The CLASS Academy Weblog

Welcome to CLASS Academy

2011-11-07T14:04:23Z

Welcome to CLASS Academy, Monmouth County Vocational School District's alternative high school program, located at 105 Neptune Boulevard, Suite 305, Neptune, NJ (07753).

Information on this weblog is updated regularly, and contains documents which you may find useful, including the school's calendar, our program's daily schedule, student handbook, and news about our program and district.

Please feel free to post your comments here, or contact my office at 732-431-7245 for more information about the program. You can also reach me by e-mail at Earl_Moore@mcvsd.org.

For information regarding the District's Anti-Bullying Policy, contact School Anti-Bullying Specialist and School Counselor Melinda Kelley at Melinda_Kelley@mcvsd.org, or contact MCVSD Anti-Bullying Coordinator Anthony Schaible at 4000 Kozloski Rd., P.O. Box 5033, Freehold, NJ, 07728-5033.
Phone: 732-431-7945. E-Mail: tony_schaible@mcvsd.org.

Spring Semester Enrollment Closed

2011-10-14T13:05:06Z

CLASS Academy is currently at capacity for the Spring 2012 Semester. However, applications are now being accepted for review for Fall admissions. Click the link below to view and download the CLASS Academy Student Application. Students who wish to apply to the program should complete the application package with their parent or guardian and their home school counselor. The counselor will forward the completed application to the appropriate CLASS Academy administrator for an eligibility determination. If the determination is favorable, a CLASS Academy guidance counselor will contact you to set up an interview.

CLASS Application.doc

Parent/Teacher Conferences

2011-09-15T17:28:11Z

The administration and staff of CLASS Academy invite all parents and guardians to attend Parent/Teacher Conference night on Thursday, March1, 2012, beginning promptly at 7pm. The event will be held at the Monmouth County Vocational School District's Neptune Annex, located at 105 Neptune Boulevard, Suite 305, Neptune, NJ. The evening's program will include individual parent/teacher conferences. Refreshments will be served. Students are welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Student Code of Conduct

2011-09-14T11:31:31Z

In order to foster the health, safety and well-being of pupils, and to promote the achievement of high academic standards, all students are informed of the parameters and expectations of student conduct as outlined in the program's Student Code of Conduct, and the school's administrative responses to violations of law and district policy relating to Pupil Discipline. The Student Code of Conduct and Pupil Discipline is discussed with each student on their first day of school. Of particular importance is the program's Zero Tolerance for Violence policy, which, if violated, will result in immediate withdraw from the program and referral back to the sending home high school. This policy is emphasized upon admission to the program. Once the Student Code of Conduct is discussed, all students sign two copies of the program's Student Code of Conduct Agreement, one of which is kept on file at the school, the other is retained by the student.

In addition, the Monmouth County Vocational School District requires that polices and regulations relating to Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct be made available to all members of our school community, including parents. If you have any questions about these policies or regulations, do not hesitate to contact the Principal directly.

Student Handbook

2011-08-16T14:13:10Z

Click the link below to view a draft version of the 2011-2012 CLASS Academy Student Handbook. Please note that the official 2011-12 handbook, containing revisions and new information about the upcoming school year, will be published later this summer.

The Student Handbook contains the school calendar, student code of conduct, emergency school closing information, daily schedules, state testing dates, graduation requirements and other important information.

Student Handbook 2011-12.doc

Phys Ed Waiver Form

2011-08-15T12:20:23Z

All parents of CLASS Academy students enrolled in regular physical education courses during the 2011-12 school year must complete, sign, and return the Customer Waiver form below in order for their child to participate in physical education classes. Please download and print the required form, and return it with your signature as soon as possible.

Waiver 2011-12.doc

Truancy Policy

2011-04-13T13:26:51Z

Federal compulsory education laws mandate (1) state governments are required to provide a free and appropriate public education for all school aged children, and (2) children are required to attend. Attendance under these provisions, as well as school district policy, includes not only attending school on a regular basis, but also attending assigned classes for the duration of the class period on days present.

To this end, CLASS Academy has established a zero tolerance policy for students who do not attend the classes assigned to them for the entire duration of the class period, or who have excessive unexcused absences or truancy from school or class. Students are not be permitted to be out of their assigned classrooms without documented permission from the classroom teacher. Further, students who obtain permission to leave the classroom are required to return to class within a reasonable amount of time, or disciplinary action will be taken.

The goal of this policy is not merely to establish punitive measures for truancy, but also to increase the effectiveness of the educational process, so all students can benefit from a more enriching school experience. Please speak to your child about the school's increased enforcement of this truancy policy, which includes cutting class or leaving school without permission at any time during the school day.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or any of the school's established attendance policies, please contact the school's administration.

A Message From The State

2011-04-08T11:28:12Z

Support for Families from the New Jersey Department of Education

As parents or guardians, you want nothing more than an excellent education for your children. At the NJ Department of Education, we want nothing more than to help you achieve this!

We have created a family-focused web site at www.NJFamilies.com with resources to help you support your child's education, and navigate your school system. We have also opened a "Help Desk" which can be reached through the parent menu option of our toll-free number: 877-900-6960.

Let's work together for the good of our children. Please sign up for our mailing list on our web site at www.state.nj.us/education/. We look forward to helping you help your children.

Student Grades Available Online

2010-10-15T12:23:08Z

Parents can log on to the Monmouth County Vocational School District's secure online database, PowerSchool, and view their child's grades and attendance records at any time, from any computer with internet access. In order to access your child's records, confidential log-in information is required. If you did not receive your log-in information in the mail, or if you are having difficulty logging in, please contact the school Principal.

Parents will still receive official report cards in the mail at mid term and at the end of each semester.

School Calendar 2011-2012

2010-09-13T14:27:40Z

Please click the link below to view and download the school calendar for the upcoming 2011-12 school year. Please note that the school calendar is subject to change due to inclement weather or other emergency school closings. Any revisions to the calendar will be posted on this weblog.

Calendar 2011-12

Teacher & Staff Weblogs

2009-08-01T16:32:41Z

Visit CLASS Academy Teacher and Staff weblogs by following these links:

Melinda Kelley - Guidance:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/mkelley/

Victoria McPeak - School Nurse This month's Health Awareness topic: Asthma
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/vmcpeak/

Patrick McLean - Mathematics:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/pmclean/

Marina Shalom - Mathematics:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/mshalom/

Nancy Gorski - Social Studies, Life Skills:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/ngorski/

Barbara Trocchia - Language Arts:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/btrocchia/

Susan Feiring - Social Studies, World Languages, Life Skills:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/sfeiring/

John Elfers - Science:
http://www.mcvsd.org/weblog/jelfers/

Rhiannon Morgan - Visual Communications and Design:

Ms. Morgan's Homepage

CLASS Academy Brochure

2008-10-29T14:22:51Z

Click the link below to download and view the CLASS Academy brochure.

CLASS Brochure 11-12 .doc