Madison Junior School

160 Main Street Nicole Sherrin, Principal

Madison, New Jersey 07940 David Coster, Assistant Principal

Phone: 973-593-3149 Fax: 973-966-1908

SCHOOL YEAR 2014 - 2015 _________________________________ _________ STUDENT'S NAME GRADE

I understand that during the course of the school year, trips to the fire house, post office, bank, YMCA, library, parks, local businesses, and to other schools for athletic events, programs, class picnics, etc., are sometimes made.

If these trips are within reasonable walking distance for the children, and are carefully planned and supervised by the teacher, I hereby give my consent for my child to make such trips.

I am aware that even when every precaution is taken, unavoidable accidents may happen. I will not hold the teacher or the school responsible should such an accident occur.

____________________________ Signature of Parent

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Madison Junior School

160 Main Street Nicole Sherrin, Principal

Madison, New Jersey 07940 David Coster, Assistant Principal

Phone: 973-593-3149 Fax: 973-966-1908

Field Trip Guidelines

Dress Code Applies

The MJS Code of Conduct Applies

If the teacher allows electronic devices, the school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.

Any behavior or possibility of behavior that will result in physical, psychological, social or emotional harm to

another is unacceptable. Below are some specific examples of behaviors that should be avoided:

o Hitting, pushing, kicking, tripping, spitting

o Initiating or spreading rumors/gossiping/sharing unnecessary information about others

o Bullying

o Instigating a fight

o Unacceptable bus behavior

o Stealing or blackmail

o Use of a weapon

o Use verbally or written words like: kill, shoot, pop, sniper, or anything that resembles these words

Students should:

Follow directions of any staff member the first time they are given.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself, even when playing around. No roughhousing.

Do not chew gum at any time unless authorized.

Report at times given and follow field trip procedures set out by the person in charge.

Not bring any objects to school which could potentially be used as weapons or which resemble weapons.

Note: This list is not all inclusive; it is merely a sampling of some examples of inappropriate behavior.

Consequences:

o Student could lose the privilege of future field trips of they do not obey the code of conduct/dress code.

o Students could potentially lose other privileges or receive other consequences depending on behavior.

o Administration reserves the right to administer ranging consequences based on various behaviors.

Students that acquire 12 or more points or are currently failing a class will not be permitted to attend a field trip unless the

field trip is deemed mandatory by the classroom teacher.

TOR/Lunch Detention/Wednesday Detention=1 Point

Friday Detention=3 Points

Saturday Detention=4 Points

Suspension=5 Points for each day suspended

If a student does acquire 12 points they may earn back one point for each week the student goes without any of the

aforementioned infractions.

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