NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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2018-2019 Back to School Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- August 22 - Freshman Orientation, 9:45am
- August 22 - Activities Fair for Freshmen, 12pm
- August 23 - School Opens for All Students
- August 27 - Class Meetings
- August 27 - 3:15pm Activities Bus begins
- August 28 - Shuttle to Polytech begins
- August 29-30 - Student Picture Days
- August 30 - Back to School Night for last names A-K
- August 31 - Half Day, 11:55am dismissal
- September 3 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Labor Day
- September 5 - Back to School Night for last names L-Z
- September 7 - Mind of the Athlete program for all fall athletes
- September 7 - Fall Sports Pep Rally
- September 7-10 NO HOMEWORK DAYS
- September 10 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Rosh Hashana'
- SEPTEMBER 18-19 NO HOMEWORK DAYS
- September 19 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Yom Kippur
- September 26 - College Fair, 6:00-8:30pm, main gym
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Rolling Drop Block Schedule and Rotation
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Times of Periods - 7:45am-2:25pm
1 7:45 - 8:40
2 8:44 - 9:39
3 9:43 -10:38
Lunch 1/NHV Block 1/Lab 10:40 11:04
Lunch 2/NHV Block 2/Lab 11:06 11:30
4 11:32 - 12:27
5 12:31 - 1:26
6 1:30 - 2:25
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Four-Day Rotation
Day A Day B Day C Day D
1 4 3 2
2 1 4 3
3 2 1 4
Lunch 1/NHV Block 1/Science Labs
Lunch 2/NHV Block 2/Science Labs
5 8 7 6
6 5 8 7
7 6 5 8
Curriculum & Instruction Time (2:30-3:10)
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Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive their Chromebook at orientation on August 22, if they chose to take a district-issued computer. Parent must have filled out an agreement form in advance in Aspen prior to August 22.
Upperclassmen will receive their Chromebooks in Room 120 on August 23 and 24 during their PE or Health class, if they did not pick them up earlier this month.
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Log in to your parent account in Aspen to view your student's schedule and bus route information. Freshmen will receive their Aspen account information when they receive their Chromebook (see above for more information on school issued Chromebook). If you have trouble with your Aspen account, please contact our database manager, Mrs. Sherri DiMarcello at
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Bus route information is available in ASPEN under the Transportation tab.
The district runs activity buses that depart at 3:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Activity buses will begin on Monday, August 27th.
Shuttles to Hunterdon County Polytech will begin on the first day of classes at Polytech, Tuesday, August 28th.
To contact the Transportation Department, please call (908) 735-6811 or (908) 638-5906.
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There are annual health forms that must be completed by parents of all students. The forms must be completed in Aspen before school opens (see in Health Forms section under Page Directory once you login.) Parents of fall athletes should have already completed these forms with sports registration. For more information, please visit our health office website,
click here.
All freshmen must submit a physical to the health office prior to the opening of school; physical must be dated within one year of entry to high school.
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In order to purchase food in the cafeterias, your child will be required to have an account with MySchoolBucks. Cash is not accepted. The MySchoolBucks website provides parents a convenient, easy, and secure way to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. Please click
here to link to the MySchoolBucks site to open an account.
Also the cafeteria offers
XPRESS pre-ordering. Students or staff members can submit an order and select a time to pick-up their meal from the cafeteria.
More information including menus, pre-payment options, xpress ordering, and nutritional information can be found by visiting the school website under the "Services" tab to "Food Services" or by clicking
here.
Applications for Free and Reduced Lunch are available on the following links:
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Information on the district's attendance policy, including excused vs. unexcused absences can be viewed on the Attendance website,
click here.
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At North Hunterdon, we believe that all youngsters should be involved in extra-curricular activities. These activities may include athletic teams, clubs, publications, performing arts, government & leadership and community service. Students who become involved in extra-curricular programs will have a more rewarding and fun-filled high school career.
Students are expected to maintain good academic standing, including attendance and discipline, in order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular programs. Click on this
link to access our drug testing policy in regards to participation in clubs. For a listing of clubs and activities offered,
click here .
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Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
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Harassment, intimidation and bullying are illegal and are not tolerated at North Hunterdon High School. We are a community at North, and we expect our students to treat their classmates the way they would like to be treated. Respect for fellow students, faculty members, and the community at large is the expectation we have of our students. Any behavior in contrast to this philosophy is not acceptable, and those who intimidate, bully and/or harass others face stringent disciplinary and legal consequences. To view the NHV policy #5512 regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying, please
click here. To report an incident, please
click here.
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North Hunterdon High School will once again partner with Safe Communities Coalition and participate in the
SAFE HOMES PROGRAM. This potentially life saving program is a national initiative which seeks pledges from local families who agree to host only supervised, drug and alcohol-free gatherings for teens in their homes.
Please click
here for the Principal's letter and pledge form which should be either mailed or faxed to the school. Our fax number is (908) 735-6447.
