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PATRIOT NEWSLETTER August 2015 1

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK — Mrs. Elizabeth Higley

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION

Thursday SEPTEMBER 3, 2015—8:25-10:40 ALL STUDENTS RETURN: Tuesday SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

FULL DAY 8:25-3:00

Assistant Principals

Dr. David Bleakley 11th Grade

9th Grade A-F Ext. 3004

Mr. Shawn Currie 12th Grade

9th Grade G-N Ext. 3002

Mrs. Susan Field 10th Grade

9th Grade O-Z Ext. 3007

Freehold Regional

High School

District Freehold Township High School “A Continuing Tradition of Excellence in Academics and Activities”

BUSINESS NAME

281 Elton-Adelphia Road Freehold NJ, 07728

We’re on the Web! www.frhsd.com

Select Freehold Township

Freshmen Kick-Off

August 26th 5:30-6:30

Gym

Welcome to the Class of 2019! Once again Freehold Township was recognized by Newsweek as one of the TOP High Schools in the United States. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, parents and staff. We look forward to an-other year of academic excellence! We are excited for the Inaugural class of our Inter-national Baccalaureate Program, more details on this outstanding educational opportuni-ty can be found on page 4 of the Newsletter.

The 2014-2015 school year was outstanding, both scholastically and athletically. The Class of 2015 won $14,662,996 in scholarships with 94% of students furthering their education in either a 2 or 4 year college. We won 5 Shore Conference Division titles, State Sectional titles in Field Hockey and Boys Bowling and 15 students received Divi-sion 1 Scholarships. One of the keys to a successful High School experience is getting involved. I encourage all students new and old to check out our website and our student activity listings, there is something for everyone. Seek out Mr. McEvoy our Supervisor of Extracurricular Activities for more information, extension 3011.

The district’s Student-Parent Handbook is available online at www.frhsd.com. You must read and sign off on the Handbook, Publicity Release form, the Internet form and FERPA form in GENESIS parent portal before your student can receive a locker. In addition, you must also return the enclosed Emergency contact information to your stu-dent’s homeroom teacher. For any family without internet access, hard copies of the handbook will be available in the main office. This year you may obtain a copy of your student’s Schedule and Bus information after August 21st after 4:00 pm. by enter ing the parent por tal, please contact the guid-ance department if you need assistance in accessing this site. Just a reminder we do not mail home copies of interims or report cards, these are available on-line via the parent portal. Teacher grade books are also available on-line, please check these sites periodi-cally to keep informed of your child’s progress. I look forward to another successful school year.

FTHS IS NOW AN APPROVED IB PROGRAM

Find out more on Page 4

LUNCH ACCOUNTS Information regarding lunch accounts can be found on our district web-site at www.frhsd.com. Click on “Lunch Account” from the home page. Please note: money from middle school accounts does not carry over to the high school.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FRHSD College & Career Fair

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Freehold Township

High School 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PSAT Testing-for 10th & 11th grade students

October 14, 2015

FRESHMEN KICKOFF—FOR ALL FRESHMEN Wednesday, August 26, 2015

5:30-6:30 FTHS Football Field

There will be a presentation in the auditorium for parents only: 5:30-6:30 F

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Global Studies Learning Center

9th Grade Orientation

August 26, 2015 4:00 to 5:15 (prior to Freshmen Kickoff)

FULL DAY SCHEDULE

8:25-3:00

PARTIAL DAY SCHEDULE (NO LUNCHES/No Late Buses)

8:25-1:03

90 MINUTE DELAY SCHEDULE

9:55-3:00


The Freehold Township FFA Chapter attended the 86th New Jersey FFA State Convention. It was held at Monmouth University with 26 of our members competing in Career Development Events (CDE). Mr. Ducey & Mrs. Wojtaszek are the advisors Congratulations to the following. Official Ceremony CDE: 3rd Place: Marie Boyle, Maria Martinez, Allie Haggar, Brenda Reyes, Masooma Moosavi, Narjis Moosavi, Angela Costello, & Julia Stapleton Creed Speaking CDE: 3rd Place : Maddison Stein Landscape Design CDE: 1st Place: Samantha Blitzer, 2nd Place: Karen Reyes, 3rd Place: Amanda Chudkowski 3-5 Minute Speaking CDE: 2nd Place: Allison Finn Team Demonstration CDE: 4th Place: Medina Demiri, Bryanna Dowd, Gabrielle Galterio, & Alexis Mooney Parliamentary Procedure CDE: 1st Place: Emily Karr, Allie Haggar, Maria Martinez, Gustavo Sacramento, Karen Reyes, & Angela Costello Qualified to represent NJ at National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY in Oct. 2015 Harry Schnieber Treasurer of the Year: Brenda Reyes Member of the Month: May - Emily Karr, November - Sydney Gavinelli Chapter Challenge Award: 1st Place: Allie Haggar Scholarships - Total of $11,700 New Jersey FFA Alumni Scholarship: Emily Karr Harry S. Schnieber Memorial Scholarship: Brenda Reyes Mary L. Gerlack Memorial Scholarship: Kristianne Dowd Michael Anema Memorial Scholarships: Bryanna Dowd, Kristianne Dowd, Sydney

Gavinelli - Alpha Delta Epsilon Fraternity Schoalrship: Kristianne Dowd National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Tractor Supply Scholarship: Sydney Gavinelli National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland Company:

Matt Bonnett 2015 Garden State FFA Degree Recipients: Matt Bonnet, Brenda Reyes, & Sydney Gavinelli Chapter Awards: 2015 Superior Chapter - Bronze Rating, H.O. Sampson Award: Gold Rating

FTHS has been awarded a $7500 grant by the New Jersey State Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Education. The grant funds are tied to the Animal Science course taken by grade 12 students in the Animal and Botanical Sciences Academy. The grant funds will support the imple-mentation of CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) curriculum. The funds will be used to purchase additional classroom supplies for labs and other authentic activities. In addition, the funds will be used for teacher professional development to enhance the rigor and relevance of the course content.

