrance.\u00a0 Proceed to the furthest drop-off location.\u00a0 <em>For safety reasons, students may depart the vehicle only when the passenger door is facing the building<\/em>. An employee will be directing traffic in front of the building.\u00a0 Clinton Township Police will be assisting as well.\u00a0 Remember that the speed limit on campus is 5 miles per hour. All cars must exit onto Route 31 south.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>REGIONAL ROAD<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cars using the Regional Road entrance must drop off students at the District Office parking lot.\u00a0 Drivers should then proceed out the lower bus lot onto Regional Road.\u00a0 The campus traffic circle is to remain clear for school buses. Crosswalks have been laid out to remind motorists that pedestrians always have the right of way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Traffic Pattern<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/files\/2022\/08\/NH-Traffic-Pattern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28121\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/files\/2022\/08\/NH-Traffic-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"515\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/files\/2022\/08\/NH-Traffic-Pattern.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/files\/2022\/08\/NH-Traffic-Pattern-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Students should be dropped off by parents\/guardians before 7:20 a.m. and picked up after 2:45 p.m whenever possible.\u00a0 This can eliminate the bottlenecks that have been created on Route 31 and Regional Road and allow for a more uniform and safe environment for students, staff members, school buses, and parents\/guardians. Your support of our efforts to maintain a safe environment is appreciated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>LEAVING SCHOOL AT DISMISSAL<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To allow for a safe and orderly dismissal, only buses will be allowed to exit through the Regional Road exit from 2:25 to 2:35 pm.\u00a0 Senior drivers will be dismissed after all buses have exited campus.\u00a0 From 2:25 to 2:35 pm, parents may only pick up students at the Route 31 side of the building.\u00a0 No cars should be standing around the circle on the Regional Road side.\u00a0 Parking in any fire lanes is prohibited at all times.\u00a0 Parking in the District Office parking lot is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>See the diagram above for the Route 31 dismissal traffic pattern, which will be the same as the morning drop-off.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>IMPORTANT: EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early dismissals are discouraged; however, the school will honor medical\/dental appointments and extreme emergencies. The following procedures can also be found on our website for future reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/attendance\/early-dismissal\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/attendance\/early-dismissal\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To arrange for a student\u2019s early dismissal, a parent\/guardian must write a note, or preferably send an email, to the Attendance Office specifying the student&#8217;s name, date, time of dismissal, and reason for the request. Emails should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:northattendance@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >northattendance@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Regardless of whether you send a note or email, <strong>the student is responsible for reporting to the Attendance Office the morning of the early dismissal to obtain a dismissal pass.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The student will be given a pass to come to the Attendance Office at the designated time. The student must show the pass to the teacher to be able to leave a classroom. Teachers are not required to let a student leave the classroom during a class period if the student does not have a pass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classes cannot be interrupted to request that a student be dismissed to the Attendance Office except in the case of an emergency.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There may be times when a parent\/guardian must make an appointment for a student during the current school day, but please make sure the student is aware that the parent\/guardian will be calling for an appointment. <strong>It is the student\u2019s responsibility to check with the Attendance Office (in between classes or during lunch or directed study) to see if the parent\/guardian has called with the dismissal time and to obtain a pass.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When picking up a student, the parent\/guardian must come into the school at the front (Rt. 31) entrance to meet the student and sign the student out at the security window.<\/li>\n<li>Security personnel at the front security window will request to see parent\/guardian ID before releasing a student.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be allowed to leave with another family member or parent-designated adult (pick-up person must be 18 years of age or older and cannot be a current student at North Hunterdon) if a written note or email from the parent\/guardian is provided to the Attendance Office granting parental\/guardian permission, or if the parent\/guardian calls the attendance office to give verbal permission for the alternate pick-up person.<\/li>\n<li><u>For a student to be able to sign him-, her- or themself out of school, the student must be a senior with a valid school-issued parking permit.<\/u> Senior students who will be signing out and driving themselves must still report to the Attendance Office for a pass for an early dismissal.<strong> To obtain a pass<\/strong>, confirmed parental permission must be made from the <strong>Attendance Office via phone call or parent email sent to the Attendance Office,<\/strong> regardless of whether or not the student has a handwritten note.\u00a0 <strong>Due to school board policy and state truancy laws, confirmation is still\u00a0required if the student is 18 years old.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seniors<\/strong> leaving early are required to show their dismissal pass and sign and scan out (with their school-issued ID) at the security desk located at the theater\/courtyard entrance.