Student Handbook 2026-2027 - Teaneck High School - Policies, Attendance, Calendar

Sep 30, 2026

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Student Handbook 2026-2027 for Teaneck High School compiles core school identity and expectations, including the mission statement, belief statements, learner outcomes, and key motto-related references. It provides practical guidance for student conduct and daily operations: attendance and tardy rules, off-campus and corridor pass procedures, counselor visit norms, prohibited items, and cell phone/wireless device restrictions under New Jersey policy. It also outlines grading-level student support roles and schedules key dates such as back-to-school activities, conferences, and emergency closing guidance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages110

Reading Time4 h 37 min

AccessFree to download

Message from the Principal

Teaneck High School Mission Statement

Belief Statements

Keys to the Castle

School Motto

Alma Mater

Teaneck High School Learner Outcomes

Student Code of Conduct Notification Letter

History of Teaneck High School

New Jersey Board of Education Religious Holidays 2025-2026 School Year

High School Calendar

Important Dates

Back-to-School Night

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Emergency Closing of School

Grade Level Dean of Students

2025-2026 Bell Schedules

NJ Attendance Guidelines

Attendance Policy at Teaneck High School (LEA)

Tardy Policy at Teaneck High School

Off Campus Passes

Corridor Passes

Counselor Visits

Prohibited Items

Cell Phones/Wireless Devices

Headphones

Weapons/Firearms

Substance Abuse

Rules and Regulations

Student Id Badges

Student ID Badge Regulations

Plagiarism/Cheating

Student Parking

Dress Code

BOE Policy 5511

Self-Administration of Medication

Physical Education Excuses

. 2026-2027 Teaneck High School Message from the Principal .................................................................................... 5 Teaneck High School Mission Statement ..................................................................... 6 Belief Statements .............................................................................................. 6 Keys to the Castle ............................................................................................. 6 School Motto.................................................................................................... 6 Alma Mater ..................................................................................................... 6 Teaneck High School Learner Outcomes: ..................................................................... 7 Student Code of Conduct Notification Letter................................................................ 8 History of Teaneck High School .............................................................................. 9 New Jersey Board of Education Religious Holidays 2025-2026 School Year** .......................... 11 High School Calendar.......................................................................................... 15 Important Dates ............................................................................................... 16 Back-to-School Night: ....................................................................................................................................................16 Parent/Teacher Conferences: ......................................................................................................................................16 Emergency Closing of School ................................................................................. 16 Grade Level Dean of Students ............................................................................................................................. 17 2025 – 2026 Bell Schedules .................................................................................. 17 NJ Attendance Guidelines.................................................................................................................................... 21 Attendance Policy at Teaneck High School (LEA) ............................................................................................. 21 Tardy Policy at Teaneck High School ............................................................................................................... 22 Off Campus Passes: ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Corridor Passes ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Counselor Visits ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Prohibited Items .................................................................................................................................................... 24 Cell Phones/Wireless Devices .......................................................................................................................... 24 Per New Jersey law (P.L. 2025) there is a bell-to-bell cellphone and internet-enabled device ban in schools. Upon entering the building students are to turn off any personal internet enabled devices such as phones, tablets, personal computers, smart watches, meta-glasses, etc. and place them in their lockers. Devices can not be retrieved from student lockers until dismissal. 11th and 12th grade students may retrieve their devices at lunchtime only if they are leaving campus for lunch. Devices must be off and returned to their respective lockers upon returning from l

FAQs

What are the rules for cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day?

Upon entering the building, students must turn off personal internet-enabled devices and place them in lockers. Devices cannot be retrieved from lockers until dismissal, with limited lunchtime retrieval for 11th and 12th graders when leaving campus for lunch.

What attendance and tardy policies are included in the handbook?

The handbook provides NJ attendance guidelines, including the Attendance Policy at Teaneck High School (LEA) and the Tardy Policy. It also covers related procedures tied to student movement and compliance expectations.

Which prohibited items and safety-related rules are referenced?

The handbook lists prohibited items and includes sections on weapons/firearms and substance abuse. It also provides additional rules and regulations covering other student conduct expectations.

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