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MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL

“Excellence in Education “ Rick Coppola, Principal 167 Broad Street

Manasquan, NJ 08736 tel: 732-528-8820 ext..1000

fax: 732-528-0316 e-mail: [email protected]

August 2013 Dear Students and Parents: I hope this letter finds you having a relaxing and restful summer. During the month of August, our thoughts focus on the upcoming academic year. The teaching staff and administration have been working diligently over the summer, revising curriculum, upgrading facilities and planning for our opening. Manasquan High School will begin the 2013-2014 school year on Wednesday, September 4th with an early dismissal at 12:05 p.m. Listed below are important dates and key information for the upcoming year:

1. Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. with a dance to follow in the Cafeteria until 10:30 p.m.

2. Teacher In-Services have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 4th and Thursday, September 19th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. On these days students will be released from school at approximately 12:05 p.m. Additional full-day in-service dates are scheduled for Monday, October 14th and Monday, January 27th. Students will not have school on these days.

3. “Back-to-School Night” will be held on Thursday, September 12th at

7:00 p.m. Parents will follow their child’s schedule and meet their teachers for 15 minutes. During this time the teacher will explain the course’s overview and proficiencies, as well as his/her expectations of the students. Follow-up parent conferences can be scheduled through your child’s guidance counselor.

4. I am pleased to advise you this year Manasquan High School will provide

PSAT testing on Wednesday, October 16th for Sophomores and Juniors during the school day. Testing will start promptly at the beginning of the day. Non-testing students should report to school by 10:30 a.m. Busing for testing students and non-testing students will be provided so please plan your schedule accordingly.

5. Due to the “Pest Management Policy” approved by the Board , all food and drink bottles will be prohibited in all classrooms and specified areas of the school building (gymnasium, auditorium).

6. Also attached is the Permission to Photograph Form from Mr. Kornegay

regarding your wish not to have your child be “photographed and published” in our school newspaper, yearbook, or internet for sports, awards, achievement, etc. This form must be returned to the Athletic Director’s Office no later than September 12th.

7. The Student/Parent Handbook is on line this year.

8. Please thoroughly review all contents of the handbook with your child.

Please check the high school web page for daily announcements and important updates. Once again, I hope that the remainder of your summer vacation is enjoyable. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, Rick Coppola Principal


“Excellence in Education “ Rick Coppola, Principal 167 Broad Street

Manasquan, NJ 08736 tel: 732-528-8820 ext.1000

fax: 732-528-0316 e-mail: [email protected]

August 2013

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We hope you are having a great summer- before we know it, it will be time to start a new

school year. We are currently making plans for our Back-to-School Night on Thursday,

September 12th

. We are looking forward to meeting with you on that evening.

To facilitate this evening, on the reverse side of this letter you will find the time schedule

that will be followed. The blank schedule form can be completed by your child (at home)

prior to the Back-To- School Night Program. Key Club members will be available in the

high school cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to distribute copies of your child’s

schedule, if needed. This is being done to ensure that you have the most up-to-date

schedule in your possession. During the Back to School Night program, teachers will

explain their program and course proficiencies, as well as specific expectations of their

students.

During the program, tables will be set up in the high school cafeteria to familiarize you

with extra-curricular activities and organizations available to our students. If you haven’t

already become a member of the MHS Parent-Teacher Organization, this will be an

excellent opportunity become a member.

We encourage all parents to attend and meet your child’s teachers, advisors, and other

parents.

Sincerely,

Rick Coppola

Principal

Back-To-School Night Program

September 12, 2013

Student Schedule Form Student should complete this form by September 12th and give it to his/her parents.

Student Name: Grade:

Block Course Teacher Room

1

7:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Passing Time: 7:15 - 7:20 p.m.

2

7:20 – 7:35 p.m.

Passing Time: 7:35 – 7:40 p.m.

3

7:40 – 7:55 p.m.


4

8:00- 8:15 p.m.


5

8:20 – 8:35 p.m.

Special Room Assignments

Block 1 - All Humanities

Music Appreciation

Career Awareness

Adolescent Issues

Art Appreciation

Industrial Arts

Jack Nicholson Theatre

Special Announcements

Conferences can be scheduled through your

child’s guidance counselor (732-528-8820

ext. 1007).

Refreshments furnished by the PTO will be

available in the Cafeteria between classes.

Thank you for attending tonight’s program.


“Excellence in Education “ Rick Coppola, Principal

167 Broad Street Manasquan, NJ 08736

tel: 732-528-8820 ext.1000 fax: 732-528-0316

August 2013

Re: The Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal Law, requires that the

Manasquan School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the

disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records.