ANIMAL & BOTANICAL RECEIVES A GRANT

FFA COMPETES AT STATES


International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

We are proud to announce that Freehold Township High School has been authorized this year as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! Freehold Township will be piloting the IB Diploma program starting in the 2015-2016 school year.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) is a comprehensive and rigorous pre-university course of studies for highly motivated 11th and 12th graders. Freehold Township also offers pre-IB courses in 9th and 10th grade to help students to prepare for the IB classes which begin in 11th grade. Students in the IB program at Freehold Township take 6 required courses including

the History of the Americas; Literature; Biology or Physics; Latin or Spanish; Information Tech-nology in a Global Society or Visual Arts; and Math HL, SL or Math Studies. Students will also participate in a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course and will complete hours in Community, Action, and Service (CAS) and write an extended essay.

The IB Diploma program is widely recognized in the United States and around the world. Freehold Township High School is now one of 14 IB schools in New Jersey! There are more than 1700 schools in over 145 countries that offer the IB Diploma around the world.

Why join the IB Diploma Program at Freehold Township?

Universities want IB DP students because the IB Diploma Program is rigorous, academically challenging, and consistent with the preparation that students need to be successful after high school. The IB program at Freehold Township promotes:

An emphasis on the acquisition of both written and oral communication skills

A course of study which supports inquiry, understanding, and critical thinking

Content knowledge and study habits for success beyond high school

International awareness

Helping students to see links between the disciplines and what they are learning in all of their classes

If you are interested in learning more about the IB program, please contact Ms. Mary Hough, IB Coordinator, at [email protected].

Freehold Township High School placed 2nd in the National Science League in PHYSICS in 2015. This is the Freehold Townships 2nd win. We had our first win in Physics in 2012, when we placed 3rd that year. This year's team was led by Mark Rinder, who also won a National Science Leader Medal for receiv-ing a perfect score of 40. The second place in the team score was a three-way tie by Henry Bader, Joe Santitoro and Megan Schulman, each scored 39 out of 40.

SCIENCE LEAGUE PLACED 2ND!


BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT PARENT GUIDE

Thursday, September 17 2015 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

The faculty and administration of FTHS extend a cordial invitation to all to attend our annual “Back To School Night” on Thursday, September 17, 2015. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with an informative meeting with counselors and ends at approximately 8:30 p.m. During the evening, parents/guardians follow their child’s schedule, meeting teachers and learning about the established course requirements and proficiencies. Information is provided on course content, study skills, homework requirements, grading procedures and general classroom practices. A schedule form is included below. Please have your child complete it and use it as your guide on Back To School Night.

Parents of Special Education students are also invited to attend an informational session in the Little Theatre, 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

The school day for students will end at 1:03 p.m. and no lunches will be served. We look for-ward to seeing all of you.

Student: Please fill out the following for your parent/guardian :

Thursday, September 17, 2015

6:00—8:30

Dear Students: Please complete the following schedule for your parents/guardians to use during Back to School Night. Peer Leaders will be available to assist with room locations. The program begins at 6:00, to meet your counselor, see the counselor list below. At 6:30 please meet in the auditorium.

Guidance Counselor Information Meetings: 6:00-6:25

Mr. Burlew: D 115 Mrs. Kearns: D 107 Mrs. Levine: D 103

Mr. Fromuth: D 111 Mrs. Landy: D 105 Mrs. Mayer: D109

Ms. Littman: A 104

Student: Please fill out the following for your parent/guardian :

6:00-6:25 Counselor Session: My counselor is___________________________________Room #___________

6:30-6:45 Mrs. Higley, Principal Auditorium

6:50-7:00 Period 1 Subject_______________________Teacher_____________Room #_________

7:05-7:15 Period 2 Subject_______________________Teacher_____________Room #_________

7:20-7:30 Period 3/4/5 Subject______________________ Teacher____________ Room #_________

7:35-7:45 Period 5/6/7 Subject_______________________Teacher____________ Room#__________

7:50-8:00 Period 7/8/9 Subject_______________________Teacher____________ Room#__________

8:05-8:15 Period 10 Subject_______________________Teacher____________Room #__________

8:20-8:30 Period 11 Subject_______________________Teacher____________Room #_________


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check Parent Portal…...

Interims Posted Report Cards Posted

Marking Period 1 10.14.15 11.26.15

Marking Period 2 12.22.15 02.11.16

Marking Period 3 03.08.16 04.28.16

Marking Period 4 05.19.16 06.27.16

Our annual “Patriot Citizenship Breakfast”, which honors all seniors that have had no discipline in all four years of high school, was held on June 11, 2015. This year there were 330 seniors (out of 520) honored from the Class 2015, which included our

three seniors that had perfect attendance for all four years.

Congratulations to all of our students that were invited to the breakfast!

HOW DOES MY CHILD RECEIVE HIS/HER LOCKER INFORMATION?

