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2022-2023 Delbarton Primer A Guide for Delbarton Families
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Welcome to Delbarton! Dear Parents, As I note each year to our new families, the faculty and staff of Delbarton School are your partners in the education and formation of your son. There is no more powerful team than Delbarton and our parents working together for the good of our students. In anticipation of the 2022-2023 school year, we have prepared this Delbarton Primer to provide you with a comprehensive description of essential information and contacts, and the many ways that you can immerse yourself in the Delbarton community. Getting involved in the Mothers’ Guild, Fathers and Friends, the Delbarton Fund Current Parent Committee, or the Parents Council on Diversity & Inclusion is easy and is greatly rewarding. Volunteering benefits your son and you as a parent. You’ll meet other parents and get to know the School and our distinctive Benedictine culture intimately. Volunteering and giving are expressions of your interest in and commitment to your son’s life. I encourage you to share your expertise with us, whatever it may be. Shape your volunteering to fit your ability to pitch in…whatever time you can share will be well worth it! “All children are warmed by the fires built by others.” This Delbarton Primer also covers the basics of philanthropy at Delbarton. Our annual giving program, the Delbarton Fund, provides approximately $2400 in support for each Delbarton student. Investments in the enhancements of tomorrow through our capital or major gift program build Delbarton’s long-term reputation and continue to benefit your son as an adult. Thank you for your faith in Delbarton by entrusting your son to us. Together, we will give him a transformative education like none other. That’s the Delbarton Difference! Gratefully,
Fr. Michael Tidd, O.S.B. Headmaster
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Our Mission Delbarton School, an independent Roman Catholic learning community guided by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary’s Abbey with their lay colleagues, welcomes diverse young men and challenges them to pursue excellence, to build character, and to develop leadership through service, by educating the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
Contact Information Delbarton School 230 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 538-3231
Business:
Nurse:
Mr. Matt Davis P’22 Chief Financial and Operations Officer mdavis@delbarton.org
Mrs. Deirdre McAuliffe School Nurse dmcauliffe@delbarton.org
Academics:
Guidance:
Safety & Security:
Mr. Josh Hartle Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs jhartle@delbarton.org
Dr. Matt D’Urso ‘96 Dean of Guidance mdurso@delbarton.org
Mr. Scott Carrell Director of Security scarrell@delbarton.org
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:
Student Affairs:
Admissions: Dr. David Donovan P’19,’19,’22,’24 Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid Admissions@delbarton.org
Ms. Jenna Gomez-Nourie and Mr. Tony Negrin Diversity Coordinators deib@delbarton.org
Technology:
Advancement: Mr. Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15,’19 Assistant Headmaster for Advancement & Alumni cparis@delbarton.org
Mr. Chuck Ruebling ’79, P’10 Assistant Headmaster for Student Affairs cruebling@delbarton.org
Headmaster: Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB Headmaster michael@delbarton.org
Mr. John Costa Director of Technology jcosta@delbarton.org Transportation:
Alumni:
Marketing & Communications:
Mr. Craig Paris ’82, P’13,’15,’19 Assistant Headmaster for Advancement & Alumni delalum@delbarton.org
Jessica Fiddes P’03,’05,’08 Director of Marketing & Communications jfiddes@delbarton.org
Mr. Kent Manno Director of Transportation kmanno@delbarton.org
Mission & Ministry Athletics: Mr. Dan Whalen Director of Athletics dwhalen@delbarton.org
Mr. Matthew White Director of Mission and Ministry mwhite@delbarton.org
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History
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he Morristown area is rich in history. During the notorious winter of 1779 - 1780, the Continental Army made its winter quarters in Jockey Hollow, now part of the Morristown National Historical Park, adjacent to what is now the St. Mary’s Abbey/Delbarton campus. Washington’s Headquarters is nearby in Morristown and well worth a visit. In 1868, self-made investment banker Luther Kountze, born in Osnaburg, Ohio, married Annie Ward Parsons, a descendant of two patrician New York families, the Barclays and the Delanceys. In the 1880s, Kountze amassed the four thousand acres that ultimately included what are now the St. Mary’s Abbey and Delbarton School campus, Morristown National Historical Park and Lewis Morris County Park. In 1883, Kountze built a large stone mansion as a summer retreat and established a working farm. Luther and Annie Kountze had four children: Barclay Ward, William Delancey, Helen Livingston and Annie Ward. Borrowing a syllable from each of the first three children‘s’ names, the estate was named Del-bar-ton. Following Kountze’s death during the influenza pandemic of 1918, his heirs made several attempts to sell the Delbarton estate. In 1925, the monks of St. Mary’s Abbey in Newark purchased approximately four hundred acres of the original estate, including the mansion and farm, to use as facility to train theological students.
