HANDBOOK

It is the responsibility of students and staff members to help maintain scholastic integrity in North Haven schools by refusing to participate in or tolerate academic dishonesty. It is the expectation that students will understand and subscribe to academic integrity and that they will be willing to bear individual responsibility for their work. Materials (written or otherwise) submitted to fulfill academic requirements must represent a student's own efforts. Any act of academic dishonesty attempted by a North Haven student is unacceptable and will be subject to sanctions. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, submitting work from a previous class, abuse of academic materials, helping someone commit an act of academic dishonesty, and using any network access inappropriately. A copy of the complete policy may be obtained from the Administration Building at 239-2581.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The primary purpose of electronic communications access in the school district is to support and enhance learning and teaching by providing regional, state, national, and global communications opportunities for staff and students, and by sharing information within the school district. The Board of Education is pleased to bring this access to North Haven and believes the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and staff.
Student use of electronic services is considered to be a privilege. Students at the elementary level may use telecommunications only when supervised by a teacher or teacher aide. Parents/guardians of students in grades Prekindergarten to 5 must sign an Internet use agreement if they want their child to use the electronic services and networks that are available. Students in grades 6-12 who wish to use these services must sign an Internet use agreement and obtain their parent/guardian's signature.

Copies of the Board of Education's policies related to network and Internet use are available from the Administration Building.
Violations of the provisions stated in the Board's policies regarding the use of electronic services and networks may result in suspension or revocation of access privileges.

The Adult Education Program offers a variety of courses in areas of arts, crafts, industrial technology, business and industry, self-improvement, and leisure time activities. Adult Basic Education includes Americanization courses for citizenship, English for the foreign born, remedial reading, basic mathematics and instruction for the High School Equivalency. The program is open to all residents over age 16, not attending any public or private elementary, middle or senior high school. For more information, call the Director of Adult Education at 239-1641. Resident adults may also enroll in day classes at the high school on a space available basis.

It is the policy of the North Haven Board of Education that no staff, student or parent on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, religion or sexual orientation be excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity sponsored by its public schools. Employees/or applicants may not be discriminated against in the areas of: hiring and promotion; compensation; job assignments; leaves of absence; fringe benefits; labor organization; and contracts or professional agreements. The Director of Student Services as the district's Civil Rights Coordinator is charged with the responsibility to review practices and compliance with this board policy and related regulations.

An asbestos inspection was made for each school according to AHERA Regulations in 40 CFR Part 763 and in accordance with the State of Connecticut Asbestos in Schools Regulations 19a-333. A report of the inspection as well as the required Management Plan is located at each school and at the Business Office, 5 Linsley Street, North Haven, Connecticut. The Inspection Report and the Management Plan for each school are available for inspection.

The Board of Education believes individual students will benefit from opportunities to grow physically and intellectually through experiences that foster self-discipline and team efforts made possible through inter-school and intramural team and individual sports activities. It is the Board's policy to provide students interscholastic athletic competition in a variety of sports. Students shall be allowed to participate in individual sports on the basis of their physical condition and desire. Qualified personnel shall be provided for coaching and supervising individual sports. In addition to interscholastic activities, the Board provides an intramural program at the middle school as an outgrowth of class instruction in physical education.

District participation in interscholastic athletics shall be subject to approval by the Board.
Every effort is made to offer equal opportunities or both sexes in sports and activities which shall include life sports that a student can carry through adulthood. Each student who chooses to participate in an interscholastic athletic program is required to have on file in the offices of the building administrator and the athletic director, a certificate of consent which is signed by the parent or legal guardian. Students may not start practice until they have been examined and approved by a medical doctor.

The Board of Education, pursuant to state statutes and in an effort to provide students with the continuity of instructional experience, requires all students to attend school on scheduled days. Absenteeism is detrimental to the learning experience; thus, absences should be kept to a minimum. Parents are encouraged to avoid situations where a youngster requires an early release from school or is absent from school for avoidable reasons. An attendance policy which includes an attendance requirement for course credit has been established at the high school. It is available from the high school office and is printed in the high school student handbook.

Parents and/or guardians are strongly urged to call the school when their children are absent. The best time to do this is as early in the morning as possible. In those cases when parents do not call the school, staff will make every effort to contact the homes.When a youngster returns to school after an absence, a note from the parent giving the reason for the absence is requested.

Board policy (10002a) requires the school district to report the names of students who accumulate four unexcused absences in one month or ten in one year.

