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NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Principal's Newsletter - Back to School 2016-17
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Welcome back! We are excited to start the 2016-2017 school year. Please read through this newsletter for important information and reminders for the start of school. We look forward to greeting the Freshman Class at orientation on Wednesday, August 24 and all students on Thursday, August 25.
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Freshmen will receive their district-issued Chromebook on August 24 during orientation, or they can choose to bring their own device which will be registered on our school network. Parents of freshmen must complete the Chromebook agreement form and the Acceptable Use Policy form in Aspen in order for their freshman to receive a Chromebook or be able to use their own Chromebook. Fo
rms are in Aspen under Page Directory, then Technology Forms.
Students in grades 10-12 were able to pickup their Chromebook on August 17 and 18. If students have not picked up their Chromebook, they must go to the library on the first day of school to retrieve it.
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Please 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 Chromebooks).
As a reminder, please visit the Health Forms area under Page Directory in Aspen to fill out the required health forms. 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.
Click here for more information on health forms.
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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 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the school year. The activity buses will begin on Monday, August 29.
Shuttles to Hunterdon County Polytech begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
To contact the Transportation Department, please call (908) 735-6811.
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All parents/guardians are required to read the Parent-Student Handbook and sign-off that they have done so in Aspen. The form in Aspen is located under Page Directory, then North Other Forms.
Click here for Handbook
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Please mark your calendar for the following dates:
- Meet the Teachers Night - September 1, 2016 (last names A-K) and September 7 (last names L-Z), 7:00pm in main gym
- September 5 - School Closed for Labor Day
- September 7 - Student Picture Day
- September 13 - Guidance Fall College Night, 7:00pm in theater
- September 19 & 20 - Class ring and cap and gown orders
- September 28 - Guidance College Fair, 6:00pm in main gym
Click here for 2016-2017 District Calendar
Click here for North's Activities Calendar
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Facility Upgrades
During the summer, several construction projects took place. Most notably a new elevator is nearing completion near the media center. In addition, paving was completed in the main parking lot, new sidewalks and curbs have been installed, four science labs are being renovated, floors were polished, new public announcement and fire alarm system is being installed, and various classrooms were painted.
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Information on food services, including menus, can be found at the link below. Parents can set up an online account for their child to purchase items in the cafeteria through MySchoolBucks. Directions on how to setup an account is also on the webpage below.
Click here for food services
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For information on the district's attendance policy, absences (excused vs. unexcused) and procedures for an early dismissal for medical/dental appointments or emergencies, please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook -
click here.
Parents will receive notification from the Attendance Office if their child is marked absent.
To contact the Attendance Office, please call (908) 713-4199 and choose option 1.
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Bullying and harassment are illegal and are not tolerated at North Hunterdon High School. 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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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 and 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 policy in regards to participation in clubs. For more information go to
www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/home and click on Students tab in upper right hand corner, then click on Student Activities.
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In order to provide assistance in organization and study skills, an agenda planning book will be given to each student during the first week of school. This book allows students to record assignments and mark important calendar dates.
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How Parents Can Get Involved
Click on the links below to learn more about each parent organization and how to become a member.
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Contacting Administration
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 and supervisors.
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Visitors should use the Route 31 front entrance or the Regional Road entrance and check in at the security desk. Visitors will need to show ID to receive a visitor's pass. Please make sure your pass is visible at all times when in the building or you will be escorted to the main office. Visitors should sign in and sign out at the same entrance. Alumni visitors who wish to visit specific teachers should schedule their visits after 2:30 p.m. A call to the teachers in advance would be courteous. Student visitors from other schools are not allowed. Student shadowing is prohibited. Your cooperation assists us in our efforts to maintain a safe environment.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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