Department of Defense Education Activity-Pacific Guam District, Guam High School 401 Stitt Street Hagatna, GU 96910 Tel: (671)344-7410, Fax: (671)344-7374
CONTRACT FOR SPONSORS/PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Dear Student and Sponsor:
The 2016-2017 Guam High School Panthers Parent and Student Handbook, which covers important rules, regulations, and procedures, that will be implemented and enforced during this school year, is posted on the GHS Panther Point. Please take the time to read the handbook and to complete this page, which is required to be turned in to the student’s seminar teacher by Friday, September 9, 2016.
We have read and reviewed the 2016-2017 Guam High School Panthers Parent and Student Handbook.
We are aware of and understand the rules, regulations, and procedures that will be implemented and enforced at Guam High School.
Student Signature Date
Student Printed Name ______
Sponsor/Parent Signature Dat e
Sponsor/Parent Printed Name
Seminar Teacher Name D ate
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STUDENT HANDBOOK School Year 2016-2017
“HOME OF THE PANTHERS” GHS WEBSITE:
Principal: Jason Sheedy Assistant Principal: James T. Herb Administrative Officer: Doreen Cabrera Counselors: Christine Taitano Monic’ Bowens Rolyn Hollister
Panther News Network Morning Broadcast http://www.highschoolcube.com/schools/guam-high-school-fpo
Guam High School Facebook https://www.facebook.com/guam.HS
Guam High School Public Site http://dodea.edu/Pacific/Guam/USNavalHospital/GuamHS/index.cfm
Guam High School Panther Point https://school.biz.dodea.edu/GUM/GMHS/SitePages/Home.aspx
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CONTRACT FOR SPONSORS/PARENTS AND STUDENTS______1
“HOME OF THE PANTHERS” GHS Website: ______2
MISSION STATEMENT ______8
VISION STATEMENT ______8
GHS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ______8
GHS PHILOSOPHY ______8
GUAM HIGH SCHOOL STAFF LISTING 2016-2017 ______9
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ______10
DoDEA Pacific School Supply Guidelines ______11
DAILY BELL SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 ______14
Activity Bell Schedule ______15
School Year 2016-2017 ______15
HALF-DAY DAILY BELL SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 ______16
1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 ______17
2nd SEMESTER SENIOR FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE SCHEDULE ______18
2nd SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE ______19
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION ______22
SCHOOL SUPPLY GUIDELINES SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 ______22
BACKPACKS/BOOK BAGS / LOCKERS ______22
HIGH VALUE ITEMS ______22
MOBILE (CELL) PHONE POLICY ______22
FIELD TRIPS ______23
LUNCH ______23
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ______23
SCHOOL DANCES ______23
VISITORS ______24
SECTION II - GUIDANCE ______24
NATIONAL AND SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENTS ______24
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U.S. HISTORY CTB/MCGRAW-HILL ______24
NAEP (NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS) ______24
AP® COLLEGEBOARD______25
EARLY GRADUATION ______25
WITHDRAWAL/PCS PROCEDURE ______25
ACCELERATED WITHDRAWAL PLAN ______25
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS ______26
REPORT CARDS ______26
GRADES ______26
WEIGHTED GRADES ______27
TRANSFER CREDIT ______27
NEW MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS ______27
DoDEA Class of 2008 and Beyond Graduation Requirements ______27
DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES ______29
GRADING______29
MAKE-UP WORK ______29
PROGRESS REPORTS ______29
GRADE REPORTING ______30
HOMEWORK ______30
SECTION III - HEALTH AND SAFETY ______30
SCHOOL CANCELLATION AND UNSCHEDULED DISMISSAL ______30
ADULT-TO-STUDENT SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL HARASSMENT: ______30
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT ______31
PROJECT CHILD FIND______31
HEALTH SERVICES ILLNESS AND SCHOOL NURSE ______31
MEDICATION GUIDELINES ______31
IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES ______32 AN ABBREVIATED LIST OF REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS AS
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FOLLOWS: ______32
SCHOOL ILLNESS/EMERGENCIES ______32
RE-ADMITTANCE CRITERIA ______32
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC HOURS ______33
SECTION IV - ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE ______33
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ______33
ATTENDANCE POLICY “BE HERE” ______34
ATTENDANCE—WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ______35
ABSENCES ______35
EXCUSED ______36
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ______36
DOCTOR’S NOTE ______36
ADVANCE ABSENCES ______36
UNEXCUSED TARDY ______36
DISCIPLINE ______37
AREAS DESIGNATED AS OFF LIMITS STUDENT PARKING AREAS: ______38
STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR THE FOOTBALL FIELD: ______38
ALL OTHER OUTSIDE AREAS: ______38
ELEVATOR: ______38
STAGE AREA: ______38
CAFETERIA: ______38
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUSINESS OFFICES:______38
UNSUPERVISED LOCATIONS: ______38
ALL AREAS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS: ______39
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS ______39
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ______39
STUDENT RIGHTS ______39
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ______40
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TEACHER’S RIGHTS ______40
TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ______40
BULLYING ______41
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY ______41
GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ______44
SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE ______44
DISCIPLINE FOR MINOR OR FIRST OFFENSES ______44
GROUNDS FOR IN-SCHOOL / OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSION ______45
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ______46
CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY ______47
DETENTION ______47
SUSPENSION ______47
EXPULSION ______48
APPEALS PROCESS APPEALS: ______48
FORMAL HEARING: ______49
CONSEQUENCES OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES ______49
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION ______49
DODEA-PACIFIC GUAM SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR SY 2016-2017 ______50
GUAM HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES ______52
ACTIONS FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATION ______53
WEAPONS AT SCHOOL/ITEMS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL ______53
SECTION V - STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SPORTS ______53
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ______53
STUDENT ACTIVITIES (LIST) ______53
FAR EAST ACTIVITIES ______55
SECTION VI - TRANSPORTATION ______55
STUDENTS WHO DRIVE ______55
BUS TRANSPORTATION ______55
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ACTIVITY BUS ______55
SPONSOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES ______56
BUS PASSES ______56
BUS DISCIPLINE ______57
ITEMS PROHIBITED ON BUS ______57
SPECIFIC BUS SAFETY CONDUCT REMINDERS: ______57
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Guam High School is fully accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and AdvancEd.
Guam High School is guided by a Vision supporting continuous learning and a Mission emphasizing quality educational programs for a diverse student body. Three Guiding Principles ensure that each student at GHS is successful. Beyond demonstrating a commitment to shape our future adults, the GHS staff provides the students with an active, interesting, and safe environment in which to learn. We believe that all students have the right to develop fully their intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical potentials. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their choices and for their future and to participate fully in the educational process.
MISSION STATEMENT
To Provide an Exemplary Education that inspires and prepares All DoDEA Students for Success in a Dynamic Global Environment
VISION STATEMENT
We are: G - Global Thinkers R - Responsible Citizens I - Inspiring Innovators T - Twenty-first Century Learners
GHS GUIDING PRINCIPLES Guiding students for life-long learning High expectations and total accountability Striving for success
GHS PHILOSOPHY
The Guam High School Community is committed to striving for student academic achievement through individual and collaborative work; to fostering student self-worth by emphasizing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs; and to developing student potential to become productive and valued members of a global society. The staff of Guam High School recognizes the intrinsic worth of every student and the right of each student to develop self-respect, self-understanding, and self-confidence. We believe that our students should have an optimum environment for developing patriotism, citizenship, and intellectual and moral values consistent with our society. We recognize the diverse nature of our society and, with respect to a wide variety of races, cultures, and religious groups; we believe that
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our students must have the opportunity to develop an understanding of their roles within this complex society. The staff believes that our students should have optimum opportunities to develop competency in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics so that they can openly express original ideas while maintaining their integrity and respect for others. We recognize the values of creative and critical thinking as well as the benefits of independent development. We believe in developing the character qualities and the command of social skills necessary to live a self-fulfilling life that reflects responsible behavior. The staff recognizes the requirements of an ever-changing society and the need for a citizen that is capable of adapting to new and different demands.
GUAM HIGH SCHOOL STAFF LISTING 2016-2017
Ada, Doris Hunter, Charles Bamba, Rhoda Johnston-Borja, Nadine Bernardo, Jonathan Kasperbauer Perez, Karen Blanding, Audrey Krull, Deborah Blevins-Stanley, Rowena Lim, Alicia Bordallo, Dolores Lopez, Airean Bowens, Monic’ Mancuso, Joseph Bowling, Doug Maume, Anastasia V. Burgess, Cathleen Mayo, Raynard Cabrera, Doreen Napalan, Sudi Carbullido, Abigail Nelson, Paula Cawood, Rod Pablo, Patricia Cawood, Theresa Paz, Edgar Centeno, Diane Pulmones-Paz, Jennifer Chargualaf, Denise Quenga, Alana Chargualaf, Lillian Raymond, Bliss Crockett, John Sablan, Laura Cruz, Jessica Salas, Marisa Cuaresma, Paul Sheedy, Jason Devera, Jannie Siakisini, Sonia Diaz, Vincent Soll, Amy Fee, Julie Sotomil, Romina Fernandez, Azurdee Stanford, Daisy Franchino, Mark Taitano, Christine Herb, James Taitano, Joseph Hollister, Rolyn Torres, Britney Hollister, Steven
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Main Office…………..……………………………………………………….344-7410 Principal (Mr. Sheedy)……………………………………………………....344-7548 Assistant Principal (Mr. Herb)………… ……………………….…………..344-7230 Administrative Officer (Ms. Cabrera)………………………………………..344-7412 Secretary (Ms. Quenga)………………………………………………...…....344-7253 Registrar (Ms. Herrera)……………………………………………………...344-7257 Counselor (Ms. Bowens)………………………………………………….....344-7373 Counselor (Ms. Hollister)……………………………………....………...…..344-7247 Counselor (Ms. Taitano)………………………………………………...…..344-7246 Nurse (Ms. Centeno)…………………………………………………...... 344-7372 Information Center (Ms. Napalan)……………………………………….….344-7362 ET (Mr. Mancuso)……………………………………………...... 344-7200 Cafeteria……………………………………………………………………...... 344-7223 CWE (Ms. DeVera)…………………………………………………………….344-7210 Special Education (Ms. Blevins-Stanley)………………………………….....344-7256 NJROTC Commander Bowling/Chief Franchino)……………………..…….344-7040 PE (Office)…………………………………………………………..………....344-7364 PE G108 (Coach Paz) .. 344-9845 Psychologist (Ms. Stanford)…………………………………………………..344-7261 AT (Ms. Quituga) . 344-7200 Supply (Mr. San Nicolas)………………………………………...…………...344-7224 VTC/ Admin Conference………………………………………………………344-7374/7209 *Hotline for Tips ……………………………………………………….……..344-7253
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DODEA PACIFIC SCHOOL SUPPLY GUIDELINES
This is the official list of supplies for students of DoDEA Pacific schools.
Not all items on the list are required by each teacher.
Please check with your child’s teacher to determine what items are needed for your child’s class.
