Letter From The Assistant Superintendent
Dear Parents/Guardians:
It is my pleasure to welcome you all back for the 2024-2025 school year! As Assistant Superintendent of Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD), I am excited to be here and to work with you, our staff, and our students during the upcoming school year and beyond.
The Student/Parent Handbook is prepared and published by the Cape May County Special Services School District and its Board of Education to assist in the success of your child in our schools. It is to inform you of items mandated by the state, to provide a single source for answers to frequently asked questions, to acquaint new students and their parents/guardians with the customs and regulations of the school, and to remind returning students of their responsibilities and privileges. This handbook, the district’s yearly calendar, and our website, www.cmcspecialservices.org, will answer most of your questions. If you need additional information, please contact the school Director.
In my time so far, I have had the opportunity to witness the care and commitment provided by the Board of Education, administrative team, and staff to our students and schools daily. This dedication supports the district’s vision statement, detailing the following beliefs:
- We believe that our schools should teach Social Skills, Academics, Functional Life Skills and Job/Vocational skills appropriate to each child’s age and ability level, resulting in a full life and recognition of his or her value in society.
- We believe that a successful student is able to meet his/her fullest potential in Social Skills, Academics, Functional Life Skills, and Vocational Skills and be prepared to function as independently as possible as a productive member of the community.
- We believe that an excellent school educates the whole child, provides a safe, secure environment, embraces the community, and respects students, staff and families.
- We believe that an effective instructional/therapeutic program is one in which there is a positive caring environment where students feel safe and secure, expectations are clear and consistent, and students are engaged in their learning.
- We believe that a good school administrator is one who challenges, guides, supports and collaborates with staff in a respectful, non-judgmental manner, to provide an effective, high-quality instructional program.
- We believe that an effective school faculty is one that shares the district vision and promotes the district mission within a supportive, professional, and collaborative school community.
I encourage you to review this handbook with your child to ensure that you both understand the information included and the expectations for the upcoming school year. I look forward to a memorable and successful year together!
Carleena L. Supp
Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
