parent guidebook and calendar of events - Absegami High School

2012-2013
PARENT GUIDEBOOK AND
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Absegami High School
ABSEGAMI BELL SCHEDULE
PERIOD BEGIN END
1 & Homeroom 7:20 8:13
2 8:17 9:02
3 9:06 9:51
4 (Lunch) 9:55 10:20
4/5 9:55 10:40
6 (Lunch) 10:44 11:09
6/7 10:44 11:29
7/8 11:13 11:58
8 (Lunch) 11:33 11:58
9/10 12:02 12:47
10 (Lunch) 12:22 12:47
11 12:51 1:36
12 1:40 2:25
Activity Period 2:30 3:30
A.M. ACIT STUDENTS
PERIOD
TIME
ARRIVE at AHS
10:35
Report to main office
6 (Lunch) 10:44 – 11:09
7/8 11:13 – 11:58
9/10 12:02 – 12:47
11 12:51 – 1:36
12 1:40 – 2:25
P.M. ACIT STUDENTS
PERIOD
REGULAR DAY
1 7:20 – 8:05
2 & HR 8:09 – 9:02
3 9:06 – 9:51
4/5 9:55 – 10:40
6 (Lunch) 10:44 – 11:09
Depart for ACIT 11:10
Bus pass and student ID are required to ride the activity bus (3:30) or athletics bus (5:30).

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING
A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve
high academic standards; harassment, intimidation, hazing, or bullying, like other
disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to
learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment.
State of New Jersey Harassment and Bullying Prevention Act
(Title 18A: Ch. 37)
Bullying is physical or psychological intimidation, which occurs repeatedly over time
to create an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse. Bullying is comprised of direct
and indirect behaviors initiated by one or more students against a victim or group of
victims.
Bullying behaviors include, but are not limited to: teasing, taunting, threatening,
hitting, stealing, enforcing social isolation, spreading rumors, talking about someone
behind his/her back, belittling someone's opinion to others, insulting, yelling and
shouting, verbal/ sexual harassment, hazing, staring, dirty looks or other negative eye
contact.
The GEHRHSD shall not tolerate any bullying on district grounds or at any school
activity on or off campus. The district expects students, parents, and staff who become
aware of an act of bullying to report it to the school administration for further
investigation.
GEHRHSD ANTI-BULLYING TEAM
Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Mr. John Ragan
GEHRHSD
609.625.0028
Anti-Bullying Specialist: Dr. Shane Shackford
School Psychologist
609-652-1372 ext. 2494
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment may consist of a variety of conduct, including verbal, nonverbal
and/or physical conduct. Touching, pinching, grabbing, making inappropriate
remarks, displaying pornographic or obscene pictures and sexual assault are examples
of sexual harassment.
DATING VIOLENCE
The Board of Education believes a safe and civil environment in school is necessary
for children to learn. A pupil who is a victim of dating violence suffers academically
and the student’s safety at school is jeopardized. Acts or incidents of dating violence
at school whether they are verbal, sexual, physical, or emotional will not be tolerated
and will be dealt with in accordance with the school’s student code of conduct. If a
student feels they have been a victim of dating violence he/she should contact his/her
guidance counselor or vice-principal immediately.
EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESOLUTION
In compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code (6:4-1 to6:4-10) ―Equality in
Educational Programs,‖ the Regional Board of Education has adopted the following
resolution: The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Board of
Education affirms its responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of
Absegami, Cedar Creek, and Oakcrest High School an equal educational opportunity
and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, and social or economic status. To fulfill this
responsibility, the Board shall establish a program to review and modify, as may be
necessary, its present school and classroom programs and employment/contract
practices.
Any persons who may wish to review or render questions regarding the above
resolution may do so by contacting the District Offices at 609-625-1456.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES SECTION 504 OF THE
REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
EDUCATION ACT
It is the policy of the Board of Education that no otherwise qualified person shall, on
the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination in employment or under any program or activity
sponsored by this Board. The Board shall comply with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Any person who may wish to review or
render questions regarding the above resolution may do so by contacting the
appropriate guidance counselor.
Students have the right to be free of sexual harassment and innuendo and shall report
any incident of sexual harassment to a staff member. Disciplinary interventions and
sanctions, which may include a police complaint, will be applied to students who
display this behavior.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
In keeping with federal/state anti-discrimination legislation, the GEHRHSD Board of
Education has adopted a grievance procedure and appointed district/school
Affirmative Action Officers. These procedures and officers are in place to provide
students, employees, and parents with clear direction when seeking to remedy alleged
violations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
ancestry, national origin, or social/economic status.
Any student, employee, or parent, if affected by a decision or condition falling under
the guidelines of federal and/or state anti-discrimination laws, should present his/her
complaint in written form to the designated Affirmative Action Officer in the building
or school district.
ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER
Mr. Michael Wilbraham
201 S. Wrangleboro Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
APPEAL PROCESS
When a student and/or parent encounter problems, discrimination, complaints, or
grievances in matters of disciplinary action, academic areas, or school operational
practices - the following procedures should be followed to ensure an equitable
resolution:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Discuss the complaint with the staff member who is closest to the source of
the problem.
Parent or guardian appeals to the appropriate area supervisor
Parent or guardian appeals to the Vice Principal.
Parent or guardian appeals to the Principal.
Parent or guardian appeals to the District Level.
If that decision is unacceptable, appeal in writing to the GEHRHSD Board of
Education. A written decision will be rendered following a Board hearing.
In areas where state law permits, a student and/or parent may appeal Board
decisions to the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey State Board
of Education. At each step in the appeal process, the student(s) and/or parents
has/have the rights to a hearing and to be represented by a third party.
CHILD FIND
The Federal Government enacted §300.125 Child Find. The General
requirement is that the State must have in effect policies and procedures
to ensure that all children with disabilities residing in the State, including
children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the
severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and
related services, are identified, located, and evaluated and a practical
method is developed and implemented to determine if children are
currently receiving needed special education and related services.
INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICE
The Absegami Intervention and Referral Team was created to be the initial
screening committee and serves to channel students in need of the appropriate
direction for services. Students may be referred to this Program by any member
of the staff or by the student’s parent. Students are recommended for an
I&RS review at the principal’s discretion. The I&RS team will review the
referral, the student’s grades, attendance and discipline records, and seek
additional information from the student’s teachers. After a meeting with
members of the school’s I&RS Team, this committee will decide whether to
refer the student to the Child Study Team for further evaluation, to the
Section 504 Team to develop accommodations, or to the appropriate
counselor for services. In some cases, the I&RS Team will develop an
accommodation plan for the student. All plans are reviewed at the end of the
school year to make recommendations for the following year.
• The Absegami I&RS Team includes the Principal, Vice Principal,
Guidance Counselor, Teacher and a Child Study Team Member. For
more information, please contact: Mr. Brian Aron, Vice Principal at
(609) 652-1372.
The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School
District seeks to ensure that all students are receiving
the most appropriate services available.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Following is the procedure for registration of resident students entering school from
outside the constituencies or from grade eight in a sending elementary school.
1. The parent should contact the guidance office to set up an appointment.
One of the following to establish
residency
Deed to property, Mortgage in lieu of
deed, or tax bill
Lease or tenant agreement
Sworn statement of a landlord if
residing as a tenant without a lease
Plus one of the following groups
Voter registration record
First page of federal income tax return
United States passport or picture I.D.
2. Students must be accompanied by their parent.
• Students must bring a transfer card from their last school
attended, academic records, last report card, health records, and
verification of date of birth.
• Custody/Foster Agreement papers if applicable.
STUDENT INFORMATION DIRECTORY
The Student Information Directory includes a student’s name, address, grade level,
date and place of birth, dates of attendance, major field of study, participation in
District activities recognized by the Board of Education, weight and height relating
to athletic team membership, degrees, awards, and the education agency most
recently attended. With the exception of a parent or adult student requesting that
directory information about a student not be released, directory information may,
with the consent of the parent or adult student, be:
• Released to recognized representatives of the Press for use in published
reports on District activities, and
• Used in District publications and records, such as the newsletter, handbook,
school newspaper, yearbook, graduation program, Board minutes, and
administrative reports to the Board.
• The Student Information Directory will be made available to educational,
occupational, and military recruiters on an equal basis in accordance with
Policy 913. An
adult student who so requests or a minor student whose parents so request, will not be
listed in the Student Information Directory for any and all recruitment purposes.
Parents or adults may request, in writing, to be excused from participation in all
recruiting activities and/or from a listing in the Student Information Directory
distributed for recruitment purposes. All questions about this should be addressed to
the student’s guidance counselor.
STUDENT RECORDS POLICY
A central file is maintained on each student in the Guidance Office. Additional
information might be maintained in several other areas of the school. Records
containing information relevant to the student’s education is available to parents or
guardians. If you are under eighteen and have written permission or if you are
eighteen or older, you have the right of access to your records. A member of the
school staff responsible for the maintenance of the records will be present to provide
interpretation of the records should you or your parents choose to review them. A
parent or student at least eighteen years of age may question records on grounds of
inaccuracy, irrelevancy, and impermissive disclosure, inclusion of improper
information, or denial or access. Please contact a guidance counselor or administrator
for additional information.
GENESIS PARENT ACCESS
We are pleased to provide the Genesis Parent Access to all homes via an
easy-to-use website. Parent Access is a convenient collaboration tool that
allows parents/guardians to enhance their involvement in their student’s academic
progress online. Parents can view their child’s attendance, class assignments,
grades, discipline records, and schedule by going to www.absegami.net. To register,
click on Genesis Parent Access under the Parent/Guardian tab and complete the
registration form.
LUNCH PROGRAM
A balanced, nutritious breakfast and lunch will be available to students daily at a
reasonable cost. Breakfast is available from 7:05-7:16 AM.
FREE/REDUCED AND PAID MEAL TICKETS
• Applications will be distributed to students in September.
• Students who qualified for free or reduced price meals in the previous school
year will continue to qualify in September until the new applications have
been evaluated by October 1.
• If qualified, a student’s ID is also his/her lunch ticket.
• Information on free, reduced price and paid meal tickets is available in the
school office.
• Contact the Vice Principal for information regarding the lunch program.
PRE-PAYMENT
Families now have the ability to prepay their child’s lunch expenses. Simply write a
check to Sodexho including your child’s full name and ID number as it appears on
his/her ID card. The student will then only need to swipe his/her ID card to purchase
food. Questions may be directed to the Food Service Director at 609- 909-2620.