The basic guidelines regarding provision of school supplies are listed below. (Updated March 13, 2015)
Parents
Parents are expected to provide the following for their children as needed:
All Schools Notebook dividers Pens and pencils Bound composition book Rubber eraser Gym shoes Colored pencils tri-folds Glue (sticks, bottled) 3-ring binder Pocket folders Personal Headphones High lighters Paints (watercolor) Book bag or backpack Washable colored markers Spiral notebooks Loose-leaf paper Plastic supply box or pouch Planners*
Elementary Schools Only:
Child’s round end scissors Crayons Paint shirt
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Middle Schools Only: Crayons Clipboards Scissors
Compass and Protractor (including 5th/6th grade) Appropriate P .E. clothes Tri-Fold Boards (Projects)
High Schools Only: Clipboards Scissors Protractor Compass Rulers Appropriate P.E. clothes/shoes Tri-Fold Boards (Projects)
Parents may voluntarily purchase specific items for their child's personal use, for example, a specific kind of tissue.
Schools Schools must purchase the following items and have them available in and throughout the school year: Rulers (ES & MS only) Calculators Paints (tempera) Dishwashing detergent Pencil sharpeners Plastic bags Toilet paper Paper towels Tissue boxes Contact paper Paper - graph Liquid soap lndex cards Baby wipes Hand sanitizer Locks (as required) Copy- Printer paper
*Student Planners may be purchased using appropriated funds with the Superintendent's authorization. Authorization may be granted only when their use is essentially equivalent to a consumable textbook and are used as an instructional resource in a regularly scheduled course or program conducted and monitored under the guidance of a member of the school faculty.
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Opening Day Bell Schedule School Year 2016-2017 August 29, 2016 Seminar 0730-0745 15 minutes 0745-0830 45 minutes
Period 1 0835-0905 30 minutes
Period 2 0910-0940 30 minutes
Period 3 0945-1015 30 minutes
1st Lunch 1020-1050 30 minutes Period 4 Class 1055-1200 65 minutes Period 4 Class 1020-1050 30 minutes 2nd Lunch 1055-1125 30 minutes Period 4 Class 1130-1200 30 minutes
Period 4 Class 1020-1125 30 minutes 3rd Lunch 1130-1200 65 minutes
Period 5 1205-1240 35 minutes
Period 6 1245-1320 35 minutes
Period 7 1325-1400 35 minutes
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DAILY BELL SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Blue Day Gold Day
Entrance Bell 0725 Entrance Bell 0725
Homeroom 0730-0750 20 minutes Homeroom 0730-0750 20 minutes Seminar 0750-0910 80 minutes Period 1 0750-0910 80 minutes
Period 5 0915-1035 80 minutes Period 2 0915-1035 80 minutes
Period 6 & 1040-1235 120 minutes Period 3 & 1040-1235 120 minutes Lunch Lunch
1st Lunch 1040-1110 30 minutes 1st Lunch 1040-1110 30 minutes Period 6 Class 1115-1235 80 minutes Period 3 Class 1115-1235 80 minutes
Period 6 Class 1040-1115 35 minutes Period 3 Class 1040-1115 35 minutes
2nd Lunch 1120-1150 30 minutes 2nd Lunch 1120-1150 30 minutes Period 6 Class 1155-1235 40 minutes Period 3 Class 1155-1235 40 minutes
Period 6 Class 1040-1200 80 minutes 3rd Lunch 1040-1200 80 minutes
3rd Lunch 1205-1235 30 minutes Period 3 Class 1205-1235 30 minutes
Period 7 1240-1400 80 minutes Period 4 1240-1400 80 minutes
Activity Bus 1625 Activity Bus 1625 Bell Bell
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ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Blue Day Gold Day
Entrance Bell 0725 Entrance Bell 0725
Seminar 0730-0750 60 minutes Homeroom 0730-0750 60 minutes 0750-0830 Period 1 0750-0830
Period 5 0835-0935 60 minutes Period 2 0835-0935 60 minutes
Period 6 0940-1040 60 minutes Period 3 0940-1040 60 minutes
1stt Lunch 1045-1115 30 minutes 1st Lunch 1045-1115 30 minutes Period 7 Class 1120-1240 70 minutes Period 4 Class 1120-1240 70 minutes
Period 7 Class 1045-1115 30 minutes Period 4 Class 1045-1115 30 minutes 2nd Lunch 1120-1140 30 minutes 2nd Lunch 1120-1140 30 minutes Period 7 Class 1145-1240 45 minutes Period 4 Class 1145-1240 45 minutes
Period 7 Class 1045-1155 70 minutes Period 4 Class 1045-1155 70 minutes 3rd Lunch 1200-1240 40 minutes 3rd Lunch 1200-1240 40 minutes
Activity 1245-1400 75 minutes Activity 1245-1400 75 minutes
Activity Bus 1625 Departure Activity Bus 1625 Departure Bell 1635 Bell 1635
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HALF-DAY DAILY BELL SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Blue Day Gold Day
Entrance 0725 Entrance 0725 Bell Bell
Homeroom 0730- 17 minutes Homeroom 0730-0747 17 minutes Seminar 0747 42 minutes Period 1 0747-0829 42 minutes 0747- 0829 Period 5 0834- 37 minutes Period 2 0834-0911 37 minutes 0911
Period 6 0916- 37 minutes Period 3 0916-0953 37 minutes 0953
Period 7 0958- 37 minutes Period 4 0958-1035 37 minutes 1035
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1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE-SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Friday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday January 13, 2017 January 17, 2017 January 18, 2017 January 19, 2017 January 20, 2017 Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule
Passing Bell Passing Bell Passing Bell Passing Bell 0725-0730 0725-0730 0725-0730 0725-0730 5 Minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
CCTV CCTV CCTV CCTV 0730-0745 0730-0745 0730-0745 0730-0745 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes
Seminar Period 1 Exam Seminar Make-up Exam Period 3 Exam 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 0750-0910 0750-0910 0750-0910 0750-0910
Passing Passing Passing Passing 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 0910-0915 0910-0915 0910-0915 0910-0915
Period 5 Exam Period 2 Exam Period 5 Period 4 Exam 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 0915-1035 0915-1035 0915-1035 0915-1035
Passing Passing Passing Passing 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 1035-1040 1035-1040 1035-1040 1035-1040 TEACHER WORK DAY
Lunch Lunch 30 Minutes Lunch Lunch 30 Minutes Period 6 Class 30 Minutes 30 Minutes Period 1 Class 80 Minutes Period 3 Class Period 7 Class 80 Minutes 1040-1235 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 1040-1235 1st Lunch 1040-1110 (30 1040-1235 1040-1235 1st Lunch 1040-1110 (30 st st Minutes) 1 Lunch 1040-1110 (30 1 Lunch 1040-1110 (30 Minutes) 2nd Lunch 1120-1150 (30 Minutes) Minutes) 2nd Lunch 1120-1150 (30 nd nd Minutes) 2 Lunch 1120-1150 (30 2 Lunch 1120-1150 (30 Minutes) 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 Minutes) Minutes) 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 Minutes) Minutes) Minutes) Minutes)
Passing Passing Passing Passing 1235-1240 1235-1240 1235-1240 1235-1240 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes
Period 2 Period 7 Exam Period 4 Period 6 Exam 1240-1400 1240-1400 1240-1400 1240-1400 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes
Activity Period Activity Period Activity Period Activity Period 1405-1625 1405-1625 1405-1625 1405-1625
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2nd SEMESTER SENIOR FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE SCHEDULE SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday May 29, 2017 May 30, 2017 May 31, 2017 June 1, 2017 June 2, 2017 Memorial Day Blue Day Gold Day Blue Day Gold Day Homeroom 0730-0750 Seminar Period 1 Seminar Period 1 Period 0750-0910 Review Exam 1/Seminar Period 0915-1035 Period 5 Review Period 2 Period 5 Period 2 2/Period 5 Review Exam Exam
Periods 1040-1235 Period 6 Period 3 Period 6 Period 3 Review (3,6,3,6) & Review Exam Lunch Period 1240-1400 Period 7 Period 4 Period 7 Review Period 4 Review 4/Period 7
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 5, 2017 June 6, 2017 June 7, 2017 June 8, 2017 June 9, 2017 Blue Day Gold Day Blue Day Gold Day Blue Day Homeroom 0730-0750 Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Period 0750-0910 Period 6 Period 3 Seminar Period 1 Seminar 1/Seminar Exam Graduation Graduation Practice Practice Dress Rehearsal Period 0915-1035 Period 7 Period 4 Period 5 Period 2 Period 5 2/Period 5 Exam Exam Graduation Graduation Seminar Practice Practice Dress Rehearsal Periods 1040-1235 Period 5 & Lunch Period 1 & Lunch Practice Period 3 Period 6 (1,5,3,6,3) & Period 6 Graduation Lunch Graduation Practice Practice Dress Rehearsal
Period 1240-1400 Seminar Period 2 Period 7 Period 4 Period 7 4/Period 7 Senior Clearance Senior Clearance Graduation Graduation Practice Practice Dress Rehearsal
1400 Final 1500 Seniors Senior Report for Clearance Graduation 1430 Senior 1700 Graduation Grades Due Begins
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2nd SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 9th – 11th Grade
June 16, 2017 June 12, 2017 June 13, 2017 June 14, 2017 June 15, 2017 Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule
Passing Bell Passing Bell Passing Bell Passing Bell TEACHER WORK DAY 0725-0730 0725-0730 0725-0730 0725-0730 5 Minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes CCTV CCTV CCTV CCTV 0730-0750 0730-0750 0730-0750 0730-0750 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes Period 1 Exam Period 3 Exam Period 5 Exam Period 7 Exam 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 0750-0910 0750-0910 0750-0910 0750-0910 Passing Passing Passing Passing 5 Minutes 0915-0920 0915-0920 0915-0920 0910-0915 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes Period 2 Exam Period 4 Exam Period 6 Exam Seminar/Male-up Exams 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes 0915-1035 0915-1035 0915-1035 0915-1035 Passing Passing SCHOOL DISMISSED-NO SCHOOL SCHOOL DISMISSED-NO SCHOOL 5 Minutes 5 Minutes LUNCH LUNCH 1035-1040 1035-1040
Period 3 Class 80 Minutes 1040-1235 Period 5 Class 1st Lunch 1040-1110 (30 80 Minutes Minutes) 1040-1235 2nd Lunch 1120-1150 (30 1st Lunch 1040-1110 (30 Minutes) Minutes) 2nd Lunch 1120-1150 (30 Minutes) 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 3rd Lunch 1205-1235 (30 Minutes) Minutes)
Passing Passing 1235-1240 1235-1240 5 Minutes Period 4 Period 6 1240-1400 1240-1400 80 Minutes 80 Minutes
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DoDEA Pacific Guam Schools School Year Calendar 2016-2017 Mon, Aug 22 Early Return for 6-12 New Materials Literacy Training— Educator Personnel Early Return for PK-5 Math CCRSM Training—Educator Personnel Tues, Aug 23 Report Date for ALL Educator Personnel First Semester (83 Instructional Days) Mon, Aug 29 Begin First Quarter and First Semester (Grades 1-12) Mon-Fri, Aug 29 - Sept 2 PreK/Kindergarten Home Visits – No School for PreK/Kindergarten only Mon, Sept 5 Labor Day - Federal Holiday Tues, Sept 6 Kindergarten Start Date Tues, Sept 6 PreK Home Visits – No School for PreK Only Wed, Sept 7 PreK Start Date Fri, Oct 7 Professional Development (School Specific PD) – No School Mon, Oct 10 Columbus Day - Federal Holiday Fri, Oct 21 College & Career Ready Professional Development (PDFall) – No School Thurs, Nov 3 End of First Quarter (45 Inst Days) Fri, Nov 4 Teacher Workday - No School Mon, Nov 7 Begin Second Quarter Fri, Nov 11 Veterans Day - Federal Holiday Tue, Nov 15 PreK Trimester Workday – No School for PreK Only Wed, Nov 16 Parent-Teacher Conferences PreK – No School for PreK Only Thurs-Fri, Nov 17-18 Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary – No School for PreK-5 Fri, Nov 18 Parent-Teacher Conferences Middle/High School – No School PreK-12 Thurs-Fri, Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving - Federal Holiday and Recess Day – No School Fri, Dec 16 Accelerated Withdrawal (Fall Semester) Prior Approval Required – Tentative Mon, Dec 19 Begin Winter Recess – No School (Dec 19 – Jan 2) Mon, Dec 26 Christmas Day Observation- Federal Holiday 2017 Mon, Jan 2 New Year's Day Observation - Federal Holiday Tue, Jan 3 Instruction Resumes Mon, Jan 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Federal Holiday Thurs, Jan 19 End of Second Quarter and End of First Semester (38 Inst Days) Fri, Jan 20 Teacher Workday - No School Second Semester (93 Instructional Days) Mon, Jan 23 Begin Third Quarter and Second Semester Thu-Fri, Feb 2-3 College & Career Ready Professional Development (PDWinter) – No School Fri, Feb 17 Early Dismissal--Professional Development (School Specific PD)—No Lunch Mon, Feb 20 Presidents' Day - Federal Holiday Fri, Mar 3 Parent-Teacher MS Conferences – No School Grades 6-8 Mon, Mar 6 PreK Trimester Workday – No School for PreK Only Thurs, Mar 30 End of Third Quarter (46 Inst Days) Fri, Mar 31 Teacher Workday - No School Mon-Fri, Apr 3-7 Begin Spring Recess – No School Mon, Apr 10 Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter Mon, Apr 24 College & Career Ready Professional Development Page 20 of 58
(PDSpring) – No School Fri, May 12 Early Dismissal--Professional Development (School Specific PD)—No Lunch Thurs, May 18 Accelerated Withdrawal (Spring Semester) Prior Approval Required – Tentative Mon, May 29 Memorial Day - Federal Holiday Fri, Jun 9 Last Day for PreK Mon, Jun 12 PreK Trimester Workday Tues-Thurs, Jun 13-15 PreK Parent Teacher Conferences – No school for PreK Only Thurs, June 15 End of Fourth Quarter and End of Second Semester (45 Inst Days) EARLY DISMISSAL—NO LUNCH SERVED (1/2 day for all students) Last Day for Students Fri, June 16 Teacher Workday – Last day for Educator Personnel
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SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL SUPPLY GUIDELINES SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 BACKPACKS/BOOK BAGS / LOCKERS
Backpacks/Book Bags – for safety and security concerns are not permitted to block the aisle in the classroom. We suggest that you put your backpacks in the locker during the day. PE lockers must be used and secured during PE periods. Students using the locker rooms are NOT permitted to bring backpacks into the locker rooms that are not secured in the PE locker.
