“HOME OF THE PANTHERS” 2020 ‐ 2021
Updated: August 10, 2020
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Principal: Mr. Jason Sheedy
Assistant Principal: Dr. Justin Treisch
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 2020 - 2021 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 4th, 2020.
We have read and reviewed the 2020 - 2021 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.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK School Year 2020 - 2021
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 GHS GUIDING PRINCIPLES We are: Guiding students for life-long learning G - Global Thinkers High expectations and total accountability R - Responsible Citizens Striving for success I - Inspiring Innovators T - Twenty-first Century Learners
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 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.
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SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION A.1 BACKPACKS ...... 7 A.2 DANCES ...... 7 A.3 HIGH VALUE ITEMS ...... 7 A.4 LOCKER POLICY...... 7 A.5 LOST AND FOUND ...... 7 A.6 LUNCH ...... 8 A.7 CELL PHONE POLICY ...... 8 A.8 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ...... 8 A.9 STAFF LISTING ...... 9 A.10 STUDY TRIPS ...... 10 A.11 SCHOOL SUPPLIES ...... 10 A.12 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ...... 11 A.13 VISITORS ...... 11
SECTION B: SCHEDULES B.1 DAILY BELL SCHEDULE ...... 12 B.2 EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE ...... 13 B.3 HALF‐DAY BELL SCHEDULE ...... 14 B.4 OPENING DAY BELL SCHEDULE ...... 14 B.5 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR ...... 15
SECTION C: GUIDANCE C.1 ACCELERATED WITHDRAWAL PLAN ...... 16 C.2 ACCESS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES ...... 16 C.3 ADVISORY COMMITEES ...... 16 C.4 AP COLLEGE BOARD ...... 16 C.5 CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL AND UNSCHEDULED DISMISSAL ...... 16 C.6 CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS ...... 17 C.7 COMPUTER ACCESS AND INTERNET POLICY ...... 17 C.8 COUNSELING SERVICES ...... 18‐19 C.9 DISABILITY SERVICES ...... 19 C.10 DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES ...... 19 C.11 EARLY GRADUATION ...... 19 C.12 EDUCATION STUDENT SERVICES ...... 19
Page 3 of 56 C.13 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES ...... 19 C.14 ENROLLMENT ...... 20 C.15 FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ...... 20 C.16 GRADING ...... 20‐21 C.17 GRADES ...... 21‐22 C.18 WEIGHTED GRADES ...... 22 C.19 HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS ...... 22 C.20 HOMEWORK ...... 22 C.21 HONOR ROLL ...... 22‐23 C.22 INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN ...... 23 C.23 MAKE‐UP WORK ...... 23 C.24 NATIONAL AND SYSTEM WIDE ASSESMENTS ...... 23‐24 C.25 NONCUSTODIAL PARENT RIGHTS ...... 24 C.26 NON‐DISCRRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ...... 24 C.27 PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION ...... 25 C.28 PROGRESS REPORTS ...... 25 C.29 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY ...... 25 C.30 SOCIAL MEDIA ...... 25 C.31 SPECIAL EDUCATION ...... 25‐26 C.32 TRANSCRIPTS/RECORDS POLICY/ ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS ...... 26 C.33 TRANSFER CREDIT ...... 26 C.34 WITHDRAWAL/PCS PROCEDURE ...... 26 C.35 SEXUAL HARASSMENT...... 27
SECTION D: HEALTH AND SAFETY D.1 CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT ...... 28 D.2 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES ...... 28 D.3 FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ...... 28 D.4 FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE ...... 28‐29 D.5 STUDENT HEALTH ...... 29 D.6 ILLNESS AND SCHOOL NURSE ...... 29‐30 D.7 IMMUNIZATION CLINIC HOURS ...... 30‐31 D.8 IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES ...... 31 D.9 LIST OF REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ...... 32 D.10 INCIDENT REPORTING/ACCIDENT‐INJURY ...... 32 D.11 MEDICAL CARE FOR OVERSEAS NON‐DOD DEPENDENTS ...... 33 D.12 MEDICATION AT SCHOOL ...... 33
Page 4 of 56 D.13 RE‐ADMITTANCE CRITERIA ...... 33‐34
SECTION E: ATTENDANCE E.1 ABSENCES/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ...... 34 E.2 ABSENCES/EXCUSED ...... 34 E.3 ABSENCES/UNEXCUSED ...... 34 E.4 ADVANCED ABSENCES ...... 35 E.5 STUDENT ATTENDANCE...... 35 E.6 CHECK IN/CHECK OUT PROCEDURES ...... 35 E.7 DOCTOR’S NOTE ...... 36 E.8 UNEXCUSED TARDY ...... 36 E.9 ACTIONS FOR UNEXCUSED TARDINESS PER QUARTER ...... 36
SECTION F: OFF LIMITS AREAS F.1 ADMINISTRATIVE/BUSINESS OFFICES ...... 37 F.2 ALL AREAS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS ...... 37 F.3 ALL OTHER OUTSIDE AREAS ...... 37 F.4 CAFETERIA ...... 37 F.5 ELEVATOR ...... 37 F.6 STAGE AREA ...... 37 F.7 STUDENT PARKING AREA ...... 37 F.8 UNSUPERVISED LOCATIONS ...... 37
SECTION G: DISCIPLINE G.1 BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS ...... 38 G.2 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/DISCIPLINE ...... 38 G.3 APPEALS PROCESS ...... 38‐39 G.4 BULLING ...... 39 G.5 BUS DISCIPLINE ...... 39 G.6 CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY ...... 39 G.7 CONSEQUENCES OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES ...... 40 G.8 DETENTION ...... 40 G.9 DRESS CODE ...... 40‐41 G.10 ACTIONS FOR DRESS COES VIOLATIONS ...... 41 G.11 EXPULSION ...... 41‐42 G.12 FORMAL HEARING ...... 42 G.13 GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ...... 42 G.14 MAJOR OFFENSES ...... 42‐44
Page 5 of 56 G.15 MINOR OR FIRST OFFENSES ...... 44 G.16 NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ...... 44 G.17 PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION ...... 44 G.18 QUESTIONING OF STUDENTS ...... 45 G.19 RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE ...... 45 G.20 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS...... 45 G.21 SCHOLATIC INTEGRITY ...... 46‐47 G.22 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES ...... 48 G.23 SUSPENSION ...... 48‐49 G.24 TEACHER’S RESPONSIBLITIES ...... 49‐50 G.25 TEACHER’S RIGHTS ...... 50 G.26 WEAPONS AT SCHOOL/ITEMS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL ...... 50
SECTION H: STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SPORTS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS H.1 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES ...... 50‐51 H.2 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ...... 51 H.3 FAR EAST ACTIVITIES ...... 51‐52 H.4 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETES...... 52 H.5 STUDENT ACTIVITIES (LIST) ...... 52
SECTION I: TRANSPORTATION I.1 ACTIVITY BUS ...... 52 I.2 BUS DISCIPLINE ...... 52 I.3 BUS PASSES ...... 53 I.4 BUS RESPONSIBILITIES SPONSOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN ...... 53 I.5 BUS TRANSPORTATION ...... 53 I.6 BUS SAFETY CONDUCT REMINDERS ...... 54 I.7 ITEMS PROHIBITED ON BUS ...... 54 I.8 STUDENTS WHO DRIVE ...... 54‐55
Page 6 of 56 Cognia is the accreditation organization for all DoDEA schools. Guam High School is fully accredited by Cognia as well as the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI).
SECTION A GENERAL INFORMATION
A.1 BACKPACKS Teacher’s discretion whether backpacks are allowed in their classrooms. Students will be limited to carry one (1) bag during the school day. Lunch bag/box will be picked up before lunch and dropped off after lunch if they do not fit in the one bag they may carry. Small purses will be allowed to be carried. Bags should be small enough to fit underneath a desk or to be put on the backs of chairs. Bags may not be placed on the floor blocking aisles or walk ways.
A.2 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.
A.3 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.
A.4 LOCKER POLICY 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.
A.5 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.
Page 7 of 56 A.6 LUNCH School lunch is a contracted agreement between DoDEA and the food service management company. There is no provision for serving students with a $0 balance on their lunch account. Any student who has a $0 balance and/or no cash payment will not be served. Students may be sent to the office to contact parents for the necessary funds to purchase a meal. 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 OUTSIDE AREA, 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.