However, the Manasquan School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory

information” without written consent, unless you have advised the district to the contrary in

accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to

allow the Manasquan School District to include this type of information from your child’s

education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;

The annual yearbook;

Honor roll or other recognition lists;

Graduation programs; and

Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight & height of team

members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an

invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s

prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that

manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local

educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary & Secondary Education

Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information

categories—names, addresses and telephone listings—unless parents have advised the LEA that

they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.

If you do not want the Manasquan School District to disclose directory information from your

child’s education records without your prior written notice, then you must notify the district in

writing. The Manasquan School District has designated the following information as directory

information:

--Student’s name --Participation in officially recognized activities & sports

--Address --Weight and height of members of athletic teams

--Telephone listing --Degree, honors, and awards received

--Electronic mail address --Most recent educational agency/institution attended

--Photograph

--Date & place of birth

--Major field of study

--Date of attendance & grade level

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Rick Coppola

Principal


“ Excellence in Education “ Rick Coppola, Principal


tel: 732-528-8820 ext.1000 fax: 732-528-0316

August 2013


No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was designed to make changes in teaching and learning that will

help our students achieve more in school. The law requires that all schools receiving federal funds must

inform parents of their right to ask schools about the qualifications of their child’s teachers. Our school

receives federal funding and we are happy to share this information with you.

We believe that nothing is more important to your child’s education at school than having a well-

prepared and highly qualified teacher. The law requires that all teachers must meet a specific, legal

definition of “highly qualified” in order to teach in schools that receive federal funding. The legal

definition of a “highly qualified teacher” has three parts. It states that the teacher must have:

1. A four-year college degree;

2. A regular teaching certificate/license; and

3. Proof of their knowledge in the subject they teach.

New Jersey has some of the most qualified teachers in the country and we are extremely proud of

the quality of the teaching staff in the Manasquan School District. All of our regular teachers have college

degrees and many have advanced degrees. The State of New Jersey has always required a teaching

certificate/license for all teachers. In addition, every teacher continues his or her own learning through

professional development activities and our teachers are evaluated each year to make sure that their

teaching skills remain at the highest possible level.

A highly qualified teacher knows what to teach, how to teach, and has a full understanding of the

subject matter being taught. Every teacher in our school is fully qualified and dedicated to teaching your

child. After reviewing the federal requirements individually with each teacher in our school, I am very

pleased to inform you that every member of our instructional staff meets the legal definition of “highly

qualified” required by the federal government.

I encourage you to support your child’s education and communicate with his or her teacher on a

regular basis. By families and educators partnering together – we can provide your child with the best

education possible.

Very truly yours,

Rick Coppola


“Excellence in Education “ Rick Coppola, Principal


tel: 732-528-8820 ext.1000 fax: 732-528-0316

August 2013

Re: Family Life Education Curriculum

Dear Parents and/or Guardians:

Please be advised that the following courses and programs are included in the Manasquan

School District’s Family Life Education curricula in the high school:

Health: 9, 10, ll, 12 Peer Leadership Training

Science: Biology Honors, Lab Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Dynamics of Health,

Medical Terminology, A.P. Biology, Biology Concepts

Social Studies: Sociology, A.P. Psychology, Psychology

New Jersey State Law allows any students or parent/guardian to sign a waiver form if

he/she finds specific material presented in the course “to be morally or conscientiously

objectionable.” In this case, a student must obtain this form from his/her Guidance

Counselor, stating in writing, the specific reasons and areas found objectionable, and

have the form signed by the parent. The student will then be excused, without penalty

from only that area of classroom instruction, be assigned to a study hall and provided

with an alternate assignment.

If you should have any questions or would like to review a specific course of study,

please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Rick Coppola

Principal

MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL “Excellence in Education “

Rick Coppola, Principal 167 Broad Street

Manasquan, NJ 08736 tel: 732-528-8820 ext..1000

August 2013

Dear Parents of 11 and 12th Grade Students:

Given the expressed concern of many students and parents regarding SAT performance, one

evening and one afternoon SAT Preparation course will be offered at Manasquan High School

this year, in conjunction with the Manasquan PTO. The course will be taught by Mr. Paul

Battaglia of the Manasquan High School Mathematics Department and Mrs. Monica Fenlon of

the Manasquan High School English Department. The course will be limited to the first 100

students to register, with class sizes set at a maximum of 25. However, if enrollment is low,

classes will be combined and meet on Wednesday evening. The schedule for this course is as

follows:

Group 1

Mondays

Sept 23. – Oct. 28

Group 2

Wednesdays

Sept. 25 – Oct. 30

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Group A-Math 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Group C - Math

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Group B -English 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Group D-English

3:45 p.m. –4:45 p.m. Group B -Math 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group D-Math

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Group A -

English

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group C –English

Students must commit to either the Monday or Wednesday sessions upon registration and will

receive both an hour of Math instruction and an hour of Verbal instruction during each session,

for a total of 12 instructional hours. The cost for the course is $250.00 payable to the Manasquan

High School PTO upon registration. Registration will be held at Manasquan High School, Room

109, on Tuesday September 17th from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis.