Lockers are available for students and they must be kept neat at all times. Students are encouraged to leave backpacks/book bags in their lockers. They have five minutes between classes, which is enough time for them to use their lockers. Students will be issued combination locks by their seminar teacher. The locks must be returned at the end of the year. If lost, a replacement fee of $5.00 will be charged. Students are not to share lockers or to give out their combinations. The lockers are property of the school and are subject to search with reasonable suspicion.
HIGH VALUE ITEMS
High value items, including large amounts of cash, MP3 players, iPods, iPads, iPhones and electronic games, should not be brought to school. Students and parents are reminded that the school cannot be held responsible for items lost or stolen on the campus. Each student is responsible for safeguarding any items brought to the campus. Students have lockers and should use them to safeguard their valuables.
MOBILE (CELL) PHONE POLICY
We support the responsible use of cell phones. Our job is to help students learn what responsible use means.
Students may possess and use cell phones at their discretion during non-class time. Cell phones should be kept on silent and or vibrate mode so as not to disturb others. Students may use cell phones within the class room only if they have the express permission of the teachers in advance of any use.
Any student using a cell phone or other electronic devices during a test or quiz (not expressly authorized) will be considered to be gaining an unfair advantage and will be charged with cheating.
Any student, whose cell phone disturbs the class or is distracted from learning because of a cell phone, will have the cell phone taken by the teacher responsible for that class. The teacher will turn over the phone to the administration.
Taking unauthorized pictures or videos of the school and its environs without the express permission of the teacher, the students involved, or the principal (depending upon the circumstances) is strictly prohibited. A violation of this expectation will result in a minimum of suspension from school. Unauthorized publication or posting on the Internet of pictures or videos of Guam High School, its students, or staff without the express permission of the people involved and the administration will likely result in a referral for expulsion to the disciplinary committee.
The same policy applies to all Personal Electronic Devices such as PDAs, IPODs, MP3 Players, CD Players, etc.
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FIELD TRIPS As a standard part of the DoDEA and Guam High School curriculum, field trips relating to educational goals as enrichment activities will be offered. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities. The school usually provides transportation, but families may be asked to pay nominal admission fees and other costs. Before each trip, families will receive field trip information indicating dates, departure and expected return times, costs, and special student needs, if applicable. If a student is unable to attend the field trip, a replacement assignment will be given. If a student is determined by the teachers or administrators to have academic or discipline difficulties, the student will not be allowed to participate in school field trips.
LOST AND FOUND
All lost articles should be turned into the Main Office. On the last day of each month, all articles will be donated to a local charity. Students are responsible for any lost items. THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS STOLEN OR LOST.
LUNCH Guam High School maintains a closed-campus (Students are not permitted to leave the building for lunch) lunch schedule. Students have five minutes from the time released from class to arrive at the lunch room. Any student later than five minutes is considered “tardy” for class (Lunch Class). STUDENTS WILL REMAIN IN THE CAFETERIA UNTIL THE END OF THEIR LUNCH PERIOD UNLESS THEY SIGN UP TO GO TO THE INFORMATION CENTER OR TO THE RESTROOM. Any students wishing to leave the lunchroom must have a pass (from teacher, administrator, cafeteria supervisor, etc.) or written permission from an adult supervising the cafeteria. All areas are off-limits during lunch except the cafeteria, designated restroom and the Information Center. No food or drink, except water, will be allowed outside of the cafeteria. Students have five minutes once lunch ends to return to class.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parents and teachers have the welfare and development of the students as their first concern. For this reason, it is important for parents and teachers to work together to help each student. At Guam High School, first quarter report cards are mailed to parents. All parents with students with any D or F will be contacted by the office to arrange for parent/teacher conferences. All parents are invited to call and arrange for a parent/teacher conference held at the end of the first quarter on Friday, November 18. Throughout the school year, parents may schedule conferences, as they feel necessary. Parents should call the school for appointments. Please do not call teachers during class time.
SCHOOL DANCES
School dances are periodically held at the school during the school year. Students are expected to be dressed appropriately as described by the sponsor of the dance. Students wishing to bring a guest to school dances at which guests are authorized must obtain a permission form from the main office for written authorization from their parents and the approval of the administration. This form must be given to the sponsor of the dance NLT one day before the dance.
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VISITORS
Guam High School is pleased to welcome students and the public who are interested in visiting the school. Before anyone who is not affiliated with GHS is allowed to visit the school, he/she must adhere to the following procedure:
• STUDENT: A GHS student who wishes to invite a student from the local community who wants to visit the classrooms throughout the day must submit a written request to the principal at least two days prior to the anticipated visit. Teachers must be informed of the student visiting their class.
• PUBLIC: Visitors are welcomed at Guam High School; however, all visitors must sign in at the Main Office and receive a visitor’s badge prior to visiting any classroom during the school day. Upon leaving GHS, the visitor will sign out and return the visitor’s badge.
SECTION II - GUIDANCE NATIONAL AND SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENTS
Testing is a required activity for students. Students must take tests with fidelity. Students “blowing off” testing are subject to disciplinary measures as an act of insubordination.
• The TerraNova to students in grades 3-8. Eighth grade students enrolled in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program will take the PSAT 8/9 in addition to the TerraNova. • All grade 9 students will take the PSAT 8/9; they will no longer take the TerraNova. • All grade 10 students will take the PSAT/NMSQT. • The PSAT/NMSQT will be given to all students in grade 11.
U.S. HISTORY CTB/MCGRAW-HILL The U.S. History End-of-Course assessment measures student achievement on the DoDEA U.S. History curriculum standards, in accordance with Goal 1 of DoDEA’s Community Strategic Plan - "All students will meet or exceed challenging standards in academic content so that they are prepared for continuous learning." The assessment is aligned to the updated DoDEA U.S. History curriculum standards and is administered online to all U.S. History and AP U.S. History students. Results of the assessment, and its accompanying practice assessment, are used to improve classroom instruction and student learning.
NAEP (NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS)
For more information concerning the NAEP or the Nation's Report Card, visit NCES
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has been providing valuable information about the academic performance of elementary and secondary students in America since 1969. NAEP results are not only comparable across the nation and the states, but they also measure progress over time to capture the most accurate and representative picture of student performance. Without these NAEP reports (commonly called "The Nation's Report Card"), produced through the voluntary participation of those selected for the assessment, we would lack the common yardstick needed to measure student performance objectively. Schools and students are chosen through a sampling process that is designed to reflect accurately our nation's twelve million fourth-, eighth-, and twelfth-grade students. Page 24 of 58
AP® COLLEGEBOARD
The Advanced Placement's (AP®) college-level courses and exams allow students to earn college credit and advanced placement in more than 30 courses across multiple subjects. The program gives students an opportunity to get a head start on college-level work, stand out in the admissions process, and demonstrate their readiness for college.
EARLY GRADUATION
Upon application to and approval of the principal, students may graduate early after completing graduation requirements if (1) they have clearly demonstrated scholastic aptitude and/or vocational readiness, (2) there is a financial need for early entry into the labor market, or (3) health and other mitigating circumstances would be served. An application for early graduation must have written parental approval. Early graduation applications must be submitted to the principal prior to the conclusion of the second week of the first semester by grade 12 students desiring to graduate at the end of the first semester.
WITHDRAWAL/PCS PROCEDURE
1) Students should report to the Main Office with a set of PCS orders as soon as PCS orders are received. 2) Student withdrawal will occur no earlier than one school day prior to PCS travel. 3) On the second-to-last day of attendance, students should report to the Main Office where they will be given a clearance form, which must be completed before they will be cleared from school. 4) Students must carry this clearance form with their books and other issued materials and/or uniforms to the last meeting of each of their classes, during which time the teacher will clear the students and give final grades. Students must not take the clearance form to the teacher at other times, except in cases of emergency. 5) Clearance from the librarian, nurse, athletic director, cafeteria and the counselor may be accomplished before or after school, between classes, or during the lunch period. 6) Students should return all clearance forms to the Main Office by 10:30 on their last day of attendance. 7) If departing students owe for books or other items, payment in the form of a check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Treasury must be presented to the school before clearance can be completed. 8) Parents may pick up records after 2:00 p.m., in the Main Office on the student’s last day of attendance.
ACCELERATED WITHDRAWAL PLAN
Students withdrawing from school within twenty school days prior to the end of a semester may be given additional assignments and exams to cover the required work in each course. With successful completion of the assigned work and exams (the acceleration plan), the student may earn full credit prior to the end of the semester. The earliest withdrawal dates for SY 2016-2017 are December 15, 2016 for the first semester and May 18, 2017 for the second semester. The school registrar should be informed through the receipt of sponsor’s orders. The accelerated application form and the withdrawal form are available in the Main Office. This form must be filled out by the parent prior to administrative approval. After approval teachers, are required to provide accelerated assignments.
