FERPA, PPRA and NCLB

  • Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

    Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

    Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, formerly NCLB) and Right to Know Notification

    CLICK HERE FOR THIS ANNUAL NOTICE

    CLICK HERE FOR THIS ANNUAL NOTICE IN SPANISH

    These notices include information on:

    • A parent's right to inspect/amend education records;
    • The release of certain directory information without written consent (e.g. yearbook, honor roll, graduation programs) and your right to instruct us to not release that information;
    • The release of information to military recruiters, college/university recruiters and prospective employers and your right to instruct us to not release that information;
    • Your rights regarding the district's use of surveys and certain physical exams;
    • And a letter informing parents of students in schools that receive Title I funds (Crawford-Rodriguez, Rosenauer, Holman Elementary Schools and McAuliffe Middle School) of their Right to Know qualifications of teachers and our Title I parental involvement policy (#2415.04)

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

  • A copy of our district policy against bullying harassment and intimidation (#5512) You may have received this policy in a condensed form from your building principal. It is important to note that this policy applies to all acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying that occur on school property, at school-sponsored functions or on a school bus.

     
    Our district uses a number of approaches to encourage students to respect each other and to report any and all behavior that could be construed as bullying. We encourage you to speak to your child about this subject and to discuss the protections offered through this policy.
     
    Please also see additional Anti-Bullying Information on our website for information to help the district, parents and students prevent, discuss and handle incidents of bullying. This site also lists the contact information for our District Anti-Bullying Coordinator and School Anti-Bullying Specialists.

Integrated Pest Managment (IPM)

Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)

  • Our Asbestos Management Plan Notice in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR 763 subpart E.

    As part of this inspection process, we are required to notify parents, faculty, and staff annually of any pertinent changes in the district relating to asbestos containing materials. The inspection reports are on file at each of our schools and a complete district-wide set is available in the Administration Building, 151 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson NJ 08527.

District Calendar

Supervision at Dismissal

  • For parents of elementary school students who walk to school, our:

    Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal Policy #8601 and Parental Form.

Health Curriculum and Family Life Instruction

  • The Jackson School District follows the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, which also includes family life education and sex education. Information about these standards - including an easy-to-read outline of each standard and how they are applied in age-appropriate ways - can be found through the link below. 

    Link to Website for: Health Curriculum Core Proficiencies - State of NJ

    NJ law allows parents to opt their children out of instruction in health, family life education or sex education. 

    18A:35-4.7. Parent's statement of conflict with conscience
    Any child whose parent or guardian presents to the school principal a signed statement that any part of the instructions in health, family life education or sex education is in conflict with his conscience, or sincerely held moral or religious beliefs shall be excused from that portion of the course where such instruction is being given and no penalties as to credit or graduation shall result therefrom.

    If you would like to opt your children out of instruction in health, family life education or sex education, please submit a signed letter to your child's principal by Oct. 1 of a given school year, or at any other time you are invited to do so by your child's principal.

Other Health Information

Physical Education and Health Requirements and Grading Information

Media Violence and Youth

  • Information on Media Violence and Youth from the state of New Jersey. This information includes how parents can limit a child’s exposure to violence on television, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

Other Policies

Water Quality Report

  • The 2021 Water Quality Report (CCR) is available for viewing.

Outstanding Food Service Charges

  • Our policy for how the district will handle instances when a student may accrue an outstanding balance for food service charges, including our plan to provide a meal for that student and to contact his or her guardians to arrange for the account to be brought current. Policy #8550.

Free and Reduced Meal Applications

  • This notice encourages families in financial need to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch services. You can now apply ONLINE for Free or Reduced Lunch and receive a determination IMMEDIATELY if you qualify.  NOTE: If you received benefits last year, you must re-apply by Oct. 21 to avoid an interruption in your benefits.

    Please remember that even though the USDA has announced that all meals are free for the 2021-2022 school year, there are other benefits you may qualify for through the Free or Reduced program. Please be sure to apply as soon as possible to see if you are eligible.

Student Handbook and Appendix of Policies

  • The student handbooks for each school are located on each school's website. They are listed in several places - under "For Parents and Students" and at the bottom of the site under "Quick Links"

    Each handbook references an Appendix featuring certain important policies. That Student Handbook Appedix can be viewed here.

    For all of our district policies, view the BOE Policies Page.