SCHOOL CLOSURE/REOPENING INFORMATION & UPDATES

HPS: PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE

Even though the global health crisis of 2020–2021 has officially been declared over, High Point School will continually update this page dedicated to the myriad safety protocols and health measures put in place to ensure the well-being of our High Point community so that all our families and school partners have easy access to and are kept informed of both past procedures and ongoing policies enacted on behalf of the health and security of our students.

This includes annual virtual instruction plans on file with the NJ Department of Education and approved by the Bergen County Office of Education in the event that remote schooling needs to be implemented again in future.

If you have any questions or concerns or need additional information or support of any kind regarding High Point School’s closure, reopening, or contingency remote instruction plans, do not hesitate to call our main office at 973-574-0344 or email our school’s supervisor at cpulido@highpointschool.com.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

NJ Hope and Healing, a program of the Mental Health Association of NJ, launched a website offering many helpful resources, along with a call back service on the Mental Health Cares Help Line, whereby any New Jerseyan can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support in English or Spanish from live trained specialists, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Services available include crisis counseling, group psychoeducational and supportive counseling, community outreach, virtual stress sessions, and webinars. Virtual drop-in support sessions are also being offered for first responders, nurses, parents, caregivers, and health care workers. Check the websites above for updates and continually added services.

NJDOE GUIDANCE

Throughout 2020–2022, as the world dealt with a global pandemic that affected all spheres of society, how to best and properly continue to educate children was at the forefront of the worldwide conversation. To keep High Point School running—safely and consistently, whether remotely, in-person, or a combination of the two—we steadfastly followed the recommendations and guidelines of the New Jersey Department of Education, the most recent of which can be found here: “The Road Forward” (released in June 2021).

HPS SCHOOL PLANS

For our parents and district partners:

FOR PARENTS

Remote Learning Help for Parents:

Helping Students Stay Focused:

Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19:

FREE FOOD PROGRAMS

Breakfast and lunch are being provided for free by each local school district in our area. Visit the following web pages for details:

  • Newark Public Schools: Students can pick up food at the nearest NPS site to their home from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday to Friday. Individual school list available here.
  • Passaic Public Schools: Meals are being provided at designated locations Monday–Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Union City Public Schools: Families have been mailed a letter with student vouchers entitling them to weekly supplies of food. Pickup times designated as 8:00–10:00 a.m. for middle and high schools, 12:30–2:30 p.m. for elementary schools.
  • Jersey City Public Schools: The district is offering free meals to any student under 18 at the school nearest them (doesn’t have to be the school they attend) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
  • Lodi Unified School District: Free lunch and next-day breakfast program (currently running from 3/23 to 4/3), Monday–Friday, at various locations. Text “FOOD” to 877-877 to find nearest location and/or visit website for updates.
  • Fairview Public School District: Grab-and-go program in place Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Lincoln School Annex, 130 Hamilton Ave., Fairview.
  • Additional Bergen County & Essex County Pickup Sites

UPDATES FOR 2021–2022 SCHOOL YEAR

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NEWS

FOR STAFF

“TRAVEL” ON YOUR FREE TIME!

Check out these great things to do and see on the weekend or when you’re done with your school day. Whether you take a solo tour of the Grand Canyon or visit the San Diego Zoo with your family, we hope you enjoy these virtual adventures until we can resume our group activities together when school reopens!