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Family Resources

School policies and school information for families and students.

Policies & School Information

North Star Academy firmly believes in the role that parents and the community play in the success of our students. Below is a list of resources, policies, and other information to learn more about getting involved with North Star, and our expectations for students.

Food Services

North Star Academy is committed to ensuring that every student has access to nutritious, high-quality meals that support their health, well-being, and academic success. Our Food Services program is designed to promote access to healthy meals, support student choice, and encourage lifelong healthy eating habits in alignment with federal nutrition standards. North Star participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and provides eligible students with free or reduced-price meals based on federal eligibility guidelines. The policies below outline meal access and eligibility, student choice through the Offer versus Serve model, and the Local Wellness and Nutrition standards that help foster a healthy and supportive school environment across all North Star campuses.

Meal Charge Policy
North Star Academy operates a Free and Reduced-Price Lunch program in accordance with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Families are encouraged to complete the required meal application each school year to determine their student’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Meal costs are based on each student’s approved eligibility status in accordance with federal program guidelines. North Star is committed to ensuring that meal service is handled respectfully and consistently for all students and that students have access to nutritious meals throughout the school day.

HIB

School Climate State Coordinator
HIB@doe.nj.gov

Anti Bullying Coordinator
Nick Yugo- nyugo@uncommonschools.org

Anti-Bullying Specialist
To find out additional information and/or to file a Complaint, you may fill out a 338 form (linked above) or contact the Anti-Bullying Specialist, who is the Dean of Students for the relevant school.

Tile IX Coordinator
Uncommon Schools, and each of its schools, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. To find out additional information and/or to file a Complaint, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator, who is the Director of Operations for the relevant school.

For additional state compliance and policy documents, visit here.

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