In order to qualify for accelerated withdrawal, a student must: • Officially withdraw due to PCS orders.
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• Student withdrawal will occur no earlier than one school day prior to PCS travel. • Submit application for acceleration thirty (30) days prior to the student's last day. • Notify the teachers and successfully complete the acceleration plan.
The provision for permitting the early withdrawal of students with full Carnegie credit was based on careful consideration of the unique circumstances found in the DoDEA system. It recognizes that due to military necessity, families are occasionally required to move prior to the end of the school year and that children should not be penalized for this. The 20-day limit provides reasonable flexibility without compromising academic standards or placing the student in an untenable position concerning mastery of the curriculum content. This position has never been intended to apply to, or be extended, for the convenience of family travel, visits or other discretionary reasons. The policy, therefore, requires that students present verification of the date of their sponsor's departure, i.e. PCS or other official orders, to school officials in order to receive consideration for full academic credit. Students who withdraw prior to the 20- day limit receive a "withdrawal" grade rather than a final grade. Students who do not complete an Acceleration Plan will receive a grade-to-date and receive no credit.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
•Grade 9 (Class of 2020): Must have completed 8th grade or have been previously enrolled in 9th grade at a former school. Students who have earned fewer than six credits are classified as 9th graders. •Grade 10 (Class of 2019): Must have earned a minimum of 6 credits. •Grade 11 (Class of 2018): Must have earned a minimum of 12 credits. •Grade 12 (Class of 2017): Must have earned a minimum of 19 credits.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued four times a year. At the end of the first quarter and fourth quarter, report cards are sent to sponsors. For the second, third, students will be given a hard copy to bring home. All grades may be checked by parents through the Grade Speed gradebook link in Panther Point.
GRADES
Grades in DoDEA schools, from highest to lowest are: A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = below 60%. Grade point averages (GPA), including weighted grades students may have received from DoDEA (DoDDS or DDESS) or other school systems, are calculated according to the following schedule. Guam High School does not issue class rankings. Standard Scale Advanced Scale (For AP Classes)
A = 4 A= 5 B = 3 B = 4 C = 2 C = 3 D = 1 D= 2 F = 0 F = 0
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WEIGHTED GRADES
AP and second year higher-level IB courses do carry a weighted grade as long as the student has also taken the respective AP or IB exam for that course.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transcripts of incoming high school students must indicate successful completion of the units of credit as listed above for grade level placement. If a student transfers during the school year, the grade-to-date upon leaving the former school is averaged with the grade received at this school to determine the grade for that marking period. If, however, a student enrolls at this school with fewer than 20 days left in a marking period, the school may use the transfer grade.
NEW MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS
The following changes will begin this year for the freshman class in all DoDEA high schools, and then for graduating seniors of the class of 2017 All students complete 4 credits of high school mathematics for graduation beginning with the class of 2017 (Grade 9 students in 2013-2014) At least 3 of the 4 math credits must be taken during grades 9-12 Students with IEPs will still follow their plans Completion of Algebra 2 or beyond is the expectation for ALL students.
DODEA CLASS OF 2008 AND BEYOND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Required Courses Units
English Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12 (2 years of ESL may be substituted for 2 years of English Language Arts.) 4
Social Studies (1 credit of U.S. History, 1 credit of either World Regions or World History, and 3 ½ credit of U.S. Government required.)
Mathematics (Algebra 1 and Geometry are required. The third math credit must have a course 3 code of 400 or above excluding Lab classes.) **/^
Science (Biology is required and either a chemistry or physics credit is required. Physics Applications in the Community and Chemistry Applications meet the credit requirements for 3
Foreign Language (A total of 2 credits in the same foreign language is required.) * 2
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CTE (1/2 credit must be in a computer technology course.) 2
Physical Education (PEF 301, PEL 301, PEN 301) 1 1/2
Fine Arts (Courses used to meet this credit must relate to: visual arts, music, theater, dance, 1 and/or humanities.)
Health Education 1/2
Sub-total for Required Courses 20
Sub-total for Elective Courses 6
TOTAL CREDITS 26
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DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES
Upon request of the parent/sponsor of a student under the age of 18, or for a student who is 18 years of age with notification of the parent/sponsor, a student may drop/add a course. The request, with justification to drop/add, must be submitted in writing to the counselor within 10 days (beginning of year – with single credit courses, beginning of semester for half-credit courses, or within 10 days of transfer into the school.)
GRADING
As a rule, students are allowed one-day to make up work for each excused day missed. Teachers must change all “incomplete (I)” to a grade no later than two weeks after the end of the 9-week grading period or no more than 4 weeks after the final grading period. A report card is issued at the end of each nine-week period.
MAKE-UP WORK
• Students who return to school after an excused absence will have one day for make-up work for each day of absence. • It is the responsibility of the student to contact each teacher in order to arrange for make-up assignments, tests, etc. • As part of the classroom management procedures, teachers should inform students of their responsibilities regarding make-up work and the school/classroom policy. • Students who are absent as a result of school-sponsored activities will be encouraged to be prepared to function fully in all class activities on the day of return. This preparedness includes taking a scheduled test.
PROGRESS REPORTS
• Progress Reports are issued every mid-quarter. • A phone call is made to the parents of students who are in danger of receiving any D’s or F’s on their Progress Reports and an email message is sent. • Teachers are required enter one grade per course per week into the official online grade book. Currently, the DoDEA online grade book Grade Speed. • Teachers are encouraged to use any additional means of informing the parents about their child’s academic progress.
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GRADE REPORTING
Any student who has been enrolled fewer than twenty days and who has no transfer grade at grading time should receive an “N” for “no grade.” Quarter and semester grades are expressed in letter grades:
Grade ______Value • A = 90 – 100 (superior) • B = 80 – 89 (above average) • C = 70 – 79 (average) • D = 60 – 69 (below average – passing due to effort) • F = 0 – 59 (no credit) • I = (Incomplete) • N = (No grade) • P = (Passing in a pass or fail class)
HOMEWORK
At Guam High School, we believe that homework is an important part of the educational process. Homework is a necessary adjunct to school life and teachers must plan to assign academically challenging homework which is an extension of the classroom instruction. Teachers are expected to assign homework on a regular basis in accordance with the needs and abilities of individual students and in support of the instructional objectives of the particular curricular area. Please contact the teacher if problems occur.
SECTION III - HEALTH AND SAFETY
SCHOOL CANCELLATION AND UNSCHEDULED DISMISSAL
The base installation commander, in coordination with the district superintendent, has the authority to close school, as necessary, in emergency conditions, or when facility deficiencies or inclement weather endangers the health and safety of students and school personnel. School staff members are responsible for students who are on school grounds or in alternate facilities until the emergency is over or students are sent home. Incidents that may require delayed opening or early closure of a school are generally classified as “urgent safety or security” problems such as severe weather, loss of AC, or civil disturbances, or classified as “emergencies” such as fire, bomb threats, or military actions.
ADULT-TO-STUDENT SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
The DoDEA Guam District is committed to providing an educational environment where students are free from all forms of adult-to-student sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct as defined in DDESS Policy Letter 05- 2003 dated 15 April 2006. All DoDEA employees hold positions of trust within the school and are responsible for establishing and maintaining professional distance with students. Students and/or parents may report allegations of sexual abuse, harassment and/or inappropriate conduct by a DoDEA employee to school administrators or any employee with whom they feel comfortable making such a report. Students and/or parents who make such complaints shall be free from any act of bias, intimidation, and/or reprisal.
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CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
DoDEA Regulation 2050.9 states that a DDESS Guam employee shall promptly report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the local installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) officer and to his/her immediate supervisor. The obligation to make such reports is an official and professional responsibility of each employee.
PROJECT CHILD FIND
Project Child Find provides the opportunity to capitalize upon a child's abilities and minimize the impact of any learning problems. Through Project Child Find, the DoDEA Schools are responsible for identifying children with physical disabilities, communication disorders, learning impairments, and emotional impairments that may prevent them from receiving an optimal education. Several Child Find evaluations are held annually. This project is derived from Public Law 94-142, enacted in 1975, requiring public school systems to locate, identify, evaluate, and provide a free, appropriate public education for school-aged students who are challenged and need special education services. If you would like more information about Project Child Find, please call the school office.
HEALTH SERVICES ILLNESS AND SCHOOL NURSE
If your child is not well in the morning, please keep him/her at home and contact the school office regarding the absence. Please send a written note explaining the reason for the absence when your child returns. The absence will be unexcused until a note has been submitted.
The school nurse, who is available during the day, takes care of minor injuries and will notify parents when students become ill or may need medical attention. If your child is ill, you need to arrange to pick your child up from school. We cannot allow sick children to ride the bus home.
MEDICATION GUIDELINES As a rule, the school nurse does not administer medication. However, with written parental permission and the physician’s orders, the school nurse may give prescription medication. If it is necessary for students to receive medicine during school hours, a “Health Provider Permission for Administration” form, available in the school Health Office, is required and must be signed by both the physician and the parent. Medication will not be given without the signed form on file. In addition, the sponsor/parent must provide a supply of the medication in the original container; the label must be legible to confirm dosing. Medicine will be locked in the nurse’s office and the student will report to the nurse when it is time to take the medication. A parent/guardian must bring the above information AND medicine to the school nurse. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING IN THE MEDICINE. Students are also not allowed to carry medicine with them while in school unless it is specifically prescribed to do so by their physician. No over- the-counter medications can be given by the school nurse, nor are students allowed to have over-the counter
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medications in their possession. For further information regarding the Guam High School Medication Policy, please contact the Health Office at 344-7372.
IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES According to DoDEA Instruction 6205.1, a student may not be enrolled in a DoDEA school longer than 10 days without valid proof of immunization. After the 10-day grace period expires, the student may be withdrawn for failure to meet DoDEA immunization requirements. Please check your student’s immunization records to be sure that they are current with all immunizations. If your student has had immunizations during the summer months, please bring the record of immunizations into the GHS Health Office where the school nurse will copy it for the student’s health record file.
AN ABBREVIATED LIST OF REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS AS FOLLOWS:
Measles, Mumps, Rubella Annual TB/PPD Test Annual Letter of Clearance of TB reactors (Varicella) Chicken Pox vaccinations or a reliable date of the disease Two Hepatitis A vaccinations Three Hepatitis B vaccinations (or proof that the series has been started) Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (TDAP-adolescent preparation) Recommended Tetanus Booster required every 10 years after the last dose of DTaP
SCHOOL ILLNESS/EMERGENCIES
If a student becomes ill or incurs an injury at school, he/she should request from his/her teacher permission to see the school nurse, who will decide the appropriate action. The student’s hall pass should reflect the date and time released from class to the school health office. Students, who are ill, may not leave the school building without authorization. Illnesses not reported to the school nurse may not be considered an excused absence. If the school nurse is not in, students are to report to the main office. If it is determined that the student should go home, a phone call to the parent will be made from the nurse’s office or the main office.
RE-ADMITTANCE CRITERIA
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• (Varicella) Chicken Pox lesions crusted and dry, at least 5-7 days from onset • Lice treatment initiated • Impetigo lesions covered and under care of medical provider • Conjunctivitis, signs of infection have cleared • Ringworm covered, under care of medical provider • Scabies, 8 hours after first prescribed treatment
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC HOURS *Dates and Times are subject to change, please call ahead of time before arriving.
