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Parent Handbook 2019
Becoming the Best
Dear Passaic Community,
This school year brings many positive changes as we move toward becoming the best urban
school system in the state of New Jersey. It is clear that we are on our way to achieving this goal!
Our PARCC scores show an increase in percent of students meeting and exceeding
expectations. Our four-year graduation rates have increased. Our high school Advanced
Placement (AP) Course enrollment is up, as is the number of students taking AP exams. The
number of students enrolled in college dual credit courses has also seen a significant increase.
We are a district on the rise!
This past year we debuted Passaic Pathways, which offer choice to our school community.
We opened up two new academies which welcomed over 1400 students this September
2018. We realigned our district to create k-8 neighborhood schools which offer stronger social,
emotional, and psychological support structures. We expanded the Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID) program in grades 7 through 12 in order to support more students as
they graduate high school with a college transcript. Additionally, new offerings at Passaic High
School (PHS) will provide students in grades 9-12 clear college and career pathways that will
enable them to graduate with 15 college credits, a career certification, or both.
Our Passaic Board of Education and dedicated faculty are on a clear path to excellence in this
2018-2019 school year!
Sincerely,
Pablo Muñoz
Superintendent
Estimada comunidad de Passaic,
Este año escolar trae muchos cambios positivos a medida que avanzamos para convertirnos en el
mejor sistema escolar urbano del estado de Nueva Jersey. ¡Está claro que estamos en camino a lograr
Pablo Muñoz,
este objetivo! Superintendent of Schools
Nuestros puntajes PARCC muestran un aumento en el porcentaje de estudiantes que cumplen y
superan las expectativas. Nuestras tasas de graduación de cuatro años han aumentado. Nuestra
inscripción en los cursos de colocación avanzada (AP por sus siglas en inglés) en la escuela Vision
secundaria ha aumentado, al igual que la cantidad de estudiantes que toman los exámenes AP.
El número de estudiantes matriculados en cursos universitarios de crédito simultáneo también ha Passaic Public Schools will become the best
experimentado un aumento significativo. ¡Somos un distrito en acenso!
urban school system in New Jersey.
El año académico pasado debutamos los trayectos académicos de Passaic (Passaic Pathways)
que ofrece opciones a nuestra comunidad escolar. Abrimos dos nuevas academias que dieron la
bienvenida a más de 1400 estudiantes en septiembre de 2018. Realineamos a nuestro distrito para
crear escuelas de K-8 de vecindario. Estas escuelas ofrecen estructuras de apoyo social, emocional Mission
y psicológico más sólidas. Expandimos el programa Avance Vía Determinación Individual (AVID) en
los grados 7 a 12 para apoyar a más estudiantes a medida que se gradúen de la escuela secundaria Passaic Public Schools will provide an excellent
con una transcripción de estudios universitarios. Además, las nuevas ofertas en Passaic High School education that prepares our students for college and to
(PHS) proporcionarán a los estudiantes en los grados 9 a 12 cursos universitarios y caminos claros
hacia sus carreras que les permitirán graduarse con 15 créditos universitarios, una certificación, o earn high paying jobs.
ambos.
¡Nuestra Junta de Educación de Passaic y nuestra facultad dedicada están en un camino claro hacia la
excelencia en este año escolar 2018-2019! Focus
Sinceramente,
Passaic Public Schools will provide all students with
Pablo Muñoz the opportunity to graduate high school with a career
Superintendente certification and/or a minimum of 15 college credits.Dear Community, Dear Residents of Passaic,
It is an honor and a privilege to serve this community This was a pivotal year for Passaic Public Schools
as president of the board of education. As board and our community. The many changes in our
president, it is my duty, along with every board city are proving more and more that we are a
member, to ensure the financial stability of the school community on the rise. Being a product of the
district while setting strategies to ensure funds are Passaic school system, and now the proud parent
managed wisely; always keeping the future success of students in the Passaic school system I am able
of our students as a top priority. to appreciate how far we’ve come. My commitment
to the Passaic Public Schools is unwavering, as
I am excited to be a part of all of the great things
I know first-hand the amazing educators and the
happening in our school district. In the last year we
great things happening in our public schools. As
reorganized our district back to neighborhood schools,
our community continues to rise, I look forward to
we opened two new 6-12 academies, we moved
watching our children grow into successful and
the board offices to 663 Main street and expanded
community-minded young men and women.
Passaic High School. Our unrelenting focus on
ensuring our students’ success will drive the many When I reflect on our great community I am
wonderful things we have planned for the coming reminded of a verse written by Ralph Waldo
years. I look forward to working with the community Emerson long ago; “Do not go where the path may
and the school district to make this the best urban school system in New Jersey! lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” I am confident that here, in our city,
we are blazing a trail for other urban communities to follow!
In conclusion, I want to wish all of our students, parents and teachers a healthy, happy and
productive school year. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns that
you may have.
Sincerely,
Sincerely, Mayor Hector Carlos Lora
Peter T. Rosario City of Passaic
President, Passaic Board of Education
prosario@passaicschools.org
Querida comunidad,
Estimados residentes de Passaic,
Es un honor y un privilegio servir nuestra comunidad como presidente de la junta de
educación para este año escolar. Como presidente de la junta, es mi deber, junto con cada
miembro de la junta, garantizar la estabilidad financiera del distrito escolar así como también Este fue un año esencial para las escuelas públicas de Passaic y para nuestra comunidad.