\u00a0 Failure to sign out at the theater security desk will result in disciplinary consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information about the attendance policy and procedures can be found on the Attendance Office webpage at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/attendance\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SCHOOL CALENDAR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/index.php\/calendar-2022-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >2022-2023 district calendar<\/a> is available on our website. For the daily rotation schedule indicating A, B, C and D Days, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/bell-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >bell schedules webpage<\/a>.\u00a0 For school events, please click on the calendar icon in the upper right-hand corner of the school\u2019s homepage.\u00a0 The <em>Lion Pride<\/em> <em>Community Calendar<\/em> is updated throughout the school year, as events are subject to change. Please click<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/nhhs-community-calendar\/\"> here<\/a> to view the calendar.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHROMEBOOKS AND INTERNET ACCESS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students in grades 10-12 who turned in their district-issued Chromebook at the end of the last school year can pick up their previously issued devices on <strong>August 8th thru August 19th, Monday to Friday,<\/strong> during the hours of <strong>8-11:30 am or 12:30-4 pm in the Media Center.<\/strong> The student will need to show his\/her student ID or driver\u2019s license to receive the Chromebook.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>Freshmen and new students will receive their Chromebooks during orientation on <strong>August 24th<\/strong>. If your child opts to bring his\/her own personal Chromebook, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/technology\/one-to-one\/byod-acceptable-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >click here<\/a> for a list of acceptable devices. If your child is bringing their own device, they will need to be registered on the school network.\u00a0 This can be done by visiting the Technology Resource Center by the cafeteria during the regular school day.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Parents of freshmen and new students <u>must<\/u> complete a Chromebook agreement form and the acceptable use policy form in Aspen in order for their child to receive a Chromebook and gain access to the Internet and school network.\u00a0 Parents of students bringing their own Chromebook must also fill out an agreement form.\u00a0 These forms are available in Aspen, under Page Directory, then Technology Forms.\u00a0 Please fill out one of the Chromebook agreement forms and the acceptable use policy form prior to August 24th, so there is no delay in providing your child with their Chromebook and\/or internet access.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, we will have <strong>one scheduled Back to School Night<\/strong>. Parents of <strong>9th &#8211; 12th graders<\/strong> are invited to attend on Tuesday, <strong>August 30th<\/strong>.\u00a0 The evening program will begin in the main gymnasium at <strong>6:30 p.m<\/strong>.\u00a0 Parents are reminded to bring a copy of their student\u2019s schedules to this popular year-opening event. Another letter will be sent with details prior to the Back to School nights.\u00a0 Teachers will also share videos with information about their classes for anyone who chooses not to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>AFTER SCHOOL HELP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students can obtain after-school help from their teachers on Mondays and Wednesdays between 2:30 and 3:10 p.m. A 3:15 pm activity bus is available on Mondays and Wednesdays (there will no longer be a 3:15 pm bus on Thursdays due to low ridership).\u00a0 These bus routes differ from the regular AM\/PM bus routes. 3:15 pm routes are posted in Aspen; click on Page Directory then Transp. Routes. Professional staff will be involved in curriculum work Tuesdays and Fridays between 2:30 p.m. and 3:10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Hunterdon High School is dedicated to offering its students a variety of extracurricular activities that appeal to students\u2019 varying needs and wants. You can review the student clubs offered on our website under Students tab then click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/studentactivities\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Student Activities<\/a>. While NHHS believes that extracurricular activities are an essential part of education, academics take precedence. Students are expected to maintain good academic standing, including attendance and discipline, in order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular programs, including senior parking and dances, per North Hunterdon-Voorhees Board of Education Policy no. 2430.\u00a0 In addition, all students participating in extracurricular activities, including athletics, must be enrolled in North Hunterdon\u2019s Random Drug Testing program.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When a student becomes ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities by reason of poor attendance or poor academic performance, the advisors of the extracurricular activity in which the student participates will be informed. The advisor will suspend the student\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A student is ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>he\/she is failing two or more courses at the midpoint marking period. This student will become eligible when he\/she is no longer failing two or more courses in that marking period.<\/li>\n<li>he\/she receives two or more failing marking period grades. This student will become eligible if he\/she is no longer failing two or more courses at the midpoint of the following marking period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u>Random Drug Testing<\/u> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/boardpolicyonline.com\/?b=north_hunterdon_voorhees&amp;s=373250\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >here<\/a> for the Random Drug Testing Policy.<\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/studentactivities\/files\/2012\/08\/Random-Drug-Testing-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >here<\/a> for the Random Drug Testing Form. (Athletes will complete the Random Drug Testing Form as part of the required registration paperwork.)