DOCSLIB.ORG

Student and Parent Handbook 2021-2022

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Student and Parent Handbook 2021-2022 Student and Parent Handbook 2021-2022 July 15, 2021 Dear Gow Students and Parents: One year ago, The Gow School was preparing to open under uncertain circumstances as federal and state governments attempted to create guidelines aimed at keeping schools safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. What followed was a most unique school year. While following our mantra of being safe, reasonable and independent, we were able to deliver our program to all students, the majority of whom attended in person. What began with health and safety measures such as reduced capacity, physical barriers, and constant cleaning evolved into a more familiar routine that included interschool athletic contests with spectators. The faculty, staff, and students should be applauded for going to extra mile to make it work. We wish to thank the families of returning students for trusting us to deliver our mission. To those new families joining us this year, we feel you have made an excellent choice as we look to deliver in person instruction and guidance for students with language-based learning differences. We aspire to foster our distinct culture of success and belonging as we begin our 96th year in dyslexia education. This Student and Parent Handbook is an important document, and we expect you to read it carefully. The policies and procedures in the following pages are administered by the School, and they hold final authorization in the case of any dispute. The guidelines in this handbook are the result of a collaborative effort between our Board of Trustees and the administrative team of the School. The standards in this document are not negotiable and will be consistent for all students. We also understand that all students have specific strengths and weaknesses, and we are prepared to create for them a successful school environment. We extend our personal and professional pledge to best serve this community. As a college preparatory school, we must all support the highest academic and conduct standards. We believe that parents and teachers are collaborators in our students’ education. In going forward with our work, we invite students and parents to embrace the Pillars of Kindness, Respect, Honesty, and Hard Work. We ask you to pay close attention to the specific areas of student conduct, absence policy, academic expectations, proper use of technology, weekend sign-out policies, and student appearance/dress regulations. We intend to be consistent with all students in promoting these standards. Students who choose to breach the terms and conditions in this handbook will be held accountable for their actions. We will promote a climate of acceptance for all. Everyone in the community can expect a sense of dignity and worth. We stand united as a school under the guidelines of this handbook. Sincerely, M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Robin Marshman Luke D. Salerno Headmaster Head of Upper School Head of Middle School TABLE OF CONTENTS Page A Letter to Students and Parents .................................................................. Inside Front Cover The Gow School Calendar .............................................................................. Inside Back Cover Mission Statement and School Goals ............................................................. 1 Pillars .............................................................................................................. 1 Expectations .................................................................................................... 2 Communication ............................................................................................... 2 Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................. 2 Tuition and Refund Policy .............................................................................. 3 Policy Regarding Pursuit of Home School District Funding ........................ 3 Religious and Cultural Diversity ................................................................... 3 Assembly ......................................................................................................... 4 Day Student Guidelines ................................................................................. 4 Day Student Schedules, Daily Schedules, Athletic Schedules ..................... 5 Academic Program .......................................................................................... 8 Course Offerings and Credits - Middle School .................................. 8 Course Offerings and Credits - Upper School ................................... 9 Elective Information ........................................................................... 10 Grading System .................................................................................. 11 Honors Diploma .................................................................................. 11 School Records Policy ......................................................................... 12 Study Halls ......................................................................................... 12 Academic Policy and Practice ............................................................ 13 The Isaac Arnold Library ................................................................... 17 Advisors .............................................................................................. 18 College Advising ................................................................................. 18 Residential Life ............................................................................................... 19 Policy and Procedure .......................................................................... 19 Privacy ................................................................................................ 22 Security ............................................................................................... 22 Mail and Packages .............................................................................. 22 Personal Bookstore Expense Account ................................................ 23 Telephones .......................................................................................... 24 Technology .......................................................................................... 25 Storage and Shipping ......................................................................... 25 Athletic Program ............................................................................................ 