establecer estrategias para garantizar que los fondos se manejen adecuadamente. El éxito Los muchos cambios en nuestra ciudad demuestran cada vez más que somos una
futuro de nuestros estudiantes es siempre nuestra prioridad principal. comunidad en acenso. Como producto del sistema escolar de Passaic, y ahora, un padre
orgulloso de estudiantes en el sistema escolar de Passaic, puedo apreciar lo lejos que
Estoy emocionado de ser parte de todos los grandes acontecimientos que suceden en hemos llegado. Mi compromiso con las Escuelas Públicas de Passaic es inquebrantable, ya
nuestro distrito escolar. En el último año reorganizamos nuestro distrito de nuevo a escuelas que conozco personalmente a los increíbles educadores y las grandes cosas que suceden
del vecindario, abrimos dos academias nuevas de grados 6-12, mudamos las oficinas en nuestras escuelas públicas. A medida que nuestra comunidad continúa creciendo, espero
de la junta a 663 Main street y expandimos la Escuela Secudaria de Passaic. Nuestro ver a nuestros niños crecer y convertirse en hombres y mujeres jóvenes con mentalidad
constante enfoque en garantizar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes impulsará las muchas cosas comunitaria y exitosos.
maravillosas que hemos planeado para los próximos años. ¡Espero con interés trabajar con
la comunidad y el distrito escolar para hacer de este el mejor sistema escolar urbano de Cuando reflexiono sobre nuestra gran comunidad, recuerdo un verso escrito hace mucho
Nueva Jersey! tiempo por Ralph Waldo Emerson; “ No vayas por donde te lleve el camino, elige abrir un
camino y dejar tu rastro”. Confío en que aquí, en nuestra ciudad, estamos abriendo un
Para concluir, quiero desear a todos los estudiantes, padres y maestros un año escolar camino para que otras comunidades urbanas lo sigan.
saludable, feliz y productivo. Por favor, no duden en enviarme un correo electrónico con
cualquier pregunta o inquietud que puedan tener.
Sinceramente, Sinceramente,
Peter T. Rosario Alcalde Héctor Carlos Lora
Presidente, Junta de Educación de Passaic Ciudad de Passaic
prosario@passaicschools.orgGENERAL INFORMATION ■ Medical insurance letter ■ Radio announcements: WCBS 880 AM; WINS 1010 AM;
and
■ College transcripts or student loan papers
Registration ■ Television announcements: WNBC (Channel 4); FOX 5
All bills must be only two months old and have current
(Channel 5); WABC (Channel 7); WPIX (Channel 11);
Preschool address. RNN TV FIOS 1 News; NEWS12 NJ (Channel 12).
The Passaic Public Schools offers free, high quality, full day, Emergency Student Information
age and developmentally appropriate preschool classes to all
Student Attendance Zones
In the event of medical emergencies or any other event that
eligible Passaic children. To enroll in preschool, parents or The Passaic Board of Education directs that the assignment
necessitates immediate contact with parents or guardians,
legal guardians must be residents of the City of Passaic and of students to schools within the district be consistent with
schools must have on file, a current address and current phone
must be accompanied by the child at the time of registration. the best interests of students and the best use of district
numbers for every one of their students as well as the phone
Pre-Kindergarten children must be three or four years of resources. School attendance areas for the district have been
number of a friend or family member who will know how to
age on or before October 31st, to enter during the current determined and can be viewed using the following link:
contact the parent/guardian if an emergency arises. If you move
school year, however you may register a younger child for the http://finder.passaicschools.org or from the district website
or change jobs, please remember to update your child’s school
following school year. www.passaicschools.org under the schools link (school
records and emergency information as soon as possible.
finder). All students are expected to attend the school
Where and When to Register School Day designated within their attendance area.
Registration for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 is held at
the Central Registration Office Located at 663 Main Ave:
As per Board Policy 6112, the length of the school day and School Attendance
the length of periods of instruction at various levels shall be in The Passaic Board of Education believes that the regular
■ Pre-K - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. keeping with requirements of the State Board of Education. The attendance of students in each class and in school in general is
■ K-8 - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. school hours for levels and/or schools shall be as follows: critical to its educational mission.
In addition, registration for grades 9 to 12 is as follows: Elementary Schools - Pre Kindergarten 8:05 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. A student must be in attendance for 164 of the 182-day school
■ Grades 9-12 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Passaic High School year in order to be considered to have successfully completed
Elementary Schools - K– 8 the instructional program requirements of the grade/course to
Required Registration Documents 8:05 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. which he/she is assigned.
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy - 2–8
■ Original Child’s Birth Certificate Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the principal
Passaic High School or his/her designee no later than 8:45 a.m. on the day when
■ Child’s Immunization Records
Passaic Academy for a child will be absent and for informing the principal or his/her
■ Proof of Address (3 documents in parent’s/legal 8:30 a.m. – 3:36 p.m. designee of the reason for the absence. A written statement
guardian’s name) Science and Engineering
from the parent(s)/guardian(s) of students under 18 years of
➤ The first document must be a primary bill from: Passaic Preparatory Academy age will be required on the day the student returns to school.
PSE&G, Cable, Phone, or Internet The written statement must be dated and signed by the parent/
In addition, documents must include two of the following: guardian, with the reason(s) for the absence(s). Students
Emergency School Closings 18 years old or older may write their own note explaining the
■ Annual lease Announcements regarding school closings or delayed reason for absence from school. The absence of a student
■ Bank account statement openings due to inclement weather or any emergency without proper notification or written excuse shall be sufficient
situation will be made using the following means of reason for a home inquiry by an attendance officer.
■ Driver’s license or Consulate ID
communication:
■ Credit card bill ■ Automated phone messages; Breakfast and Lunch Program
■ Hospital or Clinic bill The Passaic Public Schools Food Services Department offers
■ Notices posted on the district’s website:
■ Cell phone bill www. passaicschools.org; free breakfast and lunch to all students. Students should report
to school on time so that they can enjoy their breakfast and
■ Employee pay stub ■ Twitter@Passaic Schools;
begin instruction. At each meal, a variety of foods from the four
■ Letter from Board of Social Services food groups are offered.
