Parent and Guidance Resources
The NJ Children’s System of Care (CSOC) provides children & adolescents with coordinated access to mental health supports, substance use treatment & services for intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Below is the contact information for PerformCare for parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health.
Performcare: (877-652-7624)
https://www.performcarenj.org
NJ State Youth Resources
NJ Parent Link
NJ Parent Link Older Siblings
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/developmental/older/
NJ Parent Link Child Care & K-12
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/childcare/choices/
NJ Parent Link Special Situations
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/
NJ Parent Link COVID-19 Family Resources
https://njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/current/covid-19.html
NJ COVID-19: Coping, Challenges, Crises Intervention & Support
MonmouthCares hosts and manages the Directory for the County. The County hopes that families use this Directory to search for services for the entire family. MonmouthResourceNet www.monmouthresourcenet.org
Warning Signs of Suicide (FACTS)
Feelings- Expressing hopelessness about the future
Actions- Displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress.
Changes- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, including: withdrawal from friends or changes in social activities; anger or hostility; or changes in sleep.
Threats- Talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide.
Situations- Experiencing stressful situations including those that involve loss, change, create personal humiliation, or involve getting into trouble at home, in school or with the law. These kinds of situations serve as triggers for suicide.
If you notice any of these warning signs, you can help!
- Express concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Ask directly about suicide
- Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Involve an adult they trust
Remember, if you have IMMEDIATE concerns about someone's safety, call 911 right away!
*This is an updated version of the FACTS handout available in the Lifelines Curriculum and "Making Educators Partners"
For more information and resources https://www.sptsusa.org/parents/
Testing
Classes of 2023–2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements
English Language Arts and Literacy (ELA)
If, after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the ELA component, such students may access the following pathways:
- Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as other high school-level NJSLA/PARCC assessments, the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or
- Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education.
Mathematics
If, after completing the required New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the mathematics component, such students may access the following pathways:
- Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as other high school-level NJSLA/PARCC assessments, the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or
- Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education.
MCVSD District Standardized Test Schedule
2023-2024 Assessment Test Dates
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) (State Requirement)
October 10 - October 16; Make-up October 17 - October 20
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
Testing Time Allotted per student: Two 90 minute units. Total Time 180 minutes per subject.
Testing Mode: Computer-based
Subjects: ELA/Math for 12th grade students who did not pass in 11th grade.
New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Fall Block (Federal/State Requirement)
November 27 - December 15; Make-up December 18 - December 22.
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
Testing Time Allotted per student: Two 90 minute units. Total time 180 minutes per subject.
Testing Mode: Computer-based
Subjects: ELA 9, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
NJSLA Spring Block (Federal/State Requirement)
April 29 - May 24; Make-up May 28 - May 31
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
Testing Time Allotted per student: Two 90 minute units. Total time 180 minutes per subject.
Testing Mode: Computer-based
Subjects: ELA 9, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Grade 11 (State Requirement)
March 11 - March 15; Make-up March 18 - March 22
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
NJSLS-Science (NJSL-S) Grade 11 (Federal/State Requirement)
April 29 - May 24; Make-up May 28 - May 31
Testing will be scheduled throughout the school day. Contact the school for a specific schedule.
PSAT 11 (District)
Check with the school for a specific schedule.
AP Exams (District)
Check with the school for a specific schedule.
IB Exams (District)
Check with the BTHS for a specific schedule.
High School Portfolio Appeals (State Requirement)
Grade 12
January 2 - May 3
Parents Make a Difference!
Our School-Parent Compact:
- Working cooperatively with parents to provide for their participation in the successful education of their children agree to:
- Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment;
- Give student the help needed to meet the State’s performance standards;
- Describe and explain the curriculum and proficiencies;
- Provide for parent-teacher meetings;
- Provide reports on student progress.
- Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning
- Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school
- Parents are full partners in their child’s education
You can help your child succeed by:
- Providing a home that encourages learning and get your child the help he /she needs
- Providing a home that supports your child’s physical, mental, and emotional development
- Having positive values about education serves as an important perspective for your children
- Work with the school and other community groups that have an impact on your child
- Talk with your child about school, activities and friends. Be sure to listen to what they say
- Make sure your child attends school and gets there on time
- Set high but realistic expectations for success
- Keep your child healthy
- Communicate with the school about how your child learns and about other things that might affect learning or behavior at school
- Encourage your child to develop his/her interests and help him/her find opportunities to learn more about them
- Help your child to develop good relationships
- Keep your child safe and help him or her understand the consequences of behaviors.
Support for Families from the New Jersey Department of Education:
The NJ Department of Education has created a family-focused web site at www.NJFamily.com with resources to help you support your child's education, and navigate your school system. The NJDOE has also opened a "Help Desk" which can be reached through the parent menu option of their toll-free number: 877-900- 6960.
Electronic Communication Between Teaching Staff Members and Students Policy 3283 (PDF Format)
MCVSD Parent Involvement Policy Letter to Parents (PDF Format)
MCVSD Right to Know Letter to Parents 9/2015 (PDF Format)
MCVSD LEP Statement (PDF Format)
District Parent Involvement Policy (PDF Format)
Parental Rights in Special Education 2023 (PRISE)
Title I Entrance and Exit Criteria 9/2015 (PDF Format)
School/Parent/Student Compact 9/2015 (PDF Format)