26 General Guidelines ............................................................................. 26 Interscholastic Sports and Activities ................................................. 27 Policy and Procedure .......................................................................... 28 Letters & Awards ............................................................................... 29 Academic Eligibility ........................................................................... 30 Performance Enhancing Drug/Controlled Substances Policies ........ 30 Athletic Code of Conduct .................................................................... 30 Telecommunication and Computer Use ......................................................... 32 User Guidelines .................................................................................. 32 Unacceptable Use ............................................................................... 32 Penalties ............................................................................................. 33 Student Recognition and Privileges ............................................................... 34 Honor Scroll ........................................................................................ 34 Academic Effort Award ...................................................................... 35 Junior-Senior Dormitory Study Hall ................................................. 36 Senior Privileges ................................................................................. 36 Awards ............................................................................................................ 37 Student Leadership and Service .................................................................... 40 Student Council .................................................................................. 40 National Honor Society ...................................................................... 41 The Resident Assistant Program ....................................................... 41 Headwaiters ........................................................................................ 42 Crimson Key Club .............................................................................. 42 Health Office Assistants .................................................................... 42 Library Assistants .............................................................................. 42 Junior Firefighter Program ............................................................... 42 Community Service Program ............................................................. 43 Student Clubs, Activities, and Recreation ..................................................... 44 Student Publications .......................................................................... 44 Drama Club ........................................................................................ 44 Instrumental Music, Ensemble, Vocal Group, Music Production .... 44 Culture
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Footwear Collection 2021
    FOOTWEAR COLLECTION 2021 1 Shoe Fitting Guide SafeStep features brands whose shoes come in multiple widths, some from extra narrow (4A) all the way to extra-extra wide (6E). Most feet are fit with Wide width shoes, next most commonly with X-Wide, then with Medium. For best results, fit shoes objectively to determine the optimum size. Women’s Shoe Widths 4A 2A B D 2E 4E X-Narrow Narrow Medium Wide X-Wide XX-Wide Men’s Shoe Widths 2A B D 2E 5E 6E X-Narrow Narrow Medium Wide X-Wide XX-Wide Don’t ask for a size. Ask to be fitted. FEATURED BRANDS: 2 | SAFESTEP.NET | TO ORDER BY PHONE, CALL 866.712.STEP(7837) MAKING EVERY STEP COUNT SafeStep is dedicated to serving individuals, families and their foot care providers by offering the highest quality shoes and inserts to help foster a healthier and more active lifestyle. For people with diabetes, SafeStep offers the most comprehensive selection of comfortable, extra depth, reimbursable footwear available, in styles that range from dress to casual to athletic. SafeStep was founded by a podiatrist to help bring doctors and patients together in a collaborative spirit to “make every step count”. See our full collection of shoes online at SafeStep.net. WOMEN’S MEN’S Walking .. ............................. 4 Walking ............................... 20 Sport ................................... 7 Sport ................................... 23 Casual .................................. 9 Casual .................................. 26 Dress .................................... 12 Dress ..................................
    [Show full text]
  • Portraits in Family Shoes
    Portraits in Family Shoes What does a shoe say about the wearer? Could your family be represented by drawing their shoes? What arrangement of shoes would best depict your family? Journal Exercise: Listing Exercise In your journal you will create several lists to help you start this project. On the top of the page and going across it list your family members. These will serve as column headings. If your family does not easily fit across the page turn so you can make your list in landscape mode. Under each person list their shoes. Underneath, I have started a list for my family. Start your list with shoes you see the person wearing the most, or that you think are particular favorites of the family member who wears them. You need not list every pair of shoes that family member owns (especially if the person owns 50 pairs of shoes), but try to list all of the shoes they wear often. You may then want to circle shoes you think are particularly emblematic for each family member. Shoes that really show their personality or role in the family. Mom Dad Heather Meghan Meredith Erin Tracy Cashell Allison Black Beat up Taryn Gold Red Patent Dockers Gowalks lawn Black Platform Kitty Heels mowing Wedge Korks Brown tennis Sandals Sandals Boat shoes Shoes Blue Clarks Ryka lime Mule Black mules Brown green and wedge Platform Tan Suede Loafers grey loafer Flip Flops flip-flop sandals Coral Slide on Royal blue Black Doc leather flip black Cole Surgery suede platform Martins flops with Haan Clogs ballet flats flip-flops cut out Loafer with pink flowers Teva Black embroidered sandals Mary Jane flowers and border White Cordovan Brown Red Nude leather flip lace up Clarks gladiator leather peep flop with dress Sandals sandals toe tall gold shoes with short wedge connecting wedge sandals ring Teal Crocs Brown ballet flat woven fiber flip flop Super-tall wedge leather bootie mules Thumbnails: Explore Layout options by doing small drawings of possible compositions.
