The ultimate purpose of school discipline is the development of self-discipline. In all of the South Brunswick Schools, we strive to be consistent, firm but fair, and aware of the pride and dignity of every student. While in school, we expect students to behave responsibly, to respect the rights and properties of others, and to work cooperatively with all members of the school community. We expect students to follow the school guidelines and the guidelines established in each class. Students are responsible to all school personnel for their behavior while on their way to and from school, while attending before and after school programs, during the school day and at all school sponsored activities.
All South Brunswick Schools embrace the following core values, CARES, in an effort to build positive school citizens in our learning community. This is supported through our district’s Character Education Program.
C Cooperation
A Assertion
R Responsibility
E Empathy
S Self-control
As students move to our high school setting, they continue to build upon the basic core values, CARES, and further emphasize the additional values of Honesty, Respect, Kindness, Service, and Responsibility.
When a student commits an offense, the school staff will help the student to see the relationship between the offense and the related core value.
SCHOOL SAFETY PROCEDURES
All district schools conduct drills and have plans in place to keep students, staff
and community members visiting the schools safe and secure. Among such safeguards are the following:
• Bus Evacuation Drills (twice a year)
• Fire Drill ( twice monthly)
• Lockdown (twice a year)
School Security
All district schools have cameras and buzzer entry systems which restrict visitors’ access to the buildings. To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community, the district also has an identification (ID) card system for all district staff. Visitors are issued temporary ID badges upon signing in at the main entrance. Requiring visitors to present identification cards will help us to distinguish persons in our schools and enhance safety.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR CODE OF CONSEQUENCES
1. Students are expected to respect the rights of all students to be in an environment free from physical and verbal abuse.
The South Brunswick High School behavior code was designed to assure a safe and orderly environment where all members of the community could work and study with dignity and respect. This discipline code sets forth the consequences for failure to comply with these expectations. The consequences listed are meant to be guidelines for the administrator charged with enacting them.
Any other conduct which is disruptive or which threatens the safe and orderly environment of the school will be subject to immediate administrative action.
Please note: The use of our Community Service for Suspended
Students Program (CSSSP) can be used for any violation.
For consequences to the following definitions of offenses consult the Student Conduct Offenses and Consequences chart at the end of this section (on pages 14 & 15).
Eighteen Year Olds
The South Brunswick School District may impose the same rules and regulations on students 18-21 years of age as those imposed on students under 18. All South Brunswick High School students, whether they have achieved the age of 18 years old or not, are expected to adhere to the same set of policies and guidelines.
Fighting / Physical Assault on Another Student
Any physical contact or attack which can be construed as threatening to the safety or welfare of a student.
Bias Incident / Harassment
The use of any language, gesture, or action that is offensive or insulting to any individual’s nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender group. As well as the act of persistently annoying or bothering another person for any reason.
2. Students are expected to respect authority and comply with directions from adults in the building.
Insubordination
Refusal or resistance to comply with the directive of a staff member.
Unauthorized Area on School Grounds
Presence in an area without staff supervision in the building or on school grounds. In addition, only students engaged in a purposeful activity supervised by a staff member are allowed to remain in the building after school hours.
Unacceptable Language
The use of any language or gesture which is obscene, profane, or may be considered offensive or inappropriate that is directed at a staff member or fellow student.
Unacceptable Behavior
Any behavior which is disruptive to the school’s environment in or out of the classroom will not be tolerated. Consequences will be determined by administration after consultation with the teacher and review of student records.
Defiant Behavior
Lack of responsiveness to authority which disrupts the school environment is defiant behavior.
Threatening School Personnel
Any statement, gesture or action which can be construed as threatening to the safety or welfare of a staff member.
Physical Assault on School Personnel
Any physical contact or attack which can be construed as threatening to the safety or welfare of a staff member.