IDENTIFICATION BADGES
Students are issued identification badges at the beginning of each school year. For
security and safety reasons, students will be required to carry their ID badges while in
the school building and attending school activities both on and off campus. Students
must present their ID upon request of any staff member.
Replacement of Lost ID Badges
• The cost of a replacement ID is $5.00. CASH ONLY, must be paid in order
to receive a replacement ID.
• Students are required to use their ID badges to swipe into school locations,
entering and exiting the building other than standard times, entering the
cafeteria, and paying for lunch. Students must use their ID badge to obtain a
pass out of a classroom. Students without ID badges will not be given a pass
out of class.
LOCKERS / PERSONAL PROPERTY
To safeguard property, the student should use only his/her assigned locker. He/she
should keep the locker properly locked at all times. The school cannot assume
responsibility for the theft or loss of belongings from lockers.
GEHRHSD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ANY LOCKER WITHOUT
NOTICE. INSPECTION MAY BE COMPLETED AT ANY TIME BY
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
It is strongly recommended that the student identify all items of personal equipment,
such as gym shoes, athletic equipment, and notebooks. Identification cards should be
carried. It is suggested that the student carry only enough money to meet daily needs.
The school assumes no responsibility for the theft/loss of student’s personal
property, materials issued to students for instructional use, or to investigate
the loss of items that are prohibited by school policy.
All students must supply their own padlocks for their gym lockers.
GRADES
Numerical grades are earned during the marking period and may be converted to letter
grades in accordance with the following chart:
GRADE NUM GPA GRADE NUM GPA GRADE NUM GPA
A+ 100-96 4.25 A 95-93 4..0 A- 92-91 3.75
B+ 90-89 3.25 B 88-86 3.0 B- 85-84 2.75
C+ 83-82 2.25 C 81-79 2.0 C- 78-77 1.75
D+ 76-75 1.25 D 74-72 1.0 D- 71-70 0.75
F 59-50 0.00 F 50 0.00 I INC 0.00
WP
WITHDRAW WF WITHDRAW M MEDICALLY
PASS
FAIL
EXCUSED
A 70 average is required to pass.
An Incomplete is recorded as a 50 on the report card. Incomplete grades
should be made up within 2 weeks of the report card issue date.
Most colleges use a 4.0 grading/GPA scale to report average grades of
accepted incoming college freshmen. The GPA reported in the tables above
will assist you in estimating what your high school GPA might be on a 4.0
GPA scale.
Advanced Placement courses will be weighted by adding ten points to the
earned grade and Honors courses will be weighted by adding five points to the
earned grade. Class Rank will be based solely on weighted grades. GPA will
be based only on the numeric average without weighting.
GRADES AND CREDITS
1. At the end of the first semester, the semester average will determine
eligibility for the second semester.
2. At the end of the school year, the final average will determine eligibility for
the first semester of the following school year.
3. A grade of WF will be counted as a failure.
4. Students entering grade 9 in the first semester have no academic requirement.
They are encouraged to join the activities/athletics that interest them.
5. For the first semester, students in grades 11, and 12 must have earned 27.5
credits in the preceding school year.
6. Class of 2015 and 2016 students must earn 15 credits to be eligible for
athletics and activities in the second semester of the freshman year and 30
credits by the end of the second semester to be eligible for athletics and
activities for the first semester of the sophomore year.
7. To be eligible for athletics and activities in the 2nd semester, Class of 2013
& 2014 students must have earned at least 13.75 credits in Semester I.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
Students may regain eligibility by presenting to the Supervisor of Athletics and/or
Vice Principal, as appropriate, a written statement from the teacher involved, no later
than the end of the 1st school day following the issuance of report cards.
A student ending the year on no-credit status is ineligible for participation in
athletics or activities for the following school year.

SUMMER MAKE-UPS
Summer school and summer tutoring may be used to gain eligibility for the 1st
semester of the following year. The maximum number of credits that may be earned
during the summer for eligibility purposes is 10 credits.
Tutoring --Tutoring during the school year will be considered in determining
eligibility for the following year.
A student beginning the year with credit completion days owed, that were
carried over from the previous year, upon completion of the credit
completion time owed, will be eligible.
CREDIT COMPLETION
The district maintains a consistent obligation requiring students to be present in
school in order to be provided an education. Students who exceed 10 unexcused
absences will be placed on NO CREDIT STATUS. Students on NO CREDIT
STATUS can make up their days by attending credit completion after school by
serving late detention (2:30-5:30) or a Saturday detention at Oakcrest HS only. One
session of Credit Completion equals one day of attendance. Students who miss more
than 36 days in a school year are not eligible for the late detention Credit Completion
program.
RETENTION & INELIGIBILITY DUE TO
NO CREDIT STATUS
Any student who ends the school year on NO CREDIT STATUS or TOTAL LOSS
OF CREDIT STATUS and who has not filed an Attendance Appeal will be
rescheduled into the SAME classes for the following school year. Further, those
students will be ineligible for Athletics and Activities for the entire following school
year.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
Students will be promoted to grade 10 on the basis of accumulating 25 credits, to
grade 11 on the basis of accumulating 60 credits, and to grade 12 on the basis of
accumulating 85 credits. School attendance will be a factor in the determination of a
student’s promotion or retention.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
A student desiring to withdraw from school should first consult his/her guidance
counselor in making a decision. He/she should not remain absent for any prolonged
period of time and return later for withdrawal. In addition, the instructions given
below should be followed without exception:
1. Students under 18 must be accompanied by parent at time of withdrawal.
2. A withdrawal slip will then be issued.
3. Return all books, uniforms, and other school property to teachers who will
initial the slip.
4. Return the completed and properly initialed withdrawal slip to the
Guidance Office.
5. Transcript or transfer cards may not be released until all obligations are met.
SOCIAL PROBATION
A student may be placed on Social Probation if one or more of the following criteria
have been met during the preceding marking period:
A student on No Credit status.
A student has a financial obligation which remains outstanding.
A student has failed to fulfill a disciplinary obligation i.e. did not serve a
teacher, office, late, and/or did not serve an assigned day of in school
suspension.
A student has been involved in a disciplinary matter which includes: Possession/use/sale
of drugs or alcohol, possession/use/sale of weapons, engages in
an act of violence or aggression, and/or is involved in an act of theft or
damage to school property (involvement in these conduct matters will result
in immediate placement on Social Probation).
Student placement is the alternative program.
Social Probation will prohibit a student’s ability to participate in extra-curricular,
school activities which include, but are not limited to:
Club/Organizational activities or performances
Club/Organizational sponsored trips, etc.
Non-Curricular field trips, etc.
Dances requiring the purchase of a ticket i.e. Semi-Formal or Prom
Intramural Activities
REMOVAL FROM SOCIAL PROBATION
Upon a student resolving all applicable condition(s) above, social probation may be
removed.
PASSES
• Students must have an authorized hall pass and their Absegami ID to be in
the halls during class periods.
• Any school staff member has the authority to question students and ask to
see passes.

• Passes are a privilege and are issued at the teacher’s discretion. This
privilege may be revoked by the administration.
• Students must get permission from their scheduled teacher to visit the nurse,
library, office, guidance, etc. If not, this is considered a CUT and will result
in disciplinary action.
• Students must not ask a teacher to excuse them from a scheduled class. A
staff member desiring to excuse a student from a scheduled class must make
prior arrangements with the teacher of that scheduled class.
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS
Interim/progress reports will be offered to parents electronically half way through
each marking period. These reports are an indication of progress, not grades. Please
contact the Guidance Department if there are any questions about Interims.
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards will be available electronically within one week of the end of the
marking period
EXAM POLICY
Students must be present at the assigned time to take Mid-term exams and Final
exams. Students who are absent on the day of an exam will only be allowed to make
the exam up if they present a valid note for an excused absence (doctor’s note, court
appearance, death in the family) to the main office. All exams must be made up
within two weeks of the close of the marking period. If these conditions are not met,
a grade of ―50‖ will be recorded.
Exam Sign-Out Procedure – See Attendance: Early Release
Students will only be permitted to be signed out if they report to the
designated area prior to the start of the exam. NO student will be called out
of a classroom.
HONOR ROLLS
Honor rolls will be posted following each report period. Any student earning a grade
of 76 or below will not be eligible for high honor or merit roll.
High Honor Roll - Students with a 92 average or above
Merit Roll - Students with an 85 to 91.99 average
Varsity Scholar – A varsity scholar or similar program will be offered at
each school. For criteria, contact your child’s guidance counselor.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Membership in the National Honor Society is limited to juniors and seniors. This
honor is conferred upon students by the faculty in recognition of outstanding
accomplishments in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
The selection committee is composed of faculty members selected by the principal as
prescribed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Criteria for selection:
Scholarship: The juniors and seniors with a minimum weighted or unweighted 91%
grade point average will be eligible for selection. Juniors will be considered for
selection at the end of their fifth semester. Seniors will be considered for selection at
the end of their seventh semester.
Service: The candidate will show willingness to help others in the group that are less
gifted, volunteer his/her talents toward the attainment of group goals, and perform
work without regard to reward.
Leadership: The candidate will demonstrate the ability to motivate others, set the
appropriate examples, and establish consistency in leading a group.
Character: The candidate will be honest, trustworthy, respectful and tolerant of
others, and be a pleasant and positive individual.
SAT SCORE CHOICE
Students can select which SAT scores are sent to colleges by selecting a specific date
for the SAT and by individual test for the SAT Subject Tests.
Score Choice is an optional feature, but students should be aware of each
college’s individual score reporting policies before using it.
For students who choose NOT to use the Score Choice feature, ALL SAT
scores will automatically be sent.
To take advantage of the new Score Choice feature, register at
www.collegeboard.com, or call 1-800-SAT-HELP.
A new Score Choice web page with information, FAQs, and a Score Choice
tutorial is also available at the College Board website.
In addition, the Absegami Guidance Department includes students’ SAT scores on
their high school transcripts. Students taking advantage of Score Choice:
Must now notify their counselor in writing as to which SAT scores, by
sitting date, they would like to have removed from their Absegami
transcript. Without this notification, all of a student’s SAT scores that we
receive will continue to be recorded on his/her high school transcript.
Students who wish to have any of their SAT scores omitted from their high
school transcript should submit a ―Request to remove SAT/ACT Test Scores

