Bergen County Technical H.S. - Teterboro. Class of 2019

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1 Bergen County Technical H.S. - Teterboro Class of 2019

2 Important Dates Freshmen Orientation Students on August 27, :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch BYOL or Pizza ($5) Confirm Attendance/Lunch ext.7602 Freshmen Club Getaway Trip September 8 & 9, 2015 Paperwork Due: July 24, 2015

3 Important Dates: Forms Netiquette & Computer Security Policy (Required by 7/31/15) Media Release Form (Pink Required by 7/1/15) Bill A 592 Form (Required by 7/31/15) Parental/Guardian Consent Form Bergen Tech, Teterboro Marquee (Pink Required by 7/1/15) Parent Objection to Release of Student Information to Military, Collleges, Employers (Pink Required by 7/1/15) Student Pick Up Authorization Form (6/26/15)

4 Medical (Orange Forms) Important Dates: Forms 1. HIPPA Form (enclosed) due to School Nurse by June 26, PES Form (enclosed) due to School Nurse by June 26, MESR Form (enclosed) due to School Nurse by June 26, 2015 If your child has physical limitations and/or requires specific medical instructions below, you must download the forms found online at and submit to School Nurse by June 26, 2015 with physician stamp. Asthma Asthma Treatment Plan Diabetes Diabetes Care Plan Prescription Medication Medication Permission Form OTC Medication OTC Medication Form Allergies Severe Allergy Emergency Care Plan

5 Calendar

6 Administration David J. Tankard, Principal Jon Chevalier, Ed.D, Vice Principal

7 Contact Information Main Phone Number (201) West Office Zeljka Palaia, Principal s Secretary.ext.7602 Sandra Zacco, Secretary..ext.7601 Guidance Secretary..ext.7733 East Office Attendance Secretary ext.7701 Nurse s Office Melissa Beyer, School Nurse..ext

8 Contact Information Student Support Services (201) Guidance/Counseling Guidance Secretary....ext.7733 Sharon Genicoff, School Counselor...ext.7613 Carlos Pena, School Counselor...ext.7607 Ken Cevoli, School Counselor....ext.7705 Patricia Fitzgerald-Nash, School Counselor...ext

9 Essential Tools PowerSchool: Web-based student management system. Edmodo: Web-based classroom tool used to post assignments, calendar, etc. Naviance: Method of communication and development of BT students. Cafeteria Pre-Paid Meal Plan: There is a charge per fee on-line & can be done in person.

10 Contact Information Student Support Services (201) Counseling Laura Nardelli, Student Assistance Counselor...ext Anthony Caporoso, Learning Consultant..ext.7613 Stacey Jerome, School Psychologist...ext.7707 Laura Nardelli, I & RS Committee Chair launard@bergen.org

11 Transportation Bus: All Bergen County Technical High School Teterboro students are transported from the sending districts by their town Board of Education. Route creations are agreed upon between the sending district and independent bus companies. Only those students who are on the scheduled bus route are permitted on the bus. Any incidents on the bus. (i.e. harassment, bullying etc.) should be immediately reported to the main office. Arrival: Students arrive on campus between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Dismissal: 2:56 p.m. buses leave approximately 3:10 p.m. on full days and 12:40 on half days.

12 Required Courses English Honors Physics Honors Global Studies Honors Core Technical Course PE/Health 9 Mathematics World Language Freshmen Courses

13 Freshmen Courses Required Courses Math Option #1 Math Analysis I Honors and Geometry Honors This track is the most accelerated level and requires one of the following: Proficiency on the mathematics placement test. OR Completion of the Algebra I Honors Summer Course with proficiency of final exam. Math Option #2 Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors. Math Option #3 Algebra I Honors and Financial Literacy. World Language Option #1 Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the world language assessment, or wish to pursue another language may take one of the following: Spanish I Honors, French I Honors, or Mandarin I Honors World Language Option #2 Students who demonstrate proficiency on the world language placement test may take one of the following: Spanish II Honors or French II Honors Summer Courses register.bergen.org/