3. Students are expected to prepare and complete their own work, and show proper documentation.
Integrity Procedure:
The academic integrity guidelines of South Brunswick High School encourage high ethical standards for teaching and learning with respect to knowledge, honesty, and fairness. At SBHS, students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity and scholarly practice. This community does not tolerate academic misconduct of any variety, whether as a result of a failure to understand required academic and scholarly procedure or as an act of intentional dishonesty. Students are expected to understand and follow the policy for all academic tasks both in and out of the classroom. The academic integrity guidelines of this community stress doing one’s own work while avoiding all types of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to copying, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, stealing, misrepresentation, facilitation, buying, selling or distributing information and unethical technology use.
The following levels are guidelines that the appropriate administrator will use to determine consequences. The administrator may vary consequences on a case by case basis. All violations are cumulative over four years and are kept in the student’s discipline record.
Violation Consequence
Level I
Copying another’s homework.
Unauthorized collusion (working together without prior approval).
Citing improperly or failure to cite another’s work.
Level II
Cheating during any graded assessment using any inappropriate resource. Direct copying, cutting or pasting or lifting whole sections of text without proper citation; allowing one’s work to be copied during any graded assessment. Assisting another in cheating. Two instances of a Level I violation (including any second opportunity violation).
Level III
Sharing, receiving, assisting in or utilizing stolen assessments. Hindering, in any manner, the investigation of an academic offense claim. Taking another student’s work and handing it in as one’s own. Falsifying information or damaging another’s work on an assessment so that an unfair advantage is gained. Copying or buying a report, paper, project and submitting it as one’s own. More than two instances of a Level I violation (including any second opportunity violations). Two instances of a Level II violation (including any second opportunity violations).
Level IV
Falsifying records through the unauthorized use of a computer or computer program. Accessing through any means, test materials without proper authorization. Three instances of a Level II violation. Two instances of a Level III violation.
Opportunity to re-do assignment and obtain lowest passing grade once in four years.
After School Detention
Notification of parent, counselor
Noted on discipline record
Zero for task with no opportunity to re-do assignment.
Saturday Detention
Notification of parent, counselor
Conference with the Assistant Principal
Noted on discipline record
Failure with a 64% for marking period in which this level occurred.
Disqualification from any honor society or student leadership class/course.
Conference with the Principal
ISS
Notification of parent, counselor
Noted on discipline record
Loss of grade level privileges for 30 days.
No opportunity to take the AP exam if that class is an AP class. Denial of membership in Honor organizations and inability to be awarded school or local scholarships or class awards. Denial of honors or AP course weighting. Possible police notification if vandalism has occurred in these actions.
OSS
Notification of parent, counselor
Noted on discipline record
Conference with Principal
Loss of grade level privileges
Failure with a 64% for marking period in which this level occurred.
Any offenses exceeding the levels given here will be submitted to the Principal for further disciplinary action.
4. Students are expected to act and dress in a manner appropriate for work and study in a school setting.
Dress Code
In order to promote a serious learning environment, clothing which is distracting, suggestive or inappropriate is prohibited. Examples of inappropriate attire would include but not be limited to: garments which reveal underwear, midriffs, breasts or buttocks.
In addition, the following dress code is to be followed:
Shoulders and backs must be covered.
Garments must cover the midriff.
Shoes, sneakers, or sandals must be worn in school.
Boys’ pants must be worn at the waistline.
With regard to lengths of skirts, dresses, shorts, skorts, etc., the “fingertip rule” will be used to determine appropriateness. Students are not permitted to wear, carry &/or display coats, hats, bandanas, headgear or outerwear of any kind during school, unless required to do so for religious customs or medical conditions. Only sweaters, sweatshirts, or sweat suit jackets may be worn in class. All other clothing must be kept in the school locker. Backpacks of any type must be kept in lockers between 7:30 AM and 2:25 PM.