from the Absegami Transcript‖ form. The form is available on the Guidance
page of the school’s website www.absegami.net
This is a TWO-STEP PROCESS. If a score is removed on the SAT Score
Choice website, but NOT removed through the Absegami Guidance
Department, the SAT score will still show up on Absegami transcripts sent
to colleges, and vice-versa.
WORKING PAPERS
New Jersey State Law requires every person under 18 who is employed full or
part-time to obtain working papers. The necessary forms may be picked up from
and returned to the Main Office.
• The physical section of the working papers must be filled out by your
physician.
COMPUTER USE POLICY
GEHRHSD provides computer equipment, computer services, and Internet access to
its students and staff for educational purposes only. The purpose of providing
technology resources is to improve learning and teaching through research, teacher
training, collaboration, dissemination, and the use of global communication resources.
The ―system administrators‖ referred to herein are employees of GEHRHSD. They
are the administrators of the computer system and, as such, reserve the right to
monitor all activity on network facilities.
The use of electronic resources is available provided that abuses do not occur. Access
is a privilege that will be denied if used inappropriately. In addition, disciplinary
and/or legal action may be taken. The following are not permitted:
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
Using obscene language
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
Violating copyright laws
Using another’s password
Trespassing in another’s folders, work, or files
Intentionally wasting limited resources
Employing the network for commercial purposes
Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Additional disciplinary action may be determined at the building level in line with
existing practice regarding inappropriate language or behavior.
ON-LINE CONDUCT
Any action by a student or other user of the computer network that is determined by a
system administrator to constitute an inappropriate use of the network resources or to
improperly restrict or inhibit other members from using and enjoying those resources
is strictly prohibited and may result in termination of an offending member’s account
and other action in compliance with the District’s discipline code.
The user specifically agrees not to submit, publish, or display any
defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,
threatening, racially offensive, or otherwise illegal material, information, or
software in violation of any local, state, or federal law. It is prohibited and is
a breach of the Terms and Conditions.
Users and their parents/guardians specifically agree to indemnify GEHRHSD
and the system administrators for any losses, costs, or damages, including
reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the District relating to, or arising out
of any breach of the ON-LINE CONDUCT by the user.
SOFTWARE LIBRARIES
Software is provided to students as a curricular resource. No student may
install, upload, or download software without the expressed consent of the
system administrator. Any software having the purpose of damaging other
members’ accounts or the District network (e.g. computer viruses) is strictly
prohibited.
The system administrators, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to immediately
terminate the account or take other action, consistent with the
District’s discipline code, of a member who misuses the software libraries.
ELECTRONIC MAIL
Electronic mail (―Mail‖ or ―e-mail‖) is an electronic message sent by or to a member
in correspondence with another person having Internet mail access.
The system administrators may inspect the contents of mail sent by one
member to an identified addressee, and disclose such content to a third party,
without the consent of the sender or intended recipient, in order to comply
with the law and/or policies of GEHRHSD, or to investigate complaints
regarding mail which is alleged to contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive,
obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or
otherwise illegal material.
GEHRHSD reserves the right to cooperate fully with local, state, or federal
officials in any investigation concerning or relating to any mail transmitted
on the GEHRHSD’s network.
Users should not expect that files or e-mail stored on district servers will
always be private.

SECURITY
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system
involves many users.
If a user feels that he/she can identify a security problem on the system, the
user must notify a system administrator. The issue should be kept
confidential.
Any user identified as a security risk will have his/her account terminated
and be subjected to other disciplinary action.
VANDALISM
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy works that are
connected to the Internet backbone or of doing intentional damage to hardware or
software resident on the system.
Vandalism includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of
computer viruses.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of system privileges and other
disciplinary measures in compliance with the District discipline code.
COMPUTER GAME PLAYING AND PAINT
Academic based game playing is permitted on the GEHRHSD system only when
terminals are not needed for other purposes and the game conforms to the curricular
goals of the District.
Game playing over dial-up links or other inter-machine communication is
prohibited.
Although drawing and painting have legitimate academic uses, those
activities are prohibited when done for recreational purposes.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Audio/Visual Equipment: Students are not permitted to use personal audio equipment
during the school day. Large electronic equipment is prohibited on school buses and
in school and will be confiscated by the administration. Personal photographic
equipment is not permitted at any time.
Cell Phones, Beepers & Two-way Radios: Possession of any cell phone, pager, or
any other type of personal paging device or look alike is prohibited during the regular
school day both in school and on school grounds
Laser Pointers: Possession of laser pointers or look-alikes is prohibited in school and
they will be confiscated.
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
GEHRHSD conducts electronic surveillance in all of the public use areas of its
schools and the buses serving those schools. This includes all areas under the control
of the school district except lavatories, locker rooms, and shower rooms, in which
only audio surveillance is permitted. No individual using any of these facilities has the
right to expect a right to privacy in these areas. Surveillance is in the form of both
video and audio recording and may be running twenty-four hours daily.
FOOD & DRINK
Students are not permitted to have food or drink in the hallways or classrooms. Water
bottles or other open drink containers are NOT allowed. Water fountains have been
provided for student use.
GAMES
Dice, cards, and other gambling paraphernalia are not permitted on school grounds.
Hacky sacks, Frisbees, balls, etc. are not allowed. Immediate confiscation will result.
Disciplinary consequences may result.
LATE TO CLASS
Teachers have the prerogative to give verbal warnings or assign detentions for
lateness to class. Chronic offenders will be referred to the administration for more
serious consequences.
LAVATORIES
The bathrooms located throughout the school are for your convenience. Students
should not congregate in bathrooms. Loitering and smoking are prohibited in all
bathroom areas.
HALL TRAFFIC
Traffic Laws are observed on the highways, and a high school also has traffic rules,
which must be obeyed in order to have a well-organized school day.
1. Speak in a soft voice and avoid unnecessary noise.
2. Keep to the right at all times.
3. Walk; do not run.
4. Do not block hallways; no loitering at hallway intersections.
LOITERING
Students are not permitted to loiter in or around school property. The school campus
remains open at the end of the regular school day for those students who choose to
participate in activities, athletics, and/or stay for extra help. Therefore, those students
who choose to leave school at the end of the regular school day will not be permitted

to return to school grounds or ride the activity buses, and violators may be considered
trespassers.
STUDY HALLS
Students are expected to bring schoolwork to study hall. Unauthorized absence from
study hall will be considered a class cut. Study hall is an academic setting appropriate
for reading, small study groups, and homework.
All school policies apply (No electronics including cell phones & IPods).
School hall pass policies apply.
CUTTING CLASSES OR SCHOOL
All students registered in the State of New Jersey and at GEHRHSD are required to
attend school all days and all hours that school is in session (18A:38-26). Therefore,
selective absence (cutting) from individual classes by students is not permitted.
• Students who are found to be illegally absent from class will be subject to
disciplinary penalties.
• Students must get permission from their scheduled teacher to visit the
nurse, library, office, guidance, etc.
• Students are expected to swipe their ID badge at all locations when entering
and exiting. If not, this is considered a CUT and will result in disciplinary
action.
STUDENT PICK-UP
Students may be picked up upon dismissal by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult
only. Please turn off engine and car radio while waiting. Students are not allowed to
be picked up by unauthorized persons unless parent or guardian permission has been
obtained and an administrator is informed prior to the pickup.
• Pick-up/drop-off is to occur in the front of the building in the visitor
parking loop.
VISITORS
All visitors must report to the Main Office and provide a valid Driver’s License upon
entering the building. No visitors are permitted to see students in school unless
emergency factors exist and then only with approval of the administration.
Trespassers will be prosecuted.
• Authorized visitors must provide appropriate identification, and be escorted by
security to the desired building location.
• Students are not permitted to bring visitors during the school day unless prior
approval has been received from the principal or the appropriate vice-principal.
*Due to insurance purposes, if student visitors are approved by the administration,
the student visitor must be transported to and from school by a parent or guardian.
DELIVERIES
Any item brought to school for a student must be delivered to the main office by their
parent or guardian. Deliveries may not be made to any other area of the school.
Students are not permitted any food deliveries during the school day.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Audience members are expected to behave in a respectful manner. The administration
reserves the right to remove disorderly audience members. No food or drink is
permitted in the Auditorium.
CLOSING OF SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather or some other urgent reason, which could
necessitate the closing of school, families will be notified of the closing of school via
the automated phone chain. In addition, the following sources will also announce
school closings.
Television Stations Web Site
Channel 6 WPVI Channel 40 NBC www.absegami.net
Stations may report a closing for the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School
District and/or Absegami High School. Please listen carefully.
Emergency Dismissal During the School Day
The Superintendent will determine the advisability of an early dismissal because of
inclement weather or an emergency. If a decision is made to send students home
before the regular dismissal time, the local radio stations will be requested to make
announcements on the hour and half hour. Parents are requested to listen to the local
radio station if there is any question about the early closing of school.
Please do not call the school.

