Option II & Working Papers

Option II Coordinator: Nicole De Bonis

Seniors may apply to receive high school credits for alternative learning experiences that enable students to fulfill or exceed the expectations set forth in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS).  Option II (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1 1ii) of the high school graduation requirements allows local school districts to design and/or approve educational experiences outside the traditional Saddle Brook High School courses offered as described in the Saddle Brook High School Program of Studies that support student achievement in NJSLS. All information is contained on the Option II page of our district  Program of Studies website.

 Application Process & Timeline 

Junior year:

▪ Course Requests (January) 

▪ Attend Information Meeting (March) 

▪ Completed application submitted to Guidance & Option II coordinator (April) 

▪ Appeals with Principal and Coordinator (June) 

Responsibility

Once approved, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain academic standing and enrollment in all school courses and in the approved Option II program.  Students are also expected to adhere to the high school Attendance Policy and Code of Conduct. Habitual offenses will result in removal from the Option II program. Please note that students who have been assigned In-School-Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension will not be permitted to attend any Option II program on the assigned day(s).

Removal

• Failing to fulfill Option II obligations will result in removal from the program and placement into a regular school schedule.

• Failing any subject for marking periods 1 & 2 will result in removal from the program and placement into a regular school schedule.  This will be done regardless of the level of success in Option II in an effort to bring coursework up to a passing grade

• Once removed, the student will not be eligible for re-admittance in the program. 

• In the event a student is removed or withdraws from an approved Option II program, Saddle Brook High School cannot guarantee placement in an equivalent Saddle Brook High School course.  

• Any failure to complete an approved school course or the Option II program may jeopardize the ability to earn credits and/or meet graduation requirements.  

Working Papers

Effective June 1st, 2023 working papers are only available online at the NJ Department of Labor and Development. You can get your working papers and register here.  

Please contact our main office with any questions.