All parents/guardians of incoming freshmen and new FTHS enrollees, must review and check off the following forms which can be found on parent portal: • 2015‐2016 Student‐Family Handbook Acknowledgment Form • 2015‐2016 Network Use Agreement Form • Family Educa onal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Directory No fica on of Rights • Media and Informa on Release Form (revised) All parents/guardians of returning students must review and check off the following forms which can be found on the parent portal: • 2015‐2016 Student‐Family Handbook Acknowledgment Form • 2015‐2016 Network Use Agreement Form In addition, enclosed in this packet is an emergency contact form. All students must return this completed form to their home room teacher. The emergency information is critical and needs to be accurate and complete, as well as legible. There are three spaces for emergency contact information. Add more if needed. To change an address or phone number during the year, you must contact the Guidance Department at 732.431.8460, ext. 3034. If you do not have internet access please contact your guidance counselor immediately.

FOR ALL PARENTS:

Homework assignments can be accessed each day, after 3 p.m. by visiting www.frhsd.com, choose Freehold Township High School, Faculty Lists and Websites. You do not need a password to visit this site. Select the teacher’s name and Homework Links.


CONFERENCES

Thursday, OCTOBER 15, 2015 Fall Parent/Teacher Conference Night will be held between the hours of 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

School is in FULL SESSION on this day.

The conference provides you with an opportunity to discuss the individual progress and achievement of your child with his/her teachers/counselor. If you wish to speak with your child’s teachers/counselor you will have to schedule an appointment. The form will be located on the school website by October 1. Give the completed form to your child, who will give it to each teacher with whom you wish to speak. The teacher will indicate on the form the time and loca-tion of the appointment. Your child will then have to return the form home, so that you have a copy of the scheduled appointments. Please note that the main office does not keep a copy of these appointments.

If you do not have computer access please contact the main office, hard copies will be available.

Due to the large number of students in our school, the time for each conference is limited. If you feel that more time is needed, or a day conference is needed prior to the evening conference date, you may call the department supervisor at 732.431.8460. The supervisor will contact the teacher who will set up an appointment with you at another mutually con-venient time. In lieu of an in-person conference, you may also call the department supervisor to arrange a telephone conference with your child’s teachers. If you come to school on the conference night without an appointment to see a particular teacher, you will have to check with the teacher to see if they have a time slot available. If not, contact the school to leave a message with the individual teacher.

PARENT WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS Workshops for parents and guardians are offered at FTHS on a variety of subjects throughout the year.

The following evening workshops are currently scheduled:

Special Education Orientation: Thursday, September 17th 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre

Introduction to Naviance Workshop: Thursday, October 15th – 5:30-6:00 in Room A104

College Application Workshop – Grade 12: Thursday, October 15th – 5:30-6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater

Visit & Get information about our Learning Center and Academy

Open House for the Animal & Botanical Academy will be held on Sept 30th

Open House for the Global Studies Learning Center will be held on October 8th

Title I Informational Session for Parents: September 17 (prior to Back to School Night )

5:30-6:00, Media Center

Hands on Parent Technology Workshop I & II:

5:30-7:30 in the Media Center

Thursday, October 29, 2015 (I) and Wednesday, March 23, 2016 (II):

Parents will learn about the software available to their student, in school and at home, which includes the College Search Tool. Parents will be able to log into their accounts and access information. Very helpful workshops for all parents.

Please call 732.431.8460 ext. 3007 to reserve a spot. A light meal will be served, so pr ior confirmation is necessary.


Freehold Township High School has been designated by the Anti-Defamation League as “No Place for Hate” for the 2014-2015 school year. This recognition celebrates commitment and support for establishing anti-bullying and acceptance activities within the school environment. No Place for Hate is a national initiative that supports educators and students in ensur-ing that their school environment is one where anti-bullying awareness strat-egies and acceptance practices are prevalent and embedded as an intrinsic part of their school’s culture.

Students and staff at Freehold Township High School participate in many activities throughout the school year which help to build a respectful, inclusive, and safe school community where all students can thrive. Such activities included Respect Week with a “Be a Hero" theme, involving the entire school community participating in activities throughout the week. The school's Fine and Ap-plied art students who designed and constructed a Tolerance Ship once again displayed sails for all to see outside the media center. Members of the Human Relations Committee also participated in Chal-lenge Day, where students participated in one-on-one and group activities encouraging each other to look beyond their comfort zone and make friends with others that they would not normally associate with. During Pride Week a leadership luncheon was conducted with a guest presenter. This day long interactive event focused on encouraging students to become leaders within their school and commu-nity and to confront their own bias feelings towards others. Dr. Michael Fowlin presented a 9th grade assembly entitled "You Don't Know Me Till you Know Me", addressing sensitive topics of race, dis-crimination, violence prevention and personal identity. Detective Dave D'Amico of the Monmouth County Bias Crimes Unit presented a 10th grade assembly focusing on bias, stereotyping, and bully-ing. The school's Lead for Diversity students plan and decorate a bi-monthly bulletin board promot-ing harmony and respect among the student body. Lead for Diversity students also attended a week long residential summer retreat where students throughout New Jersey engaged in experiential work-shops, small group discussions, and action planning focused on social justice and diversity issues.

The ADL recognized Sophia Blac, Class olf 2015, with a certificate of recognition for her commit-ment to making Freehold Township High School a No Place for Hate® school.

NO PLACE FOR HATE: ADL Recognition 2nd Year

BASIE AWARD TO FRESHMAN STUDENT!

Congratulations to freshman Anna Juliano, who was nominated for a Basie Award . Anna is now an incoming sophomore student. Anna was nominated as Best Lead Actress in a Musical, for her role in our production of "All Shook Up." The Basies, presented annually by Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, are the high school equivalent to the Tony Awards, encompassing high schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This is our seventh nomination in a leading or supporting role, with two previous wins. Anna performed at the awards ceremony on May 20th, along with senior Matt Gouin.


SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAMS

2015-2016 Theme: Class of 2019-UNMASK YOURSELF RESPECT Week -October 5-9

Activities will be scheduled for each day! Freehold Township High School continues to be proactive with school wide initiatives throughout the school year to promote RESPECT for one another. The following student groups assist with some of these initiatives: Lead For Diversity Students (LFD)

Peer Leaders Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

Human Relations (HRC)/Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Various programs will be conducted —- Some of them are:

Presentations in freshmen health classes Grade Level Assemblies

SLIP (Saying Little Inappropriate Phrases) Interventions Peer to Peer Transition (throughout the year)

National Anti-Violence week (October) Detective D’Amico (October 21): Stereotyping

PRIDE Week (March) “You Don’t Know Me” (March)

Challenge Day Sports Captains Workshops

Cross Age Training Citizenship Breakfast

FTHShasaSchoolSafetyTeamtoassistwiththese

programsthroughouttheyear.

OurAnti‐BullyingSpecialistsare

Ms.KristinClyne,SchoolPsychologist,[email protected]

andMs.DeniseLandy,Counselor,[email protected]

Class of 2019: Unmask Yourself

Class of 2018:

Show Your Character

Class of 2017: Be A Hero

Class of 2016:

Respect

Freshmen Transition Program: A wide variety of programs are provided to facilitate your student’s successful transition into high school throughout the year. Activities include:

Freshmen Kickoff/Orientation High School Survival Skills Workshops Patriot Pals-hall guides, homeroom and Peer to Peer Transition Groups afterschool activities Aim For Success Workshops Extra-Curricular Activities Fair


LEAD FOR DIVERSITY

What is Lead for Diversity, LFD? Students are chosen to attend a week-long summer camp discussing issues of tolerance and diversity, hosted

by the American Conference on Diversity. Gender roles, stereotyping, rac-ism, homophobia, and religion are emphasized throughout the week. The students are responsible for creating an Action Plan to bring back to Freehold Township. Past action plans have included Peer Leadership (a class offered in the Social Studies department), the Breakfast Club (a mentor group assist-ing at risk seniors in their efforts to graduate), SLIPSs (Stop Saying Little Inappropriate Phrases) which works to stop the use of derogatory phrases in the school setting, and Respect Workshops for athletes and activity leaders.

We are excited to announce the students for our Lead for Diversity Program for the 2015-2016 school year. CONGRATULATIONS to all of them for having outstanding character and dedication to tolerance, respect, and inclusion. NEW MEMBERS: Kelly Anderson, Jake Kennis, Laura Mays, Samantha Perskin, Max Saunders, Joe San toro, Sydney Wisdom

RETURNING MEMBERS: Katey Bacci, Pete Nielson, Vanessa Varlack

ADVISORS: Mrs. Jordan, Ms. Michaels, Mr. Migliori, Mr. Burlew

Students wishing to travel on another student’s bus in the afternoon, for a one time use, must request an af-ternoon pass from the main office. To acquire the pass, the student must bring in a note from their parent/guardian. This note should be brought to the main office before 8:25 a.m. on the specific day. After verification is received, the student will be given a bus pass.

BUSES Late buses are available Monday through Thursday, on regularly scheduled school days. The late bus is at 5:00 and stops at limited locations. These locations will be posted in our main entrance, as well as on the internet. Please be sure to check where these locations are in September. Stu-dents using the late bus will need a bus pass from the activity advisor they are with.

Our Blue Morning Crew - Morning Announcers Seniors

Victoria Camassa James Pezzullo

John Kandell


ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

Mastering course proficiencies requires regular attendance in school. The purpose of the attendance policy is to improve student attendance and thus enhance student learning and achievement. Early warning of excessive absences and cuts from class will help to alert parents and students and thus encourage improved attendance and avoid withdrawal of credit for the course. The chart below provides the schedule of parent notification, interventions and consequences of excessive absences.

Students who exceed the maximum number of absences or cuts for a course will NOT receive credit for the course and receive a grade of “W” for the marking periods and a failing grade, E, for the course. The course, if needed for graduation or is a prerequisite for a higher level course, will have to be made up the following school year or at a tuition summer school. All absences are counted towards credit withdrawal, including those documented with notes. Absentee notes must be submitted by parents within 48 hours of the student’s return to school and will be reviewed if an appeal hear-ing to reinstate credit is requested by the student and their parent/guardian. Parent/guardians and students will be notified by mail if credit is withdrawn in a course; and also notified by correspondence , via the Parent Portal. If an appeal is re-quested the Faculty Attendance Review Committee will meet with the student and parent/guardian to review the case and determine whether credit should be reinstated. Appeals for full year courses will be held during the final weeks of the course. Appeals for first semester courses will be held in February.

Action Taken at Specified # of Absences Full Year Course Three Quarter

Course Half Year Course

Quarter Year Course

Notification Letter 1 6 4 3 2

Student Contract - Conference with Assistant Principal 10 8 6 4

Notification Letter 2 10 8 6 4

Notice of ineligibility for course credit 19 15 10 6

“Great School Attendance Leads to Great Success in Life” Speak with and explain to your child why school attendance is important.

Avoid scheduling any appointments or trips during school hours

Make sure your child gets enough sleep each night and wakes up early enough for the school day.

Reinforce school rules at home, as well as the consequences for cutting class and being late.

Talk with your child about how education is important, and how it will help him/her achieve higher standards in life.

Please be sure to bring in all notes within 48 hours of the student’s return to school.

Attendance corresponds to Academics.

