Toms River High School South
September 17th 2021
Dear TR HS South Family,
Thank you for supporting and facilitating a FANTASTIC return to our Tribe! Our students, staff and families have returned the Spirit, Tradition, Excellence and Pride back to our hallways and we couldn't be more excited about it. With the fall winds upon us our building is cooling down and starting on Monday we will require ALL STUDENTS to be masked unless they are medically approved through the school as per the Governor's Executive Order. Our focus is and will remain the education and well being of our students. Under this order the benefit of wearing the mask properly is that if a student comes in close contact with another that has tested positive for Covid-19 while wearing the mask, they will NOT have to quarantine unless they have symptoms.
We will be conscious of students needs and of course allow for mask breaks as needed in controlled areas.
I am asking for everyone's support so that we may focus on our students while they are here and us supporting their aspirations.
Proudly,
Michael Citta
Tribe On and Be Well!
STUDENT SCHEDULES AND MORE ON THE PARENT PORTAL
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE FOUND ON THE PARENT PORTAL STARTING MONDAY
AUG 30TH:
- HOMEROOM AND CLASS SCHEDULE
- LOCKER AND COMBINATION
- BUS PASS with LOCATION and TIMES
- Media Release & Google Acceptance
- Nurse Screenings
- Clever Letter
- Cafe Info/School Cafe App
- School Calendar
- Health Programs
- Code of Conduct
Parent Portal Login: https://parents.trschools.com/genesis/sis/view?gohome=true
VOCATIONAL STUDENTS
The Toms River Board of Education provides transportation to all Vocational Schools. Buses will pick up vocational students at designated school locations and transport them to and from their vocational school. Students are permitted to drive if they have completed the Vocational Driving Permission Form. Please see the attached document highlighting VOC Procedures.
Vocational bus shuttles will be provided to each of the following locations: OTC (Waretown), NLC (Lakehurst), TRC (Toms River),
BTC (Brick), JTC (Jackson), and ESL at High School North. All shuttle buses numbers, as well as time schedules, will be posted on the High School South web page and in the school during the last week of August.
STUDENT (SENIOR) PARKING
Parking – Students are not permitted to park on campus without proper registration and decal. Parking is limited to SENIORS ONLY! Failure to comply with the parking rules and regulations and/or disciplinary issues may result in loss of parking privilege. Parking applications are now available in the Main Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. A parent signature is required along with valid driver's license, current motor vehicle registration and $5 for the permit fee. All paperwork is in the Main Office.
OBLIGATIONS
Obligations – Students with outstanding fines, obligations, etc. must resolve these ASAP. Effective September 15th, students with outstanding obligations will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities until obligations are cleared.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Please be sure to fill out the technology survey form informing us of your respective needs. Please use the resources below from our technology department if you or a family is in need of any additional help or support.
VISITORS AND SECURITY
Security – Parents and guests should notify the Main Office before coming to the school. All inquiries should be made via email, phone call, and/or Google Meet. Please make sure that you have a proper ID with you before coming. Questions should be directed to the main office, guidance and/or CST as necessary.
IMPORTANT DATES
As you move forward with school and fall planning, please keep the upcoming dates in mind.
September 30th – Visit the School Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT WILL ALSO BE OFFERED REMOTELY IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND FOR ANY REASON.
Please log into your student's google classrooms to watch our teacher's presentations
For those attending in person: Make sure to have a mask and make sure you head to the cafeteria to support our clubs and supports and purchase the newest South Swag!
ATHLETIC CALENDAR:
https://tomsriverhighschoolsouth.bigteams.com/
SCHOOL CALENDAR:
https://www.trschools.com/calendar/docs/2021/08/2021_2022-Calendar.pdf
Message from our Nurse's Office
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
The "School Health Program" designed to improve, protect, and promote the health of all students has been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a result of COVID-19, the school nurses will not be providing students with health screenings this year. Please contact your child's school nurse, if there is a specific concern regarding your child's health.
Furthermore, the Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children to have a yearly wellness visit. If your child has received his/her annual physical from a pediatrician, please forward a copy of the physical to the school nurse.
COVID INFORMATION: https://www.trschools.com/community/docs/2021/06/Restart-_-Recovery-Plan-_-2021_2022.pdf
TEXT MESSAGES FROM SCHOOL MESSENGER
Good morning Parents and Guardians:
Attached you will find details regarding opting-in for text message alerts from our school and district. Earlier this week you should have received a message to access the Parent Portal and update the primary cell phone number. In order to receive the text alerts, that number must be updated. Please review the details of the opt-in message that you will receive, which include the sender's mobile number and the message you will receive.
School Messenger Opt-In (2).pdf
Community Events and Opportunities
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