If you have any questions about this program, feel free to contact Mr. Battaglia or Mrs. Fenlon for

more information at 732-528-8820 x 1669 or x 1627.

Very truly yours,

Rick Coppola

MANASQUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

Authorization for medication to be taken during school hours or school sponsored activities

A. This section to be completed by the parent or guardian

Student’s Name:______________________________________ Date of Birth:______________

Home Address:_______________________________________ Gender:_______ Grade ______

Physician: ___________________________________________

Physician’s Address: ___________________________________ Telephone #:_______________

______ I request that my child be assisted in taking the medicine(s) described below at school, by

legally authorized persons.

______ I request that my child be permitted to self-administer the medicine(s), for a life

threatening illness*, both which are described below.

*Life-threatening illness means an illness or condition that requires an immediate response to

specific symptoms or sequelae that if left untreated may lead to potential loss of life such as, but

not limited to, the use of an inhaler to treat an asthma attack or the use of an adrenalin injection to

treat a potential anaphylactic reaction.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name (please print):_____________________________________________

Home Telephone #:_________________________ Emergency #:___________________

B. This section to be completed by the physician

Name of medicine(s)

Form (tabs, caps, inj.,etc.) Dose If prescribed daily, what time? If prescribed “PRN

,” describe indications.

How soon can the medication dose be repeated?

List significant side effects.

Is this medication for a life threatening illness? Is the child authorized to self-administer the medication? Has the child been trained by the physician? Length of time this treatment is recommended?

Other information or concerns

Medical Provider’s Signature: ___________________________________Date: ______________

Waiver of Liability

The Manasquan Board of Education hereby informs the parents of the above student that the

district shall not incur liability as a result of any injury from self-medication. I hereby sign that I

have read the above statement and will hold the Manasquan Board of Education harmless against

any injury or claims that arise as a result of my child’s self administration.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________

School Physician’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________


Ron Kornegay, Athletic Director


tel: 732-528-8820 ext.1020 fax: 732-528-0367

August 2013


During the school year there are times when your son/daughter may be photographed and

published in our school paper, publications and internet for sports, awards, achievement,

etc.

If you DO NOT WANT your child to be photographed, please sign the form below and

send the form back to my office NO LATER THAN September 6, 2013.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

RON KORNEGAY

Director of Athletics/Student Activities

________________________________________________________________________

I DO NOT wish to have my child’s photograph published.

Child’s Name ____________________________________________________

Grade __________________________________________________________

Parent Signature _____________________________________ Date ________

REMIT TO: Ron Kornegay, Director of Athletics

Manasquan High School

Yearbook ads are a great way to advertise, wish a senior friend (or entire graduating class) good-bye and good luck, and/or show that special senior you love them in

the book that they’ll treasure for years to come!

Full Color Page……………………………………$500.00

1/2 Color Page……………………………………$300.00

1/4 Color Page……………………………………$250.00

1/8 Color Page……………………………………$200.00

Patron (3 Text Line) ………………………………$50.00

You can design the ad or send us photos/text and we’ll design it for you. See previous

yearbooks for ideas. Please avoid sending original or only copies of photos. Remit ad to

Mrs. Onorato with this form completed. Please email

[email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Payments and ads should be sent in by September 30TH to MHS Treasure Chest.

Student Name:

Ad Size (Circle one): Full 1/2 1/4 1/8 Patron

Payment: Cash or Check #

Contact Name:

Phone Number:

Yearbook Representative Name (Please Circle One):

Emily B. Gianna G. Eva H. Shae C. Paige B. Kat F. JoJo R.

Caroline B. Alison H. Shannon S. Mackenzie G. Alyssa W. Johanna K. Jenn A.

Other Reminders for the Seniors of 2014:

Congratulations on being a member of the exceptional class of 2014! Please make sure you listen to announcements and pay attention to flyers throughout the school year because many events and

announcements are directed at you. See Mrs. Onorato at any time if you have any questions or concerns!

1. Senior Portraits

These were scheduled for the first week in July and should have already been taken.

When you receive your proofs please follow the directions on the forms to select (in a

timely fashion) the photo that will appear in the yearbook’s senior portraits section. If

you do not make a selection/or submit your selection right away, the studio selects one

for you and this cannot be changed.

If you wish to retake these portraits please contact the studio directly to schedule a

time. When the studio returns in the Fall priority is given to those who could not make

their appointment; therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be time for

retakes.

