Emerson+Involvement

**Message From Dr. Valenti, Emerson Jr./Sr. High School Principal **
 * “The bullying stopped when I claimed myself and proved that I wasn’t afraid. A lot of it was when I was hiding when I was younger.” ~ Randy Harrison **

June 8, 2011

If you are reading this letter welcome! This web site has been created by Emerson High School students in support of the NJDOE Anti-Bully Bill of Rights.

Emerson is a suburban middle-class community located in northern Bergen County, NJ. Emerson High School offers a highly personalized, ethnically diverse, secondary school experience and is an effective center for teaching and productive learning. Collectively, we cultivate habits of mind, body and heart that promote the enjoyment of a fulfilling and good life and we seek to nurture the qualities of citizenship – initiative and adaptability – that are central to a vibrant democracy. Student achievements, both in and beyond the school, demonstrate that we are on track toward accomplishing our mission. Emerson Junior/Senior High School works in partnership with the parent organizations, CAVO Partners, Music Sponsors and Parents for Athletes to offer students an incredible opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth.

This web site has been suggested and created by students. It is one of the many responses undertaken by the school to respond to conflict, harassment and bullying and in support of NJDOE: 18A:37-13.2 the **Anti-Bully Bill of Rights Act.**

I am very proud of the students involved in this project and it is my hope that this web site will become a beacon for other schools to emulate as they respond to incidents of bullying and harassment.

**__List of Clubs That are Involved in Anti-Bullying__**
 * // **Autism Awareness Club** - **To help students as well as staff become more aware of Autism in our schools and towns.**//
 * // **Gay/Straight (LGBT) Alliance** - **To promote awareness of diversity and to foster and open, communicative relationship among students of any sexual orientation.**//
 * // **Key Club** - **To raise money for charity and increase the school's awareness of certain important issues in society.**//
 * // **Peer Leaders** - **Provide incoming 7th graders and new students to the district with support in adjusting to their new school enviornment.**//
 * // **SADD Students Against Destructive Decisions** - **To raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving as well as destructive decisions.**//

**__Videos and Photos From Recent Events__**


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**__Message Board with Recent Events__**

//You can post comments or concerns on any Recent Event by clicking on the discussion tab at the top of this page. At the discussions page you will be able to write comments about any recent event going on inside of our school. You will also be able to come back at another time and look at what others have writen in response to your comment or about the discussion. //

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