    [Show full text]
  • The Impact of Different Footwear Characteristics, of a Ballet Flat Pump
    The Foot 24 (2014) 116–122 View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE Contents lists available at ScienceDirect provided by STORE - Staffordshire Online Repository The Foot journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/foot The impact of different footwear characteristics, of a ballet flat pump, on centre of pressure progression and perceived comfort a,∗,1 a,1 a,b,1 Helen Branthwaite , Nachiappan Chockalingam , Andrew Greenhalgh , a,1 Panagiotis Chatzistergos a Centre for Sport, Health and Exercise Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke on Trent ST4 2DF, United Kingdom b London Sport Institute, School of Health and Social Science, Middlesex University, Hendon, London NW4 4BT, United Kingdom a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: Background: Uncomfortable shoes have been attributed to poor fit and the cause of foot pathologies. Received 13 November 2013 Assessing and evaluating comfort and fit have proven challenging due to the subjective nature. The aim Received in revised form 6 May 2014 of this paper is to investigate the relationship between footwear characteristics and perceived comfort. Accepted 25 May 2014 Methods: Twenty-seven females assessed three different styles of ballet pump shoe for comfort using a comfort scale whilst walking along a 20 m walkway. The physical characteristics of the shoes and the Keywords: progression of centre of pressure during walking were assessed. Comfort Results: There were significant physical differences between each style, square shoe being the shortest, Footwear widest and stiffest and round shoe having the least volume at the toe box.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 All Rights Reserved by Sveta Kletina © Copyright 2014
    1 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY SVETA KLETINA © COPYRIGHT 2014 INTRODUCTION: LAST MEASUREMENTS AND BASIC PATTERN.............................................................. 3 BALLERINA FLAT SHOES COURSE ............................................................................................................. 4 HIGH HEEL PUMP SHOES COURSE ........................................................................................................... 5 FASHIONABLE BALLET FLAT SHOES FROM FABRIC COURSE ................................................................... 7 OXFORD WOMEN SHOES COURSE .......................................................................................................... 9 ANKLE WOMEN BOOT COURSE ............................................................................................................. 11 HIGH WOMEN BOOT COURSE ............................................................................................................... 12 UNISEX SANDALS COURSE ..................................................................................................................... 14 CHANGE YOUR LAST FORM ................................................................................................................... 16 MAKING HEELS COURSE ........................................................................................................................ 17 CREATING ALTERNATIVE BESPOKE OUTSOLE COURSE ......................................................................... 18 CREATING HANDMADE MIDSOLE COURSE ..........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Sky's the Limit
    WWD MADE IN CHINA TRADES UP FASHION’S OWNERSHIP SHUFFLE LADY GAGA’S NEW SHOE GUY FROM LARIAT TO LEGO, THE BALENCIAGA IMPACT THE SKY’S THE LIMIT HYPER LUXURY 0815.ACCESSORY.001.Cover;17.indd 1 8/9/11 5:51 PM Table of Contents FEATURES 36 LUXURY GETS HYPER As global economies reel with uncertainty, the world’s most stalwart purveyors of luxury view quality and distinction as more essential than ever. 48 THE BALENCIAGA FACTOR Nicolas Ghesquière has been one of fashion’s most infl uential voices for more than a decade, and his impact on accessories is undeniable. 54 HIGHER AND HIGHER Some jewelers are coping with skyrocketing gold prices by pushing the design envelope, while others are amping up their Midas touch. 60 SPRING IT ON Designers off er glimpses of what’s ahead for their spring 2012 collections. 64 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT Clockwise from upper left: WATCHES RIGHT NOW Slane’s 18-karat gold bangles; Updated styles and colors, limited Buccellati’s 18-karat gold and editions and the latest technologies— diamond bracelet; Marco Bicego’s and it’s all being promoted in 18-karat gold necklace; Gurhan’s social media. 24-karat gold, 4-karat gold alloy and diamond bracelet; Verdura’s 18-karat gold bracelet. DEPARTMENTS 10 EDITOR’S LETTER 26 FASHION’S NEW SHOE STUD Noritaka Tatehana is Japan’s latest 12 WHAT’S SELLING NOW shoe star, courtesy of Lady Gaga. The latest red-hot merch at retail across the board. 28 SKINS CITY Exotic skins get technical, 16 BREADTH OF A SALESMAN and houses experiment with Five top shoe sellers reveal innovations.