BUS TRANSPORTATION
The GEHRHSD has contracted a complete system of bus transportation to and from
each high school. The transportation schedule is listed below:
ARRIVAL OF STUDENTS
BEGINNING OF PERIOD ONE
END OF SCHOOL DAY
DEPARTURE OF STUDENTS
ACTIVITY BUS
LATE BUS
NO STUDENT DRIVING POLICY
7:05 AM
7:20 AM
2:25 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
Due to the safety problems of students having to drive long distances under all
weather conditions plus the lack of space for adequate student parking, the Board of
Education has adopted a ―NO STUDENT DRIVING‖ policy. Under this policy, no
student is permitted to drive a motor vehicle (including motorcycles and mopeds) to
school or to park a motor vehicle on perimeter roads or private parking areas during
the school day. Students who violate this policy will have their automobiles
IMMEDIATELY towed at their own expense and WITHOUT NOTIFICATION.
Students may also face other disciplinary action.
Bus Passes – A Student’s Identification Badge is considered his/her bus pass for
regular busing to and from school.
• Passes to ride a different bus are issued on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays
only on a one-day basis with parent permission and administrative approval.
Activity Buses – Activity buses are available to students on a ―pass only‖ basis.
Passes are available from activity advisors, coaches, and teachers. Absegami ACIT
PM students wishing to return to Absegami must follow the established procedure by
contacting their VP in advance for a pass.
PRIOR TO BUS LOADING
Report to assigned bust stop at least 10 minutes earlier than assigned time.
Missing the bus is not a valid excuse for absence from school.
Bus drivers may only accept and discharge students at the stop indicated on
the Bus Permit.
BUS RULES OF CONDUCT
It is expected that the same rules of conduct in force during the day are also in force
as the students ride to and from school:
1. The bus driver has complete jurisdiction over the passengers at all times.
2. The bus driver and bus property must be respected at all times. Arguments,
complaints, etc. should not be voiced while the bus is in route. They may be
made to the Director of Transportation or to a member of the School
Administration.
3. The bus driver will only stop at those points designated by the Board of Ed.
4. Students must remain in their seats at all times.
5. There will be no smoking or fighting at any time.
6. No items will be thrown within the bus or out of the bus.
7. No body parts will be extended out of the windows.
8. There will be no pushing or shoving.
9. No student shall be in possession of, use, or be under the influence of
alcoholic beverages or drugs at any time.
10. Students should talk in soft, moderate tones so the driver does not become
distracted. Loud, abusive, or profane language is prohibited.
11. New Jersey State Law requires schools to organize and conduct emergency
exit drills for all students who ride school buses. Drills are to be conducted
on school property and be supervised by the Principal or person assigned to
act in a supervisory capacity.
12. Changes in bus assignments may only be considered by submitting a written
request signed by the parent to the district transportation office.
13. Any disruptive and/or dangerous behavior may result in the loss of bus
privileges.
14. Electronic surveillance cameras are installed on buses.
ELIGIBILITY POLICY FOR ACTIVITIES /ATHLETICS
1. The Eligibility Policy will apply equally to students in activities and/or athletics
that require participation beyond the contractual school day.
2. Students will gain/lose eligibility for athletics and activities on a semester basis.
The date of the issuance of the 2 nd & 4 th report card will be the date which students
gain/ lose eligibility for the following semester. In accordance with NJSIAA rules, an
athlete who becomes ineligible may finish the sport season in progress. A student who
has commenced preparation in a public performance of a concert, recital, drama, or
debate may continue to participate until the performance is completed.
3. A student may not join an athletic program following the opening date (playing the
first regularly scheduled game) without the approval of the Athletic Director or head
coach.
4. The grades for determining eligibility at the end of the first semester will be the
semester average. The grades for determining eligibility at the end of the school year
will be the final average. A grade of WF will be counted as a failure.

5. To be eligible:
Fall or Winter: (August to February)
Incoming 9 th grade: All students are eligible
10 th and 11 th graders must have earned 30 credits
12 th graders must have earned 27.5 credits
Spring (February to June)
9 th , 10 th and 11 th graders must have earned 15 credits
12 th graders must have earned 13.75 credits
6. A pupil in a no-credit status is ineligible for participation in athletics or activities
for the succeeding year.
7. A student with an incomplete grade may regain eligibility by presenting to the
Supervisor of Athletics and/or Vice Principal, as appropriate, a written statement from
the teacher involved, no later than the end of the first school day following the issuance
of report cards, that the incomplete grade has been made up or is an ―incomplete
passing‖ and that the student has been given additional time to complete make-up work.
8. A student on total loss of credit will lose eligibility when they have accumulated 36 or
more absences.
9. For a trip of more than one-day duration, all student participants must
be eligible
on the last day that refunds are possible (as stated on the trip approval form).
10. Summer school and tutoring in the summer may be used to gain eligibility for the
first semester of the following year. The maximum number of credits that may be
earned during the summer for eligibility purposes is 10 credits.
11. Eligibility for senior week activities will be determined on the day that senior
failures are reported.
12. Tutoring during the school year will be considered in determining eligibility for
the succeeding year.
13. Students are responsible for their own yearly physicals.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
Students who wish to try out for an athletic squad or team must return a completed
district Physical Examination Report. Those who fail to do so will not be permitted to
attend the first practice of the sport.
• Physicals are good for one calendar year.
• If a physical expires mid-season, a new physical must be obtained prior to that
season.
• A new form must be completely filled out and turned in for each sport the
student-athlete participates in.
Transfer Students
All newly enrolled students who are not from the GEHRHS sending districts are
required to have a physical upon entry into the district, which was done no more than
365 days prior to entry and states what, if any, modifications are required for full
participation in the school program. The forms for this physical is available in the
child study office and are also available online at the OHS, AHS and CCHS websites.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
It is strongly recommended that a physical be completed at least one time during
adolescence. According to state law, each student medical examination shall be conducted
at the medical home of the student and a full report sent to the school. A form
for the private doctor’s examination can be obtained from the school nurse.
Students who wish to try out for an athletic squad or team must return a completed
district Physical Examination Report. Those who fail to do so will not be permitted to
attend the first practice of the sport. Only one sport exam is required each year.
Examinations will be provided by the school physician for those students who do not
have a medical home. However, it is strongly advised that the family physician perform
the in-depth physical that is required for sports.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
For students planning to enroll in any Division I or Division II college or university
there are core course minimums (16 courses) and GPA/SAT/ACT score minimums
that students must meet in high school to be eligible to play sports at the college level.
These requirements have recently changed. For more information, ask your guidance
counselor, coach, or check www.ncaa.org or www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
MODIFICATION OF NJSIAA TRANSFER RULE
Eligibility of transfer students on or after September 1 on any given year, any
incoming 10th, 11th, or 12th grade transfer student who did not have a bona fide
change of address and has participated in any level of a sport will be ineligible for 30
days in that specific sport. For further details, please check online at www.njsiaa.org
or contact the Athletic Director.
ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL
CO-CURRICULAR/ EXTRACURRICULAR/ ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Absegami High School offers numerous opportunities outside the classroom for
experiences in living and working with others. Students are urged to join the school
clubs and participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics. Students must meet all
eligibility requirements in order to participate in extra-curricular activities and
athletics.
FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Field Hockey
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Tennis (Girls)
Volleyball
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Cheerleading
Indoor Track
Swimming
Wrestling
Baseball
Crew
Golf
Softball
Track & Field
Tennis (Boys)
Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)
ATTENDANCE
Absence from school jeopardizes the ability of a pupil to satisfactorily complete the
prescribed course of study and violates the statutes requiring children to regularly
attend school (N.J.S.A 18A:38-35-26).
Definition of Excused Absences: An absence is excused only if it occurs because of a
driver's test, a court appearance, a doctor's appointment, a medical excuse signed by a
physician, a funeral in the family, or a religious holiday. Unlike elementary school, a
note from home does not excuse a student.
Definition of Unexcused Absences: All other absences are considered unexcused.
Students in GEHRHSD are allowed a maximum of 10 unexcused absences. These are
not free days, but are absences that occur because of family responsibilities, an illness
not requiring a doctor, or vacations.
School-Sponsored Activities: Pupils shall not be considered absent while participating
in a school-sponsored activity.
Loss of Course Credit: Pupils who miss over 10 days of school (unexcused absence)
will not have completed the course of study as prescribed and, as such, do not qualify
to receive the assigned credit for the course. In order to regain credit, an appeal must
be submitted, granted, and credit completion sessions or long detention assigned
wherein relevant course work is completed.
Total Loss of Credit: Pupils who miss in excess of 36 school days (excused and unexcused
absences) will lose credit for the entire year. Long detention or credit
completion cannot be used to reinstate credit if the total number of days exceeds 36.
verified as incapacitated will be issued a written notification to report to school within
5 school days. Failure to do so may result in fines.
Lateness to School:Students arriving late to school should understand that they place
themselves in academic jeopardy if the practice of lateness is habitual and unexcused.
Some classwork can be made up, but students must understand they need to be present
to earn a class participation grade.
1. Students must be in school prior to 9:25 a.m. in order to receive credit for the entire
day.
2. Pupils arriving late to school who had a verified appointment with a physician,
dentist, or driver’s test will be given an excused late to school.
3. Students will be issued a late detention on their 8th unexcused late to school.
Students are reminded they must swipe their ID cards when signing in.
4. On the 12 th unexcused late to school, a student will be assigned one session of
credit completion. Every additional four lates will result in another session of credit
completion being assigned. Excessive lateness could result in other disciplinary
sanctions.
Early Release: Sign-out prior to 12:30 p.m. The student must produce a documented
excuse for that sign-out. The school recognizes emergencies which create a legitimate
need for leaving school early: illness as documented by the school nurse, a parent
verified appointment for a doctor, a parent verified appointment for driver's test or
court appointment, etc. For a student to be counted as present for the day, the student
must be present for four hours of instruction. Students will be issued a late detention
on their 8th unexcused sign-out, and credit completion for each 4 unexcused early
sign-outs. Students are reminded that they must swipe their ID cards when signing in
or out.
Absence and Participation in School Events: No student may participate in a program
or event related to student activities or athletics who has not been in attendance
on the day of the event, or if a weekend event, the last school day preceding the event.
Vacation Days: Vacation days are not excused absences.
College Visitations: College visits are excused for SENIORS only with official
documentation and the following restrictions:
Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) is only excused for the placement
test. Campus tours are not excused.
Richard Stockton College of NJ: Morning tours are not excused. Students are
encouraged to sign-out and take the afternoon tour.
Students will only be excused for ONE visit per college.
Consecutive Absences: Any pupil who misses 10 consecutive school days and who
does not appear on home assignment, home instruction, and/or who is not medically