NAVAL HOSPITAL 344-9453 Monday through Friday: 0730-1500 CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 1130-1230 NO PPDs (SAME AS TB SKIN TESTS) WILL BE DONE ON THURSDAYS. NO PPDS ON FRIDAYS WHEN THE FOLLOWING MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY
COMNAVMAR CLINIC 333-3260 Monday through Friday 0800-1500 CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 1100-1300 NO PPDs (SAME AS TB SKIN TESTS) WILL BE DONE ON THURSDAYS. NO PPDS ON FRIDAYS WHEN THE FOLLOWING MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE 366-8220 Monday through Thursday: 0800-1630 Friday: 0800-1400 NO PPDs (SAME AS TB SKIN TESTS) WILL BE DONE ON THURSDAYS. NO PPDS ON FRIDAYS WHEN THE FOLLOWING MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY
SCHOOL NURSE OFFICES McCool Elementary/Middle School: 339-3389 Andersen Middle School: 366-2164 (10-2 only) Andersen Elementary School: 366-2136 Guam High School 344-7372
SECTION IV - ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance in each class, each day, is necessary for success in school and all students are expected to attend classes unless ill or otherwise legitimately absent.
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Although the responsibility for regular attendance rests with the students and the parents, the school will cooperate in any way possible to establish responsible habits and develop good student attendance. Questions and concerns should be addressed through the attendance office to the administrator in charge.
----It is the responsibility of the parent to call the school every time a student is absent.
New DoDEA Attendance Regulation 2095.01 Available on the school website. Any student who is absent for more than seven (7) days in a Semester is in danger of NOT earning credit.
ATTENDANCE POLICY “BE HERE”
School attendance is important and in order to receive the best education, students need to Be Here! Last year, DoDEA is implementing a system-wide attendance policy for students in DoDEA schools throughout the world. This new policy is consistent with those found in many public schools throughout the United States.
School attendance issues have been identified as a serious issue for children throughout the country and military children are no exception.
DoDEA’ s new attendance policy provides specific guidance on attendance, absences and identifies support services for students at-risk for not fulfilling the grade or course requirements.
It's not surprising that regular school attendance correlates directly with success in academic work, improves social interaction with adults and peers and provides opportunities for important communication between teachers and students. Regular attendance also has a cumulative effect of establishing life-long positive traits — responsibility, determination, respect for rules of society -- that are critical for developing career readiness skills, success in college and in life.
HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POLICY
• All students are required to attend school for 180 instructional days per school year. • Academic penalties will not be imposed for excused absences. • Whenever a student needs to be out for more than five days, the teacher will provide a Student Educational Monitoring Plan to lessen the impact of a student missing instruction in class. • Excused absences can include: Personal illness Medical, dental, or mental health appointment Serious illness in the student's immediate family A death in the student's immediate family or of a relative Religious holiday Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school administration.
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College visits that cannot be scheduled on non-school days Reasonable amounts of time surrounding deployments and reintegration providing missed schoolwork is obtained in advance and completed upon return.
The policy establishes a balance between the need for military families to spend time together following deployment, while emphasizing the importance of education. We have and will continue to be as flexible as possible in accommodating the precious time families have together but flexibilities and accommodations have limitations, especially when they impact on student performance and attendance at school.
Procedures for monitoring daily student attendance and communicating with families are established in this policy. Academic penalties will not be imposed for excused absences. Students at-risk will be monitored by the Student Support Team and school administration to include the identification of supports and interventions.
Many families—both military and non-military—underestimate the importance of regular school attendance for young children (kindergarten and first grade) but even missing just 5% of kindergarten—that's just nine days— can be an indicator that a child will fall behind by the fifth grade.
Children take their cue from their parents when it comes to the importance of school attendance. To have a quality education experience, you need to be here.
There are times when a student needs to miss school - everyone understands that. But attendance is important. To have a quality education experience, you need to Be Here.
ATTENDANCE—WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
• Parents can team up with teachers to make sure students are in school and ready to learn. • How parents can help: o Schedule medical and dental appointments outside of school hours. o Schedule vacations during school breaks. o Schedule Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves to coincide with summer breaks or other scheduled school breaks. o When moving, check school calendars to be aware of important school dates (beginning/ending of school year; testing dates, breaks, etc.). o Make it a habit to contact their child's teachers/principals to arrange to pick up missed school work, either in advance if the absence is known, or the same day their child is absent.
ABSENCES
Any student absent from school will not be allowed to attend or participate in any extra-curricular activity sponsored by the school during that same day. For example, a student must arrive by lunchtime to participate in an after school activity. Additionally, a student should arrive in the morning for an extracurricular activity that will take place during the day.
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EXCUSED
• A note must be brought to the Main Office upon return to school. Students absent three or more days are requested to provide a doctor’s excuse. If a student returns to school, without a note, the absence will be considered, unexcused. Absences illegal or legal will be recorded on the ASPEN school-wide system.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Any student who is absent from school without the permission of his/her parents/sponsor or school authority is truant. School personnel will seek cooperation from parents/sponsor and assist them in correcting and preventing truancy. Makeup work is not allowed for unexcused absences.
DOCTOR’S NOTE Any student who is absent three or more days will be requested to provide a doctor’s note for the absence to be considered excused. Excessive absences are more than 10% of the possible days of attendance. Exempt are students on school activities, emergency leave, or students under suspension. School personnel will seek cooperation from parents/sponsor and assist them in correcting and preventing excessive absences. Makeup work is not allowed for unexcused absences.
ADVANCE ABSENCES Parent(s)/Sponsor(s) should come to the school or provide documentation to arrange for extended advanced absences of their student(s). The Main Office will provide a Request for Excused Absence form to the student, which the parent must sign. The student must then have the form signed by each of his/her teachers. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain information about the make-up work missed.
UNEXCUSED TARDY An Unexcused Tardy occurs when a student is not in class and ready to learn when it is time for the class to start. Students must be in class on time, seated, and ready to work. Students who are tardy for school may give their excuse note to the front office during the school day. The School Administration determines if the tardy is excused or unexcused. Students are not excused due to heavy traffic, over sleeping, baby sitting, missing the school bus, and power outages. A student arriving late to class without a hall pass is unexcused. Tardies are cumulative in all classes throughout the semester. Both excused and unexcused tardies are recorded. However, discipline consequences only apply for unexcused tardies. Teachers will let the student know they are tardy each time they are tardy. The administration or their designee will notify the parents on the third unexcused tardy. The 4th through 6th unexcused tardy will result in one after-school detention. The 7th through 9th unexcused tardy will result in two days of after-school detention. Ten or more unexcused tardies result in either In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, Expulsion, or Notification of Command. Students arriving on a late school bus will be excused. Students doing business with a faculty member will be given a hall pass to class and will be excused.
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ACTIONS FOR UNEXCUSED TARDINESS
TEACHERS WILL NOTIFY STUDENTS DURING CLASS EACH TIME THEY ARE MARKED TARDY
1st Unexcused Tardy ASPEN Recorded #1 2nd Unexcused Tardy ASPEN Recorded #2 3rd Unexcused Tardy ASPEN Recorded / Parent Communication 4th – 6th Unexcused Tardy 1-Day Detention / Parent Contact 7th – 9th Unexcused Tardy 2-Day Detention / Parent Contact 10th or more Unexcused Tardy In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, Expulsion, or Notification of Command
*After 10 days of suspension, the student will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for expulsion proceedings.
DISCIPLINE
It is DoDEA policy that:
Management of student behavior is a responsibility shared by students, sponsors/parents/guardians, teachers, and the military and school communities; that consists of teaching and reinforcing positive student attitudes and behaviors.
Discipline should be progressively and fairly administered. Disciplinary actions not fully described in this Regulation, such as, but not limited to: verbal reprimands, conferences, detention, time-out, alternative in- school placements, school service programs, community service and counseling programs, and other behavior management techniques should be considered prior to resorting to more formal disciplinary actions that remove a student from school for a long-term suspension or expulsion as a first offense; except when a student poses an immediate threat to his or her safety or the safety of others, (e.g., offenses involving firearms or other weapons, fighting or violence; or the possession, use, or sale of drugs).
Removal from school by placing a student in an alternate educational setting outside of school, or a long-term suspension or an expulsion of a student from school, are extreme disciplinary consequences normally used to modify the undesirable conduct of a student for whom other behavior management techniques and disciplinary actions have proven futile; or when a student poses an immediate danger to himself/herself or to others (e.g., offenses involving firearms or other weapons, fighting or violence; or the possession, use, or sale of drugs).
The staff of Guam High School encourages students to grow in self-control, to develop a sense of regard for fellow students, and to take pride in their school and community. One of the goals of education is self- discipline, so parents, teachers, and administrators work with students to establish guidelines for acceptable behavior.
In order to guarantee the rights of all students, parents and students are required to know the expectations and share the responsibility for the maintenance of a healthy educational environment. Appropriate action will be taken by the school administration, in consultation with the parents, community resources, and military authorities, when inappropriate behavior of a student continues to disrupt the educational program. Page 37 of 58
Recommendation for persistent violations may be expulsion from the school. In all cases, the administration reserves the right to determine the severity of consequences.
AREAS DESIGNATED AS OFF LIMITS STUDENT PARKING AREAS: Students authorized to drive to school must register with administration and must park in the designated parking areas. Loitering in any parking area before, during or after school hours is strictly forbidden. Students who do not drive to school may not go to parking areas for any reason at any time, including upon arrival at school, prior to start of classes. Students parking in parking areas unauthorized by Guam High School may be subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense.
STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR THE FOOTBALL FIELD:
Storage containers are off limits to all students at all times unless accompanied by a school staff member.
ALL OTHER OUTSIDE AREAS:
Outside areas including entryways, sidewalks around the school, sports facilities, when not accompanied by a school staff member. Students who are on assignment from a teacher may move throughout school grounds, at the direction of the responsible teacher, provided coordination with the administrative office has first taken place. Students that are dropped at school may wait in the front entryway until the door has been opened.
ELEVATOR:
The elevator will only be used by students with a permanent or temporary disability that prevents use of the stairs.
STAGE AREA:
No student shall be on the stage at any time unless under the direct supervision of a school staff member. This includes sitting on the stage during lunch periods.
CAFETERIA:
Students may only enter the cafeteria during their designated lunch period and at other times when under the supervision of a school staff member.
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUSINESS OFFICES:
Off- limits to students unless directed to enter by office personnel.
UNSUPERVISED LOCATIONS:
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school are Off Limits when not part of a supervised class or instructional activity.
ALL AREAS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Students participating in a Career Practicum course may leave the campus to go directly to and return directly from their assigned activity. They must sign out at the Nain office when leaving school and must sign in at the Main Office on their return to school.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Students are expected to behave in the following manner: • Show respect to others and their property, as well as the property of the U.S. Government. • Act in a manner that creates a good learning situation. • Display exemplary conduct at school, at school activities, and on the bus. • Obey the established rules, regulations, and laws of the classroom, school, military installation, and community.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
A revision to DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” has been issued and will be effective beginning SY 2013-14. The link to the instruction on the DoDEA regulations website is http://www.dodea.edu/foia/iod/pdf/2051_02.pdf
Please note the rights retained by students listed in the policy section, which include the right to a safe school environment (free from bullying, harassment, etc.), the right to a public education of high quality, First Amendment rights, and right to fair and appropriate discipline. There is also a mutual courtesy and respect requirement.
