Clark Public Schools
Clark Public Schools Arthur L. Johnson High School 365 Westfield Avenue • Clark, New Jersey 07066 732-382-0910 (Telephone) • 732-382-5957(Facsimile)
Richard Delmonaco Principal
Daniel Hemberger Assistant Principal
August 2016 Dear ALJ Students and Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to another school year at Arthur L. Johnson High School. The staff has been busy this summer preparing the school for what we all hope will be another successful school year for the students at ALJ. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some important information for the beginning of the school year. This year most letters and forms as well as progress reports and report cards will only be sent electronically. It is important that we have your correct e-mail address to send this information. Contact the guidance office if you need to correct your e-mail address. If you do not have electronic mail, please contact the guidance office and copies of correspondences will be sent to you. The 2016-2017 student handbook will be available on-line at http://alj.clarkschools.org. Please pay close attention to the dress code, general policies and procedures, and attendance/tardiness sections in the handbook. Students must adhere to the dress code policy on the first day of school. The handbook will be on-line at the end of the month. Also, please remember, this year we are changing to an “A/B Block Schedule”. The new bell schedule is also on-line. Students will report to homeroom on the first day of school and the teacher will assist students with their schedules. Student schedules will be sent electronically by August 31, 2016 and copies will be distributed during homeroom on Tuesday, September 6. Listed on the back of this sheet are important dates and information for the start of school. Consult this list for the dates and times that apply to your child. Enclosed there is a “checklist” of items/forms to be returned to the school office. All forms are available on-line on the ALJ site. Forms will not be sent home, but copies are available in the main office if you are unable to print the forms. Bus schedules are posted on-line as well. I look forward to a productive and enjoyable year at ALJ working with the students, staff, and community as we make ALJ an even better place to learn and for students to experience success. Sincerely, Richard Delmonaco Richard Delmonaco Principal
ARTHUR L. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES Freshmen Orientation September 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Garwood bus will run and will pick-up at Lincoln School on this day only) First Day of School (full day) September 6 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Early Morning AP Science Labs begin September 12 (See teacher for instructions and exact meeting day) New Parent PTA Meeting (IMC) September 12 7:00 p.m. (IMC) Back-to-School Night September 19 7:00 p.m. (Early Dismissal Day for ALJ only) PTA Meeting September 26 7:00 p.m. Students will report directly to homeroom on the first day from 7:50 to 7:55 a.m. and will receive their schedules and other instructions. Students will then report to a shortened period “A” Block 1 and follow the regular “C” day schedule for the remainder of the day. Grade Meeting Times on September 6, 2016 Seniors – 10:38 to 11:03 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Juniors – 11:07 to 11:32 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Grade Meeting Time on September 7, 2016 Sophomores – 10:38 to 11:03 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Freshmen will meet during orientation on September 1, 2016 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Daily School Hours are 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Students who are tardy to school will be charged for an “unexcused absence” after every “fourth” late. Consult the Student Handbook for details. Report cards and progress reports will only be distributed electronically unless you notify guidance that you would like a hard copy. Make sure your e-mail addresses are accurate. Bus schedules are available on-line on the ALJ website ABSENCE CALL-IN PROCEDURES
Parent/Guardian must call-in before 8:00 a.m. to report a student absence Call the Attendance Office at 732-382-0910 extension 3143 or 3144 Give the student’s name, grade level, reason for absence A voice message can be left the night before A note must be provided upon the student’s return to school to the Attendance Office Please consult the student handbook for information about excused and unexcused absences
http://alj.clarkschools.org
Richard Delmonaco Principal
Daniel Hemberger Assistant Principal
August 2016 Dear ALJ Students and Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to another school year at Arthur L. Johnson High School. The staff has been busy this summer preparing the school for what we all hope will be another successful school year for the students at ALJ. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some important information for the beginning of the school year. This year most letters and forms as well as progress reports and report cards will only be sent electronically. It is important that we have your correct e-mail address to send this information. Contact the guidance office if you need to correct your e-mail address. If you do not have electronic mail, please contact the guidance office and copies of correspondences will be sent to you. The 2016-2017 student handbook will be available on-line at http://alj.clarkschools.org. Please pay close attention to the dress code, general policies and procedures, and attendance/tardiness sections in the handbook. Students must adhere to the dress code policy on the first day of school. The handbook will be on-line at the end of the month. Also, please remember, this year we are changing to an “A/B Block Schedule”. The new bell schedule is also on-line. Students will report to homeroom on the first day of school and the teacher will assist students with their schedules. Student schedules will be sent electronically by August 31, 2016 and copies will be distributed during homeroom on Tuesday, September 6. Listed on the back of this sheet are important dates and information for the start of school. Consult this list for the dates and times that apply to your child. Enclosed there is a “checklist” of items/forms to be returned to the school office. All forms are available on-line on the ALJ site. Forms will not be sent home, but copies are available in the main office if you are unable to print the forms. Bus schedules are posted on-line as well. I look forward to a productive and enjoyable year at ALJ working with the students, staff, and community as we make ALJ an even better place to learn and for students to experience success. Sincerely, Richard Delmonaco Richard Delmonaco Principal
ARTHUR L. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES Freshmen Orientation September 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Garwood bus will run and will pick-up at Lincoln School on this day only) First Day of School (full day) September 6 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Early Morning AP Science Labs begin September 12 (See teacher for instructions and exact meeting day) New Parent PTA Meeting (IMC) September 12 7:00 p.m. (IMC) Back-to-School Night September 19 7:00 p.m. (Early Dismissal Day for ALJ only) PTA Meeting September 26 7:00 p.m. Students will report directly to homeroom on the first day from 7:50 to 7:55 a.m. and will receive their schedules and other instructions. Students will then report to a shortened period “A” Block 1 and follow the regular “C” day schedule for the remainder of the day. Grade Meeting Times on September 6, 2016 Seniors – 10:38 to 11:03 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Juniors – 11:07 to 11:32 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Grade Meeting Time on September 7, 2016 Sophomores – 10:38 to 11:03 a.m. During Activity Block 3 (auditorium) Freshmen will meet during orientation on September 1, 2016 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Daily School Hours are 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Students who are tardy to school will be charged for an “unexcused absence” after every “fourth” late. Consult the Student Handbook for details. Report cards and progress reports will only be distributed electronically unless you notify guidance that you would like a hard copy. Make sure your e-mail addresses are accurate. Bus schedules are available on-line on the ALJ website ABSENCE CALL-IN PROCEDURES
Parent/Guardian must call-in before 8:00 a.m. to report a student absence Call the Attendance Office at 732-382-0910 extension 3143 or 3144 Give the student’s name, grade level, reason for absence A voice message can be left the night before A note must be provided upon the student’s return to school to the Attendance Office Please consult the student handbook for information about excused and unexcused absences
http://alj.clarkschools.org