BULLYING

In accordance with state law, it is the policy of the North Haven Board of Education that any form of bullying behavior, whether in the classroom, on school property or at school-sponsored events is expressly forbidden. "Bullying" shall mean any overt acts by a student or group of students directed against another student with the intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate the other student while on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity, which acts are repeated against the same student over time. Students who engage in bullying behavior shall be subject to school discipline up to and including expulsion in accordance with the Board's policy on student discipline. A copy of the complete policy may be obtained from the Administration Building at 239-2581..
 

ATHLETIC COACHES 7029

It is the policy of the North Haven Board of Education-the board- that an athletic coach employed by the Board shall:

1. adhere to all Board policies, rules and regulations;
2. shall further the educational mission of the School District;
3. shall conduct himself or herself in a professional manner;
4. serve as a role model for students; and
5. demonstrate competence and proficiency in his or her role as an athletic coach of a particular sport.

For purposes of this policy, the term "athletic coach" means any person holding a coaching permit who is hired by the North Haven Board of Education to act as a coach for a sport season. This term "coach" under this policy shall include coaches who have direct responsibility for one or more teams (including assistant coaches who serve as coach to a team (e.g., JV)), as well as other assistant coaches and volunteer coaches

I. Evaluations
Pursuant to state law, the Board requires that an athletic coach employed by the Board be evaluated on an annual basis by the coach's immediate supervisor (Athletic Director). An athletic coach shall be provided with a copy of any such evaluation. Other assistant and volunteer coaches may be evaluated as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

II. Employment of an Athletic Coach
Athletic coaches serve at the discretion of the Superintendent, and their employment in their specific coaching positions (e.g., basketball, golf) may be non-renewed, suspended, or terminated at any time except as follows.

If the athletic coach has served in the same coaching position for three or more consecutive school years, the following procedures shall apply. The Superintendent may non-renew the employment of any such athletic coach by providing written notification of that action within ninety (90) calendar days of the end of the season. The Superintendent may terminate the employment of any such athletic coach at any time for 1) for reasons of moral misconduct, insubordination, failure to comply with the Board's policies, rules and regulations; or 2) because the sport has been canceled. If a decision to terminate a coach's employment is made during the athletic season, the Superintendent shall remove the coach from duty during the pendency of any hearing conducted pursuant to this policy.

III. Hearing Procedures:
An athletic coach who has served in the same coaching position for three or more consecutive years may appeal any such non-renewal or termination decision (except if such decision was due to cancellation of the sport) to the Board of Education in accordance with the following procedures:

A. The athletic coach must file a written appeal with the Board within ten (10) calendar days of the Superintendent's written notification of non-renewal or termination. Such appeal shall set forth the basis on which the athletic coach seeks review of that decision, and a copy of said appeal shall be sent to the Superintendent. Failure to submit a timely written appeal shall constitute a waiver of said appeal opportunity.

B. Within a reasonable period of time of its receipt of a written appeal of the Superintendent's decision, the Board or a committee of the Board as designated by the Chairperson shall conduct a hearing to consider such appeal. Reasonable notice of the time and place for such hearing shall be issued to the athletic coach prior to the commencement of the hearing.

C. At the hearing, the athletic coach shall have an opportunity to present facts and evidence in support of renewal and/or reinstatement, and the Superintendent shall have the opportunity (but shall not be obligated) to present facts and evidence in support of the decision of non-renewal and/or termination. For good cause shown, the athletic coach may call a limited number of witnesses, not to exceed five (5), to testify if there is a clear need for witnesses to present factual information (rather than simply expressing an opinion on the skill or competence of the athletic coach). In any event, cumulative or redundant testimony shall not be allowed.

D. The decision of non-renewal or termination shall be affirmed unless the Board determines that the decision is arbitrary and capricious. The coach shall bear the burden of proof on this point.

E. Within a reasonable period of time following the hearing, the Board shall determine whether the Superintendent acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner in making his/her decision not to renew and/or to terminate, and shall provide a written decision to the coach. The decision of the Board shall be final.

Public school facilities are community resources. When schools are not in session, the facilities are available to local PTA's, scouts, civic, charitable, and teacher organizations. Requests should be made to the principal of the appropriate building.

School facilities are also available for local organizations and groups at rental rates established by the Board of Education. Applications for building usage can be obtained from the Director of Business and Operations, at the Administration Building, at 239-2581.

DRESS CODE

All students should be dressed appropriately for school. Please refer to the parent/student handbook for your child's school for specific grade-level information relative to appropriate and inappropriate student attire.