Students may not wear clothing and/or accessories which are violence, alcohol, drug, tobacco or sex related, as well as offensive to any individual’s nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender group. In addition, students are not permitted to wear suggestive clothing of any kind, including pajamas/lounge pants. Students are not permitted to wear sunglasses in the building unless a confirmed medical condition exists. When it is determined that students are in violation of these guidelines, they will be sent to the grade level office and asked to change clothing. Items such as head coverings or head gear will be confiscated. Parents may be required to bring appropriate clothing to school. Students may be assigned ISS for the remainder of the day. Chronic violations of the dress code may result in suspension.
Personal Items & Electronic Equipment
Students are expected to bring to school only those supplies, books and other materials needed for learning. Personal items including but not limited to electronic devices such as cell phones and iPods are not allowed to be used in school during school hours. Students bringing such items to school must store them in their locker. Use of electronic devices during instructional and passing time is prohibited and will result in confiscation. Parents should instruct students not to bring electronic devices to school. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices. The only exception to this rule is that students may use an iPod during their assigned lunch period in the cafeteria only.
1st Offense – Phone is taken by a school staff member and turned into grade level office. Student’s parents are called and phone is returned to the student at the end of the school day.
2nd Offense – Phone is taken by a school staff member and turned into grade level office. Student’s parents are called. Parent must come to school to pick up phone at the end of the school day. Parents must also sign the “Cell Phone Report Sheet”.
3rd Offense – Phone is taken by a school staff member and turned into grade level office. Student’s parents are called. Phone will be held for two weeks and returned to a parent only. Parent will sign the “Cell Phone Report Sheet” acknowledging that if the phone is taken again, it will be held for a two week period.
4th Offense – Phone is taken by a school staff member and turned into grade level office. Student’s parents are called and phone is held for two weeks. Phone will be returned to parent only. Student is suspended for three days Out of School Suspension. Parent will sign the “Cell Phone Report Sheet” acknowledging that if the phone is taken again, the student will be referred to the Superintendent for long term suspension.
5th Offense – Phone is taken by a school staff member and turned into grade level office. Student’s parents are called. Phone is returned to parent only and students are referred to the Superintendent for long term suspension.
Hall Conduct
Students in the hall or in other areas during class time must have an official, handwritten pass that is shown to staff members upon request. Students who refuse to show a pass will be considered insubordinate.
Card or Dice Playing / Gambling
Card and dice playing are not permitted at any time. All forms of gambling are prohibited. Items will be confiscated and police notified for instances of gambling. Items may be kept indefinitely.
5. Students are expected to care for their property and the property of others.
Student Obligations
Students will pay for any damage they have done to the building or property of others. School personnel will file a report regarding any incident of vandalism. Depending on the severity of the vandalism police may be notified, students will be suspended from school and/or scheduled for an administrative hearing.
Students are expected to maintain the condition of books, materials, and equipment that they are issued. If items are lost or damaged, students will be responsible for repair or replacement costs. If there are outstanding debts for the above or for fundraising activities, students will not be issued working papers, transcripts, or a diploma. Books and materials left in lockers will be considered UNRETURNED, and students will be fully responsible for their replacement value. Lockers must remain locked and combinations should not be shared with others.
6. Students are expected to conduct themselves with the highest standards of honesty and integrity, and adhere to the laws of the community, state and nation.
Student Photo IDs
Students are required to wear their school photo IDs at all times on a lanyard, around their necks. (IDs must be worn around the neck with the photo facing front.) There is a fee to replace lost cards. Students will receive consequences for not wearing their IDs as stated in the Student Handbook.
Substance Abuse
The Board of Education recognizes that a student’s dependency on, or use, and abuse of harmful substances such as drugs, alcohol and tobacco, seriously impedes that student’s education and threatens the welfare of the family and the entire school community. The board further recognizes that this is a treatable health problem, and is committed to the rehabilitation of substance users by educational and therapeutic means.
The possession, use, sale, and/or distribution of any substance on school property, while on school transportation, or at any school sponsored activity is prohibited. Substance means alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, anabolic steroids, or any chemical or chemical compound that releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. Included is any prescription and over-the-counter drug/medication, except those authorized in writing by a physician.