A.7 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. A.8 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES All DoDEA schools should encourage parents to meet with their child's teacher for parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher conferences allow parents the opportunity to ask questions about their child's classes or progress in school. Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to discuss how parents and teachers can work together to help students perform at their best in school. If you are going to a meeting that was scheduled by the teacher or school, ask beforehand how much time you will have. If you will need more time or want to meet with the teacher again, let the teacher know at the end of the meeting. Please consult your child’s school for details regarding scheduling.
Page 8 of 56 A.9 GUAM HIGH SCHOOL STAFF LISTING 2020 - 2021 Ada, Doris M Ms. [email protected] Bamba, Rhoda S Ms. [email protected] Bernardo, Jonathan A Dr. [email protected] Blevins‐Stanley, Rowena K Ms. Rowena.Blevins‐[email protected] Borja, John S. Mr. [email protected] Bowling, George D Mr. [email protected] Burts, Kimberly [email protected] Cabrera, Doreen Mrs. [email protected] Caine, Melissa R. Ms. [email protected] Carbullido, Abigail P Ms. [email protected] Chargualaf, Denise K Ms. [email protected] Chargualaf, Lillian M Ms. [email protected] Cuaresma, Paul J Mr. [email protected] Devera, Jannie K Ms. [email protected] Diaz, Vincent P Mr. [email protected] Fee, Julie M. Ms. [email protected] Fernandez, Azurdee L. Ms. [email protected] Hollister, Rolyn J Ms. [email protected] Hollister, Steven R Mr. [email protected] Hunter, Charles D. Mr. [email protected] Johnston‐Borja, Nadine V Dr. Nadine.Johnston‐[email protected] Kasperbauer Perez, Karen S Ms. [email protected] Lee, Johoo Mr. [email protected] Leipheimer, Sandra Ms. [email protected] Leon Guerrero, Fina Ms. [email protected] Lim, Alicia A Ms. [email protected] Lopez, Airean S Ms. [email protected] Mancuso, Joseph Mr. [email protected] Manns, Kevin Mr. [email protected] Millwood, Jeana Ms. [email protected] Napalan, Sudi V Ms. [email protected] Pablo, Patricia A Ms. [email protected] Parchman, Terry Mr. [email protected] Paz, Edgar M Mr. [email protected] Pulmones‐Paz, Jennifer A Ms. Jennifer.Pulmones‐[email protected] Sablan, Laura J Ms. [email protected] Salas, Marisa T Ms. [email protected] Schwartz, Wayne Mr. [email protected] Severts, Grant Mr. [email protected] Sheedy, Jason Mr. [email protected] Sotomil, Romina P Ms. [email protected] Taitano, Christine G Ms. [email protected] Taitano, Joseph S Mr. [email protected] Torres, Britney S Ms. [email protected] Treisch, Justin Dr. [email protected]
Page 9 of 56 A. 10 STUDY 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 field trips.
A.11 SCHOOL SUPPLIES @ GUAM HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDS FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 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. Parents: Parents are expected to provide the Schools will provide: following for their children as needed: Baby wipes 3-ring binder Calculators Appropriate P.E. clothes/shoes Contact paper @Book bag or backpack Copy- Printer paper @Bound composition book Dishwashing detergent Clipboards Hand sanitizer Colored pencils Liquid soap Compass Index cards Glue (sticks, bottled) Locks (as required) @Gym shoes Paints (tempera) Highlighters Paper - graph @Loose-leaf paper Paper towels Notebook dividers Pencil sharpeners Paints (watercolor) Plastic bags @Pens and pencils Rulers (ES & MS only) Personal Headphones Tissue boxes Planners* Toilet paper Plastic supply box or pouch
Pocket folders Protractor Rubber eraser *Student Planners may be purchased Rulers using appropriated funds with the Scissors Superintendent's authorization. @Spiral notebooks Authorization may be granted only when Tri-Fold Boards (Projects) their use is essentially equivalent to a tri-folds consumable textbook and are used as an Washable colored markers instructional resource in a regularly Parents may voluntarily purchase specific items for scheduled course or program conducted their child's personal use. For example, a specific and monitored under the guidance of a kind of tissue. member of the school faculty.
https://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/offices/Education/supplies.cfm
Page 10 of 56 A.12 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
General School Information Telephone Directory Main Office 344-7410 Principal Mr. Sheedy 344-7548 Assistant Principal Dr. Treisch 344-7230 Administrative Officer Ms. Cabrera 344-7412 Secretary Ms.Quenga 344-7253 Counselor Ms. Hollister 344-7247 Counselor Ms. Leon Guerrero Counselor Ms. Taitano 344-7246 Registrar Ms. Herrera 344-7257 Nurse Ms. Alicia Lim 344-7372 Cafeteria 344-7223 *Hotline for tips 344-7253
A.13 VISITORS (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 4700.3, “Application and Background Check for DoDEA School Volunteers and Student Teachers,” May 15, 2006) For safety reasons, all visitors and volunteers must report to the school front office immediately upon entering the school. A visitor/volunteer is someone who is not a school employee or student and enters the school during operating hours. Visitors may go only to the area they indicated as their destination when signing in at the front office. All visitors will receive an appropriate visitor’s badge that is to be displayed conspicuously at all times while on school grounds. Visitors may be asked for an item of value in exchange for the visitor’s badge. Any change to the designated location must be cleared through the front office before visiting a different location. Upon finishing their visit, visitors must check out at the office, return the visitor badge, receive their item of value that may have been requested, and exit the school. Parents are welcome to visit the school and classrooms to observe our programs in action. In accordance with the policy stated in DoDEA Administrative Instruction 4700.3, “Application and Background Check for DoDEA School Volunteers and Student Teachers,” May 15, 2006 a visitor or volunteer should never be left alone with students unless proper background clearances have been obtained. Please consult your school administrator to begin this process.
Page 11 of 56 SECTION B SCHEDULES
B.1 DAILY BELL SCHEDULE
Page 12 of 56 B.2 EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE
Page 13 of 56 B.3 HALF-DAY BELL SCHEDULE
Half‐Day Daily Bell Schedule School Year 2020 ‐ 2021
Day 1/A Blue Day 2/B Gold
Entrance Bell 0720 Minutes . 0720 Minutes
Period 1 0725‐0805 40 minutes Seminar 1 0725‐0805 40 minutes
Period 2 0810‐0850 40 minutes Period 5 0810‐0850 40 minutes
Period 3 0855‐0935 40 minutes Period 6 0855‐0935 40 minutes
Period 4 0940‐1020 40 minutes Period 7 0940‐1020 40 minutes
Seminar Drop Off 10:25‐1035 10 Minutes 1st Period Drop Off 10:25‐1035 10 Minutes
NO ACTIVITY BUS ON HALF‐DAYS!
B.4 OPENING DAY SCHEDULE
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B.5 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
School Year 2020-2021 (175 Instructional Days and 190 Teacher Work Days) 2020 First Semester (86 Instructional Days) Monday, August 24 Begin First Quarter and First Semester Monday, September 7 Labor Day: Federal Holiday Monday, October 12 Columbus Day: Federal Holiday Thursday, October 22 End of First Quarter (41 days of classroom instruction) Friday, October 23 No school for students -- teacher work day Monday October 26 Begin Second Quarter Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day: Federal Holiday observed Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day: Federal Holiday Friday, November 27 Friday: Recess Day Monday, December 21 Begin Winter Recess (21 December - 01 January 2020) Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day: Federal Holiday 2021 Friday, January 1, 2021 New Year's Day: Federal Holiday Monday, January 4 Instruction Resumes Thursday, January 14 End of Second Quarter and First Semester (45 days of classroom instruction) Friday, January 15 No school for students -- teacher work day Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Federal Holiday Second Semester (89 Instructional Days) Tuesday, January 19 Begin Third Quarter and Second Semester Monday, February 15 Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday): Federal Holiday Wednesday, March 24 End of Third Quarter (45 days of classroom instruction) Thursday, March 25 No school for students -- teacher work day Friday, March 26 Begin Spring Recess (26 March - 02 April) Monday, April 5 Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter Friday, May 28 Friday: Recess Day Monday, May 31 Memorial Day: Federal Holiday Tuesday, June 10 End of Fourth Quarter and Second Semester (45 Days of classroom instruction) Friday, June 11 No school for students -- teacher work day. Last day for non-administrative educator personnel
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SECTION C GUIDANCE
C.1 ACCELERATED WITHDRAWAL PLAN (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements and Policy,” September 5, 2014) The principal may authorize an accelerated withdrawal of a student who must withdraw from school 20 or less instructional days prior to the end of a semester in accordance with Enclosure 3, Section 9 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements and Policy,” September 5, 2014. Accelerated withdrawal will only be considered if the sponsor presents Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. The parent or sponsor must present verification of the date required for the student to depart from the school (e.g., PCS orders). All of the conditions of an accelerated study program outlined by the student’s teachers must be met prior to withdrawal in order for grades to be assigned and credit to be granted. Students who withdraw prior to the 20-day limitation of the accelerated withdrawal policy will receive “withdrawal” grades rather than final grades.
