Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please ensure we have your current email, phone number, and emergency contacts so you don’t miss critical school and district updates. Inadvertently blocking district numbers will prevent you from receiving time-sensitive messages.

To update your contact information, please call our FSCS#15 secretaries at 973-321-0150.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Student absenteeism can lead to low academic achievement, dropping out of school, delinquency and gang involvement. School districts that have established multi-systemic approaches and policies pertaining to student absenteeism typically experience fewer numbers of dropouts and a greater number of graduates.

The compulsory education law (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-28 through 31) requires all children between the ages of 6-16 to attend school. The attendance regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6), require each district board of education to develop, adopt and implement policies and procedures regarding the attendance of students, including the adoption of a definition of "unexcused absence" that counts towards truancy. While the regulations allow for the parent to be referred to municipal court for a truant child, consideration should be made to refer or coordinate with a community-based social and health provider agency, other community resource, or the juvenile/family crisis intervention unit (FCIU). For more information contact the FCIU in your area.

FSCS# 15 Chronic Absenteeism Rate

Pre-K 3: 12 out of 28 (42% chronically absent)

Pre-K 4: 10 out of 30 (33% chronically absent)

Kindergarten: 33 out of 58 (57% chronically absent)

1st Grade: 30 out of 71(42% chronically absent)

2nd Grade: 27 of 84 (32% chronically absent)

3rd Grade: 31 out of 97 (31% chronically absent)

4th Grade: 31 out of 88 (35% chronically absent)

5th Grade: 29 out of 107 (27% chronically absent)

Our commitment to keeping every student and family safe remains stronger than ever, ensuring that our school continues to be a welcoming and supportive place for all. Thank you for being part of our Full Service Community School.

Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, and endless possibilities.

With gratitude and excitement,
Ms. Garcia & Ms. Williams

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state.

Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor the progress your child makes toward English proficiency.

Please contact me if you have questions about the ACCESS for ELLs test. You might want to know:

- How do teachers use test results?

- What are the English goals for my child?

- In addition to English, what else does my child learn in school?

FSCS #15 proudly celebrates and appreciates our incredible guidance counselors, Ms. Campo and Ms. Jones, for their unwavering dedication, support, and care for our students. Your commitment to their success—both academically and emotionally—makes a lasting impact every day.

Thank you for being the heart of our school! 💙 #NSCW25 #FSCS15 #ThankYouCounselors