    [Show full text]
  • What Lays Between Two Toes Deconstruction and Affect: Exploring the Tabi Boots
    What lays between two toes Deconstruction and Affect: Exploring the Tabi boots Angelika Watta Department of Media Studies Stockholm University Master Thesis / Fashion Studies (30 credits) Spring 2021 Supervisor: Louise Wallenberg Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the affective capacity of the Tabi boots by examining the object through the ideas of deconstruction. The boots by Maison Martin Margiela were first introduced in 1989 and sold in different variations over the course of the past 30 years. Although there have been several attempts to acknowledge the importance of the body in fashion studies, scholars have not focused on the literal experience of wearing a garment, examined through the touch. Thus, this study begins with a close object study of a pair of Tabi boots and draws on phenomenology to capture the feeling of being dressed. The emphasis is laid upon exploring how the ideas of deconstruction are embedded in the Tabi boots while staying open to other theoretical inquiries. Striving to test the affective potential of the boots, deduced in the first chapter, the second part of this thesis moves from the perception of the ‘I’ to other wearers of the Tabi boots. In conducting qualitative semi-structured interviews, the aim is to understand how the characteristics of the boots may affect the wearer and how this affective capacity may lead to a becoming, as defined by Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari. Guided by ‘applied theory’, this thesis allowed material, theory, and methods to continuously interact and affect each other. Keywords: Deconstruction, Affect Theory, Applied Theory, Object Study, Becoming, Tabi boots Acknowledgements I would like to express my thankfulness to the interviewees for their time, insights and openness towards this study.
    [Show full text]
  • The Healthiest Shoes You'll Ever Wear®
    the healthiest shoes you’ll ever wear® SPRING 2016 • FALL 2015 the healthiest shoes you’ll ever wear ® The Aetrex mission is to create the healthiest shoes on the market today. All styles are crafted with care to meet the highest standards in design, incorporate cutting edge material technologies, and offer unmatched customization and adjustability. The net result is an extraordinary line of footwear designed to help you feel great on your feet and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Aetrex footwear proudly features: - Lynco® orthotic footbeds for support, balance and alignment. healthy - Memory foam cushioning for customization and comfort. - Anti-microbial technology to keep your feet healthy and clean. healthy Proudly recognized and approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for better foot health. 2 Contents: • Aetrex Healthy 3 .................................................................4-5 • Women’s Modpod ............................................................. 52 • Sandalista .............................................................................6-19 • Men’s Modpod ..................................................................... 53 • Lynco Flips ........................................................................20-21 • Men’s Sandals .................................................................54-55 • Essence ...............................................................................22-41 • Men’s Ventures ..............................................................56-57 • Berries
    [Show full text]
  • At Josefinas, Ballet Flats with a Twist
    SUBSCRIBE FASHION At Josefinas, Ballet Flats with a Twist From Gloria Steinem to Leandra Medine, Josefinas is the new go­to ballet flat brand. And they just opened a store in Nolita. by Gillian Sagansky July 21, 2016 4:30 pm When Audrey Hepburn paired skinny jeans with black ballet flats in Funny Face (1957), a sartorial phenomenon was born. Since then, the ballet flat has weathered fashion’s many phases: throughout the 60s by French New Wavers Anna Karina and Brigitte Bardot, on the glamazons of the late 80s (cue: Sam & Libby), and in the early 2000s as a reprieve from Uggs. And now they’re back again, this time from the far shores of Portugal. “I felt that I needed the perfect