Back To School Night
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Agenda
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HSC Administrative Team
Mrs. Tamara Hollinger
Assistant Principal
Ext. 265
@FMS_Hollinger
Mrs. Torrie Hurd
HSC Principal
Ext. 200
Mr. Louis Solomon
Assistant Principal
Ext. 204
@FMS_FTPSchools
@SolomonVP_HSC
School Counselors
Deans
Mr. Trey Mitchell
Ms. Melissa Langan
Mrs. Cara Bonsma
(Pe-Z)
mlangan@franklinboe.org (H-Pa)
Mrs. Debra Osman
Mr. Corey Cohen
Mr. Joshua Duncan
Mentoring Program
Leadership Academy
HSC Ambassadors
Connections Club
Police Department
L.E.A.D.
School Resource Officer
Community Relations Bureau
School Counseling Department & S.A.C
Intervention and Referral Services
504 Committee
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Community-Based Referrals
Parent Involvement
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Child Study Team
Behaviorist
Learning Consultant
Psychologist
Services
Resources
Restorative Practices
Zufall Health
Effective School Solutions (ESS)
Food for Thought
*Speak Life. End Bullying.
Child Study Team
Mr. Sahil Shah
School Psychologist
Ms. Omaida Ortiz
Social Worker
Ms. Melanie Kaiserman
LDT–C
Child Study Team (CST)
Special Education Programs
Related Services
Mr. Ryan Green
Supervisor, Child Study Team
rgreen@franklinboe.org
One Middle School Two Campuses
Master Schedule
Programming
Clubs & Activities
Sports
Honors and Advanced Courses Offered
Teacher Office Hours
After School Activities and Clubs
Teacher Office Hours
2:40 - 3:25
October 8, 2024
Club Rush
Sept. 19 & 20
(during PE/Dance classes)
*Late Buses*
T, W, TH
October 8, 2024
College & Career Readiness Vision
The students of Franklin Middle School will be knowledgeable about their interests and talents, and be well informed about postsecondary and career options, career planning, and career requirements.
Monday - Dress for Success Day
Wednesday - College Gear Day
Friday - School Spirit Day
College & Career Readiness
Upcoming Events
October 2024
November 2024
HSC Reads! School-Wide Initiative
How can we collectively celebrate and sustain the success of the School Wide Reading Initiative ?
Please attend:
Enhances Academic Achievement: This schoolwide reading initiative aims to support overall academic performance and critical thinking skills by integrating reading across all subjects and grade levels.
Promotes Literacy Development: Regular exposure to diverse texts builds essential reading skills, expands vocabulary, and enhances comprehension abilities for all students.
Fosters a Shared Commitment: The program strengthens the community’s focus on literacy by involving teachers, students, and families, creating a unified dedication of an commitment to learning.
Title I Experiences
*Late Buses*
T, W, TH
October 8, 2024
FTPD
Community Relations Bureau
Programs
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING PRESENTATION
Franklin Township Public Schools 2024-2025
Franklin Township Public Schools
Workshop
2017 - 2018
ROLE of the ABS
Our purpose is to help educate our staff, students, and the
public on HIB issues.
Our goals are:
1. To help students, families, schools, and communities get the education and help they need to prevent and address HIB behaviors.
2. To investigate allegations of HIB to determine if whether the allegation satisfies the HIB definition
3. To provide information on therapy or counseling available for those who are impacted by acts of HIB.
4. To learn about the causes of bullying to assist us in preventing this type of unwanted behavior.
Contact HSC’s Anti Bullying Specialist:
Mr. Trey Mitchell (732-249-6410 EXT:322)
tmitchell@franklinboe.org
What is Bullying?
Any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act or any electronic communication, whether it is a single incident or a series of incidents that are:
HIB Definition … continued
Examples of Distinguishing Characteristics:
In addition to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc. distinguishing characteristics may be:
wearing glasses hair color or style
being overweight new student at school
being academically being unfashionable
gifted student disability
What might be some possible distinguishing characteristics ?
ROLE OF ABS
1. The primary role of the ABS is serve as the lead in investigating HIB allegations in accordance with the DOE requirements and BOE Policy.
2. Complete investigations within 10 school days and submit the appropriate paperwork to the principal
Note: the original report may be amended after the 10
day period if additional information relative to the
investigation is received.