Your high school GPA is strongly correlated with how much you’ll earn as a worker. For a one point increase in a person’s high school GPA, average annual earnings in adulthood increased by about 12 % for men and about 14% for women. WashingtonPost.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2015

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR ALL FOUR YEARS

Mernine Ameris Dana Corn

Julianne Jaeger


FTHS HEALTH OFFICE

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back to a new school year at Freehold Township High School. We hope your summer was enjoyable. Please note the following school procedures regarding the Health Office:

*ALL MEDICAL FORMS AND MEDICATION FORMS required by the Health Office may be found on the district website. Proceed to www.frhsd.com, go to Guidance, scroll down to Health & Safety, click on Medical Forms, and then choose the appropriate forms. Please be aware that new forms are required each school year.

If your child requires any of the following forms, they must be completed by the parent and the student’s physician and returned to the school nurse at the beginning of the school year: asthma action plans, epi-pen medication packets, seizure action plans, and diabetes management packets. In addition, medications, including over-the-counter medications, cannot be given dur ing the school day without a doctor’s order written on the Freehold Regional H.S. District Medication Form. An adult must br ing the medication, in the or iginal labeled pharmacy container, or the original over-the-counter box, to the Health Office.

HEALTH CONCERNS: If your child has a health issue (i.e. diabetes, allergies,

seizure disorder, etc.), please notify the school nurse at the beginning of the school year,

and note this on the Emergency Card.

EMERGENCY CARDS: Parents must complete the front and back of the emergency card, sign it and return it to the school the next day. Please make sure to list emergency contacts other than yourself since you will be the first person contacted.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION RESTRICTIONS: If your child is unable to participate in a physical education class, a doctor’s note is required with the following information:

Diagnosis with an approximate return date (notes that state “until further notice” will only allow 2 weeks)

A doctor’s note is required for use of crutches and elevator in school.

PHYSICALS: The Freehold Regional High School District, in accordance with New Jersey Law N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 recommends physical examinations for all students at least once during their high school years.

Your child’s well-being is vital to his/her success at Freehold Township High School. Please feel free to

contact the Health Office with any concerns you may have throughout the school year.

Wishing you and your child a healthy and successful school year!

HEALTH OFFICE

Phone 732.431.8460 ext. 3042 Fax 732.431.4185


From The Desks of the Academic Supervisors Math Summer Assignments

Students who are enrolled in the following FTHS Math courses for the 2015-16 school year are required to complete a summer assignment on pre-requisite material: Honors Algebra 2, Honors Pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics and AP Computer Science. Students may have been given one by their 2014-15 math teacher or their counselor. Incoming freshman Honors Algebra 2 students had one mailed home, by June 25 . If your child does not have one please check the FTHS web site for copies of these assessments or they may pick one up in the guidance office, during the summer 8 am-3 pm. These assignments will be collected by the math teacher on the first day of school – September Sept 8th.

AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science Summer Assignments

Students enrolled in an Advanced Placement Science course for the 2015-2016 school year have a required summer assignment that is due September 8, 2015 (the first day of the new school year). Each student was notified of their summer assignment at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Copies of these assignments are posted on our FTHS website.

WORKPLACE TRAINING PROGRAM: INNOVATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education Week was extra special this year for the Workplace Training Program (WTP) at Freehold Township High School. The New Jersey School Board Association selected 9 programs for their 2014 Innovations in Special Education Award. The WTP was honored to receive this award! Teachers and Administrators were recognized at an awards ceremony that took place on May 12, 2014 at the Westin in Princeton. The Workplace Training Program was judged on content, innovation, integration into the curriculum, parent/community involvement, evaluation strategies and effectiveness of meeting student’s needs.

On May 22, 2014 the “award winning” Workplace Training Program showcased their program at the annual Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference at Middlesex County College. Keynote speaker, Kweli Taylor, gave a moving speech about overcoming her challenges with Cerebral Palsy. The students conducted a breakout session where they presented the “Do’s and Don’ts of a job interview. They performed a skit on how specific behavior can affect the hiring process. Everyone in the audience took home a pocket resume.

All seniors who are applying for parking permits, and their parent/guardian, are re-quired to attend a driver safety program. The final makeup program will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School. Students and parent/guardians must bring identification to the program and sign both a certificate of attendance and an attendance roster at the end of the program. Parking permits will be issued, on a space-available basis, after both the senior and their parent/guardian have attended the presen-tation. Parking for seniors that have applied and have met all district requirements has been assigned. You will be notified by phone when to come to the Little Theatre to get your park-ing hang tag. Parking hang tags will be distributed in August. If you have applied for parking and have not met all the district requirements or still owe a fine you will be notified via mail or telephone. All fines must be paid prior to getting your hang tag. All seniors must display a hang tag in order to park on campus on the first day of school.

NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK ON THE CAMPUS WITHOUT A

VALID HANG TAG.

SENIOR PARKING

Education Partnership Award The Freehold Township High school Workplace Training Program is one of nine programs to earn recognition by the New Jersey School boards Association as a part of their 2014 Innovations in Special Education Awards. The pro-gram offers eligible students exceptional transitional services that emphasize functional academics, career explora-tion, and life skills development. The WTP closely links school-based classroom instruction with community-based workplace training to help prepare students with disabilities for life beyond high school.


Language Arts Literacy Announcements

LIT-ALIVE The Book Club, Lit Alive, continued to meet r egular ly this year to discuss var ious

genres of literature. This year’s discussions focused on the following works: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Gone, Girl by Gillian Flynn, Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie, Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, and Maus by Art Spiegelman. Many of these works and their subsequent discussions were featured in the Patriot Press online. All new members are welcome to attend. Please contact or see Mrs. Lanza for more information.

SAT Word of the Day

The SAT Word of the Day continues to enjoy a role at FTHS. Each morning, as the new word is introduced in isolation and in context, students are reminded of the importance of having advanced vocabulary in their lives.