“I am part of everything that I have read.”
– Theodore Rooseveltbe summarily dismissed from the trip. The teaching School Visitors
staff member in charge will make arrangements for the The Passaic Board of Education recognizes the safety of its
dismissed student’s transportation to home or school students as a consideration of utmost importance. For the
as appropriate. The cost of any such transportation will welfare of all students and staff members, visitors to any of
be the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility. The student our school facilities shall be required to register their presence
may be subjected to additional disciplinary measures in the school. No staff member shall transact business with
according to the Code of Student Conduct Policy (File or permit the continuing presence in the school of a visitor
Code 5131). who has not been duly registered. No visitor may confer with
The board shall permit self-administration of medication a student in school without the approval of the principal; any
on field trips for asthma or other potentially life- such conference may take place only in the presence of a
threatening illness by students who have parental teaching staff member and/or administrator.
permission and are authorized to self-administer
medication by a physician. All conditions established by Safety
law and board policy shall be met (see policy 5141.21 Parents/guardians will be notified at least once a year of the
Administering Medication). Epinephrine shall be following:
administered via epi-pen to students in emergencies on A. Notice of any construction or other activities involving
field trips by the school nurse, his/her designee(s), the hazardous substances will be posted on the bulletin
student’s parent/guardian or the student himself/herself, board of their children’s school;
in accordance with policy 5141.21 Administering B. Hazardous substances may be stored at the school at
Medication. various times throughout the year;
Transfers PowerSchool Portal C. Hazardous substance fact sheets for any of the
hazardous substances being used or stored are
All transfers into the schools of the Passaic Public Schools Parents/Guardians will be provided with access to their child’s available at the school.
shall be in accord with the Admission Board Policy. Students grades, attendance, and progress information by accessing the The Safety Policy (File Code 3516) may be viewed in its
transferring into the district are expected to present copies of web based parent portal. Information will be sent to parents entirety at the Administration Building or on our website:
records from the previously attended school (or district) to aid so that they have access codes to this information. Any parent www.passaicschools.org.
in placement. Also required are proof of immunizations and who has difficulty accessing their child’s records should contact
proof of identity. the principal. Students will also have access to their academic Fire Drills
Parents/guardians of students or adult students transferring and attendance records.
Regularly scheduled fire drills are essential for school safety.
from the district shall notify the principal in a timely manner of
their intention to leave the district.
Inquiries / Complaints Each school will have at least one fire drill each month within
school hours, including any summer months during which the
Any person having inquiries and/or complaints concerning school is open for instructional programs.
Student records shall be transferred between districts within
the Passaic Public Schools compliance with the regulations
the time frame prescribed by law. Students and staff will follow regulations to ensure safety
implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities
protection for the entire school community.
Field Trips Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is directed
to contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Mayra Silva, Director
Field trips, used as a device for teaching and learning are of Student Advocacy, at 973.470.5500 ext. 6054, or via email
School Evacuations, Lockdowns, and
integral to the curriculum, are an educationally sound and at msilva@passaicschools.org. Ms. Silva has been designated Other Emergency Drills
important ingredient in the instructional program of the school. to coordinate school efforts to comply with the regulations In addition to fire drills, schools practice other emergency
Students on field trips remain under the supervision of the implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, and Section 504. The drills, at least one each month, to ensure that students and
teaching staff member in charge and are subject to the above named coordinator will also supply information as to the staff are prepared for a variety of situations.
Code of Student Conduct. A student who violates rules existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that
or disregards the authority of supervisors on a field trip are accessible to and usable by disabled persons.
significantly endangers the safety of other students and may
“Change is the end result of all true learning.”
– Leo BuscagliaAdministration of Medication awarded upon successful completion of the course. Enrichment Code 5131) and its accompanying regulations may be viewed
courses are also offered, though not eligible for credit. in its entirety at the board Administrative offices or on our
The parent or guardian must provide a written request for website: www.passaicschools.org
administration of any medication to a student in school. Registration for summer programs shall be free for all
These written requests must be provided to the school from students of Passaic Public Schools. Students who are Smoking Prohibition
a medical doctor. They must detail the diagnosis or type of residents of the City of Passaic, but not enrolled in Passaic To promote the health and safety of all students and staff and to
illness involved, the name of the drug, the dosage, and the Public Schools, may be eligible, at the discretion of the promote the cleanliness of school grounds, the board prohibits
time of administration. The medication should be brought to Superintendent to participate in identified courses. Tuition will all smoking or use of tobacco products in all school facilities
the school in its original container, appropriately labeled by the be charged for students who are not residents of the City of and on all school grounds at all times.
pharmacy or physician. The school will provide safe storage Passaic at an amount set by the Board. The Summer Session
Policy (File Code 6174) and its accompanying regulations Definition: For purposes of the Smoking Prohibition Policy,
of medications. Only the school nurse or the parent/guardian
may be viewed in its entirety at the board Administrative “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the
may administer medication in the school.
offices or on our website: www.passaicschools.org smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette,
Special Programs pipe or any other matter of substance which contains tobacco,
Extra-Curricular Activities nicotine, or any other matter that can be smoked. Chewing
The Passaic Public Schools offer a number of programs tobacco and electronic smoking devices are also specifically
geared to meet the special needs of its students. Programs The Passaic Board of Education believes that the educational
prohibited by this policy. The Smoking Prohibition Policy (File
are available in Bilingual Education/English as a Second goals and objectives of the district are best achieved by a
Code 3515) may be viewed in its entirety at the Administration
Language Education, Special Education, and in Gifted diversity of learning experiences. The Board of Education is
Building or on our website: www.passaicschools.org.
and Talented Education. More information on any of these committed to providing students with a rich and diversified
programs is available through your child’s school. blend of extracurricular activities. All students in good Student Lockers
disciplinary and academic standing shall have equal
In compliance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Student lockers, whether hall lockers or physical education
access to all extracurricular activities regardless of race,
which was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into lockers, are the property of the Passaic Public Schools and
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status,
law on December10, 2015, the Passaic Board of Education subject to inspection at any time.
familial status, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation,
hereby gives public notice that parents may request
information regarding the professional qualifications of their
gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, Student Searches and Video Surveillance
or socioeconomic status. Students not meeting the district
children’s classroom teachers. This request must be made, in All Passaic School community members shall be subject to video
attendance requirements may not be allowed to participate in
writing, to the school principal. surveillance. The video shall be available to school staff and law
extracurricular activities.
enforcement. Requests by community members to see video will
Summer Session Code of Student Conduct be handled on an individual basis, and is not guaranteed.