C.2 ACCESS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES Schools shall allow equal access to school facilities being used for student sponsored non- curriculum related activities, if a school allows any such group access to its facilities.
C.3 SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES/SCHOOL BOARDS School Advisory Committees (DoDEA Europe & DoDEA Pacific) and School Boards (DoDEA Americas) This is one way for parents to get involved in their child’s education. Please consult your child’s school to find the schedule for School Advisory Committee (DoDEA-Europe and DoDEA-Pacific) or School Board meetings (DoDEA-Americas).
C.4 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.
C.5 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.
Page 16 of 56 C.6 CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS DoDEA Regulation 2000.3, “Student Grade Level Placement,” March 26, 2004) Kindergarten and grade 1 placements are determined by minimum age requirements, in accordance with Enclosure 2 of the DoDEA Regulation 2000.3, “Student Grade Level Placement,” March 26, 2004. An otherwise DoDEA-eligible student who will reach his or her fifth birthday on or before September 1 of the school year will be eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten. An otherwise DoDEA-eligible student who will reach his or her sixth birthday on or before September 1 of the school year is eligible to enroll in grade 1. Kindergarten is not a prerequisite to grade 1 entry. Placement in grades 2 through 8 is predicated upon successful completion of the preceding year. Students entering a DoDEA elementary, middle, or junior high school (through grade 8) from a non-American or host nation school will be placed in the grade level corresponding to their ages assuming yearly progression from grades 1 through 8. Grade-level status (9, 10, 11, and 12) will be determined by the number of course credit units earned by the student, in accordance with Section 2 of the DoDEA Regulation 2000.3, “Student Grade Level Placement,” March 26, 2004. Students entering grade 9 must have successfully completed grade 8 and/or been previously enrolled in grade 9 and earned less than 6 credits. Students entering grade 10 must have successfully completed grade 9 and earned a minimum of 6 course credits. Students entering grade 11 must have successfully completed grade 10 and earned a minimum of 12 course credits. Students entering grade 12 must have successfully completed grade 11 and earned a minimum of 19 course credits.
C.7 COMPUTER ACCESS AND INTERNET POLICY Computer Access/Internet Policy/Electronic Devices (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 6600.01, “Computer Access and Internet Policy,” February 16, 2010) Each student, together with the student's parent or guardian (if applicable), shall acknowledge and sign Form 700, which contains the “Use of DoDEA Internet and Use of Information Technology Resources,” before he or she is assigned a user account. In accordance with Enclosure 4 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 6600.01, “Computer Access and Internet Policy,” February 16, 2010, the following are required of all students: • Students shall use DoDEA's information technology (IT) resources, including computers, electronic mail, and internet access, only in support of education and for research consistent with the educational objectives of DoDEA. • Students shall respect and adhere to all of the rules governing access to, and use of, DoDEA's IT resources. • Students shall be polite in all electronic communication. • Students shall use courteous and respectful language and/or images in their messages to others. • Students shall not swear, use vulgarities, or use harsh, abusive, sexual, or disrespectful language and/or images. • Students who misuse DoDEA IT resources are subject to disciplinary measures. The signed agreement is to be retained in the administrative office at the student's school for the duration of the student's enrollment. A copy will be provided to the student and, if applicable, the student's parent or guardian.
Page 17 of 56 C.8 SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES (DoDEA Regulation 2946.1, “School Counseling Services,” September 8, 2003 & DoDEA Manual 2946.2, “Department of Defense Education Activity School Counseling Services,” January 1, 2006) DoDEA school counselors provide comprehensive counseling programs to all students in grades K- 12 in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2946.1, “School Counseling Services,” September 8, 2003 and DoDEA Manual 2946.2, “Department of Defense Education Activity School Counseling Services,” January 1, 2006. Counseling programs are designed to foster a foundation for life-long learning by removing barriers to students’ academic success. Early identification and intervention of students’ academic and social/emotional needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and promoting academic growth. School counselors provide direct and indirect student services and curricular activities to increase the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for students to achieve their potential academically, socially, emotionally and physically for life, college and career readiness. Elementary school counseling programs support student’s self-concept and feelings of competence as successful learners. In elementary grades, school counseling programs deliver the knowledge, attitudes and skills (e.g., decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and life-skills) required for students to progress through school as competent and confident learners. Secondary school counseling programs are designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of students in grades 6-12, while preparing them for high school and beyond. College and career exploration and planning are emphasized at the secondary level. As middle school students learn to manage more independence and responsibilities, school counseling programs are designed to connect learning to practical application in life and work, support personal/ social skills, and foster effective learning / study skills. High school counseling programs are designed to foster student preparation and readiness for successful college and career pathways after high school. All high school students create and manage a four-year plan with their counselor. The four-year plan is designed to teach students how to create and attain their graduation, college and career goals while taking into account their interests, aptitudes and graduation requirements. Please contact your school counselor for additional information regarding the school counseling program.
C.9 DISABILITY SERVICES (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2500.14, “Nondiscrimination and 504 Accommodation on the Basis of Disability in DoDEA Conducted Education Programs and Activities,” April 29, 2009, as amended & DoDEA Regulation 2500.10, “Special Education Dispute Management System,” August 28, 2001) A student with a disability, or who has a record of a disability, or is regarded as having a disability, shall not be excluded from participating in, or be denied the benefits of, any DoDEA education program or activity or be subjected to discrimination based solely on a disability. In accordance with Enclosure 3 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2500.14, “Nondiscrimination and 504 Accommodation on the Basis of Disability in DoDEA Conducted Education Programs and Activities,” April 29, 2009, as amended students with disabilities shall be provided a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment at no cost to the parents. Disability services that students may be eligible for include speech-language pathology; audiology services; interpreting services; psychological services; physical and occupational therapy; recreation including therapeutic recreation; social work services; school nurse services designed to enable a child with a disability; counseling services including rehabilitation counseling; orientation and mobility services; and medical services for diagnostic or evaluative purposes. Please contact your
Page 18 of 56 child’s school for specific details relating to your child. In accordance with Section 5 in the DoDEA Regulation 2500.10, “Special Education Dispute Management System,” August 28, 2001 either the parent or the school may request mediation to resolve a disagreement concerning a child’s individualized education program, including the delivery of medically related services.
C.10 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.)
C.11 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. C.12 EDUCATION STUDENT SERVICES Education Student Services (ESS) is an integral part of the total education program. The ESS Department includes DoDEA school nurses, school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers (located only in certain locations). The ESS staff members at each DoDEA school partner with parents, community, students and other educators to assist in creating an educational environment conductive of academic, personal, social and career growth of all students. Please visit the Education Student Services Web site for further instruction based on your situation or discuss with an administrator at your student’s school.
C.13 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (DoDEA Regulation 2440.1, “English as a Second Language Programs,” March 16, 2007) An English language learner (ELL) is a student identified as one who is in the process of acquiring English as an additional language. In accordance with the policy stated in the DoDEA Regulation 2440.1, “English as a Second Language Programs,” March 16, 2007, DoDEA’ s ESOL Program is a language acquisition program designed to teach ELLs social and academic skills as well as the cultural aspects of the ELLs to succeed in an academic environment. It involves teaching, listening, speaking, reading, writing, study skills, content vocabulary, and cultural orientation at appropriate developmental and proficiency levels with little or no use of the native language. ESOL instruction is in English and can be provided in a variety of settings and program configurations. The amount of instruction given will vary according to the student's needs and classification. ELLs are involved in mainstream classes during the day.