North Haven students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities at all levels. These programs offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for self expression and the development of creative potential through club activities, theatrical groups, literary and service clubs, and academic societies. The objective of all activities is to provide opportunities for students to explore their interests in a way which is constructive and beneficial to the student and the school.

North Haven Schools offer subsidized lunches which meet the national school lunch standards including the new 30% fat content guidelines. All food is cooked daily in on-site kitchens. Milk choices include white skim, 2%, and whole as well as 1% chocolate.

Elementary schools: Four lunch choices are offered daily to our lunch program students. Items available to students who bring lunch from home are milk, juice, soup and fresh fruit. A variety of a la carte items is available.

Middle School: Choices include hot luncheon items, deli sandwiches, pizza, entree salads, soup and a variety of a la carte offerings.

High School: Available daily are fresh salads, custom deli sandwiches, pizza prepared on the premises, grilled items, pasta entrees, a la carte favorites, and our menu lunch offering. Breakfast items are served in the snack bar from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Menus are published weekly in local newspapers, are available on the district website, and are sent home monthly with elementary students. Middle and Senior High menus are available in the cafeterias.

For students who qualify, reduced price and free lunches are also provided. Applications are available in the school offices.

Strips of 5 (or 20 with a $1.00 discount) meal lunch tickets can be purchased through the food service office. Please call the Food Services Director, at 239-6415, for information.

Prices for 2005-2006: Grades K - 5: $1.75; Middle School: $1.95; High School: $2.00 ; milk $ .40.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Health services are provided at each school under the supervision of the school nurse. In addition, the central office administration has developed procedures for implementing town, state and federal mandates in the interest of maintaining optimum student health.

Connecticut state law requires all students enrolled in a public school system to have a physical examination and show proof of immunization against communicable diseases.

Prior to entering school all students must show written proof, including the complete date, of the following inoculations: Measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio. Immunization against Haemophilus influenza type B is required if the child enters school before 5 years old. Completion of a series of 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine is now required in Connecticut for school and day care entrants who are born on or after January 1, 1994. Exemptions to the above immunizations must be in writing from a physician stating that immunization would be detrimental to the child's health, or a written statement from the parents or guardian that such immunization would be contrary to religious beliefs. Any proof of immunity of any disease by natural infection must be in writing from your physician.

The North Haven Board of Education, in compliance with Connecticut state law, has identified grades kindergarten, seven (7) and eleven (11) as those times when physical examinations must be completed by a qualified practitioner of medicine.

Health screenings mandated by the State of Connecticut will be provided in the following grades: vision screening for students in kindergarten through grade six and again at grade nine; hearing screening for students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8; and, scoliosis screening for students in grades five through nine.

The Board is also committed to a sound comprehensive health program as an integral part of each student's general education.

HOMEWORK 9025

Purpose and Meaning of Homework 

To be educationally meaningful, homework should serve some or all of the following purposes: Encourage the student to think and search for new ideas; help the student to develop self-direction, self-reliance, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to make decisions; broaden the student's experience for increased class contribution; and reinforce school learning by providing practice and application. Research has shown that homework increases student achievement, especially with teacher feedback.

School faculties have always agreed that the emphasis in homework should be placed on significant and well-planned assignments, carefully supervised and controlled.  Assignments should be suited to the ability of the student. What is a reasonable assignment for one student may be easy for another and frustratingly difficult for a third.

In dealing with homework, teachers should consider the inequity which exists among students in the opportunity for quiet concentration within the home. A similar inequity exists in the availability and quality of parental encouragement. Homework must be planned for the student to do independently, taking into consideration the reference material available. A part of each class period should be devoted to explanation and to getting the student started on the homework assignment while the teacher is available for supervision and assistance.

Homework at Grade Levels
Homework is given in all grades. Homework policies and expectations, and major homework assignments and projects, are available on teacher web pages.

Homework Assignments
Short-term assignments: These are assignments to be completed by the next class period. They are intended to reinforce academic learnings which have been presented in class. They may involve specified reading and practice exercises. Specified reading may include preparation of reports based on the reading. Such assignments are often completed during the school day under the supervision of the teacher.

Long-term assignments: These are assignments to be spread over a number of days or weeks. This type is outlined and explained in school and completed outside of class hours. Long-term assignments include such school activities as: social studies research, science projects, creative writing and extended reading.

