September 2 Tuesday Superintendent's Forum September 3-5 Wed-Fri. District Professional Development – Staff Only September 8 Monday First Day of School for Students Grades 10-12 Professional Development for Teacher Grades Pre-K-9 September 9 Tuesday First Day of School for Students Grades K-9 September 24 Wednesday District Professional Development - 12:30 pm Dismissal for Students October 23 Thursday OEA/OASA In-Service Day – 12:30 pm Dismissal for Students October 30 Thursday District Professional Development - 12:30 pm Dismissal for Students November 6 & 7 Thursday- Friday NJEA Convention – District Closed November 17 Monday Grade Pre-K–7 - 12:30 pm Dismissal Parent Conference 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm November 18 Tuesday Parent Conference Pre-K-7 Evening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm November 19 Wednesday Grades 8-12 – 12:30 pm Dismissal Parent Conference 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm November 20 Thursday Parent Conference Grades 8-12 Evening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm November 26 Wednesday Thanksgiving Recess - 12:30 pm Dismissal November 27 & 28 Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving Recess – District Closed December 15 Monday Departmental Meetings – 2:30 pm Dismissal for Students December 23 - 31 Tuesday Holiday Recess 12:30 Dismissal for Students December 24 Wednesday Holiday Recess – District Closed 2015 January 1 Thursday District Closed January 5 Monday District Reopens January 19 Monday MLK Birthday – District Closed January 29 Thursday District Professional Development Day - 12:30 pm Dismissal for Students February 16 - 20 Monday - Friday Winter Recess- District Closed March 11 Wednesday District Professional Development Day - 12:30 pm Dismissal for Students April 3 Friday Good Friday- District Closed April 6-10 Monday – Friday Spring Recess- District Closed April 13 Monday Grades 8-12 – Parent Conference
place. Students who do not comply with the Positive Behavior model will be written up in the Orange Preparatory Academy’s Office Discipline Referral (ODR) form, indicating the minor/and or major infractions. DISCIPLINE INFRACTIONS WITH CONSEQUENCES (GRADES 5- 12) OFFENSE CONSEQUENCE Acceptable Use Policy Violation – unethical use of school district technology. Conference with principal Detention Loss of technology privileges ISS/OSS Alcohol/Substance Abuse – possession, use, sale or distribution of any substance on school property, transportation, school sponsored activity As per policy Attendance: Truancy Cutting class Late to school Leaving class without permission Detention Parent Conference ISS/OSS Arson – Starting a fire or causing an explosion in/on school grounds placing others in danger or damaging/destroying property. OSS Police/Fire Department notification Board Hearing Arson Program Bomb Threat/Offense – Creating or assisting in creating a bomb or a bomb threat to the school (via telephone, email, or other means). OSS Police notification Board Hearing Disorderly Conduct – Any act or behavior that disrupts the orderly conduct of the school function, learning environment, poses a threat to the health, safety and/or welfare of students, staff or others Parent notification Detention ISS/OSS Dress Code Violation – In order to promote a serious learning environment, clothing which is distracting, suggestive or inappropriate is prohibited. Change clothing Detention Parent conference Extortion - Taking or attempting to take property or money from another individual by force or intimidation Parent notification Detention ISS/OSS Police notification Fighting – Engagement in a physical confrontation that may result in bodily injury. Parent notification Detention
Profanity/Inappropriate Language – use of obscene language, gesturing, profanity, suggestive comments, either written or verbal. Parent notification Detention ISS/OSS Sexual Harassment – any unwelcome sexual advances or suggestions, request for sexual favors, and verbal or physical contacts of a sexual nature. ISS/OSS Superintendent notice Police notification Board/Expulsion Hearing OFFENSE CONSEQUENCE Theft-Removal, concealment, or possession of property, other than one’s own. Parent Notification OSS/ISS Referral to counselor Superintendent notification Police notification Board Hearing Threat to Staff- Actions that cause staff to have concern for the safety of themselves, their property or families. Parent Notification OSS/ISS Referral to counselor Superintendent notification Police notification Board Hearing Threats to Students- Actions, which cause others to have concern for the safety of themselves, their property or families. Parent Notification OSS/ISS Referral to counselor Superintendent notification Police notification Board Hearing Vandalism/Damage to School Property - deliberately damaging or defacing of school property or any Individual’s property. Parent Notification Detention Community service Restitution ISS/OSS Police notification Weapons and Dangerous Instruments – criminal possession or transmitting of any kind of weapon on school grounds. Parent Notification ISS/OSS Superintendent notification Police notification Board Hearing Note: All student suspensions over three days must be approved by the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Duration Short Term Suspensions – 1-3 days, Out of School Suspension Long Term Suspensions – up to 10 days, Out of School Suspension