This AI incorporates the Equal Access policy pertaining to student-led, non-curriculum-related groups. It also provides requirements for students such as to comply with the standards for student behavior outlined in school policy and procedures, refrain from disruptive conduct, and respect the rights and human dignity of other students and school employees. Other areas covered include student dress codes, freedom of expression, search and seizure, and student complaints.
STUDENT RIGHTS The student has a right to:
1. Be treated with respect by teachers, administrators and fellow students. 2. Have fair and unbiased teachers in grading policies and classroom activities. 3. A prepared and knowledgeable teacher 4. Privacy of all grades and other records. 5. An academic challenge in classes. 6. Assemble with other students in a peaceful manner. 7. Dress in fashion that pleases him/her as long as it is within basic dress codes and is not offensive to local culture. 8. Attend school under unusual circumstances i.e. pregnancy. 9. Maximum facilities (as budget allows). 10. Question teachers about grades received, assignments given etc., as long as it is done privately and the student is not abusive or disrespectful.
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11. Fail, without humiliation or harassment from teachers and administrators, as long as the student is aware of the consequences of failing.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES The student has a responsibility to:
1. Speak without shouting using a moderate, polite tone of voice avoiding profane, vulgar, or crude language. 2. Do not insult others or put them down, even when joking. 3. Respect others and their rights; for example, leave personal items alone. 4. Discuss situations with the teacher if the teacher is perceived as unfair or biased. 5. Be prepared for class work by bringing your own class materials to class every day. 6. Practice integrity; follow through on all activities. 7. Ensure that assemblies in which he/she participates are peaceful. 8. Attend classes as scheduled and on time. 9. Care for school property and facilities. 10. Promote and support extra-curricular activities.
If a student feels that his/her rights have been curtailed or infringed upon in any way, the concern should be discussed immediately with the teacher or individual involved. If this fails, the problem should be discussed with the school counselor or a school administrator.
TEACHER’S RIGHTS The teacher has the right to:
1. Receive respect, consideration, and deference from students. 2. Receive full cooperation and courtesy from all students at all times. 3. Receive respect and consideration from colleagues and administration at all times. 4. Establish and enforce class rules and consequences without superseding DoDEA or school policies. 5. Dismiss a disruptive student from a classroom if the disruption interferes with the rights of others. 6. Have the best materials (within budget). 7. Choose the method of teaching best suited for the course and students. 8. Inquire, by discussions with the student and/or parents, as to why a student performs poorly or lacks motivation. 9. Report or refer disruptive students to the administration or other appropriate staff for action.
TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The teacher has a responsibility to:
1. Respect others and their rights. 2. Do not insult others or put them down, even when joking. 3. Explain his/her grading system, teaching methods and expectations. 4. Try to motivate. 5. Advise and counsel students when appropriate. 6. Be aware of student capabilities. 7. Try to educate the student to his/her full potential. 8. Provide extra educational possibilities for the more capable student. 9. Teach courses objectively so that students may form their own opinion. 10. Be on time, prepared, and give quality instruction.
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11. Promote and support extra-curricular activities. 12. Be fair, honest and unbiased in grading
BULLYING
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. Often it is repeated over time and can take may take many forms: bullying (including cyber bullying) another, or a group (e.g., engaging physical intimidation, taunting, hazing, name calling, insulting, cursing, gesturing, or verbally abusing any person; including, but not limited to: comments, abuse, or harassment based on that person's race, religion, gender, creed, national origin, personal or physical attributes, disability, intellectual ability; and matters pertaining to sexuality, or characteristics of another person or the associates of another person.
Students, regardless of age, are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that does not violate the rights of others. They share with their teachers the responsibility for developing a climate within the school that is conducive to productive learning and living.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
Guam High School expects students to be honest in all of their academic work. Students agree to adhere to high standards of academic honesty and integrity and understand that failure to comply with this pledge may result in academic and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Guam High School. As members of our high school community, students also have an ethical obligation to report violations of the GHS academic honesty policies they may witness.
All students have an ethical obligation to adhere to the Honor Code and are required to abide by the following Academic Honesty Policies:
I. The conduct set forth hereinafter constitutes a violation of the Academic Honesty Policies. Those adjudged to have committed such conduct shall be subject to discipline up to expulsion.
Cheating—the improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to determine academic credit. Examples include but are not limited to the following:
1. Copying from another student's test or homework paper. 2. Allowing another student to copy from a test or homework assignment. 3. Using unauthorized materials during a test, such as the course textbook, notebook, formula lists, notes or crib sheets, including those stored in a calculator. 4. Collaborating during an in-class or take-home test with any other person by giving or receiving information without authority. 5. Having another individual write or plan a paper, including those bought from research paper services. 6. Submitting the same paper/project in more than one class. 7. Using electronic devices to text or otherwise send materials to other students.
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thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.
When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing one’s name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgements. A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgement of indebtedness. Examples include:
8. Quoting another person's actual words. 9. Using another person's idea, opinion, or theory, even if it is completely paraphrased in one's own words. 10. Drawing upon facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials — unless the information is common knowledge. 11. Submitting a paper purchased from a term paper service as one's own work. 12. Failing to accurately document information or wording obtained on the World Wide Web. 13. Submitting anyone else's paper as one's own work. 14. Violating federal copyright laws, including unauthorized duplication and/or distribution of copyrighted material. 15. Offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantages for yourself or another.
Bribery-the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantage for yourself or another. Misrepresentation-is any act or omission with intent to deceive an instructor for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes using computer programs generated by another and handing it in as your own work unless expressly allowed by the instructor; lying to an instructor to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic dishonesty. Conspiracy-the planning or acting with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.
Fabrication-the use of invented or fabricated information, or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive for academic professional advantage; also the falsification or misrepresentation of experimental data, and violating the professional ethics that are established in clinical activities, science labs, research projects or internships. Examples include:
16. Citing information not taken from the source indicated. 17. Listing sources in a Works Cited or reference not used in the academic exercise. 18. Inventing data or source information for research or other academic exercise. 19. Submitting any academic exercise as one's own (e.g. written or oral work, sculpture, computer program, etc.) prepared totally or in part by another, including on-line sources. 20. Taking a test for someone else or permitting someone else to take a test for you.
Collusion – The act of working with another person on an academic undertaking for which a student is individually responsible. Unless working together on an individual assignment has been prior approved, it is not allowed. On group projects, students must stay within the guidelines set by the instructor and this Rule. If the instructor provides additional guidelines, they must be followed. Failure to do so also constitutes a Page 42 of 58
violation of these Policies and Rule. Duplicate Submission - Submission of the same or substantially same paper/project in more than one class unless prior permission has been obtained from the current instructors if the paper/project is being used in two classes in the same term or from the subsequent instructor if being used in a subsequent term. Academic Misconduct — The intentional violation of high school policies by tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a test, quiz, or graded assignment. Examples include:
21. Stealing, buying, downloading, or otherwise obtaining all or part of a test and/or test answers. 22. Selling or giving away all or part of an un-administered test and/or test answers. 23. Asking or bribing any other person to obtain a test or any information about a test. 24. Misrepresenting the truth, including handing in computer programs or using computer programs generated by another as one's own work; lying to an instructor to increase a grade; and lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic dishonesty. 25. Changing, altering, or being an accessory to changing and/or altering of a grade in a grade book, on a computer, on a test, on a "change of grade" form, or on other official academic records of the college which relate to grades.
Improper Computer/Calculator Use
Examples of improper computer and/or calculator use include but are not limited to:
26. Unauthorized access, modification, use, creation or destruction of calculator-stored or computer-stored data and programs. 27. Selling or giving away all or part of the information on a calculator, computer disk or hard drive, which will be used as graded material. 28. Sharing a calculator or computer while leaving answers on display or in memory. 29. Submitting a duplicate computer printout with only the student's name changed. This applies to homework and tests.
Improper Online use includes: 30. Having or providing unauthorized outside help when completing online quizzes or assignments. 31. Obtaining access to confidential test materials or questions before quizzes or assignments.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES - POLICY:
All students are expected to abide by the classroom management plan of each of their teachers. Plans are designed to encourage appropriate behavior and to involve parents in the discipline process for routine disciplinary matters. When preventive measures by the teacher have been unsuccessful and inappropriate behavior persists, teachers will refer the student to the assistant principal for appropriate administrative action. Sponsors will be provided with copies of all suspension paperwork. Teachers must first, warn the student of inappropriate behavior and second, conduct a parent conference concerning continued misbehavior before sending a student to the office with an Office Referral, unless the behavior endangers other students.
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GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
This section describes student conduct warranting disciplinary action or consequence and provides guidance as to the seriousness of offenses. However, this Regulation does not list every offense nor does it dictate the seriousness of any particular offense. Instead, it describes categories of conduct with sufficient specificity to inform the student of the type of conduct that may result in disciplinary consequence and is intended to alert principals to their flexibility in assessing the seriousness of offenses for purposes of determining the appropriate consequence.
Disciplinary sanctions may be imposed for student conduct:
1. While on school property.
2. While in route between school and home or any school activity.
3. While on vehicles owned by the Government or contracted by DoDEA for the transport of students.
4. During the lunch period on a school day, whether on or off campus.
5. During or while going to or from all school-sponsored or school-supervised events/activities that affect the missions or operations of the school or district including field trips, sporting events, stadium assemblies, and evening school-related activities.
6. When the good order, safety, or welfare of the school, students, or staff is affected as a result of out-of- school actions. For out-of-school actions that involve First Amendment rights there must be substantial disruption to the school.
SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE
Rules of student behavior and disciplinary procedures prescribed in enclosure 8 that are applicable to students in route by DoDEA-sponsored school buses between home and school and/or school-sponsored events and activities. The school has the discretion to process disciplinary actions for school bus infractions as a part of school general discipline policy. Disciplinary action that might affect the placement of a student with disabilities must be processed under the disciplinary procedures for students with disabilities.
Additional Guidance is at the School/District Level. In addition to this guidance, individual schools; school districts; or directorates may promulgate student policies/manuals that implement the procedures of this Regulation subject to prior coordination in accordance with
DISCIPLINE FOR MINOR OR FIRST OFFENSES
A student may be disciplined for relatively minor offenses or first offenses not presenting an immediate threat of danger to self or others through the use of written or oral reprimands or notice to the sponsor/parent/guardian, time out, teacher/student/ conferences, suspension of school or extracurricular privileges, and by any other teacher intervention deemed by the teacher or principal to be appropriate. Minor Page 44 of 58 offenses include any conduct that is not conducive to the good order and discipline of the school. Examples of conduct for which minor discipline may be appropriate include, but are not limited to: tardiness, unexcused absence, chewing gum or eating food in class, running or horseplay in the halls or classrooms, use of offensive language; disrupting the class by talking, laughing, or wandering about when the teacher determines that such conduct is inappropriate to the classroom activity. Nothing in this paragraph precludes the imposition of more serious disciplinary actions when a student engages in repeated or multiple acts of misconduct and the teacher or principal determined that the nature of the offense, in the context of all circumstances, warrants a more severe consequence than contemplated by this paragraph. Grade (score) reduction as a disciplinary action is not an appropriate means of discipline.
GROUNDS FOR IN-SCHOOL / OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSION
A student may be disciplined, to include removal from school (i.e., suspension, expulsion, or out-of-school placement) in appropriate circumstances; when a preponderance of the evidence demonstrates that the student has engaged in any of the following acts of misconduct:
1. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause, physical injury to another person; or has threatened to use or has used physical force against any person, including physical force that causes serious bodily injury to a person, as defined by section I 365(h)(3) of 18 U.S.C. (reference (k)).