Homework and vacations: Homework assignments for long-term projects may carry over through vacation periods during the school year. The assignments must be due on a day other than the first day after vacation.
Homestudy: Homestudy at all grades is the daily practice of reviewing class notes to ensure and increase understanding and proficiency in a subject area. The student will think about what was taught in each class and review those concepts in addition to the assigned homework. This will include reviewing one's notes, class reading and the homework assignment. It is essential that this daily review become a discipline. Homework refers to written or graphic assignments.

Kindergarten to Grade 5

In elementary grades, students do most of their work in school under the supervision of the teacher. However, there are certain kinds of work which are done in varying degrees at home. For example, students may carry on an independent reading program at home after direction and assistance from the teacher and librarian.

The time spent on homework will vary according to the grade, student interests and ability. Study skills, the groundwork for success in homework, should be taught in elementary school.

Kindergarten: In kindergarten, while there is no hard and fast policy, it is recommended that each night an adult in the home read a story to the kindergarten child. Helping a child select an appropriate thing for Show and Tell in class is a form of homework. Children are encouraged to have in class a special book, an interesting memento from a trip or something pertaining to a topic or theme being studied. A child, for example, may be encouraged to share in class something from home that is identified with a letter of the alphabet, a color or shape that has been part of a lesson.

Primary Grades (1-3): The student is given short-term assignments based on his/her needs and level of maturity and is gradually introduced to the long-term type of assignments.

Intermediate Grades (4-5): There are additional study skills taught in these grades. The skills are emphasized, and practice is provided through short and long-term projects in many content subjects.

Grades 6 to 8

Homework and homestudy in the middle school will be meaningful and related to classwork. The purpose of homework is to reinforce classroom learning and help diagnose student learning problems. Classroom time should be provided to introduce homework assignments, write them in the assignment book, and confirm understanding of the assignment. Homework may  comprise short daily written assignments, long-term assignments such as project work, homestudy, or studying for an upcoming quiz or test. Teams should coordinate scheduling core subject major tests and projects. Twenty to 30 minutes of nightly practice for the instrumental/vocal program is recommended and expected. Allowing for individual student differences in accomplishing homework, the following is a time guide for parents.

6th Grade
A student may have homework/homestudy in all subjects each night. Fifteen minutes nightly of silent sustained reading is given. There will be approximately another 90 minutes of homework/homestudy assigned from the remaining core subjects and world languages. Homework and/or long-term assignments may be given over the weekend.

7th Grade
A student may have homework/homestudy in all subject areas each night including world languages. For world languages the student is expected to work fifteen minutes nightly on assignments. Homework from the six core subjects at this level averages one and a half hours a night, plus the world languages review. Homework and/or long-term assignments may be given over the weekend.

8th Grade
A student in the average classes may have homework/homestudy in all subject areas each night including 30 minutes for world languages. It is expected that a student in the average classes will spend approximately two hours a night on homework/homestudy. Students in the advanced classes will spend approximately two and a half hours on homework/homestudy a night. Homework and/or long-term assignments may be given over the weekend.

Homework assignments are also given by the specialist teachers from time to time and are not included in the above guidelines.

Parents can assist their children by asking to see the homework, and checking the assignment book nightly for homework and any notes teachers might have written to parents.

Grades 9 to 12

Each student at the high school is responsible for homework preparation and homestudy. The development of good study habits is essential to success in high school.

The amount of outside preparation required increases markedly at the senior high level. The ability to work successfully without supervision is a necessary skill for students in preparation for post secondary education or other career choices. In grades 9-12, homework is assigned daily in most courses. While it is not uncommon for high school students to complete some of their homework during independent study time, homestudy is required in most courses.

Homework assignments vary according to the ability of students to profit from this type of work. Advanced level courses require considerable homestudy and preparation. Each advanced level course will require a minimum of four hours of homework/homestudy per week. Average courses will require a minimum of two to three hours of homework/homestudy per week for each course. In addition, long-term assignments will be required in many courses. The minimum time required for homework in courses in elective areas such as art, family and consumer sciences, music and technology education will vary depending upon particular projects or activities. Twenty to 30 minutes of nightly practice for the instrumental/vocal program is recommended and expected.

Teacher Responsibilities

Depending on the grade level, some or all of the following responsibilities may apply:

1. Assign homework to complement the material under study.
2. Allow sufficient time in class to fully explain each assignment, giving due date, format and materials needed.
3. Require students to record assignments in a notebook.
4. Explain procedures for make-up and late assignments as well as the consequences of failure to turn in assignments and for late homework.
5. Record student homework assignments, dates due and whether or not they were completed.
6. Inform parents of homework procedures in writing at the beginning of the year and later as needed.
7. Ensure that outside resources necessary to completing an assignment are readily available to all students.
8. Make modifications for students who are unable to work at the pace of their peers.
9. Review completed homework in a timely manner and provide appropriate feedback to students.