When a student is reported for suspicion of being under the influence the following will occur:
1. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and must take custody of their child.
2. The student will submit to a drug screening collected by the school nurse.
3. The student must be examined by a physician and medically cleared before returning to school.
If there is a positive determination of under the influence, according to District Policy 5530, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken and the student will be referred to the student assistance counselor for assessment and support services.
If there are reasonable grounds to believe that a student possesses, has purchased, transferred, or offered to sell any substances or drug paraphernalia, an administrator may invoke the search and seizure rule. The police will be notified and a complaint will be filed. Once verification is received that the student committed the alleged offense(s) the following will occur:
1. A due process hearing will be held.
2. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken according to Policy and Regulations.
3. The student will be referred to the student assistance counselor.
Note: This is a partial summary of South Brunswick School District’s Policy 5530 and Regulations. A complete copy may be obtained on the school’s website, the health offices, grade level offices, or from the student assistance counselors.
Weapons
N.J. State Statute 2C:39-1: Any item known to be a weapon, imitation weapon, or any item used in such a way as to intimidate or physically hurt another person is prohibited from school. Any act which results in violence to another’s person or property or which threatens the safety of others in the school, on school property, on school busses, or at any school activity is extremely serious and will result in administrative actions up to and including expulsion from school. Both the police and parent/guardian will be notified, as well as the superintendent of schools.
Lewdness
Any act which one reasonably expects or knows is likely to be observed by other non-consenting persons who would be affronted or alarmed is considered lewdness and will result in suspension and notification of police. (N.J.S.-2C:14-4)
False Alarms / Pollution of School Environment
Setting off a false alarm, the use of a stink bomb or fireworks will result in suspension and notification of the police. These acts are considered disorderly conduct. An act of disorderly conduct is committed when an individual creates a condition which causes a public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creates a risk to others. (N.J.S.-2C:33-2).
Theft Policy
Unauthorized removal of school or any personal property of another will be subject to administrative and/or police action. (N.J.S.-2C:20) All instances of theft will be reported to the police for police action and appropriate administrative consequences will follow.
Computer Usage
All students have the responsibility to use computer resources in an ethical and legal manner. Every student will sign an Acceptable Use Policy at the beginning of each school year.
Vandalism of Technology Resources
In addition to our district’s Acceptable Use Policy, any willful tampering of school technology (hardware or software) will be treated as destruction of school property. The disciplinary action will be determined by the appropriate administrator. In addition, parents will be held liable for damages (N.J.S.A. 18A:37-3). The cost of the damages may also include the hourly wages of the in-district personnel or the fees charged by an outside vendor to repair or replace the damaged technology.
Student Conduct Offenses and Consequences:
The following are guidelines. The administrator may vary consequences depending on the particular circumstance of the offense. Suspension may consist of ISS, OSS or a combination of both.
Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Defiant Behavior
3 days OSS: Anger management, counseling and police notification 5 days Suspension: parent conference and police notification 10 days OSS: administrative hearing, and police notification
Threatening School Personnel 5 days Suspension: administrative hearing, and police notification 10 Days OSS: administrative hearing, and police notification OSS: expulsion consideration
Physical Assault School Personnel 10 Days OSS:
police notification, expulsion consideration OSS: police notification, expulsion consideration
Substance Abuse Violations A complete copy of the policy and procedures will be available for each student
School Bus Safety Any student written up for a school bus safety or procedure violation will be removed from the bus for a specified period of time at the discretion of the AP
Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Vandalism of Technology Resources or
Violation of AUP
Review of student actions with administrator, parent and student. Cost of damage assessed. Possible loss of computer privileges. Formal police complaint and removal of student from course with a W/F (withdrawal/failure). Possible referral to Board of Ed. For additional action. Cost of damages assessed. Loss of privileges.