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of The Board of Education expects students to conduct
continuing student learning through the summer, and therefore themselves with a proper regard for the rights and welfare
has approved summer programming for students. Intervention of other students, for school personnel, for the educational
and remediation courses have been developed for students purpose underlying all school activities, and for the care of
who have not demonstrated satisfactory progress during the school facilities and equipment, in keeping with their level
preceding academic year, or have demonstrated academic of maturity. Every student and family will receive a copy of
need in one or more areas. Students may be required to the Code of Student Conduct, which contains a description
attend such courses in order to be considered for promotion of student responsibilities that includes expectations for
in accordance with the Promotion/Retention board policy. academic achievement, behavior, and attendance. The Code
High school students may be required to attend such courses of Student Conduct includes a list of infractions, and both
in order to be granted credit toward graduation in accordance remedial and disciplinary consequences. School leaders will
with the Graduation Requirements board policy. consider all factors relative to the situation when working
There are advanced credit courses for students who wish to with students and families on imposing consequences for
take a course or subject not previously taken in an approved inappropriate behavior, and assisting students with making
school district program and for which additional credits may be future decisions. The Code of Student Conduct Policy (File
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
– Benjamin FranklinReasonable student searches will be conducted by school Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco The student’s grade point average and rank in class will be
officials and law enforcement, within the scope and The Board of Education recognizes that a pupil’s abuse of entered into the student’s academic record. The Grading and
requirements of NJ Statute. School officials maintain the right harmful substances seriously impedes that pupil’s education Reporting Policy (File Code 6147.1) and its accompanying
to search student lockers at any time, as the lockers are the and threatens the welfare of the entire school community. regulations may be viewed in its entirety at the board
property of the Passaic Public Schools. The use, possession, and/or distribution of alcohol or other Administrative offices or on our website:
drugs on school grounds, including on school buses or at www.passaicschools.org
Vandalism
school-sponsored functions is prohibited according to N.J.S.A.
The Board of Education views vandalism against school property 18A:40A-9, 10, and 11. A pupil who uses, possesses, or
Testing
by students as reprehensible. The causes of such misbehavior distributes a harmful substance, on or off school premises, Students in Kindergarten through grade 2 are assessed in
often are complex, calling for careful study by parents/guardians, will be subject to discipline. mathematics and language arts through the Measurement
school staff and appropriate community officials. of Academic Progress. This assessment provides teachers
The Board believes that students should respect property and
Promotion / Retention with information about student growth throughout the school
take pride in the schools of this district. Whenever a student Standards for student promotion shall be based upon district year. Progress is monitored in grades 3 - 12 with the STAR
has been found to have done willful and malicious damage to goals, objectives, New Jersey Curriculum Standards and the Assessment, which students take multiple times during
property of the Board, the principal of the school shall follow accomplishments of students. Pre-kindergarten students are the year to track reading progress. Students in grades
the Code of Student Conduct board policy and regulations. not eligible for retention. Elementary students will be promoted 3-12 are also administered the Partnership for Assessment
The board may hold the student or his/her parents/guardians to the next grade level when progress at the assigned grade of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The
liable for the damage caused by him/her. has been demonstrated. A student in the high school will information from the assessment is used to evaluate student
accrue course credits, and be promoted in accordance progress and also provides the school system with information
Violence with the Graduation Requirements board policy (File Code that is useful for enhancing instructional programs.
Physical violence including assault with or without a weapon, 6146). Students identified as at risk for retention who do not All 10th and 11th graders will be required to take the PSAT.
against another student, a staff member or board member demonstrate grade level proficiency may be required to attend All 11th graders will also take the SAT and Accuplacer.
is prohibited and will result in the disciplinary sanctions as the district summer educational program. The Promotion / 12th grade students who have not met NJ State graduation
identified in the Code of Student Conduct, Suspension Retention Policy (File Code 6146.2) and its accompanying requirements must take the Accuplacer, ASVAB, and/or the
and Expulsion, and Weapons and Dangerous Instruments regulations may be viewed in its entirety at the board SAT. All students may seek permission to take any of the
board policies and regulations. Disruptive behavior that is Administrative offices or on our website: www.passaicschools.org above assessments, and will be granted the opportunity.
characterized by violence, even though not directed toward
another person, should be reported by the classroom teacher
Grading and Reporting Fund Raising
to the school principal, unless instructed otherwise, so that The Passaic Board of Education encourages the certified
Pupils may solicit and collect money on behalf of approved
possible program adjustments may be identified. staff, under the direction of the Superintendent, to employ a
school organizations, provided the fund raising has been
comprehensive approach to the use of grades in monitoring
approved by the Principal and must be board approved.
