“Home of the Panthers” 2020 ‐ 2021
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“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. Student Signature Date Student Printed Name Sponsor/Parent Signature Date Sponsor/Parent Printed Name Seminar Teacher Name Date 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. Page 2 of 56 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...........................................................................................................................