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Welcome to the Mohonasen Central School District School Resource Officer (SRO) Web page. The SRO is a police officer with the Rotterdam Police Department who is assigned to the school district. The Mohonasen Chief of Security oversees security and safety for the school district. He works closely with the Resource Officer. 

The Choking Game

   Attention parents & students: DANGER 

Recently we have heard more about a "game" that teens play.  This "game" is injuring and killing some of those who participate.  It has various names: "Flatliner", "The Black Hole", "Pass Out", "Hangman" and others.  Teens, male and female, ages 9-14, are the typical participants. Read more here

Read story about this dangerous behavior in The Rotterdam Spotlight (PDF)

Role of the School Resource Officer (SRO)

   WHY DO SCHOOLS HAVE A RESOURCE OFFICER?

Dangers from cosmetic contact lenses

The state is warning consumers about cosmetic contact lenses. See press release (PDF)

Parking Permits for 2008 - 2009

10/1/08: All available parking permits and spaces have been issued.  A waiting list has been established.  Students who want to be placed on the waiting list should see Sgt. Culbert.  Those on the waiting list will be contacted if and when a space becomes available. 

Students that park on the campus without a permit will face school discipline and the possibility of having their car towed.  

Pedestrians & Crosswalks

NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law requires drivers to stop and/or yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Students crossing the road, even the school driveway, have the right of way. Students are frequently dodging vehicles when they are crossing the school driveway before and after school.  

NYS V & T Law - Article 27, Section 1151, sub - (a) : ... the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk.

NYS DMV Point System for Traffic Violations

Violation                                                                  Points

Speeding (MPH over posted speed limit)
1 to 10                                                                    3
11 to 20                                                                  4
21 to 30                                                                  6
31 to 40                                                                  8
More than 40                                                          11

Reckless Driving (misdemeanor)                           5

Fail to stop for school bus                                     5

Follow too closely (tailgating)                                4

Inadequate brakes                                                 4

Fail to yield right of way                                        3

Running a red light or stop sign                             3

Crossing railroad tracks while gates are down    3

Passing in a no passing zone                                3

Unsafe lane change                                               3

Leaving property damage accident                        3

Leaving accident involving cat or dog                   3

No seat belt on passenger under 16                     3

All other moving violations                                     2

If you accumulate more than 11 points in 18 months, your license may be suspended.       

Pedestrians & Crosswalks

NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law requires drivers to stop and/or yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Students crossing the road, even the school driveway, have the right of way. Students are frequently dodging vehicles when they are crossing the school driveway before and after school.  

NYS V & T Law - Article 27, Section 1151, sub - (a) : ... the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk.

Bullying

Students being bullied by other students is an issue that occurs in schools at all grade levels. Learn more

Crime Prevention Tips

Thefts do occur at the High School
Theft of personal items is, unfortunately, something we have experienced at the High School. Most thefts occur in the gym locker rooms during Phys. Ed. classes. Students MUST lock personal items in a locker or leave them in a locked hallway locker. Money, cell phones, sneakers and back packs are common items that are stolen.

Thefts from cars in and around Rotterdam have increased in recent months. DO NOT leave valuable in cars. At the very least lock them in the trunk. AND: Always lock your vehicle when you leave it.

S.A.D.D. - Students Against Destructive Decisions

Mohonasen formed a new SADD chapter in the 2007-08 school year.  We will start meeting shortly and any student in grades 9-12 is welcome to join us.
The chapter officers are:SADD Logo
Co-Presidents: McKenzie Aviza & Chad Grant
Co-Vice-Pres:
Co-Treasurers: Erin Barnes & Tyler Masaroni
Secretary:  Kiera O'Dwyer 

For more info: www.sadd.org 

New student members are always welcome Contact Sgt. Culbert

Marijuana & Kids: Back-to-School Fact Sheet
Parents: Do Your Homework for a Drug-Free School Year

Going back to school signifies a time of new beginnings – new schools, classes, and friends. It can also be a time of new challenges for many young people when it comes to drugs. Every day, approximately 4,700 American youth ages 12-17 try marijuana for the first time. And more than one out of twenty (5.4 percent) students in grades 9-12 smoke marijuana on school property. Learn more

Vehicle & Traffic Law
Unattended motor vehicle-section 1210

Many people are not aware that leaving a vehicle, unattended, while it is running, is a violation of the V & T Law.  The most common example of this is stopping at a convenience store, leaving the car running and going inside the store.  There have been cases of vehicles being stolen when they are left running without anyone in them. An even more dangerous situation occurs when adults leave children in the car while it is running.  Cars have been stolen with children still in the car.  In other cases, children have put the car in gear and caused an accident because it was left running without the driver present.

Please turn off you car, take the keys and lock it before walking away.  You may avoid having it stolen, wrecked or you as the driver receiving a traffic ticket.

Bicycle and Skateboard Helmet Laws

New York State law requires children under the age of 14 to wear a bicycle helmet when ever they ride a bicycle. Effective January 1, 2005: Skateboards are now included in this law!! Parents may receive a traffic ticket if their children violate this section of law. Read more here

Gangs and our Youth

Why do young people get involved in gangs? Read this story

Parents who host lose the most

Alcohol & Teens
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-to-20-year-olds in America. In fact, young drivers between 15 and 20 years old, account for less than seven percent of America's licensed drivers, yet are responsible for just over 20 percent of the nation's annual traffic crash fatalities. Read more at NHTSA Web site

In New York State, anyone who provides alcohol to a person under 21 years of age, can be charged with Unlawfully dealing with a child, a class A misdemeanor. more

School Building Security & Safety

In an effort to make our schools safe we ask all parents/visitors to:

  • Enter building through the designated front door

  • Sign in at the office or front desk

  • Obtain a visitor pass

  • Sign out and hand in the pass when leaving

  • Park in lots & avoid leaving vehicles in the fire lane

Drug Trends

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has tracked the use of illegal drugs among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students. The good news is that since 1975 overall use has declined. One area, however, has seen an increase. Students in the 8th grade survey reported more use of inhalants. more

Vandalism

The legal definition of vandalism in New York State is Criminal Mischief. Intentionally damaging property of another person illegal and a misdemeanor. A person charged with Criminal Mischief will find themselves in Family Court or in Criminal Court. Teens sometimes do things that may seem like a practical joke but may, in reality, be criminal. Some acts like throwing snowballs and breaking a window, pulling up or breaking lawn decorations or scratching a car with a key are examples of criminal mischief. Teens should think before doing something that does not seem right or may effect others in a negative way.  

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