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The education-oriented Benedictine community, which had conducted St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark since 1868, opened Delbarton School in 1939 as a boarding school for boys, with students in the seventh and eighth grades. Eight boys graduated from the eighth grade in spring 1940. Under the energetic leadership of Father Stephen Findlay, O.S.B., who succeeded Fr. Augustine as Headmaster in 1942, high school grades were added (one per year) until 1948, when the first high school commencement of twelve young men took place. The academic prestige of the School grew, and, most significantly, in 1978, the monastic community terminated the residential program. Since then, many campus buildings and facilities have been added, and the student body has grown to 650 students in grades 7 to 12. In 2009, the monks sold 188 acres of its property for use as parkland, receiving funds raised by The Trust for Public Land, and the St. Mary’s Abbey/ Delbarton campus now occupies 187 acres of land. Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, is Delbarton’s twelfth headmaster.
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2022-2023 school Calendar July '22 Su M Tu W Th F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31
Sa 2 9 16 23 30
August '22 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September '22 Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
F 2 9 16 23 30
Sa 3 10 17 24
October '22 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November '22 Su M Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
W 2 9 16 23 30
Th 3 10 17 24
F 4 11 18 25
Sa 5 12 19 26
December '22 Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
F 2 9 16 23 30
Sa 3 10 17 24 31
29-Jul 7/30 - 8/14 18,19 - Aug 22-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 29-Aug 2, 5 Sep 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct 18-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 24-Nov 28-Nov 16-Dec 25-Dec 1-Jan 3-Jan 13-Jan 16-Jan 17-Feb 20-Feb 3-Mar 20-Mar 31-Mar 5-Apr 9-Apr 11-Apr 28-Apr 1-May 12-May 29-May 30-May 31-May 1-Jun 4-Jun 7-Jun
Summer Camp and School End No Contact Period New Faculty and Staff Orientation Faculty and Staff Meeting Faculty and Staff Meeting New Student Orientation First Day of School/Orientation New Student Field Trips First Semester Classes Begin Labor Day Holiday Weekend (No Classes) PSAT Testing/ Parent Teacher (Half Day) Parent Teacher Conferences (No Classes) Headmaster’s Holiday (No Classes) First Quarter Ends Thanksgiving Break Begins After Classes Faculty and Staff Meeting Faculty and Staff Retreat Thanksgiving Day Classes Resume Christmas Break Begins After Classes Christmas Day New Year’s Day Classes Resume First Semester Ends Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes) Faculty and Staff Meeting (No Classes) Presidents’ Day (No Classes) Spring Break Begins After Classes Classes Resume Third Quarter Ends Easter Break Begins After Classes Easter Sunday Classes Resume Second Semester Ends - Seniors AP and Senior Final Exams Begin AP and Senior Final Exams End Memorial Day (No Classes) Second Semester Ends - Underclassmen Reading Day (No Classes) Underclass Final Exams Begin Commencement Underclass Exams End, Last Day of School
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Fall Semester 37/44 - 81 Days Spring Semester 42/38 - 80 Days Senior Spring Semester - 59 Days Exam Days = 5, Total Days = 166
n Classes Not in Session n End of Quarter/Semester n Other
January '23 Su 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
Tu 3 10 17 24 31
W 4 11 18 25
Th 5 12 19 26
F Sa 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28
February '23 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March '23 Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
Th 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24 31
Sa 4 11 18 25
April '23 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May '23 Su M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
Tu 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24 31
Th 4 11 18 25
F 5 12 19 26
Sa 6 13 20 27
F 2 9 16 23 30
Sa 3 10 17 24
June '23 Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