TRUANCY
Truancy is absence from school without the knowledge of parent and/or school
authorities. Students who leave school without permission while school is in session
will be considered truant and will be subject to disciplinary penalties.
ATTENDANCE APPEALS
The Board is cognizant of possible unforeseen factors which may create hardships
relating to the operation of the attendance policy.
-Written excuses for absences for professional appointments, driver's test, doc- tor
appointments/illness, death in the family and religious holidays must be submitted to
the Vice Principal no later than 10 school days from the date of each absence. If an
excuse for the absence is not submitted within 10 school days from the date of each
absence, it may not be submitted for consideration at a later date.
-Any student exceeding 10 days of unexcused absences may appeal ―no credit" status
to the Attendance Appeals Committee. The Attendance Appeals Committee may grant
the appeal in full, in part, or deny the appeal. The recommendation of the Attendance
Appeals Committee may require a student to attend the district Credit Completion
Program in order to be returned to credit status.
-In keeping with the dictates of fairness and procedural due process, any appeal of nocredit
status that results in attendance in the District Credit Completion Program, will
be directed to the Principal/Vice Principal within ten days of notification of the
decision of the Attendance Appeals Committee.
-Appeals to the Superintendent and the Board of Education, relating to the decision,
must be made in writing within ten school days of receipt of the decision.
-Decisions of the Board of Education may be appealed to the Commissioner of
Education.
ABSENCE FROM INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
All students registered in the State of New Jersey and at our high school are required
to attend school all days and all hours that school is in session (18A:38-26).
Therefore, selective absence from individual classes by students is not permitted.
Students who are found to be illegally absent from class will be subject to several
penalties.
ILLNESS
In the event of illness during the school day, students must report to the nurse. If the
nurse is not in, the student should report to the Main Office.
A pass from the classroom teacher is required for admission to the Nurse.
No student is permitted to leave the school campus unless such dismissal is
approved by the nurse and cleared through the office.
Students will be excused by permission of a parent, guardian, or responsible
person listed on the emergency information card. .
Students must be in school until 12:30 PM to receive credit for the day.
HOMEWORK REQUESTS
• If a student will be absent for three to ten days, parents should call the guidance
office to request that assignments be sent home by the teachers. Teachers must be
given at least one-day notice to prepare the assignments.
HOME INSTRUCTION
If a student is unable to attend classes because of a chronic, medically documented
illness that will keep the student out of school for more than ten consecutive days,
home instruction will be provided at no cost to the parents/ guardians of the student.
Upon documentation of the illness and recommendation for Home Instruction by the
family’s physician, the parent should immediately contact the school nurse who will
forward to the parents the Homebound Recommendation form to be completed by a
doctor. Upon receipt of the required documentations and verification, the nurse will
forward the completed form to the Supervisor of Special Services who, after district
approval, notifies the Homebound Coordinator at (609) 404-2052 for implementation
and teacher assignment.
Please Note
Students are not permitted to work while on home instruction.
• The doctor must verify that the student is confined to the home.
MAKE UP WORK
Students are provided an opportunity to complete assignments missed because of
legitimate absences.
1. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher
to make up work, including mid-year and final exams.
2. Extended time to make up work may be granted by the teacher.
3. Students may complete work for time missed as per the building
administration.
OBLIGATIONS
Students who do not satisfy outstanding obligations by the dates established by the
administration will be subject to disciplinary sanctions including loss of privileges and
exclusion from athletic and other school events. Seniors who do not satisfy their
obligations will not be permitted to participate in prom activities, senior week
activities, or the graduation ceremony. Students must satisfy all obligations five days
prior to the issuing of Homecoming, Sophomore Semi, and Prom tickets. Deadlines
for student financial obligations will occur throughout the school year. All checks
must have the name of the school, name of student, and purpose. Personal checks will

e accepted for activities before May 15. Transfer student obligations at all times
during the school year must take the form of cash, certified check, or money order.
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Students placed at the GEHRHSD Alternative Program, or placed on homebound or
out of district for discipline related issues will forfeit all participation in school sports,
activities, proms and dances, class trips, field trips, senior week, graduation, and any
other school functions or related activities. Those students should not be present on
main school grounds unless prior permission is received from an administrator of that
building.
STUDENT INSURANCE
The school provides insurance coverage for students who sustain injury in school or
while in school activities. All students are covered under a master policy provided by
Bollinger, Inc. Coverage is automatic when a student is enrolled in Absegami, Cedar
Creek or Oackcrest High School. This is a full excess policy. A full excess policy
requires parents, who have other insurance, to submit all bills to their insurance carrier
first. The amount not paid will be submitted to Bollinger, Inc. If the parents do not
have insurance, Bollinger, Inc. becomes the first carrier.
• What to do if your student is injured and requires medical treatment?
- All injuries must be reported immediately to the student’s teacher/coach.
The teacher/coach will file an accident report with the school nurse. In
some instances, the seriousness of an injury is not apparent at the time it
occurs. Therefore, the teacher/coach is unaware of the injury or the need to
file an accident report. It is very important that the teacher/coach be
notified the very next day so that an accident report can be filed. This is
most important if it was necessary to have the student treated by a physician
or at the emergency room.
- If you have Blue Cross/Blue Shield or other medical insurance, submit bills
to your insurance carrier first. A bill showing the amount not paid by your
insurance carrier should be submitted to Bollinger, Inc. If parents have
HMO or similar coverage, the HMO must be utilized first or a claim will not
be paid by Bollinger, Inc. Parents cannot choose to NOT use HMO first
(Example: If a hospital or physician is not participating with any form of
HMO, the parents with this coverage who choose to use a non-participating
facility must pay for the care themselves). In an emergency, the HMO will
generally cover certain expenses.
- If you do not have Blue Cross/Blue Shield or other medical insurance, the
bill should be submitted to Bollinger, Inc.
• What should you do if your physician or the emergency room requires
payment when services are rendered?
- Submit your Blue Cross/Blue Shield or other medical insurance
identification card.
- If this is not acceptable, you should:
1. Pay the fee required.
a. Obtain a receipt which lists: The student’s name, date of treatment,
nature of injury, treatment, name of physician who treated student,
and the amount charged.
- Obtain an insurance form from the school nurse and submit the form and
receipt to Bollinger, Inc. as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS RELATED TO INJURIES/INSURANCE
ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL NURSE: 609-652-1372 ext. 2466 or 2469
BOLLINGER, INC.: 1-973-467-0444
• How do you submit a claim to the insurance company?
- Call the school nurse or have your student see her about the injury.
- The nurse will mail you the claim form with the basic information
completed
- Complete the claim form and send it with your bill to:
Bollinger, Inc.
P.O. Box 706
Short Hills, NJ 07078-0706
• What should you do if you have a question about this insurance?
- Call 1-973-467-0444 for prompt assistance with any claim.
• May additional coverage be purchased by a parent for the student?
- Special Round-the-Clock coverage is available by request only and at a
charge to parents. Application forms are available in the main office.
Health Office Screenings (not considered physicals)
• All students will be screened for height, weight, and blood pressure.
• All 10th grade and new students will be screened for vision and hearing.
• All 10th and 12th grade students will be screened for scoliosis.
Family Health Emergency Phone Numbers
• Youth Crisis Hotline 800-442-HOPE (800-442-4673)
• Family Helpline for stressed parents 800-THE-KIDS (800-843-5437)
• Child Abuse Hotline 800-792-8610
• DYFS 800-331-DYFS (800-331-3937)
For additional family resources in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, pick up your
copy of ―The Source‖ in the guidance office.