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>COVID-19<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please continue to report any positive cases of COVID-19 to our school nurses at 908-713-4171. As per the current guidance from the NJ Department of Health, students who test positive will be excluded from school for five days following symptoms onset or positive test. If symptoms improve and the student is fever-free, they may return to school, but need to wear a mask on days 6 to 10. If your child is experiencing COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home and get them tested. More information on COVID-19 protocols will be included in the district\u2019s Safe Return Plan, which will be released in a separate communication once we receive more information from the NJ Department of Health and the Department of Education. We appreciate everyone\u2019s cooperation in continuing to keep our students and staff safe and healthy this school year.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>AGENDA PLANNING BOOK<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to provide assistance in organization and study skills, an agenda planning book will be made available to every student during the first week of school.\u00a0 This book will allow students to record homework assignments and mark important calendar dates.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Parent-Student Handbook was developed as an information resource. It explains procedures, opportunities for student involvement, and a student\u2019s rights and obligations. The handbook is available online at our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/\">http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/home\/<\/a> under the Parents or Students tab. Parents will need to log into Aspen to acknowledge that they have reviewed and agreed to the content in the Parent-Student handbook. Go under Page Directory, then North Other Forms to complete the form.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ID CARD POLICY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students are to carry ID cards at all times while in school and at all school activities and functions.\u00a0 Students must present IDs when asked to do so by staff members.\u00a0 Failure to do so may result in a disciplinary referral. Students must present IDs when signing into school late and when entering the Counseling Office, the Reading\/Writing Lab, departmental resource centers, the Health Office, and the Media Center.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Hunterdon High School is an alcohol and drug-free zone. Any student found to be in possession of any illegal substances or alcohol will be disciplined, and charges will be filed through Clinton Township Police Department. Any student believed to be under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol will be required to submit to a drug\/alcohol screening before returning to school. In order to ensure a safe and drug-free school environment, North Hunterdon High School will work with Clinton Township Police and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor&#8217;s office on preventative measures, including but not limited to the use of canines to detect drugs in school. If drug-sniffing dogs are used, parents will be notified after the event, so they are aware of these preventative measures.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PROJECT ACCELERATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Information regarding participating in Project Acceleration, our concurrent enrollment program with Seton Hall University, will be available to students in the applicable classes around mid-September.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>REQUIRED SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students are required to hand in the Quote Selection Guide(s) during their English class, which is due on August 25, and it will count as a homework assignment. Summer reading assignments are posted on our website, <a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.nhvweb.net\/summerreading\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >http:\/\/libguides.nhvweb.net\/summerreading<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>REQUIRED SUMMER MATH PACKETS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students entering Algebra 1 Advanced, Algebra 1 CP,\u00a0 Algebra 1A CP, Algebra 1B CP, Algebra 2 CP &amp; Advanced, Algebra 2 Honors, Calculus Advanced, Calculus AP (AB), Calculus AP (BC), Geometry Advanced, Geometry CP, Geometry Honors, PreCalculus Advanced, and PreCalculus Honors, are required to complete a summer math packet. Students were instructed to access them through the school website.\u00a0 It is the student\u2019s responsibility to return these packets when they return to school in August. The math packets may be downloaded from the Math Department site <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/math\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >http:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/math\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We encourage parent involvement at North Hunterdon High School. Listed below are examples of committees and organizations that are available for parental participation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principal\u2019s Parent Advisory Committee<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/ptsa\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Parent Teacher Student Association<\/a> (PTSA)<\/li>\n<li>Music Association<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhvweb.net\/nhhs\/booster\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Athletic Booster Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:rpellechio@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Special Education Advisory Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li>School Safety Team<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nhhsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >North Hunterdon Education Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in being involved in our programs, please call the Principal\u2019s secretary, Mrs. Melissa Shannon, at (908) 713-4122 or visit the website linked above to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The first <strong><u>Principal\u2019s Parent Advisory Committee<\/u><\/strong> is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the North Hunterdon-Voorhees District Office.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>VISITING NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During school hours, all visitors will enter the building through the Route 31 entrance.