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Our Expectations Students Delbarton students are called to excellence. Here, your son will think with all his being, strive with all of his strength, serve with all of his heart, love with all his soul, and act with all his faith. We offer much to all who become part of this community, and we welcome young men who are willing to give much. Faculty and Staff As a Benedictine Catholic college preparatory school for boys, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Our educators are inspired to live out a mission of forming young men who are motivated to reach their best intellectually, physically, spiritually and morally. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Delbarton School, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are not trends or novelties: they form a foundational part of our identity as a Catholic and Benedictine community. We believe that here, we belong and work hard to make this piece of our
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mission a reality for all through programs, curriculum and strategic planning that focus on community engagement and growth. Our faith and commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and Diversity and Equity call us to deep, meaningful, challenging, and transformative work that impacts all departments and school constituencies. Delbarton is enriched by the diversity of its community. We are called to learn from and engage with students and adults of diverse backgrounds to create more dynamic and authentic learning environments in and out of the classroom. Faculty, staff and students become empowered to grow, lead, and excel. No learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices, and we are committed to fostering belonging through this work. We are on an intentional, evolutionary journey, and our commitment to DEIB requires consistent review and a focus on growth and development.
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Delbarton Transportation Information Car Drop-off / Pick-up Policies & Procedures Delbarton draws students from 12 counties and 120 towns throughout New Jersey, which makes transportation an important topic for our families. We offer a variety of options to make getting to and from our campus as convenient as possible. Please note that student drop off/pick up by car must take place in designated areas to ensure the safety of our students. The Science Pavilion bus loop is used for student drop-off and pick-up. Do not use the bus loop between 3:30 pm and 4:15 pm due to afternoon bus departures. The front of Trinity Hall is used only under special circumstances. We offer supervision in the Student Commons each school day from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is important for parents who drop their son(s) off at school before 7:00 am and/or who pick up their son after 6:00 pm to understand that he may be unsupervised while on campus. Municipal Busing Many of our students are bused by the public school district (morning and 4:00 pm) in which they reside. Most of the local school boards provide either transportation or its monetary equivalent to private school students who reside between 2 and 20 miles from the school they attend. In rural counties the farthest distance is 30 miles. The policy for transportation/reimbursement varies according to each town’s practices. Related information can be obtained by calling your Municipal Board of Education.
Franklin Lakes/Kinnelon/Mt. Lakes Summit Train Station Morristown Train Station Monmouth County Newark Hudson County Pick-up locations: Due to the wide geographical spread of each bus route, there are a limited number of stops for pick-up and drop-off. Parents are responsible for bringing their son(s) to and from these points. Bus stop locations change each year based upon the demographics of the student body. Late Bus Program Delbarton offers a late bus service for any student needing transportation for activities and athletics that conclude after the 4:00 pm buses depart. There are four late buses traveling in four basic directions: • North to Morristown / Boonton / Riverdale / Franklin Lakes / Ridgewood • South to Bernardsville / Far Hills /Somerville Circle • East to Madison / Chatham / Summit / Short Hills / Livingston / Florham Park • West to Mendham / Chester / Flanders All late buses depart Delbarton at Trinity Hall promptly at 6:00 pm. Train Station Shuttles
Delbarton Busing To support students commuting from areas outside the school busing zone, we offer bus service (morning and 4pm) from the following areas: Essex County Union County Hunterdon County Bergen County
Delbarton services the Morristown Train Station in the morning, at 4:00 pm, and at 6:00 pm. In addition, Delbarton services the Summit Train Station in the morning and at 4:00 pm. Students who live in surrounding areas can chose this option for travel to and from school.