The Spit Fire assembly, overseen by Ms. Katie Quinn, was a huge success this year . Many of our talented

students were showcased in spoken word poetry and in song. The t shirt sales from this competition raised money for senior scholarships in the English department.

Many students this year were winners in the Asbury Park Press’s “Student Voices” essay contests throughout the year. First – third place winners include freshmen Ashlie Pitt, Brandon Block, and Lindsey Golotko. Honorable Mention winners include freshmen Erin Berschta, Brandon Block, and Gustavo Lagos and soph-omore Ally Knighton. All of their essays can be read at the Patriot Press online.

English teacher Cheryl Lanza was selected as the Barnes and Noble My Favorite Teacher local award winner. Ms. Lanza was selected based on a poem that sophomore Mackenzie Kean wrote about her and then submitted. Both Mrs. Lanza and Mackenzie were honored at Barnes and Noble in March.

“STEP UP PROGRAM”

Encourage your child to Improve EACH Marking Period & to be Recognized

***To begin after January 30

The Step Up program continues to be a success at FTHS. The program recognizes students who have improved their grades from one marking period to the next. Students filled out a form in the main office and were randomly selected by grade level to receive prizes (gift cards) and recog-nition for their efforts. Well over 80 students filled out forms each time. Among the many winners this year were freshmen Danielle Bellino, Sarah Adly, Anthony Brooks, Kate Gaynor, Chris Longo, Cai Martin, Jake Rotem, and Tori Varlack; sophomores Chris Dolce, Sarah Hayes, Tyler Iken, Miranda Landry, Makella Freud, Katie Yi, and Matt Lowe; juniors Darlene Benjamin, Victoria Toldo, Desmond Howell, Noah Kor-asik-Tiereski, and Steven Manzar; and seniors Mara Manzar, Alissa Persad, Michael Hratko, and Amanda Whittaker.

The FRHSD posts mandatory summer reading assignments for all English classes in order to provide that students remain engaged in academic material during the summer break. This activity also provides teachers with diagnostic measures within the first few days of school. All having addi-tional assigned texts. Students are to read at least one book, with honors and AP classes. CGI/ Global Studies students and IB students received different assignments from their teachers already. Please refer to the document posted on frhsd.com for the specific assignments and ensure that your son or daughter is prepared!


MESSAGE FROM THE SECA —-Mr. Patrick McEvoy 732.431.8460 ext. 3011 [email protected]

During the 2014-2015 athletic year, we had numerous accomplishments in both activities and ath-letics: Division Championships in Boys Bowling, Boys Basketball, Girls Swimming, Boys La-crosse, and Girls Track & Field. We had New Jersey State Championships, individuals and teams, in Boys & Girls Bowling, Track & Field, and Boys Swimming. School records were broken in Track & Field, Girls Swimming, Girls Bowling, and Girls Basketball. So many team and individ-ual athletic accomplishments were recognized. For the first time, FTHS had equestrians and fenc-ers. Our plaques and banners are continuously updated! Our new Twitter account is popular and updated constantly…follow them @TownshipScores. Athletics: Meet the Coaches Night is scheduled for Monday, August 24 at 6pm in the Audi-torium. All parents of fall athletes MUST attend this program that focuses on sportsmanship, school policies, and the coach’s expectations. Parents we need your support to ensure a successful athletic season! Activities: Freshmen, Get involved! – try them out! It has been inspiring to see the students who became involved in these clubs and activities, and then became the leaders. Club and Activi-ties descriptions can be found on the SECA website. The Activities Fair will be held on October 14! The following activities had either county, regional, state, or national accomplishments: DECA, Forensics, FFA, FCCLA. The Pre-Med Club sponsored two blood drives two at the Township. The FTHS Newspaper started our first online newspaper, check out the Patriot Press! The Art Club painted the walls of FTHS to reflect the RESPECT themes for each class. The Octagon Club is always giving back to the community through volunteering. We have over 40 clubs, and if you want to propose an idea, please see me through January!

If you are interested in participating in a Winter Sport Basketball, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Winter Track, and Wrestling

you must attend a sign up meeting on September 24th at 7:50 am in the Auditor ium. Please use the SECA website for information regarding extracurricular activities, athletic sched-ules, game changes, and physical information. Click on www.frhsd.com, choose Freehold Town-ship High School, and click on Athletics and Activities. To receive text messages or emails re-garding game changes/cancellations, use the RSchool today website. Click on www.shoreconferencenj.org and click on Freehold Township High School. Academics, though, are important. It is necessary to maintain academic eligibility to compete in athletics or participate in extracurricular activities. We are proud that fifteen athletes received Di-vision I scholarships from the Class of 2015! This was not an easy task for these students, but their commitment to academics only strengthened those accomplishments. Any ideas you have, please see me or email me! Looking forward to seeing the success, the news, the plaques, and banners from the Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019!


GETTING INVOLVED!

FTHS NHS has taken part in many community events during 2014-2015:

Autism Speaks Walk Fundraiser

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk Fundraiser

Freehold Area Running Club St. Patty's Day Races

ECLC car wash fundraiser for the Barkalow Middle School PTO

Octagon Club Clean Ocean Action beech seep at Pt. Pleasant

FTPD Disaster Drills at FTHS and the Freehold Raceway Mall

Assisting Laura Donavan School PTO with the Ladies Night Out Gift Auction

Constant volunteering efforts at CentraState

Max Cure Foundation sneaker donation drive

Constant volunteering efforts with Open Door

Freehold Area Memorial Day Parade Committee

The GSA runs an in-school initiative around World Aids Day, National Coming Out Day, and National Day of Silence. All these activities are taking place around the Nation or World at the same time. Ribbons & stickers are given out to participating students to raise awareness: students wear them out into the community.