pair of flats to conquer the world. So I created Josefinas,” says 35­year old Portuguese shoe designer Filipa Júlio who founded Josefinas in 2013 with her business partner Maria Cunha. A former ballerina and architect, Júlio admits the idea for her own line of footwear was a natural way to marry her passions of construction and dance. “[Shoemaking] was something I never expected in my life,” she says, “but now I can’t imagine my life without thinking about shoes all day.” After all, shoemaking is in her blood. Not only did she name the brand after her ballet­dancing grandmother, but her grandfather was a shoemaker by trade. “He probably influenced me without me knowing it,” she says. But as he never passed down any pointers on the craft, Júlio set out to learn the tricks of the trade from scratch.
    [Show full text]
  • Boot Making Manual
    Boot Making Manual If you are looking for the book Boot making manual in pdf format, then you have come on to loyal site. We furnish the full edition of this ebook in txt, DjVu, ePub, doc, PDF formats. You can reading online Boot making manual or load. Additionally, on our website you can read instructions and different artistic books online, or download them as well. We want to attract note that our website does not store the eBook itself, but we grant url to the site whereat you may download or reading online. So if you need to load pdf Boot making manual, then you have come on to loyal site. We own Boot making manual txt, PDF, doc, ePub, DjVu forms. We will be happy if you come back us afresh. western boot making - Western Boot and Shoe Making. Welcome to our home videos training course website. With our videos you can learn to make your own Sandals, Shoes, Boots and more! how to boot to hiren's boot cd from usb - - In this article I will show you how to create a bootable USB for Hiren's Boot CD. the instructions were clear . fezza d. good tutorial brother simple and straight bootmaker dot com - Instructional books on making the classic western boot, the lace-up western boot, and the two-piece Full Wellington. Instructional video on DVD also available. boot from usb disk - www.hiren.info - How to make (HBCD) Hiren's BootCD to work from your USB Flash Drive ? launching hiren's bootcd from usb flash drive | - To launch Hiren s BootCD from USB flash drive, first of all, THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER! I tried many other boot cds, amazon.com: boot making - The sealskin for boot making is cleansed of all Designing, cutting and grading boot and shoe patterns, and complete manual for the stitching room, by an chukka boot design by koronya - with description - - Jul 17, 2008 The steps of shoe upper making: design, pattern making and upper sewing.
    [Show full text]
  • Well-Heeled, Footwear Advice to Avoid Pain
    Well-Heeled, Footwear Advice to Avoid Pain Sometimes heel pain can be aggravated due to the type of footwear worn. Relieving the pain can be as simple as changing the type of shoes you wear! In a recent American Podiatric Medical Association survey, 45 percent of Americans attribute heel pain to wearing uncomfortable or ill- fitting shoes. Shoes that fail to give adequate support to the foot can increase strain on the largest ligament of the foot, known as the plantar fascia, resulting in inflammation, heel pain and possible injury. This inflammation to the plantar fascia is called plantar fasciitis—one of the most common causes of heel pain. Footwear Type Problem Solution . Replace shoes with excessive or uneven wear on soles and heels. Athletic Shoe Heel pain can occur while wearing . Replace shoes every 350-500 miles. athletic shoes, especially, if the . Test the support of the heel, press shoe has a worn heel or sole or the sides and make sure they do not does not provide enough support. collapse. Make sure the shoe doesn’t bend too easily in the middle. Ballet Flat This popular style of shoe can . Use an over-the-counter insert to cause plantar fasciitis, Achilles provide support. tendon strain and overall tired feet . Don’t walk long distances in these and legs. shoes. Select a shoe that allows some Slides or Mules This type of shoe can cause plantar bend at the ball of the foot. fasciitis and Achilles tendon strain. Avoid wearing this type of shoe for long periods of time.