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Grade Level Leaders Grade
Moderator
Guidance Counselor
Mr. Bryan Stoll bstoll@delbarton.org
Mr. Richard Cimino rcimino@delbarton.org
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Mr. Daniel DesPlaines ddesplaines@delbarton.org
Mr. Matthew Kovachik mkovachik@delbarton.org
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Mr. Daniel Szelingowski dszelingowski@delbarton.org
Mr. Christopher Cocozello ccocozello@delbarton.org
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Mr. Michael Carr ’01 mcarr@delbarton.org
Mrs. Kelly Gleason kgleason@delbarton.org
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Mr. Andrew Sherwood asherwood@delbarton.org
Mr. Michael Rosenhaus ’80 mrosenhaus@delbarton.org
Middle School
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Attendance and Absentee Policies
Attendance and Absentee Policies
Medical Appointments
Students will be excused from school for the following reasons: illness, significant family events, religious holidays, driving exams and college visits. Excused absences for other reasons must be approved by the Assistant Headmaster for Student Affairs Chuck Ruebling ’79, P’10, at cruebling@delbarton.org.
If your son needs to leave early or will be late arriving at school for a medical appointment, please email lpetrolino@delbarton.org before 8:00 am.
Attendance Procedures If you need to report your son absent from school, call the attendance line before 8:00 am at 973-538-3231 x2271 (ABSE) and follow up the next day with a note or an email. An absence of two or more days requires a doctor’s note to return to school. The procedure for pre-arranged absences is outlined in the Student Handbook on page 42. For extended absences, please contact your son’s grade level Guidance Counselor, or email the Dean of Guidance, Dr. Matthew D’Urso ’96, at mdurso@delbarton.org.
Phone Calls/Emergency Messages In the event of an emergency, a message for a student may be left with the Receptionist at (973) 538-3231 + ‘0’. Messages to students are delivered only in emergencies. College Visits Juniors and seniors will be excused for college visits according to the procedure outlined in the Student Handbook on page 72. Prearranged Absences The procedure for pre-arranged absences is outlined in the Student Handbook on page 72.
Virtual Class Access School Hours Remote access is only permitted for students with illnesses of more than two days, or for other documented accommodations. Students should not expect to learn remotely for other types of absences.
The school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 2:45 pm. Regular route buses depart campus at 4:00 pm. Late buses depart at 6:00 pm.
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General Information
Dress Code
Magnus Health
The student dress requirements are a shirt with a collar or turtleneck, no T-shirts, trousers (no jeans, painter or military pants), socks and acceptable footwear (no work boots, slippers, or sandals). Shirts should be tucked in and laces tied. Jackets and ties (with dress trousers, shoes, socks and belts) are required for ten ‘Jacket & Tie’ days during the 2022-2023 school year. Look for handy reminders in the Delbarton Mothers’ Guild Monday Message e-newsletter.
Magnus Health is our health portal where parents will complete all yearly health forms for their son and also sign them up for their sports each season, completing the required forms for those items as well. SchoolMessenger SchoolMessenger is the school’s instant alert program which allows us to reach out to students, parents, and staff quickly via phone, email and text. Contact information provided from parents is stored in PowerSchool and used to contact parents.
PowerSchool PowerSchool is our student information system (SIS) and contains records of all student grades, attendance, activities, and courses. Students and parents will use the site to review final grades at each grading period as well as sign up for courses each year. Students will be notified of their schedules each year through PowerSchool in the summer as well. SchoolAdmin SchoolAdmin is our admissions, enrollment, and billing portal. New students will apply through this system and will enroll through it each year. Parents will be able to complete all necessary forms through this portal, sign their enrollment contract, and make all payments for tuition and additional expenses.