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments student progress. Assessments shall be designed so that each
The Passaic Board of Education prohibits the possession and/ student’s performance indicates progress measured against No pupil will be permitted to solicit and collect money on
or use of firearms, other weapons, or instruments that can district goals and state standards. School personnel shall school premises or at a school-sponsored event for the pupil’s
be used as weapons on school property, on a school bus, at not use tests, procedures or other guidance and counseling own benefit.
any school function, or while enroute to or from school or any materials that are differentiated or stereotyped on the basis
school function. of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, familial status, Affirmative Action
pregnancy, pregnancy related disability, gender, gender identity In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Any student who is convicted or adjudicated for possession of a
or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, Title XI of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section
firearm or a crime while armed with a firearm or found knowingly
national origin, nationality, or social or economic status. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Passaic Board of
in possession of a firearm on any school property, on a school
Education hereby gives public notice of the district’s policy,
bus, or at a school-based function shall be immediately removed The Board authorizes a system of class ranking, by grade
Equal Educational Opportunity, (File Code 5750), which may
from the school’s regular education program pending a hearing point average, for students in grades nine through twelve.
be viewed in its entirety at the Board Administrative offices or
before the board to remove the student from the regular education All regular day students shall be ranked together. Class
on our website: www.passaicschools.org.
program for a period of not less than one calendar year. rank will be calculated by the final grade(s) in all subjects.
“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday
will be sufficient for tomorrow.”
– William PollardAll students enrolled in the Passaic Public Schools shall be for assistance, should demonstrate ongoing communications Sexual Harassment
afforded equal educational opportunities in strict accordance with parent about academic, behavior and/or health issues
Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
with law. No pupil shall be denied access to, or benefit from The parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be involved in academic, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. and its enabling regulations, the
any educational program or activity or from a co-curricular behavioral and health planning. Parent/Guardians will Passaic Public Schools may not discriminate on the basis of
or athletic activity on the basis of the pupil’s race, color, be invited to attend the initial meeting and a record of gender or sexual orientation in the educational programs or
creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, communication between the parent/guardian and the activities which it operates.
affectional or sexual orientation or sex, social or economic I & RS team will be kept as a part of the I & RS record
status, or disability. Title IX also prohibits sexual harassment. The Passaic Public
for the student.
Schools will not tolerate sexual harassment in any form. The
Section 504 Accommodations The I & RS Team may also serve as the Section 504 Review Passaic Public Schools shall assure that all students are free
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans Committee. In this capacity they will function as outlined in the from sexual harassment.
with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the Passaic Public Section 504 Services board policy and regulations.
Sexual harassment is unwelcomed, unwanted sexual advances,
Schools, its programs, services and activities. Federal law sexual suggestions, requests or demands for sexual favors, and/
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
requires that the Passaic Public Schools evaluate, identify, or other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct made by a staff
and provide free appropriate education to all students who The Passaic Board of Education prohibits acts of harassment, member, student or outside vendor to a student when that conduct
are individuals with disabilities under federal law and reside intimidation, or bullying of a student. A safe and civil is based on gender, sexual orientation or affectation, has the
within the district. Parents/guardians of these individuals are environment in school is necessary for students to learn and purpose or effect of interfering with the person’s performance or
entitled to procedural safeguards, including individual notice achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation, creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment. It includes
and an impartial hearing. Under federal law, “an individual with or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is gestures, jokes, remarks, stories, graffiti, rumors, touching,
a disability” is defined as a person who: conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and grabbing, exposing, unwanted kissing or other sexual conduct.
a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe and
1. Has a mental or physical impairment which substantially Any student who has experienced sexual harassment should
limits one or more major life activities; or disciplined environment. Since students learn by example,
school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should be inform the offender that the behavior is unwanted and
2. Has a record of such impairment; or commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating unwelcomed, and immediately inform a teacher, counselor, or
3. Is regarded as having such an impairment. others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate administrator. The staff member to whom the student reports
harassment, intimidation, or bullying. the harassment should immediately inform the Affirmative
For further information, please contact the principal. You may Action Officer: Mayra Silva, Director of Student Advocacy,
also contact the Section 504 Coordinator: The Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying policy (File Code 973.470.5500 x6054, msilva@passaicschools.org
Renna Edwards, Supervisor of Guidance, 973.470.5500 5512.01) and its accompanying regulations may be viewed
x5549, redwards@passaicschools.org
in its entirety at the Board Administrative offices or on our Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
website: www.passaicschools.org. (PPRA)
The Passaic Public Schools will furnish auxiliary aids and
services to students, employees, parents/guardians, and Notice of Nondiscrimination PPRA is intended to protect the rights of parents and students
members of the public who have disabilities to the extent in two ways:
The Passaic Board of Education directs that all students shall
necessary for communications with other persons, unless it be afforded equal educational opportunities in accordance
will result in an undue burden on, or a fundamental alteration with the law. Applicants for admission and employment;
in, the program. students, parents, employees, sources of referral of
applicants for admission and employment; and all unions or
Intervention and Referral Services (I & RS) professional organizations holding collective bargaining or
Passaic Public Schools provides a program of intervention professional agreements with the Passaic Public Schools
and referral services for general education students who are are hereby notified that the Passaic Public Schools does
experiencing personal, interpersonal, or academic difficulties not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry,
to help them function productively and develop positively in marital status, sexual orientation, gender, socio-economic
the classroom environment. status, national origin, religion, age or disability, in admission
or access to, or treatment, or employment in, its programs
An I & RS team exists at each school. The I & RS Team is a and activities.
school based problem-solving group that assists teachers by
designing and implementing strategies for children who are In addition to the above, Title VI, 42 U.S.C. §2000d,
having learning, behavior, and/or health problems. specifically requires that all vocational opportunities be
offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or
The teacher, prior to a request for a referral to the I & RS team disability.1. It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make ■ Request that a school correct records which they believe The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
instructional materials available for inspection by parents to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not
Family Policy Compliance Office
if those materials will be used in connection with a survey, to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then
has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the U.S. Department of Education
analysis, or evaluation in which their children participate; and 400 Maryland Avenue, SW
school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or
2. It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors obtain eligible student has the right to place a statement with the Washington, D.C. 20202-8520
written parental consent before minor students are required record setting forth his or her view about the contested Phone: 1-800-872-5327
to participate in any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information.