HIB COMPLAINT & INVESTIGATION PROCESS
1. The Verbal & Written Report – (Possible Principal
and ABS Preliminary Determination Discussion)
2. Parent Notifications
3. The Investigation -
4. Recording and Determining Outcomes Using
HIBster
5. Informing Parents of the Outcomes (Action Plan for All parties)
6. Documenting Consequences & Remedial Actions
HIB Reporting For Students & Parents
1.Go to District Website and Select HIB Anonymous Reporting Tab
2.Complete HIB Reporting Form
3. Select the Appropriate School
4. Click “Submit” and the information will be sent to the HIB Specialist of the school chosen in the report.
Appeals Process
Parent or Guardian may appeal
Step 1: Written notification to District Anti-bullying
coordinator
Step 2: Written notification to the BOE via
Superintendent
Step 3: Formal complaint to the Dept. of Education.
Step 4: Formal complaint to Division of Civil Rights
New State Mandates
Important Distinction
CONTACTS FOR HIB
Building:
Mr. Trey Mitchell, School Counselor, HIB Specialist, FMS @ HSC
732-249-6410 x 322
tmitchell@franklinboe.org
District:
Mr. Orvyl Wilson, Director of Student Advocacy
732-249-6410 x 297
What is Title I ?
Types of Title I School Programs
Title I Schools Across our District
School- Wide Schools:
Claremont Elementary
Elizabeth Avenue School
Hillcrest School
Pine Grove Manor
Franklin Middle School @ SGS
Franklin Middle School @ HSC
School- Wide Programs
STEAM - Saturday
Music & Video Production
TREP$ - After School
NJSLA Prep (ELA & Math)
Mi Casa es Su Casa
Math that Counts - Saturday
Leadership Academy
Drone Academy - Saturday
Mural/Art Project
Family Engagement Workshops
Phonics Readers
Word Study Workbooks
Read 180 Books
Parent Involvement
Annual School Plan (ASP): Math, English and Climate & Culture
Annual School Plan Participation Form
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement is critical to student success and student achievement. Parents positively impact their child’s school success by being positively involved in their child’s school experience in the following ways: (Marzano, 2003)
Notice
In accordance with the recent federal legislation, schools districts that receive Title I funds are required to notify parents of their right to request information regarding the professional qualifications for their child’s teacher.
For more information, please visit our Title I page
Should you need additional information regarding Title I, please contact our District Coordinator, Ana Washington
Title III and Title III Immigrant
Purpose:
ESL/Bilingual Programs at FTPS
Bilingual K-8:
ESL
ESL/Bilingual Programs at FTPS
If you are interested in serving in FTPS ESEA Advisory Board or the FTPS Bilingual Advisory board please send us an email at
Federal Programs@franklinboe.org
HSC’s Family Engagement Policy
The school district will put into operation programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents in all of its schools with Title I, Part A programs, consistent with Section 1118 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Those programs, activities, and procedures will be planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents of the participating children.
Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring –
1. That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;
2. That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at
school;
3. That parents, are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as
appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the
education of their child; and
4. The carrying out of other activities, such as those described in Section 1118 of
the ESEA.
*Policy will be posted on school website once approved.
Upcoming Family Engagement Events
September
October
November
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES SY 24-25
The following workshop topics has or will be covered:
Family Engagement Topics Survey
Event Planning
Fundraisers
Parent University
Parent Involvement
Zenah Saadeh President
Iesha Howard Vice President
OPEN Co-VP Fundraising
OPEN VP Communications
OPEN Treasurer
Lisa Budesheim Recording Secretary
Maritza Mosley Aviles Corresponding Secretary
FMS @ HSC Executive PTSO Board Members
Contact Information:
Franklinmiddleschoolptso@gmail.com
Teacher Liaison
ChristinaCrea
Website Curator
Colleen Begley
Important Links
Presentation FTPD Programs Family Engagement Topics
Structure of BTSN
Teachers Absent
Swider - Video Production | |
Moran - PE | |
Brandao - Math | |
Myers - Math Instructional Coach | |
Emslie - PE | |
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Meeting with Mrs. Rumph-Hurd | 5:00 – 5:50 PM (Auditorium) |
Homeroom & Period 1 | 6:00 – 6:09 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 2 | 6:11 - 6:20 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 3 | 6:22 - 6:31PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 4 | 6:33 - 6:42PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 5 | 6:44 - 6:53 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 6 | 6:55 - 7:04 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 7 | 7:06 - 7:15 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 8 | 7:17 - 7:26 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 9 | 7:28 - 7:37 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 10 | 7:39 - 7:48 PM |
Passing | 2 min |
Period 11 | 7:50 - 7:59 PM |
Parent Questions
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