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Schoology Schoology is our internal academic and extracurricular management system for students and faculty. Schoology is your son’s hub for assignments, daily announcements and clubs/activities news. If a student is absent, assignments will be posted on his classes’ Schoology pages. In addition to email, students also may contact their teachers directly via messages within Schoology. Students are expected to be aware of each individual class policy regarding absences. For extended absences, please contact your son’s grade level guidance counselor or the Dean of Guidance, Dr. Matthew D’Urso ’96, at mdurso@delbarton.org.
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Campus Technology Use of Electronic Devices During the School Day Laptops are a mandatory component of every student’s educational tool kit at Delbarton. Students should have their laptops available at all times should a teacher wish to incorporate technology into the curriculum. Mobile communication devices (MCDS) including, but not limited to, smart phones, mobile phones and tablet computers used other than for classroom work are not permitted in classrooms while class or other academic activities are in session. Please see the Delbarton Student Handbook, pages 38 to 41, for more information..
Social Media Expectations Students are encouraged to always exercise the utmost caution when participating in any form of social media or electronic communications (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), both within the Delbarton community and beyond. Students who participate in electronic or online interactions must remember that their posts reflect on the entire Delbarton School community and, as such, are subject to the same behavioral standards set forth in the Delbarton Student Handbook, pages 38 to 41. Main Office Hours When school is in session: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am4:00 pm; Summer and School Breaks: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
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How to Stay Informed Delbarton uses several methods to keep parents informed of news and information. Good communication is at the very heart of our dynamic relationship with Delbarton parents. Weekly e-Newsletters News from Guidance is a weekly e-newsletter emailed to all parents every Monday and is also an important source of information for parents. News from Delbarton is a weekly e-newsletter emailed to all parents every Thursday and is required reading for parents. Sunday Night Scoop for the Week is emailed by the Delbarton Mothers’ Guild each Sunday to share information about DMG events and news. Fathers & Friends communicates directly via email with Delbarton fathers regarding events or programs. Social Media – Join/follow Delbarton on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube to access updated news, photos and videos. We encourage you to share your Delbarton-related news and photos/videos with Director of Marketing & Communications Mrs. Jessica Fiddes P’03,’05,’08 at jfiddes@delbarton.org and Digital Content Specialist Ms. Meghan Podimsky at mpodimsky@delbarton.org. Website News – Check delbarton.org regularly for breaking stories of interest to Delbarton families. Special Community Emails – While we aggregate all news and announcements in News from Delbarton, Delbarton parents may occasionally receive emails from Fr. Michael or other Delbarton officials on important topics of concern to all Delbarton families. Questions? If you have a question that is not specifically covered here or in the Student Handbook (delbarton.org/student-life/student-handbook), call Mrs. Connie Curnow in the Main Office at 973-53832312 x3019 for assistance. She will either answer your question or connect you with the person who can help you.
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Campus Dining Services Our Food and Allergy Policy SAGE Dining Services manages food allergies with comprehensive policies and extensive training that put safety first. Tablets in the serving areas and online menus display all menu items and allergens they contain. In addition to checking signage in the Dining Hall, diners can search and filter online menus for allergens they want to avoid or use the Touch of SAGE™ Mobile App to create a custom allergy profile. As an international foodservice provider, Sage recognizes twelve allergens, more than the eight currently recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which provides even more assurance for our community members with food allergies. Delbarton’s Sage chefs prepare menus in advance. We encourage students with allergies and restrictions to review these menus ahead of time via the Sage app or under Student Life on Delbarton.org. For more information about SAGE, please visit sagedining.com. Breakfast & Afternoon Snack Program In addition to cash-only vending machines conveniently located around campus, breakfast and snack bar services are available in the Dining Hall with a valid student ID and an active mykidsspending account. Please note that Sage Dining does not accept cash or credit cards, and that snacks may not be ‘charged and paid later’.