information concerning:
Integrated Pest Management
■ Consent to, with written permission to release any To comply with the New Jersey School Integrated Pest
■ Political affiliations; information from a student’s education record. However, Management Act of 2002, this notice alerts the parents,
FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without
■ Mental and psychological problems potentially guardians, and staff members that the Passaic Board of
consent, to the following parties or under the following
embarrassing to the student and his/her family; Education has adopted a policy and has implemented an
conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
■ Sex behavior and attitudes; Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan at the district level
➤ School officials with legitimate educational interest; and at each school. IPM is a holistic, preventative approach
■ Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning ➤ Other schools to which a student is transferring; to managing pests. It is further explained in the Passaic Board
behavior;
➤ Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; of Education Policy, Operation and Maintenance of Plant
■ Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom (File Code 3510)
respondents have close family relationships; ➤ Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a
student;
■ Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships,
such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or ➤ Organizations conducting certain studies for or on
behalf of the school;
■ Income (other than that required by law to determine
eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving ➤ Accrediting organizations;
financial assistance under such program). ➤ To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued
Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may subpoena;
have been violated may file a complaint with; ➤ Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety
Family Policy Compliance Office emergencies; and
U.S. Department of Education ➤ State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice
400 Maryland Avenue, SW system, pursuant to specific State law.
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory”
Phone: 1-800-872-5327
information such as a student’s name, address, telephone
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and
dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents
(FERPA) and eligible students about directory information and allow
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time
(20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that to request that the school not disclose directory information
protects the privacy of student education records. about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students
FERPA gives parents the right to: annually of their rights under FERPA.
■ Inspect and review the student’s education records
maintained by the school. Schools are not required to
provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as
great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible
students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee
for copies.
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
– Nelson MandelaINFORMACIÓN GENERAL ■ Factura de hospital o clínica
■ Factura de teléfono celular
Inscripción Preescolar ■ Recibo de sueldo de empleado
Las Escuelas Públicas de Passaic ofrecen clases ■ Carta de la Junta de Servicios
preescolares gratuitas, de alta calidad, de día completo, y Sociales
apropiadas para tanto la edad como el desarrollo a todos los ■ Carta de seguro médico
niños elegibles de Passaic. Para inscribirse en el preescolar,
los padres o tutores legales deben ser residentes de la
■ Expediente académico universitario o
papeles de préstamo estudiantil
Ciudad de Passaic, y deben estar acompañados por su
hijo en el momento de inscripción. Los niños de preescolar Todas las facturas deben tener sólo dos
deben tener tres o cuatro años de edad antes de o en el 31 meses de antigüedad y tener la dirección
de octubre para matricularse durante el año escolar actual. actual.
Sin embargo, se puede inscribir a un niño más joven para el
siguiente año. Información Estudiantil de
Emergencia
Dónde y Cuándo Inscribirse En el caso de emergencia médica o
La inscripción para el preescolar hasta el grado 6 se lleva a cualquier otro evento que exige contacto
cabo de lunes a viernes en la Oficina Central de Registro: inmediato con los padres o tutores, las
■ Preescolar—8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. y 1:00 p.m. a 2:30 p.m. escuelas deben tener en el archivo una dirección actual
Cierre de Escuela por Emergencia
■ Jardín infantil a grado 6—8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. y y números de teléfono actuales para cada uno de los Se anunciará el cierre de la escuela o hora de apertura
1:00 p.m. a 2:30 p.m. estudiantes, así como el número de teléfono de un amigo o retrasada debido al mal tiempo o cualquier situación
familiar quien sabrá cómo comunicarse con el padre o tutor de emergencia por medio de los siguientes medios de
Además, la inscripción para los grados 7 a 12 es lo siguiente: si surge una emergencia. Si usted se muda o cambia el comunicación:
■ Grados 7 y 8—8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en las Escuelas empleo, por favor recuerde actualizar el expediente escolar e ■ Mensajes telefónicos automatizados;
Intermedias Lincoln información de emergencia de su hijo lo más pronto posible.
■ Avisos publicados en nuestro sitio del Internet del
■ Grados 9 a 12—8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en la Escuela Día Escolar distrito—www.passaicschools.org;
Secundaria
De acuerdo a la política 6112, la longitud del día y la duración ■ Twitter@PassaicSchools;
Documentos de Inscripción Requeridos de los períodos de instrucción en los distintos niveles serán
■ Anuncios de radio: WCBS 880 AM; WINS 1010 AM; y
en concordia con los requisitos de la Junta de educación del
■ Certificado de nacimiento original del niño
estado. Las horas de escuela para los diferentes niveles y ■ Anuncios de televisión: WNBC (Canal 4); FOX5 (Canal
■ Registro de inmunizaciones del niño escuelas serán la siguiente: 5); WABC (Canal 7); WPIX (Canal 11); RNN TV FIOS 1
■ Comprobante de domicilio (3 documentos en el nombre Noticias; NEWS12 NJ (Canal 12).
del padre o tutor legal) Escuelas Primarias - Pre Kindergarten 8:05 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Zonas de Asistencia del Estudiante
➤ El primer documento debe ser una factura primaria de: Escuelas Primarias - K– 8 La Junta de Educación de Passaic indica que la asignación
PSE&G, Cable, Teléfono, o Internet de los estudiantes a escuelas del distrito sea relacionada con
Academia de Passaic de niños 8:05 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Además, los documentos deben incluir dos de los siguientes: los intereses de los estudiantes y el mejor uso de los recursos
dotados y talentosos - 2– 8
■ Contrato de arrendamiento anual del distrito. Áreas de asistencia escolar del distrito han sido
Passaic High School determinadas y se pueden ver en el siguiente enlace:
■ Estado de cuenta bancaria http://finder.passaicschools.org o desde el sitio web del
Passaic Academy for
■ Licencia para conducir o identificación consular 8:30 a.m. – 3:36 p.m. distrito, www.passaicschools.org en el enlace de escuelas
Science and Engineering
■ Factura de tarjeta de crédito (school finder). Se espera que todos los estudiantes asisten a
Passaic Preparatory Academy la escuela señalada dentro de su área de asistencia.
