Student Information

Backpacks

Although backpacks are allowed, students must utilize their lockers at a minimum of three times per day. It is strongly encouraged these times include; prior to their first period class, prior to lunch, and after their last period class. It is recommended students switch their morning supplies with their afternoon supplies before lunch. Due to space limitations in hallways and classrooms as well as safety concerns, students should not be carrying full backpacks from class to class.  

Calendar Year 

The student calendar year consists of 181 days of student-teacher contact. The 2024-25 school year calendar can be accessed via the school website here. 

Cell Phones

Cell phones and any other electronic portable device must be turned off and be put away while at school.  The school is not responsible for any devices lost or broken while at school. Should you need to communicate with your child during the school day, you are to contact the main office. Calling or texting your child during school hours is disruptive and they will face disciplinary action if they are found to be using their device during the school day. If a student is found to be using their device during school hours, teachers and administrators reserve the right to confiscate the device and bring it to the main office to be held until the end of the school day.  First offense:  Student is given warning by administrator and device is returned to student after school.  Second offense:  Parent must come into school to retrieve the device and an afterschool Central Detention is assigned to the student.  Third offense:  Parent must come into school to retrieve the device, a Central Detention is assigned to the student, and the student may not bring the device back to school.

Administration reserves the right to look through a cell phone if they have reason to believe bullying is occurring or if there is reason to believe a student’s or teacher’s health and well-being are being jeopardized or if the school potentially is in jeopardy of a dangerous situation. 

5516 Use of Electronic Communication and recording devices.

Club Program

The club program is designed to offer students a wide variety of opportunities to interact with peers and teachers.  Clubs are centered on a theme of personal development, education for social competence and skills for continuous learning.  The list of clubs varies from year to year depending upon the interests of students and staff.  A club list and schedule will be published after the beginning of school.  If students are interested in the formation of a new club, they should present ideas to a teacher, counselor or the principal.

Co-Curricular Activities

Students are encouraged to participate in school-sponsored clubs, before/after-school activities and interscholastic sports as part of their social/physical development.

Core Ethical Values

We believe a school district excels when all members exhibit strong character including:

Integrity/Honesty:  demonstrated through truthfulness, thoughtfulness and tolerance in work, language, and actions.  This value is exhibited when members are accountable for their actions and take responsibility for their decisions.

Work Ethic:  reflected by optimum personal effort and pride, diligence, perseverance and the ability to meet challenges in all areas with confidence.

Sportsmanship:  shown through respect for the rules of fair play, graciousness in victory or defeat, support and respect for team members, and by representing Westfield in a dignified respectable manner.

Working from these beliefs, all members of the Westfield School district community have certain rights that promote and support a safe and productive school environment.

Counseling Services

The Intermediate Schools have three grade-level, school counselors and a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC).  The counselors assist in a variety of areas including orientation, reporting student progress, and both individual and group counseling.

Students are offered the opportunity to participate in skill-building groups with emphasis on wellness, responsible citizenship, education planning and career development, empowering youth in positive ways to increase productivity and student readiness.  The counselors guide students to build skills for life in areas of academic study, communications skills, decision-making, problem solving, peer relationships, motivation and conflict resolution.  The counselors work very closely with the teachers to assure the best educational environment for each student.  Working together is a vital link in the delivery of a coordinated developmental student-oriented program

Dress Code

• 5511 Dress and Grooming 

Expectations

It is expected that students follow rules on a daily basis by working to the best of your ability, following the directions of your teachers, and behaving respectfully.  Please remember that you are the one who will choose to conduct yourself appropriately.  Following school rules and the directions of your teachers will allow you to enjoy a positive learning experience.  

When a student is unable to follow school rules, consequences will apply.  These may include meeting with the assistant principal or principal, parent contact, counseling programs, and/or a variety of other consequences including:

• Teacher Detention: assigned by a teacher before or after school

• Central Detention: assigned by the assistant principal or principal; held in the media center from 3:05 pm to 3:40 pm

• Lunch Detention: held in the main office during lunch/recess

• Saturday Detention: held Saturdays from 8:00 am to Noon

• In-School Suspension;

• Out-of-School Suspension: the student must remain home under the supervision of the parent or guardian

Homeroom 

All students are assigned to a homeroom, and they report to that space for 4 minutes each day. During homeroom, teachers distribute any materials or mail sent to students, and take attendance. Students listen to the morning announcements, which include meeting dates/times of co-currcilular activities. Students should remain in their assigned homeroom spaces throughout these four minutes each day. 

Intramural Sports

In addition to the Interscholastic Sports Program, intramural sports are offered from 7:30 to 8:17 a.m. Monday through Friday. Entrance is through the main entrance doors only.  

Lockers

Each student is assigned a hall locker and each student must purchase a combination lock for the locker assigned.  ONLY COMBINATION LOCKS ARE PERMITTED.  Lockers with key locks will be removed and parents notified.  Lockers are the property of the Westfield Board of Education.  It is each student’s responsibility to keep lockers organized, clean and unmarked.  School administration reserves the right to search lockers as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.  

Lunch Program

All students eat lunch in the cafeteria during a 40-minute lunch/recess period. Students may bring lunch from home, purchase a full meal or purchase á la carte items.  The lunch period is a time when students can socialize with friends who might not be in classes with them.  Every student is expected to demonstrate common courtesy and good table manners.

School Entrance

Roosevelt School: Students will enter Roosevelt School through the assigned door based on their grade level. 

All doors will open at 8:17 am and their first class starts at 8:25 am. 

6th Grade: Breezeway doors located on Clark Street

7th Grade: Back of the Cafeteria doors (by Clark Park)

8th Grade: Side doors on Tuttle Parkway (near bus drop-off)

Edison Intermediate School: Students will enter Edison Intermediate School through the assigned door based on their grade level. 

All doors will open at 8:17 and their first class starts at 8:25 am. 

6th Grade: Front doors under the covering located on Rahway Avenue (near parking lot)

7th Grade: Back by the Cafeteria and Music Room doors (Edison fields)

8th Grade: Main entrance (near crosswalk with crossing guard)

Student Government Association

Edison and Roosevelt have an active Student Council/Government. Students plan activities such as dances and service projects.  Advisors encourage the participation of all students in student government activities.

Valuables

Please leave anything of great value home.  The school is not responsible for the loss of personal property.

Yearbook

Each year, the school publishes a student yearbook.  Our intent is to provide a reflection of student experiences at Edison / Roosevelt School.   This book includes a theme, formal class pictures, intramural sports, group and individual candids, and photos of the faculty, administrators and staff. The cost of the publication is absorbed by all who wish to purchase a yearbook.