Delbarton Branded Merchandise The Delbarton Shop For Delbarton branded apparel and gifts, order online at delbartonshop.org. The on-campus Delbarton Shop managed by DMG volunteers is located in the first floor at the rear of Old Main. The Shop hours are Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-8:15 and 2:30-3:15pm and are subject to change — check online at delbartonshop.org for current store hours. Delbarton Athletic Apparel Purchase Green Wave-branded athletic apparel at delbartonathletics.org.
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Health Services FAQS Frequently Asked Questions Delbarton employs a full-time nurse, a clinical psychologist and certified athletic trainers to meet the healthcare needs of our students, faculty and staff. All athletic coaches and nurses are certified in CPR, and we have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located in all buildings on campus.
Q What medical information or forms are n needed for my son to attend Delbarton? A n
Q When do I need to keep my son home n from school? A If your son has experienced vomiting, diarrhea, or n a contagious illness and/or a fever over 100 degrees in the past 24 hours, or coughing from a respiratory illness, or COVID-19, we ask that you keep him home from school for his protection as well as the other students. Any student diagnosed with strep, mono, or if your son has an undiagnosed skin rash, or itchy, red, weepy eyes, please keep him home until he has been on antibiotics or treatment for at least 24 hours. We require a doctor’s note to return after an absence of more than 3 days.
• Proof of immunizations must be up to date. Incoming 7th graders must have one dose of MCV and the Tdap vaccine
Q What if my son does not feel well during the n school day? A If your son does not feel well during the school n day, he should inform his teacher and then come to
• If your son has received the COVID-19 vaccination, please upload a copy of the vaccination card to the student’s online health record in Magnus Health.
the Nurse’s Office. If he goes home sick from school, a parent will be contacted and he must be dismissed from the Nurse’s Office and placed on the attendance list.
• A current physical exam dated between February 1 – July 1, 2022, every 365 days.
Q If my son has a chronic condition such as n Q What is Magnus Health? asthma or food allergies, what should I do? n A Delbarton partners with Magnus Health, a leading n A If your son has asthma or a food allergy, or a n provider of electronic student health records (SHR) for chronic medical condition, we ask that you update his independent schools, to aggregate records and facilitate communication about our health services. The SHR online solution helps schools save time by streamlining processes for parents, reducing liability for school health professionals, and keeping schools prepared in the event of an emergency. New families will receive an email from Magnus Health with instructions for setting up their account. Once the account is registered, all required forms, consent forms and information, including the sports PreParticipation Physical Exam, can be uploaded and entered. The Magnus platform can also be accessed by clicking the orange Magnus Health button on Delbarton.org under ‘Parents’.
Magnus Health online health record with that information. When you update the online health record, you will be asked to upload the appropriate action plans. This will ensure that we have the information we need if an emergency should occur. All AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) located in buildings throughout campus include Epipens as well.
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Delbarton Safety & Security The safety and security of the members of the Delbarton community are our highest priorities. Delbarton makes every attempt to ensure that the students, parents, monastic community, faculty, visitors, and staff benefit from a safe environment.
ID Cards Student ID Cards serve as identification cards, swipe cards for entry into school buildings, and as a debit card for the snack bar in the cafeteria. For safety and security purposes, students are required to have their ID cards on their person at all times. Lost or damaged cards must be reported immediately to the Security Department. There is a $25 cost to replace lost ID cards. School Messenger Alert System School Messenger, which integrates with PowerSchool, sends out messages regarding school closings and other emergency situations. Alerts are sent to Delbarton parents via phone, email and/or text. If you are not already subscribed to the Delbarton School Messenger Alert System, please contact jcosta@delbarton.org or czollers@delbarton.org for the procedure to get you enrolled. Visitor Check In Visitors who have an appointment are welcome between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.