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn to do it.”
– Pablo PicassoOfrecemos una variedad de los cuatro grupos de alimentos de medicación). Epinefrina será administrada vía epi-pen a
para cada comida. estudiantes en situaciones de emergencia en las excursiones
por la enfermera de la escuela, sus designados, padres del
Transferencias estudiante o el estudiante a sí mismo/misma, según póliza
Todas las transferencias hacia las escuelas públicas de 5141.21 administración de medicación.
Passaic serán de acuerdo con la póliza de admisión. Se
espera que el estudiante que transfiere al distrito de Passaic, Portal de “PowerSchool”
presente copias de los registros de la escuela (o distrito) Se le proporcionará a los padres/tutores acceso a las
que anteriormente asistió. También se requiere que traiga las calificaciones, asistencia, y progreso de sus hijos mediante
pruebas de vacunas y prueba de identidad. el acceso al portal para padres el cual está basado en la
web. Información se enviará a los padres para que tengan
Los padres o tutores de estudiantes o los estudiantes adultos
códigos de acceso a esta información. Cualquier padre que
que estén transfiriendo del distrito deben de notificar al
Director en forma oportuna de su intención de dejar el distrito. tiene dificultades para acceder a los registros de su hijo debe
comunicarse con el director de la escuela. Los estudiantes
Asistencia Escolar Expedientes de los estudiantes se transferirá entre distritos también tendrán acceso a sus registros académicos y de
dentro de los plazos señalados por la ley. asistencia.
La Junta de Educación de Passaic cree que la asistencia
regular de los estudiantes en cada clase y en la escuela en Excursiones Consultas / Quejas
general es fundamental para su misión educativa. Excursiones, utilizadas como un dispositivo de enseñanza y Cualquier persona que tenga preguntas o quejas acerca de
Un estudiante debe de estar en asistencia por lo menos 164 aprendizaje son parte integral del currículo, son un ingrediente la conformidad de las escuelas públicas de Passaic con el
días de los 182 días del año escolar para que se considere educativo sano e importante en el programa educativo de la reglamento de desarrollo título VI, Título IX, el “Americans
que ha completado con éxito los requisitos del programa de escuela. with Disabilities Act” (ADA), o la sección 504 de la ley de
instrucción del grado/curso al que le está asignado. Estudiantes en excursiones permanecen bajo la supervisión rehabilitación está dirigido a ponerse en contacto con el oficial
Los padres o tutores son responsables de notificar a la del maestro/a responsable y están sujetos al código de de acción afirmativa, Mayra Silva, Director de estudiante de
directora o su designado no más tarde de las 8:45 a.m. en el conducta del estudiante. Un estudiante que viola las reglas abogacía, 973.470.5500 ext. 6054, msilva@passaicschools.
día cuando un niño estará ausente y para informar al director o no toma en cuenta la autoridad de los supervisores en una org, la cual ha sido designada para coordinar los esfuerzos de
o su designado de la razón de la ausencia. Una declaración excursión significativamente pone en peligro la seguridad la escuela para cumplir con los reglamentos que desarrollan
por escrito de los padres o tutores de alumnos menores de otros estudiantes y puede ser despedido del viaje. El título VI , Título IX, ADA, y la sección 504. La Coordinadora
de 18 años de edad se requerirá el día que el estudiante maestro/a responsable hará los arreglos para el transporte nombrada arriba también suministrará información acerca
regresa a la escuela. La declaración escrita debe ser fechada de los estudiantes despedidos a la casa o a la escuela de la existencia y ubicación de servicios, actividades, e
y firmada por los padres o tutores, con los motivos de la según corresponda. El costo de dicho transporte será la instalaciones que son accesibles y utilizables por personas con
ausencia. Estudiantes de 18 años o más pueden escribir su responsabilidad de los padres o tutor. El estudiante puede discapacidad.
propia nota explicando la razón de la ausencia de la escuela. estar sujeto a medidas disciplinarias adicionales según la
póliza del código de conducta del estudiante (archivo
Visitantes a las Escuelas
La ausencia de un estudiante sin la debida notificación La Junta de Educación de Passaic reconoce que la seguridad
código 5131).
o excusa por escrito será razón suficiente para una de sus estudiantes es una consideración de suma importancia.
investigación por un oficial de asistencia. La Junta permitirá autoadministración de la medicación Para el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y miembros del
en las excursiones para el asma u otras enfermedades personal, se les requerirá a todos los visitantes a cualquiera de
Programa de Desayuno y Almuerzo potencialmente peligrosas para la vida a los estudiantes nuestras instalaciones escolares que registren su presencia en la
Las Escuelas Publicas de Passaic ofrecen desayuno y que tienen permiso de los padres y están autorizados por escuela. Ningún miembro del personal hará negocios ni permitirá
almuerzo gratis a todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes un médico para administrarse el medicamento. Deberán la presencia continua en la escuela de un visitante que no haya
deben de reportar a la escuela a tiempo para que puedan cumplirse todas las condiciones establecidas por ley y sido debidamente registrado. Ningún visitante puede consultar
disfrutar de su desayuno y comenzar la instrucción. tablero de la póliza (ver póliza de 5141.21 administración con un estudiante en la escuela sin la aprobación del director;
“We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there
will always be science, engineering, and technology. And there will always, always be mathematics.”
