Gervais High School It’s a matter of pride! Student Handbook 2017 – 2018 Ken Stott ~ Principal Bob Martin ~ Assistant Principal Sara Broadhurst ~ Counselor Becky Miller ~ Office Manager Julie Powers ~ Office Secretary 300 E Douglas Ave PO Box 195 Gervais, OR. 97026 503.792.3803 Phone 503.792.3770 Fax www.gervais.k12.or.us Office Hours 7:30 am - 3:30 pm School Hours Monday ~ Friday 7:55 am - 3:00 pm (On many Wednesdays school is out at 2:00 pm for teacher trainings) Emergency School Closure Phone Numbers: 503-792-3803 Mission Statement We, with the involvement of our culturally rich community, will provide a creative, enriching and safe environment, which instills a desire to become a life-long learner and a responsible citizen. School Philosophy Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing and enriching environment in which all students have the opportunity to develop physically, emotionally and intellectually. For the safety of all, and to ensure that an environment conducive to learning exists at all times, a code of conduct must be maintained. The guidelines below represent a statement of student rights and responsibilities. This code shall not be repressive nor shall it violate a student’s constitutional rights. This code will encourage each student to respect the rights of others and be responsible for his/her own actions. pg. 1 Bell Schedules 2017-18 Daily (M, T, Th, F) st 1 Period 8:00 - 9:11 (71 minute class periods) BREAK 9:11 - 9:21 nd 2 Period 9:26 - 10:42 (76 min., Announcements) rd 3 Period 10:47 - 11:58 (Early lunch 11:53) LUNCH 11:58 - 12:28 th 5 Period* 12:33 - 1:44 th 6 Period* 1:49 - 3:00 * There will be no “4th’ period, except on Wednesdays with XCEL Wednesdays With XCEL Early Release Wednesdays With XCEL st st 1 Period 8:00 - 9:05 (65 minutes) 1 Period 8:00 - 8:53 (53 minutes) BREAK 9:05 - 9:10 BREAK 8:53 - 8:58 nd nd 2 Period 9:15 - 10:25 (70, Announcements) 2 Period 9:03 - 10:01 (58, Announcements) rd rd 3 Period 10:30 - 11:35 3 Period 10:06 - 10:59 XCEL 11:40 - 12:10 (Early lunch 12:05) XCEL 11:04 - 11:34 (Early lunch 11:29) LUNCH 12:10 - 12:40 LUNCH 11:34 - 12:04 4th Period 12:45 - 1:50 4th Period 12:09 - 1:02 th th 5 Period 1:55 - 3:00 5 Period 1:07 - 2:00 pg. 2 Student Goals The state of Oregon has developed goals for guiding each school’s learning programs. These goals were developed through involvement of staff, parents, community members and state educational agencies. The student will demonstrate in a responsible and respectful manner the ability to: 1. Reason and apply knowledge critically, creatively and reflectively in making decisions and problem-solving. 2. Communicate through reading, writing, speaking and listening to a variety of audiences. 3. Apply Math and Science concepts to systems in our world. 4. Apply healthy behaviors that maintain personal wellness. 5. Be a self-directed learner. 6. Deliberate on public issues as a politically and culturally literate citizen. 7. Recognize the dignity, rights and worth of all individuals. 8. Use appropriate technology to enhance product or process. 9. Be a contributing team member to attain group goals. 10. Interpret human experience through literature, and the visual and performing arts. All students, by the time they complete 12th grade, should expect to demonstrate their mastery of these state-mandated goals Special Needs Contact Statement Persons with special needs or requests for accommodations should contact the Director of Special Programs at the Gervais School District Office, 290 First St. Gervais, OR 97026. Phone 503.792.3803. Please try to make contact at least 48 hours in advance of any event for which an accommodation is needed. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE Gervais School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sex or age in providing access to benefits of education services, activities and programs in accordance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For additional information and/or compliance issues please contact the Director of Special Programs. pg. 3 Key Dates The following dates are tentative, but we are making every effort to communicate them early so families can plan accordingly. • September th th o First Day of School/9 Grade Only, September 5 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm) th o First Day of School/All students, September 6 , 8:00 am th o Blood Drive #1, Friday, Sept. 29 , 9 am – 2 pm, GHS gym • October th o