GPA Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan

GPA Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan for 2022-2023 School Year [PDF]

Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for our Students

The health and safety of all students and staff are the top priority for Garfield Park Academy. In compliance with Department of Education regulations, we tested all of our school’s drinking water and food preparation outlets for lead. Sample collection, including identifying water outlets to be tested, carefully followed the guidance given by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Reinspection for Asbestos Containing Material

Non-discrimination Policy

Garfield Park Academy does not discriminate in any form against students, employees or applicants on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability.

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Garfield Park Academy complies with N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(3)(b)(1) which prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Garfield Park Academy Anti-Bullying Specialist: Chantelle McCormick, 609-877-4111.

A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and Garfield Park Academy’s ability to educate its students in a safe and disciplined environment. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that may involve a real or perceived power imbalance. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior; treating others with civility and respect; and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Read Garfield Park Academy’s full policy here.

Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods

Child and adolescent obesity has become a major health concern in the United States. The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), funds child nutrition programs and establishes required nutrition standards for school lunch and breakfast programs. In accordance with the requirements of the HHFKA each school in the district shall implement THIS WELLNESS POLICY that includes goals for nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. Click here to read the policy now as a PDF. Click here to read and download the Wellness Policy Assessment Tool.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) operated by US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. To find a nearby site, call 1-866-348-6479, or go to https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program.

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

USDA recently proposed practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children at school during the school day. The proposed standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, will allow schools to offer healthier snack foods for children, while limiting junk food. CLICK HERE for more information on the Act.

USDA Anti-discrimination Policy (English Translation)

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 2015 (Traducción en Español)

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.

Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.

Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:

  1. correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: (202) 690-7442; o
  3. correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.