IMMUNIZATION
The state of New Jersey requires every student to have:
1. Four doses of Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus
2. Three doses of Polio vaccine
3. Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine
4. A Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin test is required of selected students.
5. Hepatitis B- series of three shots.
MEDICATIONS—PRESCRIPTIONS
Medication will only be administered with completed Permission to Administer
Medication form which can be obtained from the nurse’s office. The medication must
be in the original container with doctor’s prescription label attached. Any controlled
substance must be brought in by the parent.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARDS
Parents are requested to complete with accuracy the emergency cards which are
distributed at the beginning of the school year to students. Please provide at least one
additional telephone number in addition to your home number.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
All physicals (sports or working papers) must be done by your own physician or
clinic, at your expense. A form for the private doctor’s examination can be obtained
from the school nurse.
BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE POLICY
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT CONDUCT
All students should commit themselves to learning and to the development of their
unique potential. Students should know that their attitudes and acts affect both their
own and their classmates’ learning and should accept responsibility for helping to
create a positive school environment; respecting the health, safety, and welfare of
every student. With the support and assistance of school staff and parents, all students
can contribute to the effectiveness of the school and the value of their education.
The Board expects all students in the district, commensurate with their age and ability,
to:
1. Prepare themselves mentally and physically for the process of learning;
2. Respect the person, property, and intellectual and creative products of others;
3. Take responsibility for their own behavior and learning;
4. Use time and other resources responsibly;
5. Share responsibilities when working with others;
6. Meet the requirements of each course of study;
7. Monitor their own progress toward school objectives;
8. Communicate with parents and appropriate school staff members about
school matters;
9. Attend school regularly and punctually in accordance with the district
attendance policy;
10. Remain on the school campus during the school day. Permission to leave
must be given by an administrator or school nurse;
11. Be self-controlled and reasonably quietly and non-disruptive in the
classrooms, hallways, study areas, school buses, on school property, and at
school activities;
12. Be clean and dress in compliance with school rules of sanitation and safety
and in a fashion that will not disrupt classroom procedures;
13. Be reasonable, modest, self-controlled, and considerate;
14. Strive for mutually respectful relationships with teachers;
15. Keep language and gestures respectful and free of profanity and obscenities;
16. Obey the school rule against use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, and
controlled dangerous substances by students on school property or while
attending school sponsored activities;
17. Be informed regarding student rights and responsibilities.
DRESS CODE
Any attire or grooming which is unreasonable, immodest, and sloppy, which
affects the school climate adversely, or which creates a behavior problem,
will be considered unacceptable and will result in disciplinary sanctions.
Any clothing that displays gang related material or shows racial, ethnic,
sexual or religious intolerance is prohibited.
Undergarments should not be seen.
Coats, jackets, hats, headbands, or articles of clothing that cover the head or
facial area are not permitted to be worn or carried in the building during the

official school day. Head covering for religious reasons must be documented
and approved by the student’s vice principal.
Skirts and shorts should be at least finger-tip length. Anything shorter is
considered a violation of the GEHRHSD Dress Code.
In addition, the following items are also NOT PERMITTED:
• Spiked jewelry, wallet chains, and sunglasses
• Pajamas, slippers, nightwear, pillows, and blankets
• Tank tops, spaghetti-strap tops, tube tops, off the shoulder tops, or any attire
that reveals the shoulders or midriff
• Beach apparel
DISCIPLINE
• ―Cut-offs‖ or frayed shorts, spandex or bicycle-style shorts, athletic or running-style
shorts
The objective of the GEHRHSD discipline policy is twofold: First, it is to maintain an
orderly school environment that is conducive to student learning. Second, it is to teach
students to be proactive and to take responsibility in all types of situations. All
policies, rules, and regulations established by the GEHRHSD shall remain in effect.
The GEHRHSD discipline code maintains due process at each step in the disciplinary
process.
The authority of any professional staff member shall extend over each student, in
every part of the school property, at any time, and at all school functions, regardless
of location, whether or not school is in session and whether or not the function is on
school property.
Students who disrupt the education of others will be subject to disciplinary sanctions.
Detentions: Students must report on the day assigned. Failure to do so will result in
additional disciplinary sanctions. Misbehavior during a detention will result in a loss
of credit for the detention and additional disciplinary actions.
If absent on the day of an assigned detention, students must report to the
assigning Vice-Principal to reschedule the detention.
DETENTIONS
OFFICE DETENTIONS
LATE DETENTIONS
2:30-3:30
2:30-5:30
• Missed Detentions will result in the following:
1. Original Detention is not removed.
2. In addition to the original detention, an additional detention will be
assigned.
3. If the student fails to serve the original detention as well as the second
detention, the student will be placed on Social Probation for the remainder
of that marking period—or until the detentions are served.
In-School Suspension (ISS): If, in the judgment of the Principal or Vice-Principal,
you have repeatedly committed the same violation of school rules after being warned
and/or receiving detentions, you may be placed in ISS. You may also be placed in ISS
for a variety of non-violent offenses such as leaving school grounds, truancy,
smoking, etc., or in combination with an external suspension.
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS): OSS/expulsion are serious disciplinary sanctions
which may be imposed upon students when the student has materially and
substantially interfered with the maintenance of good order in the school. While
serving out-of-school suspension, the student is not permitted on the grounds of
any of the three district high schools at any time or for any reason.
Loss of Privileges/Social Probation – Students who continually violate school
behavior codes may lose school privileges such as attendance at proms, participation
in senior week activities, dances, activity period, graduation exercises, field and class
trips, etc.
Administrative Review/Superintendent’s Hearing/Board of Education Hearings
A student’s entire record of discipline, attendance, and academic performance is
reviewed by the principal, superintendent, and/or Board of Education with the student
and his/her parents. Strict probation, continued suspension, placement in the district’s
alternative program, or expulsion may result.
If, in the judgment of the Superintendent of Schools, a student has had every
opportunity and yet continues to materially and substantially interfere with
maintenance of good order in the school, he/she should be expelled from school.
Expulsion is permanent removal from school rolls.
Any student who disrupts the educational process of Cedar Creek High School, and
endangers the health, safety, and welfare of students or staff of CCHS, may be immediately
suspended and placed before an Administrative Review meeting for further
adjudication.
Students who accumulate multiple discipline offenses are subject to an Administrative
Review and/or Placement at the Alternate Program. Students who continually violate
school behavior codes may lose school privileges such as attendance at proms,
participation in senior week, graduation exercises, field trips, activities, dances,
activity period, etc.
Social Probation – Limits students from participation in activities.

DANCES
Dances at Absegami High School are for Absegami students. We do not have open
dances. All school rules apply to school dances both on and off campus. In addition:
• If a student leaves the dance, he/she will not be readmitted.
• No student will be admitted 1 hour after the start of the dance unless the
advisor of the organization sponsoring the dance has given prior permission.
However, school officials reserve the right to deny entry at any time.
• Special guests may be permitted to attend the Sophomore Semi-Formal, and
the Junior/Senior Prom. Prior to the dance, the guest must be approved by the
Code of Behavior Chart
school’s administration. A student may bring only one guest. No middle
school students are permitted to attend.
• No student will be admitted who has been absent from school the day of the
dance, or if absent the last day of school before a dance.
• No student will be admitted if currently on Social Probation
Range of Penalties: The following are details of the range of penalties listed on the Code of Behavior Chart: The level of infraction determines which consequence is imposed.
Detentions: Teacher detention, supervisor detention, activity period detention (until 3:30 PM), the late detention (until 5:30 PM), summer detentions.
Suspensions: In school suspension, out of school suspension, suspension from the bus, suspension from participation in athletics or activities.
Hearings: With the Vice-Principal, the Principal, the Superintendent, the Discipline Panel, or the Board of Education.
*Loss of Privileges: Students who continually violate school behavior codes may lose school privileges such as attendance at proms, participation in senior week,
graduation exercises, field trips, class trips, activities, dances, activity period, etc.
Other: Assignment to the GEHRHSD Alternate Program.
INFRACTION DESCRIPTION RANGE OF PENALTIES
Alcohol/Drug
Use, possession or sale of drugs/alcohol or related paraphernalia at school
functions (on or off campus), at athletic contests (home or away), class
trips, dances, or school activities.
Suspension, Hearing, and police complaint filed*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Assault Unprovoked physical attack Suspension, Hearing, and police complaint filed*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Cutting Class Failure to report Detention, Credit Completion
Suspension, Parent conference*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Late to school or Unexcused late to school Each late or early sign out 4 or greater - Detention,
Early sign-out
Unexcused sign-out
Credit Completion, Suspension
Late to class or assignment Late to class without a valid pass Teacher/Supervisor sanctions*
Leaving school grounds
Leaving school without knowledge and/or permission of school
authorities
Detention/Suspension*,
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Sign-in Failure to sign in at the attendance office when late to school Detention/Suspension*