False Alarms/Pollution of School Environment 10 days OSS: police complaint filed and administrative hearing
Fighting/Physical Assault 5 days Suspension: parent conference and police notification 10 day Suspension: parent conference and police notification OSS: administrative hearing and police notification
Bias Incident 2 days OSS: police notification 4 days OSS: training in issues and police notification Consequences per administrative recommendations
Disrespect to Staff 1 day ISS 2 days ISS Discretion of AP
Insubordination 2 days Community Service 1 day ISS: counselor intervention and parent contact 2-5 days Suspension: counselor intervention and parent contact
Unauthorized Area on School Grounds/Leaving School Grounds 1 day ISS 2 days ISS Discretion of AP
Unacceptable Language 1 day ISS: parent and counselor contact 2 days ISS: parent and counselor contact, counseling services 3 days ISS: parent and counselor contact, counseling services
Language Directed at Staff Member 1 day OSS 2 days OSS 3 days OSS
7. Students are expected to attend school every day and be in every class.
Punctuality and attendance are important habits for students to develop and maintain. In keeping with the NJ State Education Code, we recommend that, except in the case of illness—particularly contagious illnesses, vomiting, or fever, recognized religious holidays, family emergencies or serious conditions, your child should be in school and arrive on time.
In the high school, with appropriate documentation, absences are also excused for school sponsored trips, college visits, driver’s tests and court appearances.
In the Event of Absence
When a student must be absent from school, the parent or guardian must call the attendance office (732) 329-4044 Ext. 3225 before 9AM on the day of the absence or provide appropriate documentation for the absence upon returning to school. This documentation must be presented to the attendance office when the student returns to school.
It is district policy that any “un-notified absence” will result in a call from the school and will be classified as “unexcused.” Please note that a student who is absent from school during the day may NOT participate in any after school or evening events.
Consequences for Excessive Absences
The high school guidelines for excessive absences are under review. Students will be notified at the beginning of the school year regarding consequences to excessive absences. Truancy charges may be filed in municipal court.
Signing In
Students who come to school between 7:40 AM and the end of Block 1 must sign in at their grade level office. Sign in officials will track all lates to school. Students signing in after Block 1 must do so in the Attendance Office.
Signing Out of School
Early sign-out from school is discouraged; however, we realize there are times when this will occur. Students leaving school for any reason (medical or personal) must sign out through their grade level office. Student must provide a note with phone number of parent/guardian, early on the day in question. To be excused from a pep rally, students must provide a written request from a parent asking to be released early on that day by the end of first block the previous day.
Extended Absences
Family vacations and other non-school activities should be planned so they do not interfere with school attendance. Since a student's presence and participation in class is essential to his or her success, the potential impact of an extended absence must be seriously considered. Teacher-students and student-student interactions, as well as activities such as cooperative grouping, long-term projects and "hands on" laboratories can not be replicated in a make-up situation.
Prior to their absence, students planning to take an extended absence, for a non-medical reason, must complete an extended absence form. This form can be found in each grade level office and must be signed and returned. The student is solely responsible for the make up of work missed.
Make-up Work Due to Absences
Work assigned prior to an absence is due the day the student returns to the missed class. Work assigned or completed during the student’s absence must be made up in the same number of class days that the student was absent.
Truancy
Non-attendance in school without prior parent knowledge and/or consent will result in student consequences.
Leaving School Grounds
Students who leave school grounds or are in an unauthorized area without supervision without properly signing out through their grade level office will be held accountable for their actions (See student conduct offenses and consequences chart.) The first offense is zeros in all classes and ISS.
Cut and Late Policy
Class attendance is important to successful learning. All instances of cutting class, lateness to school and truancy from class will be dealt with by the teacher and the administration.
Student Attendance Offenses and Consequences:
The following are minimum consequences for student attendance offenses. In particular circumstances, an administrator may assign more extensive consequences.
