This guide explains important expectations of scholars at our school.

Lockers are used for the storage of books, clothing, school materials and other personal property. Use of the lockers to store or conceal any prohibited items shall result in the imposition of discipline, including potential expulsion, in accordance with the District’s policies (provided here).

CAPS Central has a strict non‑discrimination policy based on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

CAPS Central is committed to the optimal development of every student. Research shows that two components, good nutrition and physical activity before, during, and after the school day, are strongly correlated with positive student outcomes. View our full policy.

Because health insurance is so important to children’s well‑being, the law allows us to tell Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare that your children are eligible for free or reduced price meals, unless you tell us not to. If you do not wish us to share this information, please fill out the form in this section and return it to the school.

The following link outlines our Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS), School Intervention Teams (SIT) and Response to Instruction Program (RTI) Model. Based on extensive research and years of experience with using data in the classroom, College Achieve CentralCharter School follows the following Best Practices, which closely align with the research on essential elements of RTI.

In compliance with the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey enacted Act concerning lactation rooms and policies supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes which states, “Within one year following the effective date (August 1, 2019) of this act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Department of Education shall evaluate, and report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, on the lactation‑related policies that have been implemented at schools, colleges, and universities in the State.” However, the New Jersey Department of Education jurisdiction is limited to K‑12 grade level institutions.

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26‑12.4(e), the entity must complete a review of final laboratory results within 72 hours of receipt. Within 24 hours of reviewing the final laboratory results, every covered entity must:

• Make all test results publicly available at the school facility;
• Post the most recent test results on the covered entity’s website; and
• The lead test results shall remain on the website until there are new lead test results to post.

CAPS Central has a technology user policy for how students and families are responsible for school technology. Please read our network policy.

CAPS Central will
maintain a comprehensive substance abuse intervention, prevention, and treatment referral program in the schools.