2. Possessing, using, or transferring to another person any dangerous weapon (section 930(g) (2) (reference (i», (e.g., any firearm, knife, explosive, incendiary device, or dangerous object) at the school or at a school-sponsored activity. A minimum 1 (one) year expulsion is required for the possession of firearms.
3. Possessing, using, distributing, or the attempted possession; use; or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
4. Possessing or using tobacco, or any product containing tobacco or nicotine products; including, but not limited to: cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel nut.
5. Possessing, using, distributing, or the attempted possession; use or distribution of any illegal/controlled substance; as defined in enclosure 2. A mandatory expulsion recommendation is required for a second offense.
6. Offering, arranging, using, or negotiating to sell drug paraphernalia, or the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
7. Robbing or extorting, or attempting robbery or extortion.
8. Damaging or vandalizing school, U.S. Government, contractor, or private property.
9. Stealing, wrongfully appropriating, or attempting to steal or wrongfully appropriate; or knowingly receiving stolen school, Government, contractor, or private property.
10. Committing any lewd, indecent, or obscene act; or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
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11. Disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. This provision includes not only horseplay and other forms of disorderly conduct, but also includes: lying to and/or making false statements to school personnel, and/or the violation of other rules and guidance established for an orderly educational atmosphere.
12. Failing to leave the school, the school grounds, the school bus, or otherwise failing to follow the instructions/directions of the principal or staff member in charge after being told to do so; or is otherwise not authorized to be present in such areas (e.g., expelled or removed).
13. Gambling in any form.
14. Fighting or otherwise engaging in conduct that endangers the well-being of a student or others.
15. Bullying (including cyber bullying) another, or a group (e.g., engaging physical intimidation, taunting, hazing, name calling, insulting, cursing, gesturing, or verbally abusing any person; including, but not limited to: comments, abuse, or harassment based on that person's race, religion, gender, creed, national origin, personal or physical attributes, disability, intellectual ability; and matters pertaining to sexuality, or characteristics of another person or the associates of another person).
16. Using portable communications devices contrary to school policy (e.g., beepers, cell phones, personal computers, BlackBerrys; other similar devices capable of receiving or transmitting audio, video, picture, or text message; portable electronic devices, including: cameras, electronic games, portable radios, compact disc players, iPods, portable DVD players, or similar devices). Such equipment and devices are subject to confiscation by school authorities.
17. Engaging in, or attempting to engage in, acts of arson, making a threat to bomb, burn, or destroy in any manner a school building or school property, or intentionally making a false report of a bomb threat or fire (e.g., making a terrorist or bomb threat, pulling a fire alarm, etc.).
18. Forging, cheating, or plagiarizing the work of others.
19. Possessing or using fireworks or other explosive devices.
20. Violating attendance regulations or policies (i.e., truancy).
21. Violating the terms and conditions of the DoDEA Student Computer and Internet Access Agreement, or by illegal or unauthorized means gain access to the computers, software, telecommunications, and related technologies of others; engage in any willful act that causes physical or financial damage or otherwise disrupts information technology, or use a computer or communications device to communicate threatening, harassing, indecent messages; or download obscene or pornographic materials.
22. Violating any law, rule, regulation, or policy of the military installation or the school.
23. Failing to report or otherwise be complicit in the above-described acts.
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enforcement or legal affairs, of any acts that may violate local laws or any situations that may pose a threat to the safety or security of the installation.
CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY Authorized school officials may immediately confiscate any property belonging to, or in the possession of, any student if the possession or use of that property is inconsistent with the conduct required by this Regulation, or good order and discipline. Unless possession of the item is illegal or dangerous, the confiscating official will return the property to the rightful owner or the student's sponsor as soon as is practicable and safe, or issue a receipt for its retention until such time as it may be returned. Confiscation is not considered a disciplinary action, but is accomplished to preserve health and safety, or to provide evidence incidental to the exercise of disciplinary action.
DETENTION As a result of a disciplinary action Administrators assign detention. Detention may be assigned before or after school. Students are expected to report to detention on time with appropriate materials. They are expected to use their time doing school related work. Failure to report on time or acting inappropriately during detention may result in additional detention days or further disciplinary action. Parents and students will be notified in advance of the date and time a detention is to be served. Scheduling conflicts with non-school appointments must be worked out in advance with the detention supervisor so that detentions can be rescheduled and served.
Detention supersedes attendance at extra-curricular activities. Students assigned to after school detention will not be excused to participate in other after school activities.
Teachers may also assign and supervise their own detentions for problems within their area of responsibility. Parents will be notified by the teacher if their child receives a teacher assigned detention.
SUSPENSION TWO TYPES OF SUSPENSION: IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Parents will be notified of any suspension and the reason for invoking it. A letter of suspension will be sent home to the parents with the conditions of the suspension fully noted. Suspensions from 1 to 10 days require involvement of school administration, sponsor, and command officials, as necessary. All suspensions are considered excused absences.
Students serving In-School Suspensions (ISS) will be able to continue schoolwork without the freedom or socializing of a normal school day. The students will bring all of their books, paper, pens, and pencils, as well as a book to read if they complete their assignments early. Students will report to the Main Office at 7:30 a.m. Failure to report on time with the appropriate materials to work on will result in an out-of-school suspension. Furthermore, students are recommended to bring their lunch; they will not be allowed to go to the lunchroom to purchase food, nor will they be allowed to have food brought to them by other students. A staff member will do this if it is necessary. Only parents will be allowed to deliver a lunch to an ISS student. If a student assigned an In-School Suspension does not work or violates the expectations of the ISS, his/her parents will be called to pick up the student and an Out-of-School Suspension will be assigned for the next day. Students will be dismissed from ISS at 2:00 p.m. Page 47 of 58
Students in out-of-school suspension do have the privilege of making up work for credit. Teachers will be notified of the assigned suspension and will prepare assignments to be sent electronically or to be placed in the Main Office for pick-up by parents. Students may also check their teachers’ Panther Point sites for assignments. Assignments will be graded as though the student had been in class. Tests, quizzes, and exams given during the suspension must be made up upon the student’s return. The student is responsible for arranging with his/her teacher(s) to make up the tests.
While on suspension, students may not participate in or attend any school activity, nor will they be allowed on school grounds until they have been reinstated by administration. This includes any weekend activity such as sports events, dances, etc. Students will not be permitted to go to another school where activities with the student’s school are being conducted while the student is on suspension.
Students must complete all assignments of work and exams satisfactorily during the period of removal to earn credit.
A formal Discipline Committee Hearing must be held in the event that a student is suspended for more than ten days (cumulative or continuous) in one school year.
EXPULSION In cases where suspension of a student is frequent and is not successful in changing his/her unacceptable behavior, a formal hearing with a statement of charges may be held. If a student is suspended for more than 10 cumulative or consecutive days, an expulsion hearing will be held. Parents will be notified when an expulsion hearing is scheduled.
If expulsion is proposed, parents will be informed in writing, in sufficient detail of the alleged offense, the date, and time of the hearing, the right to waive a hearing, the right to present witnesses and documentary evidence to refute allegations in order to mitigate the proposed disciplinary action, the right to be represented by counsel or another representative, and the procedures for appeal. Parents will also be given a copy of DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures.
Serious or repeated misbehavior is also related to the military responsibility of ensuring proper conduct of dependents in the command. School administrators have an obligation to keep military or civilian authorities informed of serious or repeated misbehavior when it is apparent that such actions contribute adversely to the enhancement of the military or affiliated civilian reputation.
APPEALS PROCESS APPEALS:
If the disciplinary action does not require removal of the student from school, the appeal is resolved through a conference between the parent/sponsor/guardian and the teacher or principal. If suspension is imposed, a student may appeal the disciplinary action by writing, within five days of the imposition of the discipline, to the next higher-level administrator, the District Superintendent. A copy of the letter of appeal is to be sent to the principal, as well. The appeal must describe why the discipline is inappropriate. The appeal is a paper review, affording no party the right to present evidence or make oral arguments. • The school need not defer the imposition of any consequence pending the appeal, particularly when the discipline is being taken to protect students or to prevent disruption of the classroom. Page 48 of 58
• The District Superintendent will issue a final decision. No further appeal is authorized. • If the basis for the discipline or the consequence is reversed on appeal, all records of the offense and disciplinary action will be removed from the student’s disciplinary file and notice will be sent to the student’s parent/sponsor/guardian to disregard the prior notice of removal and to remove and destroy such prior notices.
FORMAL HEARING:
If the disciplinary action is expulsion or suspension of more than 10 days (consecutive or cumulative), a formal hearing is required. After the hearing, the district superintendent will notify the student and his/her parent or guardian in writing of the findings of fact and the disciplinary action to be taken. The Area Director is the appellate authority. The appeal must be made within 5 school days of the imposition of discipline and must describe why the discipline is inappropriate. (Appeal information is referenced from DoDEA Manual 2051.1, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures.)
CONSEQUENCES OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Student discipline may follow the progression of less severe punishment for the first infraction with increases in severity for each subsequent offense. However, any severe disruption or offense may result in an immediate penalty based on the nature of the incident. The principal and/or teacher, consistent with the powers and authority delegated to them by Guam High School, have the authority to take additional administrative action or modify administrative action if, in their opinion, it is warranted by the nature of the misconduct. Students who do not meet the behavior expectations of Guam High School are subject to disciplinary action.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Holding hands is a public display of affection acceptable at GHS. The only other acceptable display of affection is a kiss on the cheek or a slight hug, which are customary greetings here on Guam.
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DODEA-PACIFIC GUAM SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR SY 2016-2017
Uniform tops: . Navy Blue, or . White, or . Black
Uniform bottoms: . khaki/twill/cotton-blend material . Navy Blue (no denim or jeans), or . Beige/Tan
Uniform sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets: . Navy Blue (no denim or jeans), or . White, or . Gray . No lo gos , des igns , company tags, or brand emb lems are allowed to be visible on any items.
1. The items listed below are those that are authorized. It is required to have tops and bottoms; other components are OPTIONAL, as marked. Guidelines for PE attire will be published by the administration of each school. 2. The official Guam District uniform island patch is OPTIONAL and is permitted only on the left side upper chest area of the sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets. There will be no patch on other items.
AUTHORIZED Girls’ Top** Boys’ top** Button-down, collared shirt or tailored blouse Button-down, collared shirt Polo style shirt Polo style shirt Girls’ bottom Boys’ bottom Long pants Long pants *Bermuda shorts *Bermuda shorts
*Cargo style shorts *Cargo style shorts
*Skirts * No higher than 3 inches above the top of the knee *Skorts
Capri pants
OPTIONAL Sweatshirt/Sweater/Jacket Must be long-sleeved and **Uniform top must be worn underneath. Navy Blue, W hite or Grey V-neck pullover or buttoned sweater, or Navy Blue, W hite or Gray—jacket (with or without hood), or Navy Blue, W hite or Gray—pullover sweatshirt (with or without hood), or Navy Blue, W hite or Gray—zippered sweat jacket (with or without front pockets) Uniform Patch: The official Guam District uniform patch will be a representation of the island of Guam and will only be on the left side upper chest area of sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets.
Undershirts: Undershirts may be any plain, solid color, must be short-sleeved and must be tucked in at the bottom.