In cases when consequences are assigned for attendance violations, parents will be notified, and the student’s counselor/case manager will be informed as well. HAP privileges may be restricted for any 9th or 10th grade student as part of their consequences for the attendance violations noted below and on the following pages.
Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense
Cutting class (absent for more than 10 minutes) Grade level office contacts parent
1 detention assigned per cut Grade level office contacts parent
2 after school detentions Grade level office contacts parent
ISS Grade level office contacts parent
Saturday detention
Leaving building without permission during school day
Grade level office contacts parent
ISS Grade level office contacts parent
Saturday detention or Community Service Parent conference with counselor and AP
2 days ISS Mandatory re-entry meeting with Principal, AP, parent, and student
OSS
Truancy from school (cutting 3-4 periods in one day or absence without prior parent knowledge) Grade level office contacts parents
ISS Grade level office contacts parents
Saturday detention or Community Service Parent conference with counselor and AP
2 days ISS Mandatory re-entry meeting with Principal, AP, parent, and student
OSS
Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense
Failure to attend teacher assigned detention Grade level office contacts parent
2 detentions Grade level office contacts parent
Saturday detention or Community Service Grade level office contacts parent
ISS AP contacts parent
Saturday detention
Failure to attend Saturday Detention Grade level office contacts parent
2 days ISS or OSS Grade level office contacts parent
2 days OSS Mandatory re-entry meeting with Principal, AP, parent and student
3 days OSS Mandatory re-entry meeting with Principal, AP, parent and student
3 days OSS
1st & 2nd tardies 3rd tardy 4th & 5th tardies 7 or more tardies
Tardy to class (10 minutes or less)
Teacher contacts parent on 2nd tardy Detention assigned
Grade level office contacts parents Teacher assigned consequences for 4th – 5th tardies
2 detentions on 6th tardy Detention, Community Service, ISS HAP, Lunch Detention, or Saturday Detention for each tardy
Notes: Except for students with more than five tardies, students will have a clean slate at the end of the second marking period in year-long classes. Students may be assigned to credit recovery for excessive absences and/or tardies.
STUDENT RIGHTS
All students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and they are expected to treat others accordingly.
Human Dignity and Anti- Discrimination
Students who witness or believe they are victims of discrimination should report incidents to an adult in authority.
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Hazing
Harassment of individuals or groups based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender is prohibited.
Whenever students believe they have experienced bias, sexual harassment, or discrimination based on their race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, abilities, or gender, they should report the situation to their counselor, any staff member or the appropriate grade level office. This policy is aimed at prohibiting passive and active acts against students by students.
Public Complaints and Inquiries
Policy provides for a forum for members of the community to resolve any misunderstandings between the public and the school district regarding school personnel, district operations or instructional materials. Resolution is initially attempted through discussion between the interested parties.
All students have a right to due process and appeal:
South Brunswick High School recognizes that individual students or groups of students often have concerns, complaints or grievances that need consideration or resolution. In every instance, the problem should be discussed with the school staff member immediately concerned. If the matter is not resolved through these discussions, the student should take his or her complaint to any school administrator or supervisor.
If the problem is still not resolved, the administrator or supervisor will convene a review panel. The panel, chaired by an administrator or supervisor, will include a student or adult chosen by the student bringing the complaint, a classroom teacher and a representative from Student Council. The decision of the panel will be final.
Dissection Opt-Out
Public school pupils in grades K-12 have the right to refuse to dissect, vivisect, incubate, capture or otherwise harm or destroy animals or any parts thereof as part of a course of instruction. Schools are required to notify students and parents of the anticipated dissection curriculum and their right to “opt-out” of participating in such activities. In turn, parents have two weeks from the receipt of this notice to notify the school of their child’s desire to be exempt from participation and be provided with an alternate educational project.
Messages /Telephones
Students and parents should note that non-emergency messages cannot be delivered to students during the school day. Emergency messages should be directed to the grade level office.
