2016-2017 Student Handbook | Page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Alma Mater , School Motto 13
Policy 5200 Attendance , Policy 8601 Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal , Attendance Policy at Teaneck High School ( Tardy , Off Campus Passes , Self Admin Medication , Physical Education Excuses , Policy 5250 Excusal from Class or Program , Focus Time )
Athletics : Eligibility , Academic , General , Medical , Sports Offered : Fall , Winter , Spring , Athletic Awards
18 - 21
74 - 76
Back of School Night ( date )
17
Bell Schedules
25 – 27
Board of Education , District Administration
82
Calendar
4
Clubs / Student Activities
72
Community Resources
62
Community Service
36
Policy 5519 Dating Violence at School
58 - 59
Discipline , Discipline Code , Discipline Infractions 48 , 88 – 92
Division of Youth and Family Services
62
Dress Code
23 - 24
Drugs
48
Electronic Information , Policy 3283 Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff Members
36 – 42
and Students , Policy 4283 Electronic Communications Between Support Staff Members and
Students
Emergency Closing of School 17 Expulsion 44 - 45
Facilities : Cafeterias , Open Lunch Procedure , Open Lunch Period Permission Slip & Indemnification Agreement , Library Media Center , Student Activities Advisor , Lost & Found , Student Bulletin Board , Student Surveys
63 – 67
Field Trips
43
Fines
63
General Rules for Student Activities : Absence from School , Activity Funds , Building Use ,
71 – 72
Hazardous Substance , Dance Regulations , Planning School Functions
Policy 5512 Harassment , Intimidation and Bullying 49 - 58
School Counseling Department : Counselor Assignments , Report Cards & Progress Schedule , Exam Schedules ( ACT Test , Final Exams , Advanced Placement , NJBCT Biology , PARCC , SAT ), Course Grades , Grading Procedure , Schedule Change Policy , Withdraw Passing / Failing , Definition of Academic Misplacement , Drop / Add , Schedule Change Appeal Process , Honor Course , Class Rank Procedure , Point Values , Homework , Independent Study Program , Summer School , College Courses , Graduation Expectations & Requirements , Credits requirements for Graduation & Movement to Grade Levels , Options for Graduation in less than 4 years , Early College Admission , Senior Exam Exemption
28 – 36
Grievance Procedure
80 – 81
High School Administration
83
History of Teaneck High School
10 -12
Honors and Awards
73 – 74
Honor Courses
33
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