Homecoming Week, October 9-13 (Football game – Thursday, Oct. 12th, 7 pm; Dance Friday, October 13th, 8-11 pm) o No School — Teacher In- Service, October 13 November th o Living History Day, Tuesday, November 7 th o Fall Sports Dessert, Tuesday, November 7 th th o Parent Conferences, November 8 and 9 th o No School — Parent Conferences, November 9 o No School — Veteran’s Day, November 10 th o Winter Sports begin, November 13 o No School — Thanksgiving Break, November 20 - 24 th o End of Trimester #1, Thursday, November 30 • December st o No School — Teacher Work Day/Grading, Friday, December 1 o Blood Drive #2, Tuesday, Dec. 12 (GHS Gym) o No School — Winter Break, December 18 - January 2 • January o Return to school, Wednesday, January 3 o No School — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15 • February th th o Parent Conferences, February 7 and 8 th o No School — Parent Conferences, February 7 o No School — President’s Day, February 19 th o Spring sports begin, February 26 th o Winter Sports Dessert, February 27 • March th o End of Trimester #2, Thursday, March 8 th o No School — Teacher Work Day/Grading, Friday, March 9 th o No School — Spring Break, March 26-30 • April th o Prom, April 28 8-11 pm, Location TBD th o Spring Blood Drive, Thursday, April 26 • May th o FFA Banquet, Thursday, May 17 th o Class Elections, Friday, May 18 th th o 8 Grade Orientation, Thursday, May 24 th o No School — Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 th o Spring Sports Dessert, Tuesday, May 29 st o Senior Awards Celebration, Thursday May 31 • June th th o Last week for Seniors — June 4 - 8 th o (Seniors only) Last day of school, Tuesday, June 5 th th o Graduation practices—June 6 and 8 , 10:00 am th o Senior Trip — Thursday, June 7 th o Graduation — Saturday, June 9 , 11:00 am th o End of Trimester #3 (Last day of school) — Wednesday, June 13 (School is out at 12 pm) pg. 4 2017/18 GERVAIS SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR Grades: K-12 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 C 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 H 6&F 6 7 8 C I O T L N N O 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 ER 14 15 A S H W F T S E O O E A 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 ER 21 22 S R L R R L V I K E O 31 I W W I/W 25 26 ER 28 29 D I D D N t D Class Days 0 Class Days 0 Class Days 18 A C A A C h A Y E Y Y E e Y Other Other I=1.5, W=2.5 Other H=1, O=1 S S S S S r S Totals 18.0 1.5 1.0 2.5 0.0 1.0 24.0 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F 2 3 4 5 6 ER 2 3 W+ C 9 10 11 12 I 6 7 ER/C W/C H 4 5 6 7 8 C I O T L N N O 16 17 ER 19 20 13 14 ER 16 17 11 12 ER 14 15 A S H W F T S E O O E A 23 24 ER 26 27 20 21 22 H 24 18 19 20 21 22 S R L R R L V I K E O 30 31 27 28 ER 30 H 26 27 28 29 D I D D N t D Class Days 21 Class Days 15 Class Days 10 A C A A C h A Y E Y Y E e Y Other I=1 Other H=2, W=.5, C=1.5 Other W=1 S S S S S r S End of 1st Trimester: 12/1/17 Totals 46.0 1.0 3.0 1.5 1.5 0.0 53.0 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F 1 W 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 C 8 9 ER 11 12 5 6 W/C ER/C 9 5 6 7 8 W+ C I O T L N N O 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 ER 15 16 12 13 ER 15 16 A S H W F T S E O O E A 22 23 ER 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 ER 22 23 S R L R R L V I K E O 29 30 ER 26 27 ER 26 27 28 29 30 D I D D N t D Class Days 20 Class Days 18 Class Days 16 A C A A C h A Y E Y Y E e Y Other W=1 Other W=.5, C=1.5 Other W=1 S S S S S r S End of 2nd Trimester: 3/9/18 Totals 54.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 1.5 0.0 58.0 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 C 9 10 ER 12 13 7 8 ER 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 C I O T L N N O 16 17 ER 19 20 14 15 ER 17 18 11 12ED/W W+ W A S H W F T S E O O E A 23 24 ER 26 27 21 22 ER 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 S R L R R L V I K E O 30 H 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 D I D D N t D A C A A C h A Y E Y Y E e Y Class Days 21 Class Days 22 Class Days 8.5 S S S S S r S Other Other H=1 Other W=2.5 End of 3rd Trimester: 6/14/18 Totals 51.5 0.0 1.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 55.0 ER=Early Release (students are released approximately 1 hour early on these days) 169.5 2.5 5.0 9.0 3.0 1.0 190.0 Conferences on 11/8, 11/9/17, 2/7 & 2/8/18 are 8 hours totaling a 12 hour day for licensed staff only.