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The College of New Jersey Hosts Its First New Jersey Model United Nations Conference
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Graduation Practice at High School North
All students will report to their exams each day according to the above schedule. Underclassmen make-up exams will be administered on Friday, June 18th as noted above or by individual arrangement with your teacher. While we strongly discourage students from leaving school before June 18th, we understand that there may be a few circumstances that require early dismissal. In all cases, students who have missed exams must take their finals during the summer or at the end of the summer. Incomplete grades will be given for students who must leave prior to final exams. Bus transportation to school will be provided at the regular times. This will be the only transportation to school on exam days. Attendance will be taken in each exam period. Students who are scheduled for an exam and are absent from school must have a parent/guardian call our Tel-Safe line at 716-5100 x5110. Transportation home will be provided to students at 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. There will be no athletic or co-curricular activities during the final examination period; thus eliminating the 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. buses. All students must leave the building by 12:10 p.m. Students will be permitted to make up examinations only if an absence is the result of illness, death in the family, or extreme emergency. Please do not schedule personal and medical appointments during the examination period. Any student who misses an examination without a valid reason will receive an "F" and will make up the examination at a later date. The "F" and the make-up grade will be averaged together to determine the examination grade. All examinations must be taken before the start of the new term in September. A senior will be exempt from final examinations in courses in which he/she maintains an A average for the year, as well as for the fourth marking period. Students should seek confirmation of their status from their teachers prior to exam week. Parents who have concerns regarding failed courses or loss of credit due to attendance policy violations should contact their child's guidance counselor now regarding summer school opportunities. In order to be eligible to participate in athletics for fall or winter sports, a student must have earned 27.5 credits based on the final grades for the 2009-10 school year. We encourage all students to clear obligations before the last day of school. Failure to do so will result in withholding fall class schedules. Obligations must be cleared through the designated teacher or Ms. Shari Lukas in the Budget Office. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I would like to extend our appreciation to you and your children for a successful school year. We enjoyed our year together and wish all students happiness and success as they continue their high school or post secondary careers. Have a safe and restful summer.
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Reminder to Parents
Attention Senior Parents Class of 2011 Please check the High School North website for information regarding senior events including Disney Information. Please watch the mail for more information about upcoming events in the fall.
http://www.ww-p.org/schools/high_school_north/
Tel-safe Please call Tel-safe when your son or daughter is absent or going to be late to school. The Tel-safe number is 716-5100. Then, press 4.
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School Calendar------------------------------3 PTSA News------------------------------------4 News from the Nurses Office--------------5 News Around the School------------------6-8 Reminders--------------------------------------9 Family Vacations----------------------------10 Model U N------------------------------------11 On-Line Databases------------------------- 12 Senior Pictures------------------------------ 13 Fed Challenge------------------------------- 14 Graduation Calendar---------------------- 15
- WWPHS North Principal Michael Zapicchi Phone (609 )716-5100 Tel-Safe (609) 716-5100, x5110 Fax (609) 716-5142 Email firstname.lastname@ww-p.org Director of Guidance Nancy Icenhower Phone (609) 716-5050 x5122 Director of Athletics Martin Flynn Phone (609) 716-5050 x5134 Supervisors Ann Breitman Christopher Herte John McNamara Carol Meulener Rob Richard Kathy Mitchell Assistant Principals Douglas Eadie Melissa Levine
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SEPTEMBER 2010
FEBRUARY 2011
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010
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Aug 24
W
Aug 25
Th
Aug 26
F 3 10 17 24
M 7 14 21 28 M
6 13 20 27 M 4 11 18 25 M 1 8 15 22 29 M 6 13 20 27 M 3 10 17 24 31
7 14 21 28 T 5 12 19 26 T 2 9 16 23 30 T 7 14 21 28 T 4 11 18 25
1 8 15 22 29 W 6 13 20 27 W 3 10 17 24
2 9 16 23 30 Th 7 14 21 28 Th 4 11 18 25
T 1 8 15 22
W 2 9 16 23
Th 3 10 17 24
F 4 11 18 25
Professional Development Days for new teachers only. Professional Development Days. Schools Closed. Schools Closed. Labor Day. Schools closed. First Day of School. Schools Closed. Rosh Hashanah
MARCH 2011
OCTOBER 2010
F 1 8 15 22 29 F 5 12 19 26
7 14 21 28 M 4 11 18 25 M 2 9 16 23 30 M
T 1 8 15 22 29 T 5 12 19 26 T 3 10 17 24 31 T 7 14 21 28
W 2 9 16 23 30 W 6 13 20 27 W 4 11 18 25
Th 3 10 17 24 31 Th 7 14 21 28 Th 5 12 19 26
F 4 11 18 25
OCTOBER 2010
Early Dismissal (6-8). Parent-Teacher Conferences Schools Closed. Schools Closed. Early Dismissal (K-5). Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal (K-8). Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal (K-12). Thanksgiving Recess. Schools Closed. Thanksgiving Recess Schools Closed. Thanksgiving Recess
NOVEMBER 2010
APRIL 2011
NOVEMBER 2010
F 1 8 15 22 29 F 6 13 20 27
2627 23 2431 17
DECEMBER 2010
JANUARY 2011
Schools Closed. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MAY 2011
16 17 18 21
FEBRUARY 2011
Early Dismissal (K-5). Parent-Teacher Conferences Schools Closed. Professional Development Day Schools Closed. Presidents Week Schools Closed. Presidents Week
DECEMBER 2010
W 1 8 15 22 29 W 5 12 19 26
Th 2 9 16 23 30 Th 6 13 20 27
F 3 10 17 24 31 F 7 14 21 28
APRIL 2011
1822 29 Schools Closed. Spring Recess. See note below.* Early Dismissal (K-5). Parent-Teacher Conferences
JUNE 2011
JANUARY 2011
6 13 20 27
W 1 8 15 22 29
Th 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24
MAY 2011
30 17 18 2021 Schools Closed. Memorial Day Last Day of School. Early Dismissal (K-12) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Professional Development Days for new teachers only.