Students Helping Honduras: Sent donations to those in need; A trip to Honduras to build schools is scheduled for July, 2015.

Pre-med club organized two blood drives with Central Jersey Blood Center

Free the Children held a clothing drive and donated to Good Will

Special Strides participated in a color run in April and raised over $3500 for the therapeutic farm for Autism

Sophomore class collected supplies for the troops

FCCLA Leadership Service for 2014-2015

Canned food collection for the Southern Ocean Food Bank

Worked at the food bank sorting and packing foods for the community

Soda can pull-tabs collected for the Ronald McDonald House

Donated food and made meals at the Ronald McDonald house for the families of the patients

Held fundraising initiatives and donated $300.00 to Share Our Strength

Made/decorated gingerbread cookie ornaments and donated them to St. Peter’s Outreach Program for the needy during December

Held a school wide used clothing drive for donation

Glamour Girls visited nursing homes to give makeovers multiple times during the school year, do-nated beauty supplies to Applewood Estates residents

Student Groups: delivered cards to senior homes for various holidays, and handed out flowers to the seniors at Applewood Estates for mother’s day.


FORENSICS GOES TO NATIONALS!

At the NJ/NSDA District tournament, senior Mark Rinder, senior Craig Chikis and sophomore Sage O'Toole qualified for the National Speech & Debate League National Tourna-ment in Dallas, Texas. To qualify, students must finish in the top 3 in the state in their event. NSDA Nationals is the world's largest academic competition. Mark Rinder is the first student in NJ to "triple qualify" in his events. This is the maximum number of events that a students can even enter in at districts. The district chair, who has been coaching since 1988, said she can't remember this ever happening before. Since the NSDA rules state that a student can only compete in one event at nationals, Mark has selected International Extempora-neous Speaking as his event. Mark is rated as the 17th best extemper in the na-tion, which is actually quite impressive in itself as FTHS only goes to a handful

of "circuit" or national tournaments. There were 51 teams in Public Forum debate at the beginning of districts which is a double elimina-tion style tournament. Craig and Sage, who have only been partners once before, made it to the top 8 after 7 rounds which wound up being the last round. In this round, they debated the team of Ozbay and Malik from Princeton who are rated as the 2nd best team in the nation. Ozbay actually won Extemp Debate at nationals last year. Craig and Sage won this round on a 3-0 decision knocking that team out of the tournament and securing their spot at nationals.

YEARBOOK PICTURES

Underclassmen Portraits will be taken on Fr iday, September 11th. Students will go to the auditorium with their History class to have them taken.

PEP AND WTP program portrait pictures will be taken on Fr iday, October 2nd, at 9:00.

www.normandystudio.com

DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR 2015 YEARBOOK

HOMECOMING/Tailgate October 30, 2015


SECURITY PROCEDURES

All visitors must sign in at the Security Desk, located at the main entrance to the school. Visitors must show identifica-tion, sign the Visitors’ Log, fill out a visitor pass and return the pass to the security desk as they leave the building.

Non-registered students, including former students, may not enter the building without an appointment. Those with requests for transcripts may contact the Counseling & Guidance Services Department for an appointment or indicate this when they sign in at the Security Desk. No visitors are allowed to attend classes.

For security purposes we have implemented a buzzer system, so please limit the number of items being dropped off for your student. Parents/guardians dropping off items for their student are to leave the items at the security desk. Please make sure that all items are clearly marked with the student’s name and grade.

DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP STUDENTS ALL DOORS WILL BE LOCKED UNTIL 7:45 a.m. Do NOT DROP students off prior to 7:45, students will

not have access to the building (unless specific arrangements have been made with a teacher or a coach). Drop Off - Pull up as close to the main entrance, near the attendance office, as possible and discharge students as

quickly as possible. Pick Up - All vehicles must use the East entrance, closest to Route 9 and the gym. Please park in any space or

around the perimeter of the parking lot if no spaces are available. No cars will be admitted at the West Entrance, between 2:30 and 3:30 due to safety concerns and the large number of buses entering and leaving the campus.

When Students Need to Sign Out Early

On the morning of the early dismissal, please send in a note with your student stating the time, reason, and a phone number where you can be reached. Have them bring the note to the Attendance Office before home-room. The Attendance Office will call to confirm the note, a pass will be given to your child to leave class at the necessary time. This will eliminate unnecessary interruptions into a class.

I.D. CARDS I.D. cards will be issued for underclass-men when yearbook photos are taken. Students must carry their I.D.’s at all times. Failure to have an I.D. card will result in disciplinary action. Replacement I.D. card request forms are available in the main office.

Replacement I.D. cards cost $5.00.

Please be Courteous and

Respectful of Others

DO NOT use Aerosol sprays and per-fumes in common areas, such as the halls, cafeteria and classrooms. Many of you may not be aware of the severe allergic reaction many people have to aerosol spays and perfumes. You are ONLY per-mitted to use these items in the locker room and the rest rooms. Students need to adhere to this policy.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

Start where you are.

Use what you have.

Do what you can. Arthur Ashe


FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL—DRESS CODE Parents and students are reminded that all FRHSD students must dress appropriately when coming to school. Disciplinary consequences for inappropriate dress are in the handbook.

Dress Code States: This Means:

Students may dress as they wish as long as it does not endanger their health or safety or the health or safety of other students.

You should use common sense when you dress for school, but the school staff will decide if an item jeopardizes anyone’s health or safe-ty.

Manner of dress must not create classroom disor-der or distract others.

