Regular School Day

First period starts at 8:15 and the school day ends at 2:44
• Students can not enter the building until 8:05

One Session Day

First period starts at 8:15 and the school day ends at 12:39

Delayed Opening
Report to homeroom at 10:00 and the school day ends at 2:44

Attendance Policy
• A student who accumulates more than 20 absences throughout the year cannot be promoted.
• More than 5 absences for the marking period (without a doctor’s note) will result in an F for the class.
 Doctor’s notes will not be accepted more than 2 weeks after an absence.
• More than 4 lates to any class will result in a failure for the marking period.
• Parents must call the school before 8:30 to report anticipated absences. (973) 272-7020
• Students will be held responsible to make up all work that was missed while they were out.
 It is the responsibility of the student, to obtain all make up work from their teachers.

Promotion – Retention Policy

A student will be promoted to the succeeding grade when he/she has:
1. Completed the course requirements at the presently assigned grade.
2. Demonstrated proficiency to move ahead to the educational program of the next grade level.
3. Demonstrated the degree of social, emotional, and physical maturation necessary for a successful
learning experience in the next grade.
4. the student must satisfy the Board of Education attendance policy.

Interim reports and report cards will be distributed according to the following
schedule:
1st marking period 2nd marking period 3rd marking period 4th marking period
Interim Reports Oct 7th Dec. 10th Feb. 24th May 10th
th th th
Report Cards Nov. 11 Jan. 26 April 14 June 24th
Parents may request a conference at any time by contacting the 6th grade guidance counselor, Mrs. Sabani.
She will schedule an appointment for you to meet your child’s teachers. (973) 272-7020 ext. 3295

School Closing Information

In the event that the school must be closed or have a delayed opening, please refer to one of the following
four sources:
• Community Notification System
• Garfield Website – www.gboe.org
• Channel 77 GTV
• Channel 5 or 12
Please DO NOT attempt to call the school for information regarding a delayed opening or an emergency closing.
Math Curriculum
We are using a new textbook series, which offers a variety of opportunities for review and enrichment on
the internet. On PHschool.com you will be able to find: practice quizzes for every lesson, practice tests
for each chapter, vocabulary reviews, algebra worksheets, and a homework video tutor for all lessons.

 For practice tests, lesson quizzes, and vocabulary quizzes

o click on the math section (under course content),
o then click on Textbook Companion Sites,
o click on PH Mathematics ©2008 (it’s the second one),
o then go to Course 1.
Here you will find a complete list of online materials that tie in with the math that your child is
learning. You can also use Web Codes, printed right in the Prentice Hall Mathematics textbook, to go
directly to any of the Assessments or Real-World Applications for the book.

 For access to the “video tutor” which will demonstrate any lesson in the textbook, in
English or in Spanish, visit www.phschool.com and enter the code aqe-0775.

Homework
The district has established that middle school students should allocate a minimum of 90 minutes for
homework on a daily basis. Failure to satisfactorily complete homework assignments will affect the
student’s grade during the marking period.
Be sure to visit www.homeworkhero.com
It is suggested that parents should:
1. Provide a quiet comfortable work area for the child.
2. Build respect for education by taking a serious interest in the assigned homework
3. Designate a regular, uninterrupted work period for the child.
4. Help the student to budget his/her time properly for immediate & long-range assignments.
5. Encourage the student to work independently but be available to provide
help and guidelines when necessary.

Grading Policy
50 % Tests
20 % Quizzes
10 % Homework
10 % Classwork
10 % Participation

Class Rules & Requirements

Students are expected to report to class on time and prepared with all materials necessary for the class.
Students are to respect themselves, their classmates, and all adults. No student will prevent the teacher
from teaching or any other student from learning by any disruptive or disturbing behavior. Students must
ask permission to speak or to leave their seats. All work and notices must be done and handed in on time.

Availability for extra help

Extra help is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
from 2:45 to 3:10. Arrangements must be made in advance.

Contact info:
jdangelo@gboe.org
(973) 272-7020