JUNE 2011
Professional Development Day. Schools Closed. NEW TEACHERS Professional Development Day. Schools Closed.
* The last day of school will be June 17, 2011. If we have one emergency closing, school will be in session on May 27, 2011. If two emergency days are used, school will be in session on May 27 and May 31, 2011. If three emergency days are used, school will be in session on May 27, May 31, and April 25, 2011. If four emergency days are used, school will be in session on May 27, May 31, April 25, and April 18, 2011. If five emergency days are used, school will be in session on May 27, May 31, April 25, April 18, and April 19, 2011. If six emergency days are used, school will be in session on May 27, May 31, April 25, April 18, April 19, and April 20, 2011. If seven
Pageemergency days are used, school willWindsor - Plainsboro High School North 4 West be in session on May 27, May 31, April 25, April 18, April 19, April 20, and April 21 2011. Parent Newsletter
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ALL COMPLETED PAPERWORK WAS TO BE SUBMITTED TO OUR HEALTH OFFICE BY 8:00 A.M., FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2010
ONCE SUBMITTED, ALL COMPLETED PERMISSION FORMS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 24HOUR REVIEW PERIOD.
PHYSICALS
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2, states: Medical examinations for candidates for a school athletic squad or team must be conducted in the medical home of the student and a full report must be sent to the school. It is only in the case where a student does not have a medical home that the school physician is required to provide this examination at his/her office or other appropriately equipped facility. This law also applies to all required school physical exams. If you need a new physical, a form for your private physician to complete and sign must be obtained from the Health office or district website. This form must be returned with a complete sports permission packet to our Health office.
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Scholar of Distinction
Tracie Kong, a High School North Senior Advance Placement Student was named a Siemens/Advance Placement Scholar of Distinction. Only two such students are selected from each state, one of which is selected from a public school. Congratulations go out to Tracie and her teachers for such an Outstanding honor.
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HELP! Where do I drop off my kid in the morning?? The student drop-off is located to the right of the high school as you enter. Please do not use the front of the building. This is reserved for buses only.
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Please be aware of the traffic pattern in front of the High School. The posted maximum speed at HSN is 15mph. The posted maximum speed in the community needs to be adhered to and will be enforced by the Plainsboro and West Windsor Police Departments. Please drive carefully and safely.
The Plainsboro Police Department continues to be actively involved in all aspects of the school and community. Dont be surprised if you see an officer or two in the building at any given time. Feel free to say hello and chat with them.
Where is your stuff?? We request that you talk to your son or daughter concerning using a lock to secure valuables while participating in Physical Education classes. Despite repeated warnings to lock up valuables during Physical Education classes, too many students continue to leave valuables such as money, jewelry, cell phones, IPods and mp3 players sitting out on benches or in lockers without locks while participating in Physical Education classes. The best place to secure your valuables is in your hall locker. Do not give your hall locker combination to anyone. We ask that your son or daughter utilize a combination lock to secure valuables while involved in Physical Education activities. In addition, lockers in the Physical Education locker rooms should only be used during a students Physical Education class period. At the end of Physical Education class, all students must remove their belongings and locks each day from the locker room. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Teachers Signature
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Mr. Eadie _______________________ or Mrs. Levine_________________________ Please note that the responsibility for make-up work (tests, quizzes, homework, class work) relies with the student. Vacation days are chargeable absences.
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INFINITE CAMPUS
Want to check your childs grades or attendance? Want to follow your childs schedule of classes? WW-P currently uses a web-based student database system called Infinite Campus that provides parents and guardians with online access to student information. To access this information, you need to have a personal account on Infinite Campus. If you have not created an Infinite Campus account, simply send an e-mail to infinitecampus@ww-p.org and you will begin the registration process. If you have misplaced or forgotten your ID or password, please send an e-mail to infinitecampus@ww-p.org and you will receive a response with the needed information. If you would like to read about Infinite Campus, please check the district web site (www.ww-p.org) and look under Parents for detailed information. [Infinite Campus uses a 32-bit, secure socket layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect information. The technology is similar to that used in other industries such as banking and credit card institutions.]