    [Show full text]
  • OMCS Uniform Specifications
    Westminster Lower School Uniform Specifications 2020-21 Lands’ End – www.landsend.com/school or 1-800-469-2222 School Code – 9000-5908-0 Columns Logo – ID# 0794559K Please note – The required uniform should be worn every Tuesday and formal days such as school picture day, field trips, assemblies, and other assigned days. Grades K-6 Boys Required Chino Pants or Shorts – Khaki (plain front or pleated with no tears or holes) Lands’ End Polo Shirt -Red with columns logo (Performance Interlock or Mesh, Long or Short Lands’ End Sleeve and adequate length to remain tucked) Solid white socks Your choice Solid brown or braided leather belt Your choice Rubber sole black or brown Moc, Wallabee, or approved tennis shoes (see photo Your choice examples on next page) Grades K-6 Boys Optional Polo shirt - Navy or White (Performance Interlock or Mesh, Long or Short Sleeved Lands’ End and adequate length to remain tucked) logo optional White turtleneck (may be worn only under another shirt) Your choice White undershirt (may be worn only under another shirt) Your choice Navy performance quarter zip pullover or navy fleece jacket, with logo Lands’ End Red or Navy crew sweatshirt, with logo Lands’ End Red V-neck sweater, logo optional Lands’ End Navy t-shirt with “Westminster Serves” logo (for service project days) Lands’ End Grades K-3 Girls Required Plaid Jumper - hunter/classic navy plaid (hemmed no higher than 1 inch Lands’ End above the kneecap) White collared blouse (“Peter Pan” or turtleneck) Your choice Bike shorts (dark colors) Your choice Navy
    [Show full text]
  • Vasyli Orthotic Vionic Footwear Catalog
    ® MEDICAL & VIONIC ® ENHANCED BIOMECHANICAL FUNCTION HELP RESTORE NATURAL FOOT FUNCTION Patterson Medical WITH VASYLI ORTHOTICS & VIONIC FOOTWEAR EXCLUSIVE ® 2 Orthotics — A Natural Relief A Natural Relief. Footwear & orthotics help restore natural foot function and Orthotics - A Natural Cure... well-being with It is estimated that the majority every step. of the population over pronates due to the hard, flat unnatural Our feet were designed surfaces we walk on daily. to walk on soft, natural surfaces like soil and sand. Over pronation often disrupts Yet today we spend most normal knee function and hip of our time standing, alignment and increases forces walking and running on the lower back muscles. on unnatural, hard surfaces. These biomechanical deficiencies Natural relief are common in all types of patients from children to the elderly, from top athletes to people with a sedentary lifestyle. the Problem... the Cure Ideal for: By realigning the lower limb to its • Plantar Fasciitis • Achilles Tendonitis ® natural angle Vasyli orthotics ensure • Metatarsalgia • Hallux Abducto Valgus correct foot function and help relieve • Tired/Aching Legs • Patello Femoral Pain common biomechanical complaints. • Lower Back Pain • Tibial Stress Syndrome • Ilio-tibial Band Syndrome In combination with the practitioner’s Before (left) After (right) regular treatment regime, orthotics are usually successful in alleviating Clinical research supports Vasyli chronic pains. Medical’s success in restoring the foot’s natural (neutral) alignment, enabling the feet, ankles and legs to function dynamically as Supported by science, proven they were intended. The unique orthotic is built into our by customer satisfaction. entire collection of footwear. “ ” A 3 Patterson Vasyli Signature Orthotics — Signature Series A A Medical ™ Exclusive The Vasyli Think Tank is at the very heart of Vasyli.
    [Show full text]