Page 19 of 56 C.14 ENROLLMENT (DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, “Eligibility Requirements for Education of Elementary and Secondary School-Age Dependents in Overseas Areas,” September 20, 2006, as amended & DoD Instruction 1342.26, “Eligibility Requirements for Minor Dependents to Attend Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS),” March 4, 1997) Proof of Eligibility: The sponsor does not need to be present at registration, as long as the parent or other adult registering the child has all the necessary paperwork in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, “Eligibility Requirements for Education of Elementary and Secondary School- Age Dependents in Overseas Areas,” September 20, 2006, as amended and DoD Instruction 1342.26, “Eligibility Requirements for Minor Dependents to Attend Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS),” March 4, 1997.
The following documents are necessary to complete the registration process: Proof of age • Medical records, including all dates and types of immunizations • Sponsor's orders for current tour of duty • Students enrolling in DoD domestic schools will also be asked to show proof of on-base residence. Contact the registrar at your student’s school for more information on enrollment or to update your student’s information.
C.15 FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (DoDEA Regulation 2050.9, “Family Advocacy Program Process and Procedures for Reporting Incidents of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect,” January 27, 1998) The Family Advocacy Program (FAP), which is an installation program, is designed to address prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and reporting of family violence. FAPs consist of coordinated efforts designed to prevent and intervene in cases of family distress and to promote healthy life. In accordance with DoDEA policy in the DoDEA Regulation 2050.9, “Family Advocacy Program Process and Procedures for Reporting Incidents of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect,” January 27, 1998, DoDEA school personnel will participate in the identification of child abuse and the protection of children by promptly reporting all suspected or alleged child abuse to the local FAP officer and to the reporting employee’s immediate supervisor.
C.16 GRADING At the beginning of each course or grade level, every DoDEA teacher shall make available information regarding grading policy and course requirements to parents and students. This information will be provided to parents and students by the end of the first month of the school year or by the end of the first month of the semester in the case of a semester course. If any child demonstrates unsatisfactory progress or achievement, teachers must notify parents with enough time to correct the deficiency. Notification must occur as soon as unsatisfactory achievement is evident, and not later than the midpoint of the nine-week grading period. Timely and accurate reporting of student progress shall be accomplished for students in grades 4 through 12, using the approved DoDEA Electronic Gradebook (EGB) System. All assignments (e.g., quizzes, tests, examinations, homework, speeches, etc.) that are used to assess and report student progress shall be promptly evaluated and/or graded, posted in the EGB, and returned to the student. The normal period of evaluation and posting should be no longer than ten (10) calendar
Page 20 of 56 days from the day the assignment is collected, with reasonable exceptions for large projects. At a minimum, one assignment or grade should be recorded per week in the EGB System. To create an account and access the EGB System please visit the DoDEA Web site for instructions.
C.17 GRADES (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements ad Policy,” September 5, 2004) A standard diploma is awarded upon completion of the following requirements as stated in Enclosure 3, Sections 2 and 3 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements and Policy,” September 2014: 1) Minimum 2.0 GPA; 2) Completion of 26.0 units of credit; and 3) Completion of specific course requirements. An honors diploma is awarded upon completion of the following additional requirements: 1) Completion of all requirements for a standard diploma and additional course requirements; 2) Minimum 3.8 GPA at the end of the second semester of the graduating year; and 3) Earning a passing grade and taking the requisite exams in a minimum of four Advanced Placement (AP) exams and/or International Baccalaureate diploma (IB) in advanced- level courses.
High School Graduation Course Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Content Area Standard Diploma Honors Diploma English Language Arts 4.0 credits 4.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 credits 3.0 credits Mathematics 4.0 credits 4.0 credits Science 3.0 credits 3.0 credits World Language 2.0 credits 2.0 credits Career Technical Education 2.0 credits 2.0 credits Physical Education 1.5 credits 1.5 credits Fine Arts 1.0 credit 1.0 credit Health Education 0.5 credit 0.5 credit Economic Literacy - 0.5 credit SUMMARY Minimum Total Credits 26.0 credits 26.0 credits Required Courses 21.0 credits 21.5 credits Elective Courses 5.0 credits 4.5 credits AP and/or IB Courses and requisite exams - 4 courses Minimum GPA 2.0 GPA 3.8 GPA *AP and/or IB courses may be used to meet DoDEA requirements. In Bahrain only, an IB diploma is awarded upon completion of the established requirements for the IB diploma. Students unable to successfully meet requirements for receipt of the IB diploma must meet all requirements for the standard or honors diploma to receive a DoDEA diploma.
Page 21 of 56 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.
ADVANCED SCALE STANDARD SCALE (For AP Classes)
A = 4.0 A= 5.0 B = 3.0 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D= 2.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0
C.18 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.
C.19 HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS DoDEA recognizes that home-schooling is a sponsor’s right and may be a legitimate alternative form of education for the sponsor’s dependents. Home-school students who are eligible to enroll in a DoDEA-Europe and DoDEA-Pacific and DoDEA-Americas students on a tuition-free basis are eligible to utilize DoDEA auxiliary services without being required either to enroll in or register for a minimum number of courses offered by the school. Eligible DoD home-school students using or receiving auxiliary services must meet the same eligibility and standards of conduct requirements applicable to students enrolled in the DoDEA school who use or receive the same auxiliary services. Any student, including eligible DoD dependent home-school students, who has not met the graduation requirements to earn a DoDEA diploma may not receive DoDEA commencement regalia, the DoDEA diploma, nor walk to participate in a DoDEA commencement ceremony.
C.20 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 have the right 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.
C.21 HONOR ROLL Guam High School recognizes student academic performance three (3) times a year during the following grading periods: 1) 1st Quarter Honor Roll/2nd Semester previous school year Honor Roll 2) 1st Semester Honor Roll/2nd Quarter High Five Honor Roll 3) 3rd Quarter Honor Roll/3rd Quarter High Five Honor Roll
Page 22 of 56 Principal’s Honor Roll-Students having a GPA of 4.0 or greater. High Honor Roll-Students having a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 Honor Roll-Students having a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. *High Five Honor Roll-Students having a GPA which has improved .5 or more from the previous Quarter however and less than a 3.0. The High Five Honor Roll is presented the 2nd and 3rd Quarters.
C.22 INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN (DoD Instruction 1342.29, “Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children,” January 31, 2017) The DoD, in collaboration with the National Center for Interstate Compacts and the Council of State Governments, has developed an interstate compact that addresses the educational transition issues of children of military families. Currently, all 50 States and the District of Columbia participate in the interstate compact that provides a uniform policy platform for resolving the challenges experienced by military children. It is estimated that the average military family moves three times more often than the average non- military family. These frequent moves can cause children to miss out on extracurricular activities and to face challenges in meeting graduation requirements. In accordance with Enclosure 4 of the DoD Instruction 1342.29, “Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children,” January 31, 2017, the Compact will ensure that the children of military families are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals by inflexible administrative and bureaucratic practices. States participating in the Compact would work to coordinate graduation requirements, transfer of records and course placement and other administrative policies.
C.23 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.
C.24 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. • All grade 9 students will take the PSAT 8/9. • All 10 grade students will take the SRI and the ASVAB • All grade 10 and 11students will take the PSAT/NMSQT. (DoDEA Regulation 2000.06, “Systemwide Assessment Program,” March 26, 2010) All DoDEA students in grades or programs identified for system-wide assessments shall be included in the DoDEA System-wide Assessment Program in accordance with the policy and
Page 23 of 56 Enclosure 2 in the DoDEA Regulation 2000.06, “Systemwide Assessment Program,” March 26, 2010. Students who have been identified as having disabilities or are ELLs shall participate using either the standard DoDEA assessments, with or without reasonable and appropriate accommodations, or through the use of the appropriate DoDEA alternate assessment. All assessments selected for use within DoDEA shall: 1) Affect instruction and student learning in a positive manner; 2) Be one of several criteria used for making major decisions about student performance/achievement; and 3) Align to clearly defined standards and objectives within the content domain being tested. The results of each assessment shall be used as one component of the DoDEA Assessment System for major decisions concerning the student's future learning activities within the classroom setting.
