Transfer Orientation 2021

Transfer Student Orientation

Saddle Brook Middle/High School Key Staff

Principal: Donald J. Meisch, Jr.

Vice Principal (Middle School): Brenda Coffey

Vice Principal (High School): William Osborne

Athletic Director: Chris Ianneillo

School Priorities/Guiding Principles

1.) Tend to the physical and emotional well-being of all

2.) Provide a rigorous, authentic, and comprehensive

educational experience

3.) Empower all to grow and contribute

High School Vice Principal

Mr. William Osborne

• Day to Day Operations• Student Management• Oversee H.I.B

Investigations• Student Activities

Middle School Vice Principal

Ms. Brenda Coffey

High SchoolWilliam Osborne

[email protected] Ext. 1409

Middle SchoolBrenda Coffey

[email protected] Ext. 1414

What’s New for 21/22

● Recent Improvements at the School:○ Prioritizing mental health - SAC counselor, Careplus,

Mental Health/SEL days○ Rewards program in the Middle School○ Students against Destructive Decisions (SADD)○ Honors 8th Grade Science○ Early College Program beginning in 9th grade○ 8 Dual Enrollment courses at the high school○ Early Career Program

● 1:1 Initiative for 9th/10th graders● Bring Your Own Device Program for 7th, 8th,

11th, and 12th

Safety Procedures for 21/22

● Separate entrances by grade level● Children sanitize hands prior to entering building

and entering/leaving classroom. Sanitation stations available in all classrooms, entrances, and common spaces

● Desks distanced as far as possible and facing the same direction (dividers for shared tables)

● Masks required with certain exceptions:■ Extreme heat indoors or high intensity activities■ Documented in a 504 plan or IEP■ When eating or playing certain instruments■ Trouble breathing or other unsafe conditions

Guidance Office

● Joyce Byrne (x1410)

■ Guidance Secretary

● Marta Benito (x1405)

■ HS Guidance - beginning of alphabet

● Kim Gerken (x1407)

■ HS Guidance - middle of alphabet

● Christina Sasson (x1406)

■ HS Guidance - end of alphabet

● Derek Giorgio (x1413)

■ MS Guidance

Morning Arrival11th & 12th

9th & 10th

8th Grade

7th Grade

Chain of Command

When addressing disputes regarding grades, classroom policies, or other situations, please follow the chain of command.

Teacher

Guidance Counselor

Vice Principal

Principal

Director of Curriculum (Academics Only)

Superintendent/Board of Education

Student Daily Routines

Student arrival time

7:30 AM - Breakfast

7:55 AM - Grade Entrance

Open Lunch for 11th/12thSTRUCTURED

LOCKER VISITS

(Before 1st,

before lunch,

and after

school

Cell Phones Off and Away (except when used for class)

Students permitted to

bring their own device

to school

Uniforms

◆ Grey and Light Blue (MS)◆ Gold and Navy Blue (HS)◆ Polo, Sweater, or Sweatshirt◆ No hoods worn

Tops

Bottoms

◆ Khaki and Navy Blue Colors◆ Skorts and Shorts allowed◆ Skorts with leggings allowed

Phase I Reopening Plan (September 1 - October 16)

Academic Program & Student Living

Uniform (cont)

● No Headwear or sunglasses● No backless footwear (Flip flops or slides)

Accessories

Masks● Required with some exceptions● No bandanas or using clothing as a mask● No big logos or Lettering

Dual Enrollment Offerings

Music Theory

Criminal Law Adv. Graphic Design

Anatomy & Physiology

Business

Sociology

Astronomy

Forensics

AP Offerings

Calculus AB

English Language English Literature

World History

European History

Environmental Science

United States History I & II

Statistics

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Studio Art

Spanish

◆ Astronomy Club◆ Game Club◆ Environmental Club◆ Photography Club◆ Service Learning◆ Glamour Gals◆ Game Club◆ Jazz Band◆ School Play

Student Activities - Get Involved! ◆ React Club◆ Intramurals◆ Yearbook◆ Newspaper◆ Band and Choir◆ Latin Club◆ Debate Team◆ Political Science Club◆ Italian Club◆ Marine Science Club◆ Outdoors Club◆ React Club

Extra Help◆ Schedule with teachers during morning,

lunch, or afternoons◆ Through the National Honor Society◆ Peer Tutoring

Additional Programs● Expanded Photography and

Graphic Design Offerings

● Robust Choir and Band Programs● Marching Band and the School Play● New Courses: AP US I, Applied

Mathematics, History of Pop. Music

Physical Education

● Meets every day and outside often.● Health/Drivers Ed One Quarter● Students change for Physical Education. Gym locks

are available for purchase. ● Grey or Navy blue bottoms. Solid white, grey, or

navy blue tops. Falcon wear permitted.

Fall Athletics

Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country

Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Soccer

Varsity Girls Soccer

Girls Tennis

Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Girls Volleyball

Varsity Football

Varsity Football Cheerleading

Winter Athletics

Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Boys Basketball

Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Basketball

Varsity Indoor Track & Field (co-ed)

Varsity Wrestling

Varsity and Junior Varsity Competition Cheerleading

Spring Athletics

Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball

Varsity and Junior Varsity Softball

Varsity Boys and Girls Track & Field

Varsity Boys and Girls Lacrosse

Three Part Test:

1. Motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic

2. Reasonable person knows will cause harm3. Causes a substantial disruption

Keep in Mind:

◆ Can be a physical act, a gesture, or a communication (verbal, written, or electronic)

◆ H.I.B can occur off school grounds◆ Conflict/Meanness isn’t necessarily H.I.B.

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Student Tours

Sophia LourosMS Science

Meet Our New TeachersDawn Massa

Art/Graphic Design

Stephen VillarealeMS Science/STEM

Aliza WaldmanScience/Special Education

Meet Our New Teachers

Jessica LopesStudent Assistance Counselor

Meet Our New TeachersTiffany Maher

HS English

Sara EverySocial Worker

Meet Our New TeachersFrank Kasper

Special Education

MS/HS [email protected]

Questions