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Back to School Nights will be held on Thursday, August 30 for last names A-K and on Wednesday, September 5 for last names L-Z.
Both programs will begin in the main gym at 6:30 pm.
Please print a copy of your student's schedule
to bring with you. We will be following blocks 1-8. This will allow you to meet with all of your child's teachers.
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Contacting Administration
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Periodically parents ask, "Who should I contact if an issue exists that affects my child?" Our advice is to begin with the teacher, coach, or advisor who is closest to the issue. Faculty and staff email addresses can be found on the staff directory. This step should always be taken prior to using other options.
Click here to look up your student's guidance counselor. If however, you believe that a satisfactory response has not been rendered,
click here for a list of administrators.
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North Hunterdon is pleased to announce that we are continuing to offer courses in association with Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration. Course offerings this year have been expanded to include AP Computer Science. Registration will begin on September 4 and will close on October 5. Students will receive information in their Project Acceleration approved AP/Honors classes concerning registration and tuition. Please keep in mind that not all Honors and AP classes are approved Project Acceleration courses.
Project Acceleration courses are open to high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing who are capable of performing Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors coursework. Only sophomores who receive prior permission are permitted to enroll in Project Acceleration.
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Most students who have lost items in school did not lock up their belongings. Do not bring expensive items to school.
DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS. If your locker is not working properly, see Mr. John Deutsch, Assistant Principal, for help. If your child does lose something during the school year, please have him/her look in Lost & Found, located in the attendance office.
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The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District has established no homework days for the 2018-2019 school year. These days will allow students to take a mental break from school work and testing at various times during the school year. Students can use the breaks to spend more time with family and friends and enjoy their personal hobbies or activities.
Homework will not be assigned to students during the following dates:
- Rosh Hashanah (September 7 through 10)
- Yom Kippur (September 18 through 19)
- Thanksgiving Recess (November 21 through 25)
- Winter Recess (December 21 through January 1)
- Presidents' Weekend (February 15 through 18)
- Spring Recess (April 18 through 28)
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On Friday, September 7, 2018, all North Hunterdon High School fall athletes will have the opportunity to attend a presentation through the Lions Leadership Academy. Please click on the links below for the Principal’s letter and Mind of the Athlete website.
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Class Rings, Caps and Gowns
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A representative from Herff Jones will be at North Hunterdon during lunch periods on
September 18 to take orders for class rings and caps and gowns for the Class of 2019. There will also be a parent night for orders on September 26th at the NH College Fair. More information will be emailed to parents and students.
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Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual College Fair Night which will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Main Gym. This year we expect about 200 colleges, universities, military, and technical schools to attend. This informative night will feature representatives from these institutions which can assist you in making those post graduate decisions.
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College Essay Speaker: Sept 12
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Welcome to the school year! The North Hunterdon Education Foundation (NHEF) is busy planning several Fall events. We are pleased to host the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke University, Ms. Kathy Phillips, as she presents strategies and insights about writing a college admission essay on September 12 at 7pm in the NHHS Theater. Ms. Phillips will share her experiences and tips on what makes an essay stand out from the rest. All college bound junior and senior students and parents please take advantage of this unique opportunity.
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The 5
th Annual “Running of the Lions 5K and Walk” will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018. We are excited to announce this year’s event will take place on the NHHS campus and the adjacent Lion Country fitness trail! This new location will allow for a more inclusive North Hunterdon High School community event. Parents, Students and Staff, come out and join us, as we kick off Spirit Week! Help us fundraise to provide more educational opportunities for our students. Sponsorships are available; please contact any trustee for information.
Registration is open, details on our website below.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram #RunningoftheLions. #LionPride #NorthNation
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Parent Chats:
The NHEF will continue to host forums with parents who have been through the college application process to share their experiences. Be on the lookout for notices of upcoming dates.
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NHHS Parent, Teacher, Student Association(PTSA)
is a non-profit diverse group that works cohesively to benefit ALL students in every grade level. We encourage and offer volunteer and leadership opportunities to students, sponsor many school wide activities for staff and students alike and raise funds to support long standing traditions and scholarships. All are welcome to be apart of our North community.
Please note important information:
1. Membership is now open to all parents, students and staff. Visit our webpage at
http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/
to signup online, or print paper copy located under forms and bring to Back to School Night (BTS). Free calendar to all members this year, members can pick up them up at BTS night.
2. PTSA meeting Sept. 4
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at 7PM in room 120-come and join us.
3. Visit us in the mall (hallway next to cafeterias) at either BTS nights (Aug 30
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and Sept 5
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4. KidsStuff Books available at BTS night.
5. Calendars available for $5.00 to non-members at BTS night.
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Coming soon
…PTSA Community Discount Cards-save while you visit your favorite restaurants and stores!
7. Pasta Dinner-Oct.5
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8. Check the calendar for dates of our upcoming events.
We are looking forward to an exciting year at North!
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How Parents Can Get Involved
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Please visit the links below to learn more about our parent organizations and how you can join.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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