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The High School North Media Center subscribes to the following On-Line Research Databases. These databases are available to High School North students from home and from school, Included with this list are web URLs and passwords for remote access.
Noodle Tools www.noodletools.com User Name wwphsnorth Password knights Program to help students document sources for bibliographies and works cited Britannica On-Line User Name plainsboronorth Password bol http://school.eb.com Full text searchable access to the entire Britannica Encyclopedia Proquest Historical Newspapers http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb UserName 84BHMF79WN Password WELCOME Access to Primary Source historical New York Times newspaper articles dating back to 1850 Sirs Knowledge Source http://SKS.Sirs.com UserName nj2716h Password 08536 Access the database Sirs Researcher which focuses on Student Reference, Social Issues, Health, Science, and Business and Sirs Government Reporter which includes Historic and Government Documents, Directories and Almanacs Ebsco Host http://search.epnet.com/login.asp UserName- CJRLC141 Password- CJRLC 141 Full text searching of over 1900 journals and magazines Gale Resource Center http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/plai16969 UserName- plai16969 Password plai_rpa Research database providing cross-curricular material including thousands of primary source documents, full-text periodical and newspaper articles and thousands of biographies and essays. CQ Researcher http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher User Name- wwphs Password- knights The CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. There are 44 reports produced each year including four expanded reports. ABC CLIO User Name- 124388student Password- 124388student World Geography http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com Over 180 countries with over 20,000 reference entries. Searching by country, keyword or category, students can access country profiles, overviews, events, governments, facts, histories, biographies, primary source documents, maps, flags and more. World History - http://www.worldhistory.abc-clio.com Over 10,000 reference entries address every vital aspect of the world's history. American History - http://www.Americanhistory.abc-clio.com Over 10,000 reference entries address every vital aspect of our nation's history. History Reference On-Line Over 450 Reference E-Books accessible to users at anytime Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia User Name- wwphsn Password- knights http://go.grolier.com Provides the full text articles of the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Americana User Name- wwphsn Password- knights http://go.grolier.com Provides the full text articles of the Americana Encyclopedia Nettrekker http://school.nettrekker.com User Name-wwphsn Password- wwp01 Award winning educational search engine brings the best of the web to students, teachers and parents. The program connects students to 180,000 hand-selected, educator approved web sites.
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CUT POLICY
Please be advised that any student marked absent from a class will automatically be issued a cut and assigned a Saturday detention. For example, if a student is meeting with a guidance counselor or teacher, it is that students responsibility to get written notification from the teacher/guidance counselor to clear the cut issued. The student will have 24 hours to do this. After the 24 hours, notification will be mailed home of the assigned Saturday detention date. Three cuts in the same content area class will result in loss of credit in that class. Three cuts in any class will result in loss of co-curricular privileges including but not limited to: athletics, senior class trip, proms, club activities, dances, etc.
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FRIDAY, June 11 SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY A Senior Service Award Assembly will be held from 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. in our Theater. At this time service awards, departmental, athletic and general academic recognitions are awarded. Parents wishing to attend this assembly should arrive at 8:35 a.m. MONDAY, June 14 END OF MP 4
TUESDAY, June 15 THURSDAY, June 17 FINAL EXAMS Final exams will be administered from 6/15-6/17. Please see included letter for details. THURSDAY, June 17 SENIOR CELEBRATION A Senior Celebration will be held in the Upper Dining Hall FOR SENIORS ONLY on June 17, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All eligible seniors are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. THURSDAY, June 17 CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION Caps and gowns will be distributed during the second and third exam periods in the Upper Dining Hall to all seniors who have fulfilled their end-of-the-year obligations. Please Note: ALL OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS MUST BE CLEARED BEFORE SENIORS CAN RECEIVE THEIR CAP AND GOWN. Please ensure that these obligations are fulfilled on time. We will accept only cash or money orders. FRIDAY, JUNE 18 - 7:45 a.m. GRADUATION PRACTICE All seniors who are planning to participate in graduation must attend graduation practice, which is scheduled for Friday, June 18th. Seniors must report to the theater no later than 7:45 a.m. on that date. Seniors will be involved in graduation practice at HSN until 9:30 AM on Friday morning. FRIDAY, JUNE 18 - 12:00 p.m. GRADUATION! Seniors must assemble at the rear door of Sun National Bank Center (formerly Sovereign Bank Arena) at 10:45 a.m. A parking pass will be provided for admission to the Seniors & Faculty section in Parking Lot 2 off of So. Broad St. Parents will park in Lot 1 off of Hamilton Ave. From parking Lot 2 seniors and faculty will proceed to the rear of the arena to line up for procession. Appropriate dress will be required of all seniors participating in the graduation ceremony. Young men must wear a dress shirt, tie, long pants, shoes and socks. Young women must wear a dress or skirt and blouse or dress slacks and appropriate shoes. Please do not wear shorts.