Truancy Not attending school without the knowledge and/or permission of parents Suspension/Parent Contact Unexcused absence*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Credit Completion
Unserved activity period detentions Failure to report Detention/Suspension*
Unserved late detentions Failure to report Detention/Suspension*
Beepers / Cell Phones
Possession of a beeper or cell phone on school property at any time.
Beepers and cell phones will be confiscated
Warning, Detention, Suspension, Police Involvement,
Confiscation
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Bus Problems Disruptive or uncooperative behavior on the bus or at the bus stop Detention, Suspension, Loss of bus privileges*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Computer Policy Violation Abuse of computers or Internet Detention, Suspension or possible Alternative
Program Placement
Dangerous/Unsafe Behavior Instigating a fight / Endangering safety of self or others /
Unhealthy actions (e. g. spitting)
Disrespect/Insubordination
Violation of Probation or Cease &
Desist Order
Failure to follow the explicit directions of a staff member
Suspension, Parent Involvement*,
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Police Involvement
Suspension, Parent Involvement*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Disruptive Behavior/Horseplay Disruptive behavior in school or class Detention, Suspension, Removal from class*
Driving to School Driving to school without proper authorization from administration Detention*
Extortion/Shakedown Soliciting money / items from another without consent Immediate parent/police involvement
Suspension, Hearing, possible expulsion / cease and
desist order*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Fighting Physical attack/contact Immediate parent/police involvement
Suspension, Hearing, possible expulsion / cease and
desist order*
Food in School
Consumption of food in hallways or classrooms during the regular
school day
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Detention, Suspension*
Fire Alarm Pulling a fire alarm or tampering in any way with fire safety equipment Suspension, Hearing
Police Complaint Filed*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Fireworks Possession, use or distribution of fireworks Suspension Hearing, Police complaint filed
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Forgery/Altering School Records Altering or falsifying written information Detention, Suspension*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Police Involvement

Gambling Gambling in the school building, on school grounds, or on the bus Detention, Suspension, Hearing*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Harassment/Stalking Intentional behavior to weary or bother a person Detention, Suspension
Parent Contact
Possible Police Complaint Filed.
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Unauthorized Area / Loitering Being in an area of the campus without permission and without a good
Detention, Suspension*
reason
Incorrigibility Accumulation of discipline referrals, continued and willful disobedience Suspension, Hearing, possible expulsion*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Parking on Neighboring Streets Driving to neighboring streets and illegally parking a vehicle Car towed at owner’s expense; fines
Personal Contact Excessive public display of affection Warning, Detention, Parents notified*
Personal Appearance
Personal Audio Equipment
Prejudicial Statements / Sexual
Harassment
Any clothing that displays gang related material or shows racial, ethnic,
sexual or religious intolerance is prohibited; spiked bracelets or
necklaces; skirts and shorts under fingertip length.
Walkmans or any other radio or personal electronic equipment is not to
be used or carried with you during the school day
Engaging in actions or making harassing statements regarding race,
creed, sex, national origin, etc.
Detention, Suspension, Hearing*
Detention, Confiscation*
Suspension, Hearing, Police complaint*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Profanity
Profane statements or gestures made in school or at any school related
activity
Detention, Suspension*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Sale of Items Unauthorized sale of items during the school day (e.g. candy) Warning, Suspension*
(Items are confiscated)
Smoking / Chewing Tobacco
Possession of Lighters or Matches
Possession or use of tobacco products or related paraphernalia on
school grounds or at school events at any time
Fine*, Suspension, Complaint to health depart
ment*, Confiscation, Community Service;
Possible Alternate Program Placement. Fines.
Theft Theft, possession or distribution of stolen property Restitution, Suspension, Hearing, Police
complaint may be filed*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Vandalism Vandalism / Attempted destruction of school property Restitution, Suspension, Hearing, Police
complaint may be filed*
Possible Alternate Program Placement
Weapons / Look Alikes
Mace, Studded Gloves, etc.
Possession of a manufactured or potentially dangerous homemade
weapon, including look alikes or mace
Suspension, Home instruction pending
Board hearing, Police complaint filed*,
Possible Alternate Program Placement
*Any student who disrupts the educational process, and endangers the students or staff of Absegami, Cedar Creek, or Oakcrest High School, will be immediately suspended and placed
before an Administrative or Discipline Committee for further adjudication. Students who accumulate multiple discipline offenses are subject to review by a discipline committee and/or
placement at the District Alternate Program.

ALCOHOL, DRUGS & UNSAFE BEHAVIORS
All students and employees should know that Greater Egg Harbor Regional High
School District prohibits unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol on its property or as part of any activities. This document is designed to
comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendments of 1989 (CFR 34 Part 86) for drug-free schools and campuses.
STUDENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Information on the health risks and consequences involved with consumption and/or
possession of alcohol and other drugs is available in brief herein. More detailed
information is available through the Substance Awareness Coordinator, nurse’s office,
health teachers, and athletic trainer. Detailed information on consequences is also
available through the School Resource Officers.
A wide variety of student support programs are3 available through GEHRHSD. These
programs can be accessed through the guidance department. Please contact your
guidance counselor for more information on available programs.
HEALTH RISKS
Health risks detailed below are a brief summary, compliments of Rutgers University
Health Services publication, Alcohol & Other Drugs, What You Need to Know.
Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows down the activity of the central nervous system
(which controls the functions of the brain), impairing coordination, speech, body
temperature, pulse, and breathing.
Consumed in small amounts, alcohol reduces inhibitions, and provides the
false sense of acting as a stimulant.
Excessive drinking is consuming 4 or more drinks within two hours on any
occasion.
Continued and excessive drinking over a short period of time will raise the
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to and above the .08% level, which is
considered legally drunk in the state of New Jersey.
Dangerous drinking-related risks include (but are not limited to) accidents,
violence, vandalism, personal injury, aggressive behavior, blackouts,
hangovers, vomiting, and sexual assault.
Health risks vary from drug to drug. Below is a list of some commonly used drugs
and their effects:
Tobacco products kill more than 430,000 U.S. citizens each year, more than alcohol,
cocaine, heroin, homicide, suicide, car accidents, and fire combined. Tobacco use is
the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. Tobacco use can cause heart disease,
stroke, heart attack, vascular disease and aneurysm.
Marijuana can distort perception, lead to loss of coordination, increase heart rate,
cause anxiety/panic attacks, and impair memory/learning. Long term effects include
daily cough, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, difficulty sustaining attention, problems
in registering, processing, and using information and dependence.
Cocaine can cause heart rhythm disturbances, heart attacks, chest pains, respiratory
failure, strokes, seizures, headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea.
LSD can cause dilate pupils, increased body temperature/heart rate, sweating, and loss
of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth, tremors, and long lasting psychosis.
Ecstasy (MDMA) can cause confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving,
severe anxiety, paranoia, muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred
vision, rapid eye movement, fainting spells, chills/sweating, increased heart rate, and
death. Inhalants can cause severe damage to the brain and central nervous system.
This can lead to impaired perception and reasoning, memory loss, defective muscular
coordination and dementia.
Heroin is considered highly addictive and can cause liver disease, kidney failure,
neurochemical changes in the brain, and heart valve damage.
Methamphetamine can cause increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, irreversible
damage to blood vessels in brain (producing stroke), respiratory problems, anorexia,
cardiovascular collapse, and death. It can also affect your central nervous system by
causing irritability, confusion, paranoia, convulsion, hypothermia, insomnia, tremors,
aggressiveness, anxiety and convulsions.
ALCOHOL AND THE UNDERAGED
The purchase and consumption of alcohol is a right extended by the State of New
Jersey. The legal age of purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the State
of New Jersey is 21 years.
Possession or Consumption of Alcohol in Public Places by the Underaged
(N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15)
Any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages who knowingly
possesses without legal authority or who knowingly consumes any alcoholic beverage
in any school, public place, or motor vehicle is guilty of a disorderly persons offense
and shall be fined a minimum of $500. If the offense occurs in a motor vehicle, it will
also result in a 6 month loss of license.
Purchase of Alcohol by/for the Underaged (N.J.S.A. 33:1-81)
An under aged person who purchases or attempts to purchase alcohol, or lies about his
age, or a person of legal age who purchases alcohol for an under aged person faces a

