Benjamin Franklin Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017 | Page 3

Teacher Qualification Notice ....................................................................................................... 29
Homework .................................................................................................................... ............. 29
Student Surveys.......................................................................................................................... 30
PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT: HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD .......................... 30
Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) ............................................................................................. 30
Building Quality Management Team (BQMT) ............................................................................. 31
Special Education and Related Services Under I.D.E.A. and Section 504 .................... 31
Intervention and Referral Services ...................................................................................... 31
Students Identified as Academically Gifted ..................................................................... 32
Communicating Concerns ........................................................................................................... 32
School – Home Communications................................................................................................. 32
The Benjamin Franklin Technology Management Team ............................................................... 32
STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................................................................... 33
Philosophy of Student Conduct ................................................................................................... 33
The Teaneck Middle Schools Code Of Conduct............................................................................ 33
Behavioral Expectations Rights And Responsibilities ................................................................... 34
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying ........................................................................................ 36
Sexual Harassment ..................................................................................................................... 38
Class Trips ................................................................................................................................. 38
Cell Phones ................................................................................................................................ 38
Cameras, Cell Phone Cameras, Recording Devices ...................................................................... 38
Paging Devices (Beepers) ........................................................................................................... 39
MP3 Players, IPOD Listening Devices ......................................................................................... 39
Toys In School ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Weapons/Firearms ...................................................................................................................... 40
Imitation Fire Arms (Toy Guns) .................................................................................................. 41
Gang Insignia/Activity ................................................................................................................ 41
Substance Abuse ........................................................................................................................ 41
Smoking & Tobacco ................................................................................................................... 41
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior ............................................................................................ 41
Academic Dishonesty Including: Plagiarism/Cheating ................................................................. 41
RESPECT IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY .................................................................................... 42
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities ........................................................................................ 42
Student Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 42
School Bus Safety ................................................................................................................................. 43
Bicycle, Bus and Car Safety - Board Policies....................................................................................... 43
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION .................................................................................................................. 44
Loss of School Privileges ........................................................................................................ 46
Suspension Or Expulsion ........................................................................................................ 46
Student Rights - Short Term Suspension .............................................................................. 47
Student Rights - Long Term Suspension .............................................................................. 47
Community Resources .......................................................................................................... 49
Expulsion ................................................................................................................................. 49
Students With Disabilities ....................................................................................................... 49
Reports of Various Offenses To Police ................................................................................ 49
Discipline Code...................................................................................................................... 50
Grievance Procedure ........................................................................................................... 50
Pupil Discipline Matrix ............................................................................................................ 52
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................ 55
Appendix A: Policy #5200 Attendance
Appendix B: Policy #8601 Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal
Appendix C: Policy #8690 Monitoring Devices on School Vehicles
Appendix D: Regulation #5350 Pupil Suicide