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All visitors to the Delbarton campus are required to check in at the reception desk in Trinity Hall. Visitors are required to show a driver’s license and receive a visitor’s pass. This procedure must be followed by all visitors with no exceptions. Please note that our 187-acre campus is under video surveillance. Delbarton Safe Environment Hub and Tip Reporting Delbarton uses Vector Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration four different ways: • Phone: 973-355-7114 • Text: 973-355-7114 • Email: 1741@alert1.us • Web: http://1741.alert1.ustob Easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you’re concerned about. You can submit a tip anonymously online or by telephone. More information, including the Vector Alert Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, is available online at http://1741.alert1.us.
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Parent Organizations at Delbarton Delbarton parents have many wonderful opportunities to get involved. Membership in all Delbarton parent organizations is free and open to all Delbarton parents. We encourage you to get involved early to enjoy the full benefits of the Delbarton Experience for you and your family. To learn more, contact Delbarton Parent Liaison Erin Manahan P’19 at emanahan@delbarton.org.
The Delbarton Mothers’ Guild (DMG)
Delbarton Fund Current Parent Committee
The Delbarton Mothers’ Guild (DMG), an organization of Delbarton mothers and guardians, supports the educational, cultural, social, spiritual and financial needs of Delbarton. All Delbarton mothers and guardians are welcome to participate in any and all DMG-sponsored activities.
Parent volunteers who assist the School in garnering support from current families for the Delbarton Fund.
The Fathers and Friends of Delbarton (F&F) Fathers & Friends offers Delbarton fathers and guardians multiple ways to get involved, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Monthly meetings are open to all Delbarton fathers and guardians.
Parent Council on Diversity & Inclusion (PCDI) The Parent Council on Diversity & Inclusion (PCDI) works with our student group Diversity Among Peers (DAP) to organize activities and collaborative exchanges. All Delbarton parents and students are welcome and encouraged to participate in PCDIsponsored programs.
The Delbarton Parents of Graduates Association (DPGA) Delbarton Parents of Graduates Association (DPGA) hosts events throughout the year that enable parents of Delbarton alumni to stay connected with each other and to the School and Abbey. Parents of Delbarton alumni become members of the DPGA upon their sons’ graduations.
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How to Support Delbarton In addition to sharing your time and talents with Delbarton, we invite you to consider supporting the School financially as well. Here are several ways to invest in Delbarton: The Delbarton Fund The Delbarton Fund is an essential, strategic resource that funds both anticipated budget items and unanticipated opportunities. Together, tuition and the Delbarton Fund are the foundation for everything that makes Delbarton unique. Gifts to the Delbarton Fund may be directed to: Greatest Need, for unrestricted support of the School's top priorities; Give a Boy a Year, supporting an annual financial aid budget of more than $3.25 million; Faculty and Staff Development, to help provide competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development; or Arts, Athletics, and Student Activities, supporting additional budgetary needs of sports, arts, clubs and activities. Each year, more than 85% of current parents participate by making a gift to the Delbarton Fund. For more information, please contact Maria Van Kirk P ’26, Director of Advancement Operations and the Delbarton Fund, at mvankirk@delbarton.org. Capital Giving Ongoing major updates to our campus facilities would not be possible if not for the generosity of our community making multi-year sacrificial commitments towards Delbarton School and St. Mary’s Abbey. For more information, please contact John O’Brien, Senior Major Gifts Officer, at jobrien@delbarton.org.
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Endowment Giving A healthy endowment provides the School with longterm fiscal security and takes the pressure off the operating budget. Endowment principal remains intact as the school spends a limited percentage of the interest income, usually 4% of the endowment’s value annually. Gifts in Kind Delbarton welcomes donations of needed goods and services rather than cash. Donations of printing and professional services, construction and landscaping materials are examples of gifts in kind that directly enhance the quality of the Delbarton Experience for all students. Planned Giving Some ways to include Delbarton in your estate planning include making a gift to Delbarton in your will or living trust; Giving the proceeds of life insurance or retirement plans; Arranging a gift that provides income to you and/or a loved one. Many of these options not only benefit Delbarton School but can also provide benefit you and your heirs through tax savings and other means. For more information on the various ways to support Delbarton financially, please go to delbarton.org/giving.