NAEP 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.
C.25 NONCUSTODIAL PARENT RIGHTS Parents and/or guardians must supply the school with a copy of any type of court order that may affect the student (e.g., who is allowed to visit the child, who has legal custody, etc.). These orders will be maintained in the student’s cumulative file. If any changes take place during the school year with the court order, the school must be notified immediately. Teachers will be notified of any restrictions that affect students in their classes.
C.26 NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity in Federally Conducted Education and Training Programs (DoDEA Policy Memorandum 03-OCA-001 implementing Executive Order 13160) No individual, on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, and status as a parent, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in, a federally conducted education or training program or activity. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex. Refer to pages 15-17 in the DoDEA Policy Memorandum 03-OCA-001 implementing Executive Order 13160, Sexual Harassment and Other Inappropriate Sexual Behavior.
Page 24 of 56 C.27 PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION DoDEA encourages all communication take place through official school email accounts.
C.28 PROGRESS REPORTS (DoDEA Regulation 2000.10, “Department of Defense Dependent Schools Progress Reports,” August 1, 1995) In accordance with the policies and procedures in the DoDEA Regulation 2000.10, “Department of Defense Dependent Schools Progress Reports,” August 1, 1995 it is the policy of DoDEA to issue a progress report every nine weeks for any student present or enrolled for at least 20 days or more in a marking period. Marks will be given at the end of the second, third, and fourth marking period for students in grades K-1. Marks or grades will be given at the end of each of the four marking periods for students in grades 2-12. For students in grades K-12, unsatisfactory achievement of program objectives or standards will be reported to parents during each marking period as soon as evident, but no later than the midpoint of the nine-week grading period to allow sufficient time for a student to correct the problem. In case of students whose performance does not begin to decline until after the midpoint in the quarter, every effort will be made to contact parents as soon as this happens and work to get the student back on track. All students will receive assessments that fairly and accurately report their academic progress. Marks or grades on report cards will be determined by the degree to which students are achieving established program objectives or standards. Marks or grades must be based upon student academic performance.
C.29 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (DoDEA Regulation 2946.3, “School Psychological Services,” January 22, 2004) DoDEA school psychologists provide a range of services designed to support students’ learning, growth and development in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2946.3, “School Psychological Services,” January 22, 2004. They are experts in student mental health, learning and behavior, and partner with various stakeholders throughout the school and community to support students’ academic and emotional needs. School psychology programs are designed to foster safe, healthy and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between the school, home and community. School psychologists aim to improve academic achievement, support diverse learners, promote positive behaviors and safe school climates, and strengthen school-family partnerships. Core functions of school psychologists include mental health interventions, behavior management, crisis intervention and response, assessment, and consultation and collaboration. Please contact your school psychologist for additional information regarding the DoDEA School Psychology Program.
C.30 SOCIAL MEDIA Use of personal social media between parents/teachers/students is discouraged, other than official school social media communication.
C.31 SPECIAL EDUCATION (Department of Defense Instruction 1342.12, “Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents,” June 17, 2015) Special education is considered specially designed instruction, which is provided at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, home, hospitals and institutions, and in other settings, as well as instruction in physical education. In accordance with the policy stated in the Department of Defense Instruction 1342.12,
Page 25 of 56 “Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents,” June 17, 2015 the law requires school districts with students with disabilities to be provided reasonable accommodations to allow access to educational programs and associated activities to the same extent as students without disabilities. Please contact your child’s school for specific details relating to your child if you would like to discuss eligibility requirements.
C.32 TRANSCRIPTS/RECORDS POLICY/ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS
Student records and transcripts may be requested from several different sources, depending upon the student's last date of attendance or graduation date. Please visit the student records at: (https://www.dodea.edu/StudentServices/transcripts.cfm) for further instruction based on your situation or discuss with the counseling department at your student’s school.
C.33 TRANSFER CREDIT Transferring Course Credits to a DoDEA School (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements and Policy,” September 5, 2004) DoDEA will accept the official courses, grades, and earned credits of middle school (grades 7-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students who transfer into a DoDEA school from other DoDEA schools or who earn course credits in a non-Department of Defense (DoD) system (public or private), correspondence, online, and/or homeschool program that are accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting associations, one of the U.S. state education agencies, or by a public- or state-supported system of accreditation for public or private education programs in a foreign nation in accordance with Enclosure 3, Section 10 of the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2000.1, “High School Graduation Requirements and Policy,” September 5, 2004. Please contact your child’s school for questions regarding course credit transfer process and approval.
C.34 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 money for books or other items they are unable to return payments, in the form of a check or money order, must be made to U.S. Department of Treasury and provided 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.
Page 26 of 56 C.35 SEXUAL HARASSMENT (DoDEA Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment, Directive-Type Memorandum 18-DMEO-004, and DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, Student Rights and Responsibilities) DoDEA remains firmly committed to providing all students with a safe, supportive, and non- discriminatory learning environment. Every child is entitled to feel safe in school and while participating in school-related activities. DoDEA has a responsibility to address all complaints of sexual harassment, which includes addressing its effects and taking steps to prevent further/future behavior. Sexual harassment by or against students will not be tolerated in DoDEA schools. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature from students or adults (of the same gender or not) that is sufficiently serious that it prevents or limits one’s ability to learn, study, work, or participate in or benefit from DoDEA school programs and activities, both on and off school premises, such as interfering with a student’s schoolwork, making a student feel uncomfortable or unsafe at school, or substantially interfering with one’s physical or psychological well-being. Such misconduct can consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal, non-verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Examples of behavior that may constitute sexual harassment include: • Commenting or teasing someone about their sexuality, body parts, or sexual development. • Texting, personal messaging, e-mailing, posting on social media platforms, or otherwise sharing sexually graphic material, both written and visual. • Pulling down someone’s pants or shorts, flipping skirts, pulling at or lifting up shirts. • Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature from an unwanted pat, hug, or kiss, to groping or grabbing of another person’s private body parts and, in extreme cases, sexual assault or rape. You are encouraged to visit the DoDEA Sexual Harassment and Awareness Prevention webpage at: www.dodea.edu/sexualharassment to learn more about sexual harassment, what to do if you feel you have been sexually harassed, and to obtain point-of-contact information for regional Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (DMEO) Complaints Managers. Unresolved matters concerning sexual harassment, or any other inappropriate sexual behavior, may be reported through the chain of command. The DoDEA chain of command is located at: https://www.dodea.edu/aboutDoDEA/command.cfm.
Page 27 of 56 SECTION D HEALTH AND SAFETY
D.1 CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT DODEA REGULATION 3030.01 DODEA INCIDENT REPORTING PROGRAM provides guidance on the procedures for Reporting Incidents of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect. All DoDEA personnel will participate in the identification of child abuse and the protection of children. School personnel shall promptly report all suspected or alleged child abuse to the local Family Advocacy Program (FAP) officer and to their immediate supervisor and shall cooperate with the FAP process. The DoD FAP provides for the identification, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
D.2 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES (DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003) The school nurse will make a judgment call based on nursing assessment if a student needs emergency medical care requiring an ambulance in accordance with Section 6 of the “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003. If a student needs emergency medical care requiring an ambulance, the school nurse shall ensure that: • The ambulance is requested;* • The parent is notified that the student is en route to the nearest medical facility; and • The school administrator is notified. *A school official may accompany the student to the medical facility in an emergency.
D.3 FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM The Family Advocacy Program (FAP), which is an installation program, is designed to address prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and reporting of family violence. FAP’s consist of coordinated efforts designed to prevent and intervene in cases of family distress and to promote healthy life. DoDEA school personnel will participate in the identification of child abuse and the protection of children by promptly reporting all suspected or alleged child abuse to the local FAP officer and to the reporting employee’s immediate supervisor.