If you could not make your scheduled appointment there will be a 1-time opportunity to

have it taken at the high school in the Fall (date TBD and will be announced in

September). If you would like to take it beforehand to ensure that it will appear in the

yearbook please contact Lors Studio.

o Lors Studio:

Website: www.lorsstudio.com/

Address: 923 Rahway Ave. Union, NJ 07083

Phone: (908) 964-3040

Please note that there is a deadline for the yearbook staff to meet for submitting

pages that include senior portraits and Lors studio does book up quickly so please

contact them ASAP to schedule an appointment.

2. Ordering a Yearbook

Yearbook orders will begin on Back-to-School Night and will continue throughout the

school year.

You can order by check, cash, or by credit card online! Check the school’s website in

September for more information.

THE PRICE OF THE YEARBOOK GOES UP AS THE SCHOOL YEAR GOES ON (Last year it

started at $80 around Homecoming and ended at $100 by the end of the year)!!!

SO SAVE MONEY AND ORDER EARLY!!!

3. Ordering a Senior Class T-Shirt

The yearbook staff will once again be creating an amazing design for the senior class t-

shirt. Orders will begin in December! Listen for announcements and look for flyers

around the school.

The only regret we hear at the end of the year is, “I wish I ordered one!”

Manasquan High School PTO

Connecting Parents, Teachers and Students

Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year

The mission of the MHS PTO is to support academic, civic and social endeavors that enrich and enhance the Manasquan High School community. We serve as a resource and voice for all parents, teachers and students, and we foster a sense of community and communication between parents and the school. You are an important part of the MHS PTO and we welcome new faces and fresh ideas ~ not to mention your boundless energy!

PTO Meeting: Tuesday ~ September 17th at 7:00 p.m. ~ Media Center Please visit the MHS website and the school calendar for additional meeting dates.

~ MHS PTO 2013-2014 Membership Form Membership Fee: $20.00 per family Membership deadline - November 1, 2013.

Membership forms must be mailed and postmarked by November 1, 2013 to qualify for PTO Scholarships. In order to be eligible for a MHS PTO Scholarship, students’ families must be members of the PTO for all four (4) years. Transfer students must attend MHS at least three (3) years and must be MHS PTO members each of those three (3) years.

Participation in the PTO Gift Auction/fundraising event by parent/guardian is required for consideration of a PTO Scholarship. Pro-‐rated scholarships will be determined based on participation.

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Town__________________________________________ Zip ______________ Phone______________________________________

Email address: (Please print) ____________________________________________________________________________________ The PTO sends out e-‐newsletters. Please print email address clearly in order to receive newsletter and emails.

Students ________________________________ Class of ________ __________________________________ Class of ________ Names: ________________________________ Class of ________ __________________________________ Class of ________

Please indicate area(s) of interest: ____ Gift Auction/Fundraising event for scholarships ____ Fundraising ____ Event set-‐up (breakfasts and lunches hosted by PTO) ____ Senior Picnic ____ Welcome table (Back to School Nights, school events) ____ Baking Please make Checks payable to MHS PTO ($20.00) and mail completed form postmarked by November 1, 2013: (No cash will be accepted. Postmarked envelopes are retained in the PTO records – DO NOT hand deliver membership forms.)

MHS PTO c/o Manasquan High School Attn: PTO Treasurer

167 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Manasquan High School

BIG BLUE BOOSTER CLUB The Team Behind the Team and Clubs

August, 2013

Dear Parents and Guardians:

For more than sixty-five years the Manasquan High School Big Blue Booster Club has

been engaged in developing fundraising activities and programs designed to promote

Manasquan High School and the students engaged in sports and extracurricular activities.

The Booster Club is focused on our mission of being the “team behind the teams and

clubs” at MHS.

I am proud to report that the overwhelming success of our re-organized Booster Club,

due to enhanced membership and well received fundraisers enabled us to award seven (7)

scholarships at the end of the 2013 school year. In addition to our scholarships, each year

we are developing, publishing and selling MHS Sports Programs, conducting 50/50

raffles, hosting the seasonal Big Blue Boosters Awards Nights, purchasing and updating

banners for the gymnasium, updating the many athletic plaques and trophies within our

school, as well as providing team championship plaques for each player. As always, we

can’t do any of these things without your continued support and involvement.

Please join our membership by completing the form on the reverse side of this letter. We

welcome new members and event volunteers to join The Team Behind the Team and

Clubs and make the Big Blue Booster Club more successful than ever. The Big Blue

Booster Club will first meet Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in room 120 at 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meetings are normally scheduled on the second (2nd

) Wednesday of every

month.

On behalf of the Boosters, thank you for your continued support. With your membership

and involvement we will continue to be able to bring even more things forward to help

promote our great school and celebrate and recognize our multi-talented students.

Sincerely,

Bill Thermann

President

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