In order to register for kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years old on or before January 1st. Kindergarten registration takes place in each elementary school in the spring and in August.

The school district operates a full-day kindergarten program, with an early dismissal option, at the four elementary schools.

There is a PTA in each school. Each PTA serves as a communication link which broadens community understanding of the school programs. The PTA Council coordinates the activities of all the PTA's. The PTA's and the Council affiliate with the state and national PTA's.

The Board of Education, pursuant to state statutes and in an effort to provide the greatest possible safety to students and staff, shall comply with Public Act 99-165, Notice of Pesticide Applications at Schools and Day Care Centers. Staff, parents or guardians may register for prior notice of pesticide applications at the school by writing a letter to the Director of Business and Operations, North Haven Public Schools, 5 Linsley Street, North Haven, Connecticut 06473. Notice will be provided by mail at least 24 hours in advance except in an emergency situation (i.e., the need to eliminate an immediate threat to human health). Notice shall include (1) the name of the active ingredient of pesticide being applied, (2) the location of the application on the school property, (3) the date of the application, and (4) the name of the school administrator, or a designee, who may be contacted for further information. Pesticides shall not be used during school hours, except in emergencies.

During the past school year, pesticide applications were used, as follows: Dimension was used for crab grass control; Gallery and Lesco 3-Way were used for broad leaf weed control; and Merit was used for grub control. On a few occasions, Eugenol was used for ants; Boric Acid and Diotomaceous-Earth were used for roaches; Pyrethrum was used for bees; Dragnet was used for termites; and Generation was used for mice.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION

A student's promotion to the next grade is dependent upon his/her demonstrated achievement of academic requirements for a particular grade. At the K-5 level, students must demonstrate proficiency in core curriculum objectives for each grade. Students in the middle and high school must pass the required number of courses delineated in the promotion policies for those two levels. Copies of the policies are available from your school principal.

REPORT CARDS

The report card serves several purposes: to establish a permanent record of student achievement; to determine student strengths and weaknesses; to provide information to students, teachers, parents, and others; and
to give the recognition of student achievement or notice of the lack of it.

Elementary Schools:

Report cards in kindergarten are issued in December and June and provide information relative to the child's social-emotional development, physical development, language development, and academic readiness for first grade. Parent/teacher conferences are held in December and March to afford teachers and parents the opportunity to meet and speak in person about a child's progress.
In grades one through five, report cards are issued three times in the school year (December, March, and June). Parent/teacher conferences are held in December and March. Report cards for grades one to five include information about a child's progress in regard to: work habits, social growth, reading, language development, mathematics, science, health education, social studies, and special areas (art, music, physical education).

Middle School and High School:

At the middle school and high school, report cards are issued four times a year (November, January, April, and June). The grading system is represented by letter grades. Report cards in both schools describe student progress in regard to core curricular areas and elective subjects. Both schools sponsor two evening parent/teacher conferences each academic year. However, parents may call the counseling office at either school at any time during the school year to request a conference with their child's teacher/s.

SCHOOL CANCELLATION

The decision to close or delay school is made by the Superintendent of Schools. This decision will normally be made by 6:15 AM.
Unusual circumstances may require emergency cancellation of school at a later time or cause a delay in school opening. In any event, area radio and television stations will be notified and carry news of any delay or cancellation. Under normal circumstances the announcement will be carried on radio and television as early as possible. The radio stations are: WEZN 99.9 (FM); WELI 960 (AM). Television: WTNH-TV, Channel 8; WFSB, Channel 3; & WVIT, Channel 30.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

The North Haven School System believes that the environment, both internal and external, influences the learning process. Each of its school buildings is maintained by individual custodial staffs, with the assistance of a system-wide maintenance staff. Students are also encouraged to safeguard and improve their schools and classrooms. Efforts have been initiated to recycle paper and other supplies. In accordance with Board policy, students are held responsible for all school property that has been assigned to them. Students who damage books, equipment or other school property shall be required to reimburse the North Haven Public Schools for all damages.

In order to enhance the school environment, there is a continuous display of student classroom work, special projects, and evidence of academic and athletic achievements in all school buildings. The Administration Building also displays student projects and artwork on a monthly basis.