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School spirit days will be scheduled on a recurring basis. School administrators will publish appropriate guidelines for acceptable spirit shirts which are to be worn with the required uniform bottoms.
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GUAM HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Pants cannot be low hanging or tightly fit. Leggings by themselves are not allowed.
Pants cannot appear to be made of denim or jean like materials.
Shear clothing is not allowed.
Shirts must be buttoned no lower than the second button.
Wearing hats (not part of JROTC uniform) are not allowed. They must be kept in the locker and may NOT be carried around the school during the day. Hoodies CANNOT be covering the head.
Any electronic headgear and electronic devices are not to be worn / used in hallways.
Sweatshirts and Hoodies representing GHS Sports, Organizations, or Far East may be worn.
School uniforms must be worn from bus stop to building, or on school grounds (bus is considered school grounds).
Athletes may wear the official Guam High School sports jerseys on game days or if the
game is held on a Saturday, the preceding Friday.
FRIDAYS ONLY – Bottoms of uniforms remain the same.
a. Optional sweatshirts promoting the armed forces may be worn. Sweatpants
are not permitted.
b. Spirit T-shirts, Class T-shirts, and Far East T-shirts may be worn in lieu of the
uniform shirt.
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ACTIONS FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATION (For Cumulative Violations during the School Year.)
1st Violation Student Warning 2nd Violation Student Warning and Parent Communication 3rd Violation 1-Day Detention 4th Violation 2-Days Detention 5th Violation 3-Days Detention 6th Violation 1-Day Suspension 7th Violation 2-Days Suspension 8th Violation 3-Days Suspension 9th Violation 5-Days Suspension/Expulsion Hearing* *After 10 days of suspension, the student will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for expulsion proceedings.
WEAPONS AT SCHOOL/ITEMS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL
Weapons are items carried, presented, or used in the presence of other persons with the intent of threatening or harming any individuals, or that are capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. They include, but are not limited to: guns, ammunition, knives, swords, razors, box or carpet cutters, slingshots, nun chucks, blackjacks, brass/metal knuckles, throwing stars; any flailing instrument such as: a fighting chain, heavy studded or chain belt, or objects designed to project a missile; explosives, mace, pepper spray, or any other similar propellant; or any other object or instrument that is made to, or used in a manner to, either inflict or threaten to inflict serious bodily injury or instill fear (e.g., replica/look-alike gun, baseball bat, laser pointer, letter opener, etc.).
SECTION V - STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES There is a variety of after-school activities at Guam High School. They range from sports, clubs, tutoring, and detention. Only students involved in after-school activities may stay after school. They must be within the line of sight of a sponsor (coach or teacher) at all times. Students staying after school without a sponsor (coach or teacher) are not authorized. Students staying after school without a sponsor face disciplinary action.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES (LIST) All students are encouraged to be actively involved in extra-curricular and co-curricular
Page 53 of 58 activities. The following activities and clubs may be offered this year: cross country, football, volleyball, cheerleading, baseball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, tennis, golf, paddling, track and field, drama, Color Guard, Rifle and Drill Teams, instrumental music, choir, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Junior Science Humanities Symposium, Student Council, and yearbook. Additional clubs and organizations may also be available if funding and sponsors are obtainable.
All students representing Guam High School in all extra-curricular activities, including clubs, athletics and Far East (DoDEA/IIAAG) will follow the school-wide guidelines below: • Initial eligibility for each season will be determined by a review of the previous quarter report card. A student will be ineligible if he/she has an “F” grade or less than a 2.0 grade point average for that quarter. • Students who are in their first quarter of the 9th grade will automatically be eligible for first quarter sports. • Students will retain eligibility based on a weekly grade check. • If a student has more than one F in his/her classes during the weekly grade check, the student will be put on one-week probation. • While on probation, the student may attend practice at the coach’s discretion, but may not participate in competitions or fundraisers. The student will be declared ineligible and may be removed from the club or team at the coaches’ discretion if the probation extends beyond three consecutive weeks. • “Ineligible” means no involvement (participation, practice, traveling with the team, club or group, etc.). The student will not be allowed to try out for extra-curricular activities until the next report card is issued and eligibility can again be determined. • If a student is absent on the day of an extra-curricular activity, the student will not participate in that activity on that day or on a weekend day if the absence is on a Friday. • To be eligible for athletic competition throughout the entire school year, a student must not reach his/her nineteenth birthday prior to the first day of the August of the new school year. • A current sports physical exam, parent permission form, and notarized Medical Power of Attorney are required for those participating in athletics (including team managers). No practice or participation is allowed until these forms are on record for with the athletic director. Additionally, copies of the current sports physical exam and parent permission form should be on record with the school nurse. • Once competitions have begun, an athlete is not allowed to quit one sport within a season and move into another sport the same season. • Total abstention from alcohol, tobacco, and drug use will be strictly enforced. If a student involved in any extra-curricular activity is caught using any of these during the season, he/she will be dropped from the team, will forfeit the right to letter in the sport or activity, and will be subject to disciplinary action according to the Parent-Student Handbook. • If an athlete is suspended from school for any reason, he/she will be ineligible to participate in sports for the remainder of the season and/or for the year depending on the infraction.
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FAR EAST ACTIVITIES Far East activities provide students the opportunity to represent Guam High School in an international setting. Students serve as ambassadors for Guam High School, the military, the United States, and the island of Guam. Students must project the exemplary behavior that Guam High School expects in such participation.
To be considered for participation, students must be in good standing both academically and behaviorally. They must meet eligibility requirements for Far East events set forth in this manual under the category Student ACTIVITIES, as well as receive clearance from their teachers indicating adequate academic progress. Students must follow the Code of Conduct for Far East activities or risk immediate removal from the activity and revocation of any future Far East participation.
SECTION VI - TRANSPORTATION
STUDENTS WHO DRIVE Students may only park in the area designated for student parking. In order for a student to drive and park in the Guam High School parking lot, he/she must fill out a parking permit application and have it signed by the sponsor. The application must be submitted to the main office along with a copy of current vehicle registration, insurance, and driver's license. Student drivers are not allowed to transport other students without letters on file from both the drivers and passengers’ parents. Once the complete application package receives approval from the administration, the student will obtain a parking sticker and must secure the sticker to the vehicle windshield. Student parking spaces are limited; priority will be given to seniors during the first week of school. Students transporting unauthorized passengers face disciplinary action.
BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is provided in accordance with DoDEA regulations. Students granted bus-riding privileges are responsible for complying with established school bus behavior standards and for conducting themselves in a safe and proper manner. Riding school buses is a privilege that may be suspended or even revoked if a student does not behave in a safe and proper manner. Bus discipline problems are handled through the school office. School administrators may exercise discipline in addition to suspension or revocation of riding privileges when appropriate. The time students spend going to and from school is an extension of their school day. School buses are an extension of the school campus. Parents will be notified of any problems that may impinge on the privilege of riding the bus before any action is taken.
ACTIVITY BUS An after-school Activity Bus runs north and south daily. Students eligible to ride the Activity Bus must be in an after-school activity which is supervised by a coach, activity sponsor, or a
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teacher. Students are required to sign up electronically on Panther Point by 2:00 p.m. The Activity Bus departs school at 4:30 p.m.
SPONSOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
The sponsors, parent, or guardians are responsible for:
1. Ensuring that students afforded school bus riding privileges have been advised of, and understand, the school bus behavior management policy, and understand that bus service is a privilege, not a right
2. Ensuring that students have valid school bus transportation passes, if required. Ensuring the safety of students to, from, and while waiting at the bus stop.
3. Ensuring that students are at the designated bus pickup point 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus.
4. Reporting incidents to the local DoDEA school bus office management officials of unsafe or unruly behavior observed on school buses and at school bus stops.
5. Providing school personnel with timely written notification, including by email, when a student has a change in his or her normal transportation schedule or plan.
6. Getting their students to and from school in accordance with school arrival and departure policies if their bus riding privileges are suspended by DoDEA or appropriate military officials.
7. Serving as a bus monitor when required by the military commander.
BUS PASSES Students riding to school on a bus must have completed required paperwork required by Student Transportation, which has two offices, one at Andersen Elementary School and the other at McCool Elementary and Middle School. The Student Transportation Office will assign a Bus Pass to the student riders. This pass will be required to enter any DoDEA Guam bus designated for transportation of Guam High School students to and from school. The pass will also be necessary to admit the students into class if their bus is late to the school. It is very important for the students to acquire a Bus Pass" and have it in their possession at all times while they are at school or school activities where transportation might be required. The students will be required to show the Bus Pass each time they board the bus. Students will be denied access to the bus if they do not have the pass. Students are only authorized to ride their assigned bus. Alternate bus riding is not authorized.
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BUS DISCIPLINE Bus drivers have the responsibility and authority to maintain order and to enforce safety regulations on the bus. Students who violate the Student Busing Regulations may be subject to sanctions from the school administrator. These sanctions may include suspension of bus riding privileges for a period of a few days or up to the remainder of the school year. Every effort will be made to ensure that the consequence for a rule violation is consistent with the misbehavior of the student.
ITEMS PROHIBITED ON BUS The items listed below are strictly forbidden on the bus. Possession of such items may result in a suspension of bus privileges, school suspension, or expulsion:
MEDICATION of any kind for use by a student is not authorized on the school bus. Parents are personally responsible for handing the medication over to the school nurse in accordance with the requirements in the student handbook. Exceptions to this rule (i.e. inhalers for a student with asthma) must be cleared with the school nurse and the Student Transportation Office.
POSSESSION/USE/SALE OF WEAPONS of any kind or items used in a threatening manner will not be tolerated. DoDEA Pacific/Guam observes a "zero tolerance" policy regarding students found to be in possession of a weapon.
LASER LIGHT PENS are extremely dangerous when used in an improper manner. Students found to have a laser light pen in their possession may be removed from the bus and dealt with accordingly by school administrators. POSSESSION/Use/Sale of Tobacco/Drugs/Controlled or Illegal Substances of any kind is a “zero tolerance” behavior. See Table of Consequences posted on the Panther Point. SAFETY – Students must behave in a manner that does not create a safety hazard to them or others while at the bus stop or at any time on the bus. ORDER – Students must conduct themselves in a manner that is orderly and not disruptive to the driver. RESPECT - Students will not conduct themselves in a manner that is offensive to other students, employees of DDESS Guam or other persons that come in contact with the school bus.
SPECIFIC BUS SAFETY CONDUCT REMINDERS: • Stay off the traveled vehicle roadway at all times while waiting for the school bus. • Wait until the school bus comes to a complete and full stop before attempting to get on or off. • Enter or leave the bus only at the front door, except in case of an emergency or an evacuation drill when directed by the driver. • Find your seat quickly and stay in your seat once the bus has started moving. • Stay seated at all times.
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* Keep head and arms inside the bus at all times. • Do not eat or drink on the bus. • Keep all aisles and exits free from obstruction. • Do not damage the school bus or the property of others. • Do not use profane or obscene language. • Do not fight or engage in horseplay. • Do not tamper with any emergency equipment/exits. • Comply promptly with driver's instructions. • Cross the traveled roadway, if necessary, by leaving the bus in the following manner: • Walk (DO NOT RUN) when crossing the roadway. • Make certain the bus is not moving. • When exiting the bus, go at least 10 feet to the front of the school bus (NEVER CROSS THE ROADWAY IN BACK OF THE BUS!), and wait for all traffic to come to a complete stop. Look both to the left and to the right and then proceed across the roadway.
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