D.4 FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE (DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003) School personnel will administer first aid to the dependent student when needed to treat minor injury or illness in accordance with the DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003. Should the dependent student sustain an illness or injury that a school official believes should receive immediate care from a health care provider, the school will a) make reasonable efforts to contact the sponsor/parent, or the alternate individual(s) identified as emergency contacts on the dependent student’s registration document (DoDEA Form 600), and, if necessary, b) arrange for a response by an Emergency Response Team (EMT) and possible transportation of the dependent student for treatment to an available health care facility. The EMT, health care facility, or attending health care provider(s) may not be U.S. or military facilities or providers, especially if the dependent student is located overseas.
Page 28 of 56 Treatment decisions will be made exclusively by a health care provider(s) if the nature of the dependent student’s injury or illness requires immediate health care, in accordance with their standard operating procedures regarding the delivery of emergency care for the dependent student.
D.5 STUDENT HEALTH Allergies and Chronic-Acute Conditions (DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003) Please inform the school nurse of any medical condition and health concerns your child may have to better serve and protect your child’s welfare in accordance with the DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003. Food allergies including peanut/nut allergies are a significant health concern within the school environment. Completely banning nuts or other foods is not recommended as it is 1) not possible to control what other people bring onto the school grounds and 2) does not provide the allergic student with an environment where he/she can safely learn to navigate a world containing nuts. When a ban is instituted, parents feel their child will not be exposed to allergens. A ban can create a false sense of security. Allergic reactions can range from mild symptoms to life threatening reactions. Ensuring a safe environment for all students and visitors is a primary focus for the administration and staff. Your assistance and support in helping us maintain a safe environment for every student, staff, and visitor is greatly appreciated. In an attempt to raise awareness and limit an unnecessary exposure during school hours, we are implementing the following steps to address food allergies. These include: • Notifying the school nurse of ANY allergy including food, drug, insects, and others; • Providing the school nurse with medication/doctor’s order/parent permission form; • Teaching children at home about their food allergies and not to share any food in school; and • Letting the classroom teacher know about your child’s food allergies and checking with the classroom teacher before bringing any food for celebrations into the classroom.
D.6 ILLNESS AND SCHOOL NURSE (DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003) DoDEA School Health Services aim to optimize learning by fostering student wellness. The school nurse works with the school administrator to promote wellness and safety of all students and staff. In accordance with Section 6 in the DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, “First Aid and Emergency Care,” September 8, 2003 the school nurse serves as the coordinator of school health services programs, by: Promoting healthy and safe learning environments; Providing health counseling, assessment, intervention and referrals; Providing health education to students, staff and the community; and Promoting community wellness through health education, counseling, and activities. Core functions of the school nurse include providing injury and illness assessments and interventions, managing immunization requirements, screening for health factors that impact student learning, administering medications, providing health and wellness education and counseling, and serving as a healthcare liaison between the school and community. Please contact your school nurse for additional information regarding the DoDEA School Health Services Program. The school nurse shall take the following measures:
Page 29 of 56 1) Ensure appropriate care of students concerning necessary medical attention; 2) Contact sponsors and/or family members concerning a student’s medical concern; and 3) Give immediate first aid as well as seek immediate medical referral(s) where deemed necessary. All measures taken will be documented on accident form DS 4801. While the education of your child is important, there are certain medical illnesses that require for your child to either be sent home or remain home from school. These are as follows: Fever: Elevated temperature of 100°F or greater. The student should be fever free (oral temperature below 99°F), without the use of fever-reducing medicines, for a complete school day (24 hours) before returning to school. Flu Symptoms: Fever over 100°F or greater with cough and/or sore throat. Other flu symptoms can include fatigue, body aches, vomiting and/or diarrhea. A student must remain home for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. Coughing: Severe uncontrolled coughing or wheezing; rapid or difficult breathing; coughing lasting longer than five-seven days. Vomiting: Two or more episodes of vomiting in the past 24 hours. A student must remain home until vomiting resolves (no further vomiting for 24 hours). Diarrhea: Frequent, loose, or watery stools compared to child's normal pattern; not caused by diet or medication. A student must remain home if a) he/she looks or acts ill; b) he/she has diarrhea with temperature elevation of 100°F or greater; c) he/she has diarrhea and vomiting. Rash with Fever: A body rash without fever or behavior changes usually does not require exclusion from school; seek medical advice. Conjunctivitis: Pink/reddish color to white part of the eye and thick discharge may be yellow or greenish in color. A student should remain home until discharge and signs of infection have cleared or completion of 24-hour treatment with ophthalmic solution prescribed by a health care provider. Head lice or scabies: A student must remain home until treatment has been initiated. Note: Strict adherence to product directions is essential for successful eradication of parasites. Impetigo: (Including streptococci, staphylococcus, and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus [“MRSA”] infections). Blister-like lesions which develop into pustules. May "weep" and crust. A student must remain home for 24 hours after medical treatment initiated. Note: Lesions must be covered for school attendance. Ringworm: While a student may attend school with ringworm, lesions must be covered for school attendance. Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Measles, mumps, rubella, (German measles), chicken pox, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. A student must remain home until determined not infectious by medical care provider. Please visit the DoDEA Student Health Services Website for further instruction based on your situation or discuss with an administrator at your student’s school.
D.7 IMMUNIZATION CLINIC HOURS *Dates and Times are subject to change, please call ahead of time before arriving. NAVAL HOSPITAL 344-9453
Page 30 of 56 Monday through Friday: 0730-1600 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: 0800-1230 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
D.8 IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES At the time of enrollment, documentation of a student’s immunizations is required (DoDEA Immunization Requirements). Acceptable forms of official proof of immunization status may include, but are not limited to: -Yellow international immunization records, -State agency-generated immunization certificates, -School-generated immunization certificates, and -Physician, clinic, or hospital-generated immunization records. Parents must present proof of immunizations upon registration in any DoDEA school. Should the immunization documentation reveal missing immunization data, the necessary immunizations must be obtained. Proof of immunization compliance must be presented to school officials within 30 days of enrollment for continued enrollment in DoDEA schools. For a list of required immunizations and necessary forms, please visit http://www.dodea.edu/StudentServices/upload/2011_2942_0_M_F3.pdf
Page 31 of 56 D.9 LIST OF REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS AS FOLLOWS:
D.10 INCIDENT REPORTING/ACCIDENT-INJURY Parents will be contacted by the school administrator or school nurse for any of the following reasons: Any illness or injury that causes concern Eye, ear, or teeth injuries Head injury Second- or third-degree burns Severe pain Sprains or possible fractures Temperature higher than 100° Vomiting Wounds that may require stitches
Page 32 of 56 D.11 MEDICAL CARE FOR OVERSEAS NON-DOD DEPENDENTS Health care in the school setting is the same for overseas non-DoD dependents as it is for DoD- dependents.
D.12 MEDICATION AT SCHOOL It is best practice to take medication at home. If medication needs to be taken three times a day, the student should take it in the morning before leaving home, take it after school arriving at home, and take it before bed time; such schedule provides a more even time spacing. When medications must be administered during the school day, the medication must be delivered to the school nurse in the original container, properly labeled by the pharmacy or primary care manager/provider, stating the name of the student, the medication, dosage, route, time of administration, and current date of issue. Contact the school nurse for the required Medication Form H-3-2. This form must be filled out and signed by the prescribing medical provider and signed by the sponsor/parent/guardian. The sponsor/parent/guardian needs to bring the signed form and the medication to the school nurse. If the school nurse is not present, the signed form and medication must be presented to the school principal, acting principal, or health aide for safekeeping. In some rare situations, students are allowed to keep their medicine with them while in school or at school-related activities. The student's prescribing primary care manager must provide a written statement that the student has to keep the medication at all times; also, a parent must provide written permission for the medication to stay with the student. See the school nurse to obtain appropriate paperwork for medications to be administered during school hours or for student to carry medication.