– Katherine Johnsondicha conferencia sólo puede tener lugar en la considerados para la promoción de acuerdo con la
presencia de un miembro del personal docente y/o Póliza de Promoción/Retención de la Junta (Codigo
un administrador. de Archivo 6146.2). Se les puede requerir que los
estudiantes de secundaria asistan a dichos cursos
Seguridad para que se les conceda crédito para graduarse de
Los padres/tutores serán avisados por lo menos acuerdo con la póliza de Requisitos de Graduación
una vez al año de lo siguiente: de la Junta (Codigo de Archivo 6146).
A. Aviso de cualquier construcción u otras
actividades que tengan que ver con Hay cursos de crédito avanzado para los
sustancias peligrosas se publicarán en el estudiantes que desean tomar un curso o
tablón de la escuela de sus hijos; asignatura que no han tomado previamente en
B. Pueden almacenarse sustancias peligrosas un programa aprobado del distrito escolar y
en la escuela en varias ocasiones durante por los cuales se les pueden conceder créditos
el año; adicionales al finalizar con éxito el curso. También
C. Documentaciones para cualquiera de las se ofrecen cursos de enriquecimiento, aunque no
sustancias peligrosas que se utilizan o son elegibles para el crédito.
almacenan en la escuela serán disponibles
La inscripción para los programas de verano
en la escuela. La póliza de seguridad
será gratuita para todos los estudiantes de las
(archivo código 3516) puede verse en su
totalidad en el edificio de la administración Escuelas Públicas de Passaic. Los estudiantes
o en nuestra página web: www. que son residentes de la Ciudad de Passaic,
passaicschools.org. pero no están matriculados en las Escuelas
Públicas de Passaic, pueden ser elegibles, a
Ejercicios de Incendio discreción del Superintendente, para participar
Ejercicios de incendios regularmente programados Programas Especiales en los cursos identificados. Se cobrará el costo
son esenciales para la seguridad escolar. Cada escuela contará de matrícula por los estudiantes que no son residentes de
Las Escuelas Públicas de Passaic ofrecen una serie de
con al menos un simulacro de incendio cada mes durante el la Ciudad de Passaic en un monto establecido por la Junta.
programas diseñados para satisfacer las necesidades
horario escolar, incluyendo cualquier mes de verano durante el La Póliza de Sesión de Verano (Código de Archivo 6174) y
especiales de sus estudiantes. Los programas están
cual la escuela está abierta para los programas de instrucción. sus reglamentos adjuntos se pueden ver en su totalidad en
disponibles para Educación Bilingüe/Educación del Inglés
Estudiantes y el personal seguirán los reglamentos para asegurar las oficinas administrativas de la Junta o en nuestro sitio del
como Segunda Idioma, Educación Especial, y Educación
la protección de la seguridad para toda la comunidad escolar. Internet: www.passaicschools.org.
para los Dotados y Talentosos. Más información acerca de
Evacuaciones Escolares, Cierres y Otros cualquiera de estos programas está disponible a través de la Actividades Extracurriculares
Ejercicios de Emergencia escuela de su hijo. La Junta de Educación de Passaic cree que las metas
Además de ejercicios de incendios, las escuelas practican De acuerdo a “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), el cual educativas y objetivos del distrito se logran mejor con la
otros simulacros de emergencia, para por lo menos una vez fue aprobado por el Congreso de Estados Unidos y firmado diversidad de experiencias de aprendizaje. La Junta de
al mes, asegurar que los estudiantes y el personal estén en ley el 10 de diciembre del 2015, la Junta de Educación Educación se compromete a proporcionar a los estudiantes
preparado para una variedad de situaciones. de Passaic da aviso público que los padres pueden solicitar con una mezcla rica y diversificada de actividades
información sobre las cualificaciones profesionales de los extracurriculares. Todos los estudiantes de buena situación
Administración de Medicamentos maestros de sus hijos. Esta solicitud debe hacerse, por disciplinaria y académica tendrán igualdad de acceso a todas
escrito, al Director de la escuela. las actividades extracurriculares, sin importar raza, credo,
El padre o tutor debe proporcionar una solicitud por escrito para
color, origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, estado
la administración de cualquier medicamento a un estudiante en la Sesión de Verano familiar, embarazo, afectiva u orientación sexual, género,
escuela. Estas solicitudes por escrito deben de ser presentadas
La Junta de Educación reconoce la importancia de continuar identidad de género o expresión, religión, discapacidad o
a la escuela y deben de ser requeridas por un médico. La
el aprendizaje estudiantil durante el verano, y por lo tanto ha estado socioeconómico. Es posible que los estudiantes que
solicitud debe detallar el diagnóstico o tipo de enfermedad
aprobado un programa de verano para los estudiantes. Se no reúnen los requisitos de asistencia del distrito no puedan
implicada, el nombre de la droga, la dosis, y el tiempo de
han desarrollado cursos remediales y de intervención para los participar en actividades extracurriculares.
administración. El medicamento se debe traer a la escuela en
estudiantes que no han demostrado progreso satisfactorio
su envase original, debidamente rotulado por la farmacia o Código de Conducta Estudiantil
durante el año escolar anterior, o quienes han demostrado tener
médico. La escuela proporcionará un almacenamiento seguro
una necesidad académica en una o más áreas. Se les puede La Junta de Educación espera que los estudiantes se
de medicamentos. Sólo la enfermera de la escuela o los padres/
requerir que los estudiantes asistan a dichos cursos para ser comporten con consideración apropiada por los derechos
tutores pueden administrar medicamentos en la escuela.También puede leer