\u00a0 All exterior doors are locked, and you will need to use the intercom button to state your reason for visiting to the security personnel, who will then unlock the door. Visitors must then stop at the security desk to sign in and present an ID. The security personnel will provide a visitor\u2019s pass, which must be visible at all times while on campus.\u00a0 Visitors who are not wearing a pass will be escorted to the main office. At the end of the visit, visitors will sign out at the same security desk where they signed in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>DRESS CODE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to create a positive school atmosphere, attire and grooming should be school appropriate, reasonably modest, and neat.\u00a0 A student\u2019s appearance must not disrupt the teaching or learning process; therefore, the guidelines below must be followed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Appropriate and safe footwear must be worn at all times. (i.e. no bare feet, slippers, cleats, roller shoes, etc., are permitted).<\/li>\n<li>Heads should be uncovered at all times (hats, hoods, bandanas, and sweatbands are not to be worn during school hours).<\/li>\n<li>Leggings, yoga pants, or other excessively tight pants must be worn with an appropriate length shirt\/top and must conform to other elements of the dress code.<\/li>\n<li>Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be an acceptable length (just below fist level when arms are straight) and may not be excessively tight (micro\/tube skirts, spandex\/exercise shorts, or other excessively tight apparel is not permitted).<\/li>\n<li>All clothing must cover undergarments, midriff, and cleavage.<\/li>\n<li>Clothing that excessively exposes the anatomy is not permitted (i.e. halter tops, strapless tops, open backs, tube tops, clothing worn below the hip line, any garment that is see-through, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>No tank tops\/sleeveless shirts of any kind are permitted to be worn by boys.<\/li>\n<li>Clothing with inappropriate pictures, liquor advertisements, sexually suggestive messages, tobacco, weapons, or gang affiliations; slogans that contain offensive or obscene words, symbols, or signs; or slogans depicting violence or degrading any race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, sexual orientation or drug-related messages are not allowed.<\/li>\n<li>Any articles of clothing or accessories with studs, chains, spikes, or cleats that could cause damage to other students or to the property are not permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor jackets or coats are not permitted except when entering or leaving the building or when there are special circumstances during the school day.<\/li>\n<li>Non-prescription sunglasses and glazed and tinted glasses are not permitted except as prescribed by the student\u2019s doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Any articles which are considered distracting or disruptive to the educational process are subject to administrative review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Students who violate the policy\u00a0may receive one after-school detention, with increasing penalties for subsequent offenses. Students will be sent to the\u00a0Director of Student Activities or Assistant Principal\u2019s Office and asked to change into more appropriate dress. Parents should understand that they might be asked to bring a change of clothing to school for students who are in violation of this school policy.\u00a0 The school administration reserves the right to make a final decision regarding appropriate dress in school and at school-sponsored events. If parents cannot be reached to bring appropriate clothing to the school, the student will be placed in the In-school Suspension Room until such time as appropriate attire can be provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CONTACTING AN ADMINISTRATOR <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Periodically, parents ask, &#8220;Who do I talk to if an issue exists that affects my child?&#8221;\u00a0 My best advice is to begin with the teacher, coach, or advisor who is closest to the issue and can offer real-time advice.\u00a0 This can best be accomplished by calling the school (908) 713-4199 and leaving a message or perhaps contacting your child\u2019s counselor.\u00a0 This step should always be taken prior to using other options.\u00a0 If however, you believe that a satisfactory response has not been rendered, the following is a list of administrators and the areas that they supervise:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 666px;\" border=\".1\" width=\"666\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p><strong>NAME<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p><strong>TELEPHONE EXTENSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><strong>E-MAIL ADDRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Anthony Petraglia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Director of Student Activities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6357<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:apetraglia@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >apetraglia@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Martha Hickson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Librarian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6414<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mhickson@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >mhickson@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Kristine Vitelli<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Peck<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nurses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6391<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6391<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:kvitelli@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >kvitelli@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:kvitelli@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >or<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cpeck@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >cpeck@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Tyler Roseberry<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>Karen Korbul<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Trainers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6142<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4531<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:troseberry@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >troseberry@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:kkorbul@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >kkorbul@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Timothy