D.13 RE-ADMITTANCE CRITERIA While the education of your child is important, there are certain medical illnesses that require for your child to either be sent home or remain home from school. These are as follows: Fever: Elevated temperature of 100°F or greater. The student should be fever free (oral temperature below 99°F), without the use of fever-reducing medicines, for a complete school day (24 hours) before returning to school. Flu Symptoms: Fever over 100°F or greater with cough and/or sore throat. Other flu symptoms can include fatigue, body aches, vomiting and/or diarrhea. A student must remain home for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. Coughing: Severe uncontrolled coughing or wheezing; rapid or difficult breathing; coughing lasting longer than five-seven days. Vomiting: Two or more episodes of vomiting in the past 24 hours. A student must remain home until vomiting resolves (no further vomiting for 24 hours). Diarrhea: Frequent, loose or watery stools compared to child's normal pattern; not caused by diet or medication. A student must remain home if a) he/she looks or acts ill; b) he/she has diarrhea with temperature elevation of 100°F or greater; c) he/she has diarrhea and vomiting. Rash WITH Fever: A body rash without fever or behavior changes usually does not require exclusion from school; seek medical advice. Conjunctivitis: Pink/reddish color to white part of the eye and thick discharge may be yellow or greenish in color. A student should remain home until discharge and signs of infection have cleared or completion of 24-hour treatment with ophthalmic solution prescribed by a health care provider.
Page 33 of 56 Head lice or scabies: A student must remain home until treatment has been initiated. Note: Strict adherence to product directions is essential for successful eradication of parasites. Impetigo: (Including streptococci, staphylococcus, and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus [“MRSA”] infections). Blister-like lesions which develop into pustules. May "weep" and crust. A student must remain home for 24 hours after medical treatment initiated. Note: Lesions must be covered for school attendance. Ringworm: While a student may attend school with ringworm, lesions must be covered for school attendance. Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Measles, mumps, rubella, (German measles), chicken pox, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. A student must remain home until determined not infectious by medical care provider. Please visit the DoDEA Student Health Services Web site for further instruction based on your situation or discuss with an administrator at your student’s school. Medical Care for Overseas Non-DoD Dependents Health care in the school setting is the same for overseas non-DoD dependents as it is for DoD- dependents.
SECTION E ATTENDANCE
E.1 ABSENCES/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 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.
E.2 ABSENCES/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.
E.3 ABSENCES/UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Unexcused absences may result in school disciplinary actions. An absence from school or a class without written verification from a parent or sponsor will be unexcused. Student attendance is calculated based upon the date of enrollment in a DoDEA school, which may occur anytime during the school year. Student attendance monitoring is designed to provide a continuum of intervention and services to support families and children in keeping children in school and combating truancy and educational neglect. Parents should notify the school of their child’s absence by at least 30 minutes after the start of the school day for which the student is absent. Too many unexcused absences may trigger the Student Support Team to convene.
Page 34 of 56 E.4 ADVANCED 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.
E.5 STUDENT ATTENDANCE (DoDEA Regulation 2095.01, “School Attendance,” August 26, 2011, as amended) In accordance with the policy stated in the DoDEA Regulation 2095.01, “School Attendance,” August 26, 2011, as amended, school attendance is mandatory. All students are required to attend school for 180 instructional days per school year to ensure continuity of instruction, successfully meet academic standards, and demonstrate continuous educational progress. School attendance is a joint responsibility between the parent or sponsor, the student, the classroom teacher, the school personnel, and in some cases the Command. Students with excessive school absences shall be monitored by the Student Support Team to assist them in the completion of all required work and successful mastery of course objectives. Daily student attendance is identified based upon a quarter of the school day formula. Students will be identified as present or absent, based on the following criteria: 1). Absent up to 25% of the school day = absent one-quarter of the school day. 2) Absent between 26%-50% of the school day = absent one-half of the school day. 3). Absent 51%-75% of the school day = absent three-quarters of the school day. 4). Absent 76%-100% of the school day = absent full-day. DoDEA considers the following conditions to constitute reasonable cause for absence from school for reasons other than school-related activities: 1). Personal illness 2). Medical, dental, or mental health appointment 3). Serious illness in the student’s immediate family 4). A death in the student’s immediate family or of a relative 5). Religious holiday 6). Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm 7). Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school administration 8). College visits that cannot be scheduled on non-school days 9). Pandemic event
E.6 CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES When dropping off a student after the school day started (0730) the parent is asked to come into the Main Office and sign in the student if the late arrival is excused. After the student is signed in they will be given a pass to class that indicates to the teacher if the late arrival is excused or unexcused.If the parent drops off a student and knows the late arrival is unexcused they do not have to come in to the Main Office. The student may sign him or herself in and proceed to class.When a parent requests that a student signs himself or herself out to go to an appointment a written note or email is requested in advance. Verbal requests over the phone cannot be verified and are not accepted.When a parent requests that a student be released to a person not on the registration form a written note or email is requested in advance. Verbal requests over the phone cannot be verified and are not accepted.
Page 35 of 56 E.7 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/sponsors and assist them in correcting and preventing excessive absences. Makeup work is not allowed for unexcused absences. E.8 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.
E.9 ACTIONS FOR UNEXCUSED TARDINESS PER QUARTER 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.
Page 36 of 56 SECTION F OFF LIMITS AREAS
F.1 ADMINISTRATIVE/BUSINESS OFFICES Off-limits to students unless directed to enter by office personnel.
F.2 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.
F.3 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.
F.4 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.
F.5 ELEVATOR The elevator will only be used by students with a permanent or temporary disability that prevents use of the stairs.
F.6 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.
F.7 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.
F.8 UNSUPERVISED LOCATIONS All classrooms, storage rooms, mechanical rooms, band room and all other utility rooms throughout the school are Off Limits when not part of a supervised class or instructional activity.
Page 37 of 56 SECTION G DISCIPLINE
G.1 BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS Student Discipline (DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, “Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” April 4, 2012, as amended & DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012) Management of student behavior is a responsibility shared by students, sponsors/parents/guardians, teachers, and the military command and school communities in general, in accordance with Enclosure 2 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012. It consists of teaching and reinforcing positive student attitudes and behaviors. Students shall treat teachers, administrators, and other school staff with courtesy, fairness and respect; and teachers, administrators, and other school staff shall treat students with courtesy, fairness, and respect. All students will be disciplined in a fair and appropriate manner. School administrators shall operate and maintain a safe school environment that is conducive to learning. Administration will ensure prompt investigation and response to incidents or complaints involving students made by students, parents, teachers, or DoDEA staff members. In accordance with the policy stated in DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, “Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” April 4, 2012, as amended discipline shall be progressively and fairly administered. Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, verbal reprimands, conferences, detention, time-out, alternative in- school placements, school service programs, community service and counseling programs. Other behavior management techniques will be considered prior to resorting to more formal disciplinary actions that remove a student from school for a suspension (short or long term). Long-term suspension or expulsion as a first offense may be considered 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).
G.2 EXTRA CURRICULUR ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/DISCIPLINE Athletics/Extra-Curricular Activities: Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities are a privilege for our students and all are encouraged to participate. However, that privilege can be taken away for disciplinary reasons at any time at the discretion of the administration for disciplinary reasons. As a general rule, if a student has discipline infraction, the severity of the infraction will be taken into consideration and the privilege to participate in a sport or activity may be revoked for the quarter. Students may also lose the privilege to participate on the first offense if it is deemed an appropriate punishment by the administration. Out-of-School suspensions will result in disqualification for the quarter, while In-School- Suspensions will be at the discretion of the Administration.
G.3 APPEALS PROCESS 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
Page 38 of 56 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. 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. 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.
G.4 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.
G.5 BUS DISCIPLINE (DoDEA Regulation 2051.1,”Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” April 4, 2012, as amended) 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. Riding school buses is a privilege that may be suspended or revoked if a student does not behave in a safe and proper manner in accordance with DoDEA behavior expectations in accordance with Enclosure 8 in the DoDEA Regulation 2051.1,”Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” April 4, 2012, as amended.
G.6 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.
Page 39 of 56 G.7 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
G.8 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.
G.9 DRESS CODE Guam High School believes that student dress is a shared responsibility between parents, students, and the school. It is understood that students express themselves via the clothing they choose to wear. All students are expected to respect the school community by dressing appropriately for a high school educational setting. Student attire should facilitate participation in learning activities, along with the health and safety of all students. Minimum Requirements: 1. Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to a minimum of 4 inches in length on the upper thighs. Tops must have shoulder straps. Rips or tears in clothing should be lower than the 4 inches in length of the legs. 2. Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment. 3. See-through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath that meet the minimum requirements of the dress code. 4. Headgear including hats, hoodies, and caps are not allowed unless permitted for religious, medical, or other reason by school administration. 5. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear. 6. When in HPCON status of Bravo/Charlie and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, face coverings will be used to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Additional Requirements: 1. Clothing may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances. 2. Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images. 3. Clothing may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.