14 CLASS SCHEDULE Full Day: Project Wed. Half Day Homeroom 8:05-8:10 8:05-8:10 8:05-8:10 Period 1 8:15-8:56 8:14-8:48 8:13-8:38 Period 2 9:00-9:41 8:52-9:26 8:42-9:07 Period 3 9:45-10:26 9:30-10:04 9:11-9:36 Period 4 10:30-11:11 10:08-10:42 9:40-10:05 Period 5 11:15-11:56 10:46-11:20 10:09-10:34 Period 6 12:00-12:41 11:24-11:58 10:38-11:03 Period 7 12:45-1:26 12:02-12:36 11:07-11:32 Period 8 1:30-2:11 12:40-1:14 11:36-12:01 Period 9 2:15-2:56 1:18-1:52 12:05-12:30 Project Time 1:56-2:56 Dismissals 2:56 2:56 12:30

15 Clubs Students have the opportunity to participate in several clubs that are held after school on Tuesday s and Thursday s from 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Students must submit signed consent forms to participate in club activities, abide by attendance guidelines, and participate in only one club per day. Transportation: Students are taken by bus to location in town.

16 Cafeteria Services Breakfast: Served daily from 7:40-8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. The cafeteria closes promptly at 8am. Lunch: The school has a closed lunch schedule. Therefore, no students may leave the school building or grounds for lunch. The following rules apply: No student is to eat lunch or drink beverages anywhere but in the student cafeteria or the auxiliary cafeteria. No Food deliveries are allowed to the school.

17 Frequently Asked Questions Absences: Leave a brief message with the Mrs. Ramirez, Attendance Secretary, at ext Should your child be out for a few days, contact his or her guidance counselor by phone or e- mail. You may also have your child their individual teachers directly for missed work. Sign Out: Where possible, parents should inform the school in writing 24 hours in advance. Students must be signed out in the West Office by a person listed as a guardian. Academic Concerns: 1) the instructor directly to discuss concerns or set up meeting. 2) Contact child s School Counselor. 3) Request a Peer Tutor by contacting Ms. launard@bergen.org 4) Contact I & RS team Scheduling Concern: 1) Contact your child s counselor. 2) Requests for specific teachers can not be accommodated.

18 Frequently Asked Questions Computer Usage: Your child must bring a signed Netiquette Agreement and the Website Disclosure Form. School Your child will be issued a bergen.org account which is to be used for school purposes only. My child forgot their lunch, homework, etc. at home: Parents often leave forgotten lunch bags/boxes with the secretaries in the West Office. There is, however, no refrigeration facility. Every effort is made to contact the student to pick up their lunch. Free/Reduced Lunch: In the first few days of school, all students will be given a Free & Reduced Lunch Form.

19 Frequently Asked Questions Report Cards/Progress Reports: Report Cards Progress Reports are available (4) times at the mid point of each marking period. Report cards are available (4) times at the close of each marking period. Only the final grade for the year appears on the student s transcript. Missing Items: Security is a campus priority. Contact administration if your child is missing an item. BCTHS Teterboro discourages students bring electronics/iphones/etc. to school, and will not be held responsible if stolen. School Security Drills: Regularly scheduled drills (Fire & School Security) are state mandated twice a month.

20 Frequently Asked Questions School Closings Early Dismissals A school closing announcement for the Bergen County Technical Schools is broadcast on the following radio and television stations: WOR 710 (AM radio) WINS 1010 (AM radio) WVNJ 1160 (AM radio) NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY (TV station) Information will be posted on the district s website at A phone blast will also be sent from the administration to students indicating that school is closed for the day. Students should check their student accounts on Buses will be notified and will pick-up students at a later time. If you have questions regarding bus pickup times on the day of a delayed opening, you should contact your bus company. Please Note: Questions regarding your local school district policy regarding the transportation of BCSS students in the event of the local district schools closing or experiencing a delayed opening should be clarified through your local Board of Education prior to such an occurrence. Mid-day closings (i.e. early dismissals) Parents / Guardians who pick up their children must sign them out in the main office. No phone calls.

21 Athletics Fall: Football, Boy & Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball and Cheerleading Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Bowling, Cheerleading and Fencing Spring: Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Volleyball, Boys Tennis, Golf, Boys and Girls Lacrosse. Athletic Director: Mr. Will Muller..ext. 2277

22 Athletics Forms Athletics Emergency Information Card (Required) Athletics Permission Form (Required) Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation History Form (Required with Physician Stamp) Mr. William Muller, Athletic Director 200 Hackensack Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601

23 Questions