Clothes/articles which are soiled with grease, oil, paint, and dirt. Clothes, jewelry, or articles displaying indecent or inappropriate writing, pictures or slogans i.e. alcohol, drugs, weapons. Jewelry or other articles that could cause damage to other students or property. Chains, belts, cleats, wallet chains, spiked jewelry are prohibited. Clothing that is ragged, extreme in brevity, length, tightness and transparency, clothing that is torn or ripped. Although many current styles feature torn and/or ripped clothing, we cannot allow clothing which has excessive tearing. Sunglasses or other dark glasses are not to be worn indoors (unless a doctor’s note is filed with the school nurse.) Clothing exposing bare midriff. Tank top shirts. There is no 2 finger rule at HS East. Sleeves must be worn. Undergarments must be concealed at all times including bra straps, thongs and boxers. Jewelry/earrings and clothing which restricts movement, is distracting or causes a safety hazard to oneself and others. Hats, scarves or head covering of any kind are prohibited in school unless authorized by administration. (EXAMPLE: caps, dew rags, bandanas, fabric headbands). Inappropriate footwear. (No bedroom slippers) Pajamas – including pajamas bottoms, although comfortable, these are not appropriate for school. The administration does not attempt to limit the freedom of choice on the part of our students. However, the administration does reserve the right to exclude students who are improperly dressed. Disruption of the educational process and the health, safety and welfare of the student body and faculty is always uppermost in decisions to restrict a student’s mode of dress. Driver Tests Students planning to take the New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Test must adhere to the following conditions: A written request signed by the parent must be presented to the attendance officer on the day the test is to be taken. Under NO circumstances may another student be excused to accompany a test applicant. Test applicant should return to school upon completion of the test, if possible.
PE/Health – 4 years – 20 credits Math – 3 years – 15 credits Science – 3 – 15 credits US History – 2 years – 10 credits Civ./Global History–1 year–5 credits Fine Arts – 1 year – 5 credits Career and Consumer Family and Life skills – 1 year – 5 credits Personal Finance – ½ year – 2.5 credits Language – 1 year – 5 credits Passing assessment required ( varies by graduation year) HEALTH OFFICE Mrs. Michele Carter, R.N. Mrs. Samantha Hvidding, R.N. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION The Board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of pupil illness. The administration of prescribed medication to a pupil during school hours will be permitted only when failure to take such medication would jeopardize the health of the pupil, or the pupil would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not made available to him/her during school hours. For purposes of this policy, “medication” shall include all medicines prescribed by a physician for the particular pupil, including emergency medication in the event of bee stings, and all non-prescription ”over the counter” medications. Before any medication may be administered to or by any pupil during school hours, the Board shall require the written request of the parent/guardian, which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the Board and its employees of liability for administration of medication. In addition, the Board requires the written order of the prescribing physician, which shall include: A. The purpose of the medication; B. The dosage; C. The time at or the special circumstances under which the medication shall be administered; D. The length of time for medication is prescribed; E. The possible side effects of the medication; Both documents shall be kept on file in the office of the school nurse. The district medical inspector shall develop procedures for the administration of medication, which provides that; A. All medications whether prescribed or across the counter shall be administered by the school nurse, the parent/guardian or the pupil himself/herself the parent/guardian so permits and the school nurse is present. B. Medications shall be securely stored and kept in the original labeled container; C. The school nurse shall maintain a record of the name of the pupil to whom medication may be administered, the prescribing physician, the dosage and