Frequently asked questions

Each student has been or will be issued a district-owned Chromebook. Incoming 9th graders as well as newly enrolled students will be given new ones at their orientations or first day of school.

Suggested list for incoming 7th grades (but suitable for most students)

2 binders (1.5") - one for AM classes, one for PM classes
Filler paper and dividers
Pens/pencils
Backpack (Chromebook sleeve suggested)
2 Locks (one for hallway locker, one for use during PE class)

What are the student chromebook expectations?

Students will bring their Chromebooks fully charged each day to school. No loaner Chromebooks will be issued for forgotten devices.
Students are expected to treat the Chromebooks with care and prevent damage to the case, screen, keys, touchpad, etc.
Chromebooks with hardware or operating issues will bring their devices to the "Tech Hospital" during the school day. If a device is kept for repair, a loaner device will be issued.
To report technology issues or ask questions, please email RPHelpDesk@rpschools.net

How does lunch work?

Please note that the federal free breakfast and lunch program is no longer in effect as of the 22-23 school year.

Students may either bring lunch from home or they can purchase from our cafeteria, which is run by Pomptonian. There are two food service areas. Hot lunch changes daily, but there are items offered daily such as hot and cold sandwiches and salads. The cost of a "full meal" is $3.00. Each "full meal" entitles a student to milk, juice and side of vegetables or fruit. Students may also choose to purchase items at the a la carte price. There is also a snack stand where students can purchase cookies, chips and other snacks. Students may pay with cash, but we recommend utilizing a pre-payment option. Please see this link for options, including how to access PaySchools Central to make online payments. Students can use their ID cards or enter their student ID at the register for payment.

Please be sure to complete the application for Free/Reduced Lunch.

How can I join a club?

Be on the lookout for information from morning announcements, emails, and our "Student Activities" bulletin board in the Commons! We encourage all students to join at least ONE club, activity, or sport! It's important to be involved and we have a wide range of club offerings. You can check out the Clubs and Activities page from last year here. It will be updated as the 24-25 school year gets underway!

How can I participate in athletics?

General information, list of teams and coaches, and registration information are linked here.

What is the bus schedule for Little Ferry students?

Buses pick up students at 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM, and 7:20 AM. The pickup locations are Memorial School and Indian Lake.

Buses depart after school at 2:45, 3:00 and 3:30 PM. There is also a late bus available for students participating in athletics. Drop-off locations are Pickens and Indian Lake.

How much interaction is there between junior high and high school students?

Great question! As we are a 7-12 school, we are ONE Scarlet Nation together. However, we do maintain boundaries between our junior and senior high school students. 7th and 8th grade students have their own lunch period every day. High school students have one of three other lunch periods assigned, depending on their class schedule. 7th and 8th grade students also have their own designated restrooms (located near room 25). Finally, there are no academic classes where 7th and 8th graders are in classes with high school students, with the exception of our English as a Second Language program and Honors Algebra 1. We have been a 7-12 school since 1989 and have found many benefits to having this grade span - for starters, our high school students serve as role models and mentors for our younger students through programs such as Peer Mediation and National Honor Society tutoring!

How do I get working papers?

The entire process is now online.

FOR FAMILIES

How does drop-off work?

If traveling by car, we recommend dropping off your student prior to 7:40 AM if you wish to avoid the majority of traffic. Alternatively, you may wish to drop your student off on Overpeck Avenue and allowing them to walk towards campus. We have a bicycle rack for those who wish to ride to school, and always encourage students to walk! There are crossing guards on duty at many of the intersections students will use getting to campus. Please exercise caution at all times during morning hours, whether in a vehicle or on foot. If using the Preston Street hill, be advised that it is one-way traffic (down the hill). If using East Grand Avenue to Ozzie Nelson Drive, please do not stop inside the oval; but pull up to the "Drop Off Starts Here" sign.

What do I need to know about dismissal?

Students are dismissed at 2:41, but do not need to be picked up promptly at 2:41! We encourage students to utilize their time after school to see teachers, visit the Media Center to do homework, or participate in clubs and other activities! The traffic on the hill is at its peak typically between 2:41 and 2:55. If you wish to avoid this traffic, plan for a pickup closer to 3:00. Many of our students also walk home together, or walk to elementary schools to pick up younger siblings. There are town crossing guards on duty during this time as well.

For those picking up their children, please refrain from pulling into staff parking spaces to wait or blocking traffic flow in the oval or north side of the building.

Where can I find the lunch forms?

Applications for Free or Reduced Lunch are found here. It is important that families submit an application as other State/Federal benefits are based on Free/Reduced Lunch status. Families are urged to utilize our new online portal.

How do I notify the school that my child will be absent?

You can use the "Notify Attendance" feature on Genesis (located under "Attendance"). Otherwise, you may either send an email RPHSattendance@rpschools.net to or call 201-440-1440, press 1 for the Attendance Office and leave a message with your child's name, grade, and reason for absence. For absence due to illness, you may submit a doctor's note to Nurse Erin Aguilar at eaguilar@rpschools.net. Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding makeup work.

Please note our attendance policy is in full effect. Please refer to pages 5-7 of the Student Handbook for more details.

What if I need to communicate with the school regarding health-related concerns?

For student health-related concerns, including medication administration, please contact Nurse Erin Aguilar at eaguilar@rpschools.net or calling 201-440-1440, option 3.

Where can I find the school schedule?

Students should be in their assigned Homeroom at the 7:55 AM bell. Students should be in the building no later than 7:50 AM in order to be on time for homeroom. Students who arrive after 7:55 AM will sign in as "tardy" in the Cafeteria.

Our bell schedule can be found here. It includes Regular Days, Block Days, Early Dismissal and Delayed Opening schedules.

The district calendar can be found here.

What are the visitor procedures?

All visitors must have an appointment. Drop-in visitors will not be allowed in the building. Please reach out to the person you wish to meet with directly to arrange an appointment. Report to the main entrance and have your ID ready. The person you are meeting with will meet you in the main office and escort you while in the building.

I need help! Who do I talk to?

Our school has a great staff that is here to help students with all aspects of their academic and social-emotional well-being. Any student can ask any adult for direction, and we will connect them with the proper channel.

It is recommended to begin with these starting points and move further if needed.

Academic questions/concerns: We always recommend reaching out to teachers directly, as they are best equipped to answer any questions regarding their curriculum, classes, and assignments. We encourage the students to advocate for themselves and be the first ones to reach out to their teachers. You may also wish to reach out to your guidance counselor as well.

Academic/Post-Graduation Planning/Social-emotional/Mental health questions and concerns: Reach out to your guidance counselor as a first step. We have a variety of resources we work with so we can help you get the assistance you may need.

Continued academic questions/concerns: We are fortunate to have an excellent supervisory team that serve as instructional leaders for our academic departments. You may wish to reach out to one of the supervisors if you have further questions or concerns regarding curriculum/instruction.

Mrs. Alicia Armental, Math/Science

Ms. Corine Perrone, English/Social Studies

Ms. Susana Rodriguez, World Languages, English as a Second Language

Mrs. Jamie Hasselberger, Guidance

Mr. John Hayes, Special Education

Mr. Michael Raimondi, Physical Education/Health

Ms. Alina Duran, Fine and Practical Arts, Business, Music, Career and Technology Education

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