Front Desk Deliveries/Student Pick-ups
No food deliveries for students will be accepted at the front desk. Students are not permitted to order food from outside sources during school hours. If a student calls home for a forgotten item, it is the student’s responsibility to go to the front desk and pick it up during passing time or lunch. Classrooms will not be interrupted.
Visitors
Adult visitors to the building must sign in at the Receptionist Desk. Persons in the building without an approved Visitor Pass will be considered to be trespassing.
Visitors accompanying students to class are not permitted. Any requests for exceptions to this policy must be directed to the Assistant Principal in the appropriate grade level office 5 days in advance.
Book Loans and Fines
The South Brunswick High School Library Media Center is open daily before and after school with hours as posted. Loans of materials are as follows: Books - two weeks; Magazines - one week. All materials are renewable as long as no one has placed a request for that specific item. Overnight loans must be returned before the beginning of the first class. Fines for late materials: Books and magazines: 5 cents per day when school is in session. Overnight loans: 25 cents per period per day will be charged. (Maximum $1.00 per day)
Lockers
Each student is assigned an individual hall locker for storage of books and outerwear. Students are advised not to share locker combinations with anyone and should not keep any valuables in lockers. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Lockers are the property of the Board of Education. Lockers can and will be opened for inspection. You may not keep any substance or object which is prohibited by law and/or the rules and regulations of the South Brunswick Township Education in this locker. You are further notified that any evidence of illegal activity discovered in this locker may be used in a juvenile or criminal matter. Problems with lockers should be reported to the grade level office. All lockers, including gym lockers, must be kept locked. Lockers are to be emptied at the end of the school year or as required by the school.
School Buses
Riding the school bus is a privilege and failure to maintain proper behavior will result in loss of bus privileges. School buses may only transport students from home to school and school to home. No visitors will be permitted on any school buses. No unscheduled stops will be permitted. Students who wish to ride a different bus must receive prior permission from their assistant principal at least twenty-four hours in advance. Any student found to be in violation of school bus safety rules or not riding on their assigned bus, will be removed from the bus for a period of time, and appropriate consequences will be administered.
Students may be disciplined for their behavior at the district designated bus stop. NJ Statute 18A:25-2 provides that the driver shall be in full charge of the school bus at all times. Infractions deeming the student to be unmanageable can be reported to the school principal by the driver and disciplinary action taken as necessary. Please refer to the Student Transportation Brochure included with your child’s bus pass mailing for further description of the Rules & Responsibilities.
Driving/Parking Privileges
Driving to school and parking on campus is a privilege afforded only to senior students. Application for a parking permit must be submitted to the 12th grade office and permits will be allocated based on selection by lottery. Two lottery drawings will be held each year, one in late June for the first semester of senior year and one in January for second semester. A review of each senior’s attendance, academic standing and discipline record will be done prior to issuing a permit for the year. A senior wishing to park may not have an “F” in any subject area for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th marking periods of their junior year. In addition, no suspensions, in or out of school, may have occurred during junior year. Priority for parking permits will be given to work-study students upon request from the business department. Keep in mind, the number of permits is limited.
All of our students are encouraged to drive carefully and to avoid excessive speed or reckless driving when going to and from school. Students are specifically encouraged to avoid reckless driving on school grounds and on streets of the adjoining residential neighborhoods. Parking in an unauthorized area, using a vehicle to leave school grounds without permission, reckless and unsafe driving on campus, as well as poor discipline are all reasons to revoke a student parking permit.
Additionally, cars parked on neighboring streets may be subject to police action. Parking permits can be revoked for a variety of reasons during the senior year. Examples of these reasons are: a grade of F in any subject area, an in school or out of school suspension, integrity violation, a serious violation of school rules, habitual lateness. Please note that reasons to revoke a parking permit are not limited to those examples listed. Revoking a parking tag may be temporary or permanent depending on the offense committed. There is a $5.00 fee per semester for parking on campus and a $10.00 fee to replace a lost tag.