- Anthony Wayne Middle School
- School Overview
Anthony Wayne Middle School General Information
Mission Statement
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At Anthony Wayne Middle School, our community of staff, students, and parents will work together to create a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. We will recognize and respect the individual needs and differences of each student. We are committed to developing students with active and creative minds to achieve academic excellence.
Attendance Reporting
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Student Attendance Reporting
All absences from school need to be reported. To report absences please follow the directions below.
- Call the school at 973-389-2120.
- At the prompt, Press (4).
- Please leave your child’s name, (including the spelling of his/her last name),grade, and reason for their absence
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FAQs
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What documents are required to complete registration for school?
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Child’s Immunization Records
- Deed and/or Lease to your home
- Utility Bill and Bank Statement
- Transfer card from previous school
- Report card and standardized testing if available
Please bring all originals and copies will be made at the school, and always call for an appointment when registering your child.
Access additional information regarding new student registration by clicking here or through the district homepage under "Parents" and "New Student Registration." -
What are the hours of the school day?
Homeroom begins at 8:00 am and dismissal is at 2:45.
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How early may my child arrive at school?
Walkers and car pool students may enter the building at 7:50 and must report to homeroom by 8:00 am.
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Is there a before or after school child care program?
This program is not available at the middle school level.
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What is my child's daily schedule?
You can access the daily schedule, including information about delayed openings and minimal days, by clicking the "Calendars & Schedules" link, then "Bell Schedule."
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How do I let the school know that my child will not be in school?
Absence from school should be held to an absolute minimum in the best educational interest of the student. The only reasons permitted for an excused absence are religious holidays, illness of the students, or a death in the immediate family.
- Please call 389-2120, ext. 4 prior to 8:00 to let the nurse know your child will be absent.
- For medically excused absences, please secure a physicals note while at the office. Provide this note to the nurse upon return to school so that she can record the absence as excused
- There may be times when parents choose to keep children out of school for other reasons, such as for traveling and family vacation trips. We, of course, discourage this practice, asking that you plan your vacation during scheduled school vacations.
- In cases of all pupil absences, students are held responsible for assignments. Teachers are expected to provide pupils with missed assignments and a suitable amount of time is provided for that purpose upon the student’s return.
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What is the attendance policy?
Should a student be absent for 21 days of more of unexcused absences, there will be a direct impact on his/her program of study which can result in summer school or possible retention.
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How many hours does my child need to be present in school to receive credit for the school day?
Your child must be in school for four (4) instructional hours to receive credit for that school day.
Lunch/Rec time does not count toward the four hours of instruction.
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What do I do when I want to visit the school?
Visitors must report directly to the main office. Articles to be delivered to students during school hours are to be left in the foyer. Parents/guardians should label the item(s) and leave them on the cart. The office staff will check the cart throughout the day and ensure that your child gets the delivery ASAP. All visitors must sign in and wear a visitors badge when authorized to be present in the building. Visitors will only be invited into the building if a parent/guardian is picking up their child early or if there is an appointment scheduled with guidance, CST or administration.
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What are the drop off and pick-up procedures?
For students who are driven to school, there is a designated drop off/pick up point, which is below and to the right of the entrance circle. The circle is reserved for buses only. The area to the left is reserved for staff parking and parents may not drop off or pick up students in this staff parking area.
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How are report cards distributed?
Progress report data is posted to the parent portal of OnCourse and progress report emails are sent by the technology department to notify parents.
Report card data is posted to the parent portal of OnCourse and report card emails are sent by the technology department to notify parents.
**No paper report cards are issued. Parents should check OnCourse often to stay informed of their child's academic progress.
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What do I do when my child needs to leave school early?
All students are expected to remain in school for the entire school day. If a student must leave the building, he/she must sign out from the main office with a parent or adult authorized by the parent via a note or listed on the emergency card. Advanced notification is expected (except for emergencies). ID’s are required.
Note: Students are discouraged from leaving during the school day for office visits, i.e. doctor, dentist, orthodontist. Appointments should be scheduled before or after school.
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Are laptops, cell phones or cameras players permitted in school?
Laptops
- Starting in September of 2019, all middle school students will be issued a Chromebook (Laptop) assuming all parents agree to the guidelines on Community Pass
- Chromebooks are to be used ONLY for schoolwork both in school and at home
- The Wayne Township School District will monitor all Chromebook use 24 hours a day regardless of location
- Disciplinary action will take place as appropriate based on inappropriate Chromebook use
Cell phones
Board policy does allow for students to have cell phones in their possession during the school day with the following expectations:
- Cell phones are to be stored away in lockers throughout the day – NOT ON THE STUDENT’S PERSON.
- Cell phones are turned off at all times.
Violation of policy results in the confiscation of the phone only to be returned to a parent and disciplinary measures for the student.
Cameras
At no time should students be bringing cameras to school. Violation of this rule will result in confiscation of the camera to be returned only to a parent and disciplinary measures to the student.
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May I call school to directly talk to my child?
Our secretaries are available to take important messages that they will communicate to students. Only in an emergency situation can your child be called down to the main office to speak to you on the phone or in person.
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What is the procedure for the make-up of school work due to absences?
Students who are absent, for any reason, will be required to make up work missed in each class. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all make-up work from his/her teachers immediately upon return to school.
The teacher will arrange make-up opportunities for students who have missed tests or important assignments because of excused absences. Students are responsible for class assignments as follows:
Days Absent Make-Up Deadline
1-3 days 5 days
4-6 days 10 days
7 days By arrangement with teacher