Flynn<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2023 (12)<\/p>\n<p>Social Studies<\/p>\n<p>World Language<\/p>\n<p>Student Activities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6351<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tflynn@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >tflynn@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Stacy Ditze<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2024 (11)<\/p>\n<p>Science<\/p>\n<p>Mathematics<\/p>\n<p>Biomed\/Polytech<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6433<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sditze@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >sditze@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Chris Maslonka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2025 (10)<\/p>\n<p>English<\/p>\n<p>Business<\/p>\n<p>Family and Consumer Science<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6354<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\"><a href=\"mailto:cmaslonka@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >cmaslonka@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>John Deutsch<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2026 (9)<\/p>\n<p>Physical Education and Health<\/p>\n<p>Tech Ed<\/p>\n<p>Music<\/p>\n<p>Fine Arts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6355<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\"><a href=\"mailto:jdeutsch@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >jdeutsch@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Robert Pellechio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Special Education<\/p>\n<p>Child Study Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6430<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rpellechio@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >rpellechio@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Michael Squarcia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Director of Counseling Services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>5182<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:msquarcia@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >msquarcia@nhvweb.ne<\/a><u>t<\/u><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Alexa Freguletti<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Assistant Principal\/Athletic<\/p>\n<p>Director<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6401<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:afreguletti@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >afreguletti@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"172\">\n<p>Greg Cottrell, Ed. D.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"212\">\n<p>Principal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">\n<p>6350<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:gcottrell@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >gcottrell@nhvweb.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have exhausted these steps without satisfaction, please feel free to call me at (908) 713-4121 or e-mail me:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:gcottrell@nhvweb.net\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >gcottrell@nhvweb.net<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ELECTRONIC DEVICES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students may have a \u201csilenced\u201d cell phone on their person.<\/li>\n<li>The use of these devices during instructional time without the teacher&#8217;s permission or in a disruptive manner is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Unless specifically allowed by the teacher, the use of a cell phone in any classroom or instructional area is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Cell phones that ring, vibrate excessively, or in any other way disrupt the educational process are grounds for confiscation of the device by school staff.<\/li>\n<li>Students are only permitted to use their cell phones in the cafeteria during lunch periods and in hallways between classes.\n<ul>\n<li>Voice calls from cell phones are prohibited. \u00a0Students needing to make calls can do so in the Main Office &amp; Guidance Office. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The use of cell phones during study hall is at the discretion of the study hall teacher.<\/li>\n<li>Using a cell phone while walking can be considered a safety hazard and is prohibited. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The use of headphones or earbuds in the hall or cafeteria is prohibited. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Using a cell phone in the hall during instructional time is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>No student shall use a cell phone to violate any student code of conduct, including computer usage agreements and\/or bullying policies. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The use of cell phones in restrooms and locker rooms is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Recording of sound or visual images is prohibited unless approved by a teacher\/administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Recording of any incidents on campus is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Contents of cell phones may be reviewed and searched if there exists a reasonable suspicion that it may have been used in an activity prohibited by the code of conduct.<\/li>\n<li>The use of cell phones during any security drill\/procedure is strictly prohibited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u>Consequences for Violations<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st offense: device is confiscated for one week\/one extended detention<\/li>\n<li>2nd offense: device is confiscated for two weeks\/three extended detentions<\/li>\n<li>3rd offense: device is confiscated for one month\/five extended detentions<\/li>\n<li>4th offense: device is confiscated until the end of the school year\/seven extended detentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Parents may come to school to retrieve the device before the confiscation period is over by calling the Director of Student Activities to <strong>make an appointment for device pick-up between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Again, welcome to the 2022-2023 school year.\u00a0 We extend our best wishes to everyone for a successful school year.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Greg Cottrell, Ed.D.<\/p>\n<p>Principal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! 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