Residents are encouraged to contact the North Haven Police Department should they observe questionable activities during hours when schools are not in session.

It is the policy of the board of education to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment, which has been clearly established as a form of sexual discrimination. A copy of the complete policy and complaint procedures may be obtained from the Administration Building, at 239-2581.

Special education instruction is provided to identified handicapped children from preschool through grade 12. Instruction is provided by certified special education teachers, and is directed toward meeting the needs as outlined in the youngster's Individualized Education Plan. Please call the school, or the office of the Director of Student Services, at the Administration Building, if you feel that special education services may be required for your child.

The Board of Education notifies parents and/or guardians at the beginning of each school year of the rules of the district pertaining to student discipline. Students handbooks which contain the information about conduct at each school are prepared by the principal of that school. The principal and staff of each school will take steps to ensure that all rules pertaining to student discipline are enforced. (Board of Education policies governing suspension and expulsion are included in the "Annual Notices" section of this calendar.)

Student records are maintained to make effective educational decisions in the areas of instruction and guidance. Permanent records include directory information such as name, address, parents' names, birth date, grade level; supplemental data such as achievement scores, health information, attendance and basic family background information; and specific data such as psychological reports, individualized educational plans and observation reports.

All student records are confidential school property with the contents available only to parents, eligible students(over eighteen years of age), and to school personnel with legitimate educational interest in the student. Except in unusual court or subpoena situations, these records are available to others only on written authorization of the parent / guardian / eligible student. This restriction of prior parent consent is consistent with Section 1-19 of the Connecticut General Statutes ("Right to Know Law") and the schools maintain this right of privacy. Student records are not public records.

Parents have the right to inspect and review the records of their child after submitting written request. In the cases of divorce or separation, the school must have in its file legal documentation regarding custody and the examination of records. An appropriate staff member will be present to explain and interpret the records. Copies of this policy may be obtained from the Administration Building.

Coordinated services in this department consist of: : school counseling; social work; vision and hearing screening; speech and language; school psychology services; and, school nursing services.

These services provide opportunities for individual and group counseling, appropriate placement, home and school liaison, career education, student crisis intervention, referrals to appropriate agencies, and activities which assist in meeting student needs and in decision making.

The Board of Education has adopted policies and procedures to implement a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. These items are consistent with Section 5145 of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act as amended by Section 22 of the Amendments of 1989(PL 101-226). Copies of the education and prevention programs along with standards of conduct including disciplinary sanctions(and expulsion and referral for prosecution), and rehabilitation options for this program are included in the "Policies" section of this site.

The school district operates summer school programs for students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. The elementary and middle school programs include both enrichment and remediation courses. The program at the high school is only for remediation.

A brochure describing the programs available for grades K-8 is published in May of each year. The high school provides remedial courses in English, math, science, and social studies. Both of these programs are self-supporting. Thus, tuition is charged for all courses.

North Haven's system-wide testing program includes the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) which is administered to students in grades 3 through 8 and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) in grade 10.

. The CMT involves assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics. The goals of the CMT are: early identification of students needing remedial education; testing a more comprehensive range of academic skills; and setting high expectations and standards for student achievement. The CMT for grades 4, 6, and 8 occurs during September and October of each year.

The CAPT is administered in the spring of each school year to all tenth graders in the state. Students are tested in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The CAPT sets high performance standards on a comprehensive range of important skills and knowledge that all tenth grade students should possess. The emphasis on this test is the application and integration of skills in realistic context.

Parents are informed of the CMT and CAPT results via the Student/Parent Diagnostic Report.

The test of Cognitive Skills (TCS) is administered to all students in grade two The TCS is used as one element in the screening and identification process for the Creative Learning Program, North Haven's Talented and Gifted education program..

A remedial reading program for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 at the elementary level. The goals of the program aare to teach effective comprehension strategies and to help students become confident readers. The reading teachers supplement regular classroom instruction in either a pullout model or in the classroom.

The district mantains guidelines for the program which include criteria for selection, instruction, and exit from the program. Referrals are made in the spring by the classroom teacher. A team consisting of the principal, the language arts consultant, and the reading teacher, review all data to determine student eligibility for the program.

Each school provides transportation information to parents at the beginning of the school year. When parents have questions regarding bus transportation, they should contact the school involved.

WEB SITES

The district and each of the schools are in various phases of designing and/or hosting websites.These pages will provide information about the programs and services available in the district and at each school. The district web site address is north-haven.k12.ct.us. There are links to the school web sites from the district home page.

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