conviction of a disorderly persons offense, which incurs a fine of not less than $500
and loss of license for 6 months. In addition, under aged person may be required to
participate in a state sponsored alcohol education program.
UNDERAGE DRIVER WHO HAS CONSUMED ALCOHOL (N.J.S.A. 39:4-
50.14)
Any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages who operates a motor
vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or more, but less than 0.08
percent is subject to a fine of $250-500, insurance surcharges, loss of license for 30-90
days, 15-30 days community service, and a requirement to spend 12-48 hours in an
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center. The underage driver can also be charged with
DWI and face the fines and penalties specified for a DWI conviction. Fines and
suspensions are doubled if the offense occurs within 1000 feet of a school zone, even if
school is not in session.
OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS (N.J.S.A. 39:4-51)
Any person found to be in possession of an open or unsealed container holding an
alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle faces a $200 fine for a first offense, and a $250
fine or 10 days of community service for a second offense.
TRANSFER OF ID (N.J.S.A. 33:1-87.7)
Any person who is underage and uses another person’s identification to obtain alcohol,
or someone of legal age gives their ID to an under aged person so that they can obtain
alcohol, faces a fine of up to $300 and/or up to 60 days in jail.
FALSE IDENTIFICATION (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1)
Any person who knowingly sells, offers, possesses, or exposes for sale a document that
simulates a driver’s license or other document issued by a government agency and that
could be used to verify a person’s identity or age is guilty of a second degree crime.
There is a $1,500 fine, loss of license for 6 months to 2 years, and a possible 10-20
years imprisonment. Mere possession of a counterfeit driver’s license is a fourth degree
crime that is punishable by a $10,000 fine and up to 18 months imprisonment, as well
as the 6 month to 2 year license suspension.
SERVING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TO A MINOR (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-17)
Any person who purposely or knowingly offers or serves or makes available an
alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages
or entices that person to drink an alcoholic beverage is committing a disorderly
person’s offense and is subject to a $1,000 fine.
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
A person is said to be legally intoxicated in New Jersey if his blood alcohol concentration
is at or above 0.08%. A person may also be arrested and charged with
driving while intoxicated (DWI) if the individual is determined to be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, regardless of the blood alcohol concentration level. A
person can also be charged with or convicted of DWI for allowing an intoxicated driver
to operate his vehicle.
First Offense (.10% BAC or more): Fines of $250-500, insurance surcharge
of at least $1000 per year for three years, loss of license for 7-12 months, and
a requirement to spend 12-48 hours in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
A 30 day jail term is also possible.
Second Offense (within 10 years): Fines of $500-1000, insurance surcharge
of at least $1000 per year for three years, loss of license for 2 years, a
requirement to perform 30 days of community service, and a mandatory 48
hours in jail. A 90 day jail term is also possible.
Third Offense: Fine of $1000, loss of license for 10 years, and a mandatory
180 day jail term. The insurance surcharge for a third time offender is at least
$1,500 per year for three years. Fines and suspensions are doubled if the
offense occurs within 1000 feet of a school zone, even if school is not in
session.
DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED DUE TO DWI (N.J.S.A. 39:3-40)
Any person found driving while his license is suspended due to a DWI conviction will
be subject to a $500 fine, loss of license for an additional 1-2 years, and a possible 90
day jail term. If the individual is involved in an accident that results in injury, he will
face a mandatory 45 day jail sentence.
REFUSAL TO UNDERGO BREATHALYZER TEST (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2)
Refusal to take the breathalyzer test where there is probable cause of arrest for DWI
will result in a 6 month loss of license, a fine of $250-500, and an obligation to satisfy
the requirements of an alcohol education or rehabilitation program. A person can also
be convicted of DWI without the results of a breathalyzer test. In that case, he will
suffer all the fines and penalties specified a DWI conviction.
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)
Any person found in possession of drug paraphernalia is subject to up to 6 months in
jail, a mandatory fine of $500-1000, and a mandatory loss of driving privileges for 6
months to 2 years. Any person who delivers drug paraphernalia to a person under 18
years of age is guilty of a crime of the third degree punishable by 3-5 years in jail.
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE
Possession, Use or Being Under the Influence, or Failure to Make Lawful Disposition
Marijuana: 0-18 months in jail, a fine of $500 to $25,000, and a mandatory
loss of license for 6 months to 2 years
Cocaine/Crack: 3-5 years in jail, a fine of $1,000 to $25,000
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate): 5-10 years in jail, a fine of $150,000 and a
loss of license for 6 months to 2 years
LSD / Psilocybin (Mushrooms): same as cocaine

POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5)
Manufacturing, Distributing or Dispensing a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Marijuana: 0-10 years in jail and a fine of $750 to $100,000
Cocaine: 10-20 years in jail
DESIGNER DRUGS
Designer drugs, also referred to as club drugs, are a class of synthetic drugs most often
associated with underground youth dance parties called Raves. Designer drugs include
MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, GHB, rohypnol, and imitations. The possession of
designer drugs is punishable by 3-5 years in jail, a fine of $1,000 to $25,000 and a
mandatory loss of license for 6 months to 2 years.
HOT LINES FOR ASSISTANCE
Alcoholics Anonymous 800-604-4357
AtlantiCare Behavior Health 609-272-0909
Atlantic County Women’s Center 609-646-6767
Cape Assist 609-465-2282
Child Abuse Hotline 800-792-8610
Covenant House 800-999-9999
Domestic Violence 800-572-SAFE
Jewish Family Service 609-822-1108
Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Center 609-645-5862
Kinship (raising relatives’ children) Navigator Program 877-816-3211
National Runaway Hotline 800-621-4000
NJ AIDS Hotline 800-624-2377
NJ Drug Hotline 800-894-4357
NJ Eating Disorder Helpline 800-624-2268
NJ Poison Control Center 800-POISON-1
Psychiatric Intervention Program (PIP) 609-344-1118
SMOKING IN PUBLIC (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13)
Any person who smokes or carries lighted tobacco in a public place or building where
smoking is prohibited by municipal ordinance is subject to a $200 fine.
THEFT (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3)
A person is guilty of theft if he purposely obtains property of another by unlawful
taking or disposition. Theft constitutes a crime of the fourth degree if the amount
involved is at least $200 but does not exceed $500. A theft crime of the fourth degree
carries a penalty of a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 18 months.
If the amount involved was less than $200, the offense constitutes disorderly persons
offense which carries a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months.
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-7)
A person guilty of theft knowingly receives property of another knowing that it has
been stolen or believing that it is probably stolen.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2)
Any person who engages in fighting or threatening behavior, creates a hazardous or
physically dangerous condition, or uses offensive or abusive language in a public place
is subject to driver’s license suspension, community service, probation, a fine of up to
$1,000, and/or up to 8 months in jail.
FALSE PUBLIC ALARMS (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-3)
A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he initiates or circulates a reported
warning of an impending fire, explosion, bombing, catastrophe, or emergency knowing
that the warning is false and likely to cause evacuation of a public place or to cause
public inconvenience or alarm. A false public alarm is a crime of the third degree
which carries a penalty of a costly fine.
TERRORISTIC THREATS (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3)
A charge of committing a terroristic threat generally applies in cases where it is alleged
that a person threatened to kill someone, or deliberately put them in imminent fear of
their life. A terroristic threat charge can also be applied if a person threatens to commit
a crime of violence that causes a disruption or evacuation of a public place or building.
HARRASSMENT (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4)
Any person who makes or causes to be made a communication likely to cause
annoyance or alarm; threatens or subjects another to striking, kicking, shoving, or other
offensive touching; or engages in any course of alarming conduct or of repeatedly
committed acts with purpose to alarm or seriously annoy such other person.
Harassment carries a penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Harassment
related to race, color, religion, gender, handicap, sexual orientation, or ethnicity is
punishable by fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 18 months.
ASSAULT (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1)
Simple Assault: A person is guilty of simple assault if he attempts to cause
bodily injury to another, or causes such injury purposely, knowingly, or
recklessly.
Aggravated Assault: A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he attempts
to cause serious bodily injury to another; or causes such injury purposely,
knowingly, or recklessly in circumstances where the person has exhibited
indifference to human life; or attempts or causes bodily injury to another
person with a deadly weapon. Aggravated assault is usually differentiated
from simple assault by the offender’s intent, the extent of the injury to the
victim.

ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL
Home of the Braves
Address
201 S. Wrangleboro Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone 609-652-1372
Fax (Main office) 609-652-0139
Fax (Athletics) 609-593-3586
Website
Principal
Vice Principals
Supervisor of Athletics and
Social Studies
Supervisor of Guidance
Supervisor of English
Supervisor of Math and Business
Supervisor of Special Education
Supervisor of Science
www.absegami.net
Dr. Jeri-Lynn Gatto
jgatto@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mr. Brian Aron
baron@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mrs. Leslie Madison
lmadison@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mr. Michael Wilbraham
mwilbraham@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mr. Steve Fortis
sfortis@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mr. Robert Quinn
rquinn@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mrs. Lauren Gunther
lgunther@geh.nj.k12us.com
Mrs. Brenda Callaghan
bcallaghan@geh.nj.k12us.com
Ms. Meg Gawalis
mgawalis@geh.nj.k12us.com
TBD
mvogel@geh.nj.k12us.com

GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
2012-2013
AUGUST 2012
28 – Supervisors & New Staff Report
29 – All Staff Reports
SEPTEMBER 2012
3 – Labor Day (School Closed)
4 – All Students report
13 – Back to School Night
14 – In-Service (School Closed)
17 – Rosh Hashanah (School Closed)
24 – Early dismissal (11:30am) staff in-service
OCTOBER 2012
8 – Columbus Day (School Closed)
NOVEMBER 2012
8 & 9 – NJEA Convention (School Closed)
12 – Veteran’s Day (School Closed)
22 & 23 – Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
DECEMBER 2012
3 - Early dismissal (11:30am) staff in-service
24 – Christmas Vacation begins (School Closed)
JANUARY 2013
2 – All Students report
21 – Martin Luther King Day (School Closed)
FEBRUARY 2013
11 - Early dismissal (11:30am) staff in-service
18 – Presidents’ Day (School Closed)
MARCH 2013
28 – Easter Break begins (School Closed)
APRIL 2013
2 – All Students report
15 - Early dismissal (11:30am) staff in-service
MAY 2013
27 – Memorial Day (School Closed)
JUNE 2013
11 – Last Day for Students - Tentative Graduation for OHS, AHS and CCHS
*The school calendar is subject to revisions due to emergency closing of schools. Emergency closing days will be added to the end of the school year.

GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
ABSEGAMI HIGH SCHOOL CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL
201 S. Wrangleboro Road 1701 New York Avenue 1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205 Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609.652.1372 609.593.3560 609.909.2600
Principal: Dr. Jeri-Lynn Gatto Principal: Mr. James Reina Principal: Mr. Anthony Mongelluzzo
www.absegami.net www.cedarcreekhs.net www.oakcrest.net
GEHRHSD BOARD OF EDUCATION
www.gehrhsd.net
Mr. John R. Houck, Jr.
Mrs. Margaret Guenther
Mr. Charles Muller
Mr. William Cheatham
Mrs. Lois Garrison
Ms. Vicki Hood
Ms. Carol Houck
Mr. Robert Ross
Mrs. Jennifer Johnson
Mr. Michael Petuskey
President
Vice President
Business Administrator
Mullica Twp.
Galloway Twp.
Galloway Twp.
Galloway Twp.
Egg Harbor City
Hamilton Twp.
Hamilton Twp.
GEHRHSD DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Steven Ciccariello
Mrs. Margaret Doran
Mr. John Ragan
Mr. Dave Berret
Mrs. Donna Blair
Superintendent
Supervisor of Special Projects
Supervisor of Special Services
Technology
Director of Curriculum