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Glossary
DelEX
Old Main
An alumni and parent-hosted inperson and virtual externship program offered to rising seniors during June following their junior year.
The centerpiece of Delbarton campus, Old Main was constructed in the 1880s by New York City investment banker Luther Kountze as a summer home for his family.
FAC
Middle School Mentors
The Delbarton Fine Arts Center and Theater, home to our visual, musical and performing arts, and to the Ryan Crane ’95 Business Center.
Upperclassmen who volunteer to serve as mentors and guides to their younger brothers in grades 7 and 8. St. Martin Oratory
Formal Garden Filled with iconic architecture and statuary, the Formal Garden was created by Luther Kountze in the 1890s. During the school year, Delbarton seniors are permitted in the Garden Homecoming The biggest community-wide event of the year that attracts current families and alumni back to campus for a day of sports, activities and fun. Long Green Line The Long Green Line of the Alumni Association focuses on mentorship, missions, financial support and building the next generation of alumni. Throughout the year, the Association invites Delbarton alumni to events and receptions around the country to foster fraternity and sustain the Delbarton alumni network.
Faculty and students are invited to visit St. Martin Oratory in Trinity Hall for personal prayer and reflection. They are welcome to attend Mass each day before school at 7:30 am, and Confession each Tuesday during Homeroom. Eucharistic adoration takes place on the first Friday of each month.
Rule of St. Benedict Written in 516 by St. Benedict of Nursia, his Rule provides a framework of guidelines that continues to inform every aspect of daily life at St. Mary’s Abbey and Delbarton. Ryan Crane ’95 Business Center Our Business Center features a dozen Bloomberg terminals and is home to AP Macro classes and Delbarton’s very popular Business & Economics Club. STEM Lab and Makerspace Opened in 2021, this spacious and well-equipped space is home to Delbarton’s dynamic engineering and robotics curriculum and clubs.
Academic Resource Centers
Student Ambassadors
Two academic resource centers, one for STEM courses, and one for Writing, are open to students from 7:30-4:00 every day. Each is staffed by a faculty member to provide a structured environment to facilitate individual tutoring, peer tutoring, and executive functioning skills. The Centers are conveniently located between the Student Commons and the Library.
Each year, several dozen students serve as Student Ambassadors to assist the Admissions team by greeting applicants and their families, and by offering campus tours.
Retreats Led by the Director and six student Campus Ministers, our Mission and Ministry program sponsors retreat opportunities for students to encounter God and His love for them, and respond to that love through faith and service.
Succisa Virescit The Delbarton motto which means ‘Cut down it grows back stronger’, a core concept that encourages members of our community to take risks, work hard and grow back stronger when met with setbacks. Spirit Week A multi-day, mid-February break from class time that features contests, competitions, food trucks and more.
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East Gate Entrance
Campus Map
West Gate Entrance
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Index Academic Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Arts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mission statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attendance Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mothers’ Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Municipal Busing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Campus Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parent Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Campus Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Partent Council on Diversity & Inclusion . . . . . . . 13
Car Drop-off / Pick-up Policies & Procedures . . . 5
Parents of Graduates Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Phone Calls/Emergency Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PowerSchool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Daily Schedule, Lunches, Absentee Policy . . . . . . 7 Delbarton Busing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Delbarton Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging . . . . . . 4
SafeSchools Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dress Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SchoolAdmin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electronic Device Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
School Calendar 2022-2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Emergency Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
School Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 School Messenger Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fathers and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Schoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Food and Allergy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Support Delbarton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Train Station Shuttles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Health FAQS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Virtual Class Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ID Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Late Bus Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Magnus Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 11 Main Office Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Medical Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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