Page 40 of 56 4. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building. 5. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn. 6. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or any manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.
The administration at Guam High School reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if appropriate clothing is not available or the student refuses to the follow the aforementioned dress-code guidelines.
G.10 ACTIONS FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS (PER QUARTER) 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.
G.11 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.
Page 41 of 56 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.
G.12 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)
G.13 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.
G.14 MAJOR OFFENCES 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
Page 42 of 56 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. 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
Page 43 of 56 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.
G.15 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 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.
G.16 NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES The principal of the school shall notify the Installation Commander, or his or her designee for law 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.
G.17 PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 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.
Page 44 of 56 G.18 QUESTIONING OF STUDENTS A child may be questioned by school personnel or law enforcement personnel without the permission or presence of a parent. However, if the parent is contacted and denies permission, then we should not question the child. This is not a clear-cut issue as practice varies from state to state. In cases where a parent is suspected of abuse or neglect, we should lean in favor of allowing a child to be questioned without the presence of a parent and without asking for permission from the parent. If we ask, however, we are stuck with the answer. In addition, if law enforcement is insistent on doing an interview at school, the schools should comply and notify the parents.
G.19 RELIGIOUS HOLDAY OBSERVANCE Religious Holiday Observance (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012) According to Enclosure 3 in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012 students may engage in independent religious discussion to the same degree that they may engage in other types of permissible speech. The freedom to engage in religious expression in school does not include the right to compel other students to participate in religious discussion. Students may observe religious practice in school, such as private prayer, saying grace before meals and wearing yarmulkes and head scarves, as long as the practice does not violate student standards or cause substantial disruption.
G.20 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. Seminar Teacher and Student Responsibilities: The purpose of SEMINAR at Guam High School is to: 1. use the eSeminar program and process 2. ensure that each student is known well at school by at least one adult who is that student’s advocate (advisor) and who has that student in at least one class; 3. guarantee that every student belongs and builds meaningful relationships within their peer group; 4. help every student find ways of being successful within the academic and social options the school provides to include enhancing academic skills and promoting personal growth; 5. promote communication and coordination between home and school
Page 45 of 56 G.21 SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY Students are responsible for neither giving nor receiving assistance (written, oral, or otherwise) on tests, examinations, final evaluations or class assignments that are to be graded as the work of an individual. Any suspicion or evidence of forging, cheating, or plagiarizing the work of others will be investigated. Any student who is in violation will receive no credit, an appropriate consequence for the particular assignment, and a letter will be sent home to be signed by the parents and returned to the teacher. A copy of the letter will be filed in the student’s discipline folder for the period of the school year. 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. Plagiarism—the attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computer- based work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own 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 WideWeb. 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.
Page 46 of 56 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 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.
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G.22 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Rights and Responsibilities (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012) In accordance with Enclosure 2 of the DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2051.02, “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” April 17, 2012 students are expected to actively participate in the educational process, including school-sponsored activities in and outside of the classroom, as deemed appropriate. Students should bring to the attention of a school employee behavior or activities that may endanger the safety and well-being of themselves or others. Students shall: Comply with policies, procedures, and standards for student behavior; Refrain from conduct or behavior that is disruptive; Respect the rights and human dignity of other students and all school employees. Attend school and classes regularly and punctually and make a conscious effort in all classes; Participate in and take advantage of educational opportunities provided by DoDEA schools; and Assist school employees in operating a safe school by abiding by the laws of the United States, the local military installation, the host nation, and DoDEA policies, regulations, and procedures. Student seminar responsibilities: Will use the eSeminar program and process Students must at all times, be doing something academically productive during Seminar class. It is student study period. It is time that is provided for students to get ahead on homework, conduct research, and do reading for classes, and to specifically get help from teachers. With Seminar teacher’s permission, students may study together in their current Seminar or in a partner’s Seminar
G.23 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
Page 48 of 56 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. 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. 2051.1, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures.)
G.24 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. 11. Promote and support extra-curricular activities. 12. Be fair, honest and unbiased in grading Teacher Seminar Responsibilities: Will use the eSeminar program and process Teachers maintain effective classroom management procedures during Seminar. Teachers review the student handbook with all students at the beginning of the year and with new students as they enroll. Teachers will insure students have their student account login and access to standard school systems (i.e. GradeSpeed, GAfe and Schoology) Teachers will provide their seminar students’ parents the Parent Connection information (i.e. GradeSpeed). Teachers maintain the locker list and assign all Seminar students lockers.
Page 49 of 56 Twice a month, teachers will conduct an informal conference with seminar students checking GradeSpeed and interpersonal and social well-being. o If a student is not being academically and socially successful the student should be appropriately referred as an at-risk student. During travel-time, teachers are to give students needing assistance priority. After 0810, Teachers may issue restroom passes to one (1) student at a time.
G.25 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.
G.26 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 H STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SPORTS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
H.1 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES 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: School administrators, athletic directors, coaches and sponsors of interscholastic/extra-curricular activities/clubs shall ensure that the eligibility rules are observed. For interscholastic athletic
Page 50 of 56 competitions Guam High School will be in accordance with in DoDEA Manual 2740.1 and the PAIAP Manual (Please see Athletic Director or the Administrative Office for a copy); IIAAG and GDOE/ISA league academic eligibility rules. Additionally:
1. Initial eligibility for each season/quarter will be determined: a. When a current sports packets required for those participating in athletics (including team managers) are turned into the front office. No practice or participation is allowed until these forms are on record with the athletic director. b. Additionally, by a review of the previous quarter grades. A student will be ineligible if he/she has an “F” in any class or less than a 2.0 grade point average overall for the previous quarter. i. Student in their first quarter of 9th grade and/or new students will automatically be consider eligible until they have been at school one full quarter/season. 2. On the third Tuesday of the season/quarter grade checks will be begin weekly for the remainder of the quarter/season. a. Weeks 3-6 of the season/quarter i. Students with more the one (1) “F” will be consider ineligible for all interscholastic/extra-curricular activities from Wednesday 0700 hours to the follow Wednesday at 0700 hours. b. Weeks 7-10 of the season/quarter i. Students with one or more “F” for any class will be considered ineligible and may not participate in any interscholastic/extra-curricular activities from Wednesday 0700 hours to the follow Wednesday at 0700 hours. 3. Students and parents will be notified by the Athletic Director or extra-curricular activity sponsor by email not later than 1600 hours of a change in their eligibility. 4. If a student is ineligible for three consecutive weeks they will be removed from all interscholastic/extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the season/quarter. 5. Once athletic competitions have begun, if an athlete quits a sport they become ineligible for another sport during the same season/quarter. 6. Total abstention from alcohol, tobacco, and drug use will be strictly enforced. If a student involved in any interscholastic/extra-curricular activities is caught using any of these during the season, he/she will be dropped from the activity, will forfeit the right to letter in the sport or activity, and will be subject to disciplinary action according to the Parent-Student Handbook.
H.2 AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES There are 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.
H.3 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
Page 51 of 56 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.
H.4 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS All high school students, and middle school students in some cases, are provided the opportunity to participate in the Interscholastic Athletic Program without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or other factors unrelated to that participation. There are uniform eligibility policies for participants in all athletic programs. Please refer to your Area Interscholastic Athletics Program Policy for details relating to your school. For DoDEA-Americas schools, please consult your state of residence athletic policies and the school athletic director for specifics regarding state regulations and requirements.
H.5 STUDENT ACTIVITIES (LIST) All students are encouraged to be actively involved in extra-curricular and co-curricular 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. An update Student Activities list will be posted in the school cafeteria at the beginning of the school year.
SECTION I TRANSPORTATION
I.1 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 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.
I.2 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.
Page 52 of 56 I.3 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.
I.4 BUS RESPONSIBILITIES SPONSOR/PARENT/GUARDIAN 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.
I.5 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.
I.6 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.
Page 53 of 56 • 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.
Student safety is always our number one priority. The Guam High School faculty and staff will follow all recommended health and safety guidelines when transporting students to and from school as well as to their respective school-related events.
I.7 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 students 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 to include vaping devises and accessories of any kind is a “zero tolerance” behavior.
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.
I.8 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
Page 54 of 56 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.
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