The classroom teacher determines if clothing creates disorder or dis-tracts others. An item can cause a distraction either because of words or images printed on it or because of the amount of bare skin exposed.

Students should wear clothing which totally covers the torso. If wearing spandex pants the bottom of your shirt must reach your finger tips.

All shirts must have two sleeves or armholes. Halter, strapless or oth-er backless tops are not to be worn. The bottom of your shirt must reach the top of your pants. If you choose to wear low rise or saggy pants, make sure you also wear an extra long shirt so that NO bare skin is exposed. No part of your underwear should be visible.

Students should not walk barefoot in school and they must always wear some type of shoes, sneak-ers, sandals, etc.

Bedroom slippers, even fuzzy ones, do not meet this requirement and are not to be worn. State law requires that feet be completely covered in science labs. You will not be permitted to participate in lab and will receive a zero if your toes are exposed.

“Torn-off”, “half-shirts” or “muscle shirts” are not permitted for males, while “tube-tops” are not per-mitted for females.

“Torn-off” means either sleeve of the shirt has been ripped off. “Half-shirt” is one that does not go to the waist. “Muscle-shirts” refer to tank-tops for males. “Tube-tops” are strapless shirts that expose the midriff. None of these are to be worn to school.

Clothing more appropriate for beach wear (bathing suits, very short shorts, sleep wear, etc.) should not be worn to school.

The “etc.” refers to any beach attire INCLUDING very short shorts. A good rule to follow is that if you stand up with your hands at your sides, the bottom of your shorts should reach your fingertips. Skirts should be of a reasonable length. Walking up the stairs or bending over at a locker should not draw attention to body parts that should be covered.

Apparel with bias, offensive or profane messages will not be allowed Also, wearing or possessing items depicting or implying racial hatred, stereo-typing or prejudice will not be tolerated.

You may not think it offensive, but it could be to someone else, so do not wear it. School staff will determine if a message or image is of-fensive.

Specifically prohibited are sunglasses, hats, head-bands, bandanas, or other head coverings; metal chains, jewelry or accessory articles that have the potential to be used as a weapon, gang attire, facial markings that display non-school related symbol-ism.

“Du-rags” fall in the category of “other head coverings” that are not to be worn. The rest of the items listed are fairly self explanatory. If you are not sure if something is permitted, either ask a teacher or don’t wear it.


FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP MUSIC PARENTS

Do you have a child that participates in BAND, CHORUS and/or COLORGUARD? If so, you should join the Music Parents to help support the students, teachers and programs in which your child will be a part. We act as an advisory and chaperoning body, and organize a variety of activities, including the Scholarship and Awards Banquet. We fundraise to provide financial assistance where needed, such as Senior scholarships, equipment, as well as drinks and snacks for the students. None of this can be done without your help. Please come and support this talented group of students. We meet once a month in the chorus room. We welcome your ideas and suggestions. A membership form below. We need your energy and support!

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-2016 - [email protected]

President: Michael Shernicoff: Vice President: June Ribas

Treasurer: Michael Tur ley Recording Secretary: Gina Cocuzza

FRHSD MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL— All 6 High Schools perform

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Manalapan High School – 6:00 p.m.

BAND CAMP: Monday -Friday: August 17-21—Percussion Camp 2:00-6:00

Monday-Friday August 24-28—Color Guard* 9:00 am.-Noon

Monday-Friday August 24-28—Band Camp 1:00-9:00

*Guard Camp will run concurrently with Band Camp, but Guard will meet in the morning

MEMBERSHIP FORM

We cordially invite you to become a member of the Freehold Township Music Parents, Inc. This organization supports the performing arts (band and choir) at Freehold Township High School. We encourage and hope for your participation to insure a successful year.

MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $25.00 PER FAMILY MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION-PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Parent’s Name (s)________________________ Phone________________

Address__________________________ Town_______________ Zip______

Parent Email____________________________

Student Name__________________________ HR______ Grade____

Student Participates in: Band_____ Color Guard_____ Choir_____

Parental Involvement is needed in many areas. Please consider volunteering, and indicate your interest by checking any of the following-

____Chaperoning (away) football games, parades and trips

____Selling 50/50 raffle tickets at home football games

____Help with breakfast for marching band students/alumni at Thanksgiving game

____Help serve the band dinner at various functions

____Help plan band senior activities (senior recognition, awards banquet)

Other areas of interest (please specify)___________________

I would like to make a monetary donation $______ Please mail completed form and payment to:

Freehold Township H.S. Music Parents: 281 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728


PATRIOT PTO MEMBERSHIP

Welcome to the Freehold Township PTO

On behalf of FTHS PTO, we would like to extend a very, warm welcome to all of our new and returning

families. Our PTO offers an invaluable link between students, school staff, teachers and families. But, without you and your support, it is not possible for our PTO to continue to support events and to provide much needed

contributions to our school. We invite all of you to join the PTO and get involved. Becoming a PTO member is a wonderful way to stay informed, be heard and to make positive changes throughout the

school.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. We meet at 7pm in the Media Center . We hope to see all of you at our 1st PTO meeting on Tuesday, September 8h!

Please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Sincerely,

The Executive Board

Please visit our website: The link to the PTO is on the school website under

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities.

Freehold Township High School

PATRIOT PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM

Name:_____________________________________________________________Phone:______________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

e-mail address___________________________________________________________________________________

Student (s) Name & Grade (s): ______________________________________________________________________

Membership Status:

_______ Family ($15.00)

I would like to join the following Committees:

____ Football Concession Stand ____ Baking Committee ____ Beautification

____ Basketball Concession Stand ____ Hospitality


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