Welcome

Parents

Welcome from our Principal

• Partnership - Bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood

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• Help students discover their “WHY”

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Introductions

Dr. Louis Moore-Superintendent

Mr. Julius Clark- Principal

Mrs. Michelle Blanco-Director of School Counseling and Health Service

Mrs. Lisa Boyle-VPA, Finance, Consumer & Family Science, IB

Mr. Rob Donohoe- Assistant Principal & Supervisor of World Language

Mr. Phil Greene-STEM Supervisor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Ms. Suzanne Keller-Supervisor Inspire Academy & The SOURCE

Mr. Tom McDonough-English Language Arts, Social Sciences, ML Education, Media Center

Ms. Erin Pinto-Supervisor of Special Services

Mr. Michael Stoia- Athletic Director and Student Activities

Mr. Nick Timpone -Assistant Principal & Supervisor of Physical Education

Mrs. Jessica Verdiglione- Director of Curriculum, Assessment, Data and Professional Development

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What Makes Us Special

• Over 70 percent of RBR seniors and juniors take at least one AP or IB course, twice the state average

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• Five CTE-certified Academies (VPA, Engineering, Info. Tech, Early Childhood, Finance)

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• Recent graduates attending top-tier universities, colleges and trade schools

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• A remarkable and talented team of educators, counselors, and leaders

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Communication

• RBRHS School Website�
• RBRHS Quick Reference Guide

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• RBRHS Community WAG

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RBR Master Schedule

Blocks = Time slots. There will be 6 blocks every day. The blocks do not change.

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Periods = Your classes. The periods/classes will rotate through the block/time slots

Freshman Academy Program

• For all students entering RBRHS
• Students are divided into 3 houses:
• Maroon
• Gray
• White
• Each house consists of 4 core content curricular teams
• Two School Counselors assigned to each house
• Common planning time for staff to meet

Cell Phone Policy

To minimize distractions that may hinder student learning, we are emphasizing the student handbook policy (pg. 47) of students placing their cell phones in a “cell phone holder” within a designated area of each classroom during each academic block.

Cell phones will be permitted in the building under the following circumstances:

1. Before the start of block # 1.
2. In between blocks during the passing time.
3. During a student’s designated lunch period.�

Under no circumstances shall cell phones be permitted:

1. During instructional blocks and academic study halls
2. In hallways or bathrooms during instructional blocks.

Attendance Matters

According to the US Department of Education:

• Students that attend school regularly are 1.7 times more likely to achieve proficiency in core subjects.
• Students with 95% or higher attendance are more likely to earn grades of As or Bs
• Students that attend school more regularly are 2.5 times more likely to graduate.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is calculated by class

• Loss of credit per course after:
• 7 class absences for semester courses
• 14 class absences for full year courses

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Late to School

• Students are considered tardy after 7:40 AM
• Students are given 3 unexcused tardies a marking period.
• Any student arriving after 8:05 am will be marked absent from their first period class

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Student Support

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AFTER SCHOOL EXTRA HELP

LUNCHTIME PEER TUTORING

COMMUNITY TUTORING PROGRAM

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

CHILD STUDY TEAM CASE MANAGERS

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Parent Portal Access- Summary

Schedule List View Attendance, Counselor & Locker

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Schedule Daily View

Bus Pass Information

Parent Portal

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School Counseling Office

Personal Growth, Opportunity,

Linking School to Future Goals

Working Collaboratively to support students:

Academic

Post Secondary Planning/Career

Social/Emotional

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Student and Parent Guidance Programs

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RBR Opportunities and Beyond: Activities/Sports/Volunteering, Option Two Opportunities, CIEE, Alliance for Success, Scholarships

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School Counseling Office

Detailed Meeting Reviewing during Scheduling

03/06/2025

Course Catalog

• Multifaceted and multiyear strategy to promote excellence and equity in total school program
• Pre-AP framework in ELA 9 and 10
• Revision of core math class curriculum
• Develop “on ramps” to accelerated learning opportunities
• “Talent Scouts” not “Gate Keepers”

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• Listening to Students, Staff, Community:
• All are valued
• Everyone can find a path they value

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Ongoing Commitments: Excellence and Equity in Action

Pre-AP Program

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The Pre-AP program is designed to provide students the skill needed to be successful and prepared for AP level work and the PSAT/SAT by grade 11

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Course is fused with our traditional curricula for 9th and 10th grade students and will facilitate AP level critical reading(fiction and nonfiction) and writing skills (literary, expository, and rhetorical) for ALL students.

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Embedded Honors Overview

Honors credit can be earned individually in the ELA and SS classes. Students have the opportunity to earn the weighting (5 GPA points) for one, or both classes, based on the student meeting each criteria in the respective classes.

Embedded Honors Parent's Cheat Sheet

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Works in Progress:

Works in Progress

CTE Academies

Engineering

Information Technology

Finance

Early Childhood Education

Visual & Performing Arts

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Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

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2nd Chance Days!

We are offering auditions for FRESHMEN only in the following Majors-

• Visual Arts majors:
• Media Production
• 10 Performing Arts majors
• Dance, Theatre Arts, Brass, Guitar, Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings, Vocal Music, and Piano
• Application due September 25th
• Audition and portfolio submission to follow

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Athletic Director

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Mr. Michael Stoia

“The Buccaneer Way”

Communication. Builds trust

Accountability. Take care of self to take care of team

Respect. Be on time, respect teammates, ATC, coach

Enthusiasm. Inspire others with attitude and spirit

Athletics and Activities

Late Buses

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Red Bank, Little Silver, Shrewsbury

3:45 pm Bus (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)

5:45 pm Bus (Monday-Friday)

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Union Beach

5:15 pm Bus (Monday-Friday)

Parent Participation

Strategic Planning

What is it?

It is a process where the district, BOE and NJ School Boards boards work together to create a vision for the future of the school district.

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Who should be involved in this? EVERYONE

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Community information session - September 30th 6 pm

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Dates you will need to be available for:

• October 10th 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• January 10th - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• January 11th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Important Dates

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• 9/26 Back to School Night 7-9 pm
• 9/30- Strategic Planning Information Session 6 pm
• 10/10- Strategic Planning Volunteer Training 4 pm
• 10/17 8th Grade Open House
• 10/20 Homecoming Game 6:30 pm
• 10/21 Dance (Time to be announced)
• 11/20 Parent Teacher Conferences

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Additional Information

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• Transportation information-
• Contact Jennifer Kampmeier ext. 209
• Lunch -Myschoolbucks.com
• The Pain and Joy of Teaching

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