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GALENA PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement

The mission of Galena Park Independent School District is to

prepare students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.

NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH 9th GRADE CENTER

Mission Statement

North Shore Senior High 9TH Grade Center is committed to

provide all the necessary resources and strategies so that students reach a high level of academic achievement through

rigorous and relevant content to ensure all students exceed state and national standards.

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North Shore Senior High School Mustang Faculty Guidebook

Table of Contents Absences (student)…………………………………………………………………………. …….8 Absences (staff)…………………………………………………………………………………8-9 Administration & Office Staff…………………………………………………………………….5 Announcements……………………………………………………………………………..…….9 Attendance (students)………………………………………………………………………...….10 Attendance (teachers)…………………………………………………………………………....10 Bad Weather/Fire Drills………………………………………………………………………10-11 Bell Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………...7 Building………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Cell Phones………………………………………………………………………………………11 Child Abuse……………………………………………………………………………………...11 Classroom Maintenance……………………………………………………………………...11-12 Classroom Visits……………………………………………………………………....................12 Clinic Referral Procedures……………………………………………………………………12-13 Computer Lab Policy…………………………………………………………………………….13 Computer Software………………………………………………………………………………13 Conference Period (teacher)………………………………………………………………….13-14 Copy Machine……………………………………………………………………………………14 Counseling/Guidance Services……………………………………………………………….14-15 Department Chairs………………………………………………………………………...............6 Detention Hall……………………………………………………………………………………15 Discipline Management Protocol……………………………………………………….........15-16 Dismissing Classes………………………………………………………………………………16 Dress Code (students)………………………………………………………………...............16-17 Dress Code (teachers)………………………………………………………………...............17-19 Duty…………………………………………………………………………………...…………19 Electronic devices………………………………………………………………………………..19 Evaluation of Faculty…………………………………………………………………………….19 Field Trips………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Foundation Program………………………………………………………………………….20-21 Fundraising Activities………………………………………………………………...............21-22 Grade Book……………………………………………………………………………………...22 Grading Formulas………………………………………………………………...……….……..23 Grading Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………...23-24 Grading and Exit Policy for the Pre-AP and AP High School Courses……………...............24-25 Guidelines for Vendors…………………………………………………………………………..25 I.D. Badges (student)…………………………………………………………………………….24 Lesson Plans……………………………………………………………………………………...24 LRC Procedures (library)…………………………………………………………………….24-25

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Table of Contents Continued

Lunch…………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Medication……………………………………………………………………………………….25 Meetings………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Parent/Teacher Conferences……………………………………………………………………..26 Parent Contact Logs………………....…….…………………………………………...………...26 Parties……………………......……………………………………………...……….…………...26 Passes (students)…………………………..……………………………………………………..27 Passing Periods…………………………………………………………………………………..27 Phones……………………………….………………………………………...…….…………...27 PTA Meetings……………………………………………………………………………………27 Room Changes…………………………………………………………………………………...27 Signing In and Out……………………………………………………………………………….27 Sponsors GPISD Policy………………………………………………………………………27-28 Standard Operating Procedures………………………………………………………………28-29 Suicide Prevention……………………………………………………………………………….14 Teacher Areas …………………………………………………………………………………...29 Teacher Presence in Class…………………………………………………………………..……29 Team Leaders……………………………………………………………………………………...6 Team Planning…………………………………………………………………………………...29 Textbooks…………..………………………………………………………………………...29-30 Tutorials………………………………………………………………………………..………...30 Video Tapes-Rented Video Tapes/DVD’s……………………………………………………….30 Appendix Assemblies (Expectations)……………………………………………………...……………….31 Classroom Expectations & Procedures………………………………………………………….32 Discipline Management Plan Form………………………………………..…………………….38 Extra-Curricular Activities (Expectations)……………………………………………………....33 Fire Drills (Expectations)………………………………………………………...........................34 Hall Passes (Expectations)…………………………………………………………………...…..35 Hallway Traffic Patterns (Expectations)…………………………………………………………36 Subject Area Tests (Expectations)………………………………………………………...……..37

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Administration & Office Staff

Travis Fanning Principal Anna Gonzalez Associate Principal of Curriculum/Instruction Brian Allen Assistant Principal of Operations Debbie Hensarling Assistant Principal Colette Vallot Administrator/Safe and Civil School Coordinator Marissa Martinez Administrator/Testing Coordinator Ivory Ross Principal’s Secretary Bea Castilleja Switchboard Operator Isabel Martinez Asst. Principal Secretary Lynette Reese Asst. Principal Secretary Sully Contreras Asst. Principal Secretary Rosalie Williams At-Risk / Truancy Clerk Tammi Skinner Bookkeeper Kenneth Cannick Counselor Debra Davis Counselor Effie Johnson Counselor Tiffany Carroll Counselor’s Secretary Scharee Jackson-Merrell Registrar Brenda Hurtado Librarian Erica Rodriguez, LVN Nurse Priscilla Lyles, RN Nurse Judy Daigle Diagnostician John Kay Athletic Coordinator Dr. Richard Briggs Math Instructional Specialist Sima Mathew Science Instructional Specialist Jeremy Strolberg TIS

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Department Chairs

English/Language Arts Charlene Culpepper Mathematics Melissa Arneaud Science Jalanta Smith Social Studies Leigh Mistric CTE Marcus Morrow Foreign Language Shannon Schultz Fine Arts Ruby Bonilla Special Education Sandra Ashby AFJROTC Major Jeanette Young Health/PE Luciana Harrison Athletics John Kay

Team Leaders Harley Simms Erin Bromley Melissa Arneaud Andrea Galvan Robert Starkey Chrystal Davis Charlene Culpepper Lori Wright Martha Yanez

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North Shore Senior High 2011 - 2012 Bell Schedule

Period 1 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Period 2 8:05 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Period 3 8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Period 4 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Period 5 & 6 10:35 a. m. – 12:50 p.m. (Lunch) 1st Lunch 10:35 – 11:05 2nd Lunch 11:10 – 11:40 3rd Lunch 11:45 – 12:15 4th Lunch 12:20 – 12:50 Period 7 12:55 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Period 8 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Class periods are 45 minutes long with the exception of 5th & 6th period which is 90 minutes. Lunch periods are 30 minutes with 5 minute passing periods.

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ABSENCES (STUDENT) - Any student not in class the first 20 minutes will be counted absent. During 5th & 6th periods any student not returning to class after lunch will be counted absent and written up for truancy. ABSENCES (STUDENT- MAKE UP WORK) Students may turn in work to eliminate zeros during the grading period. The deadline for justification to make-up work is one week before the end of the grading period. The district penalty for late work is minus 10 for one week, minus 20 for two weeks, and minus 30 for three or more weeks. Students who are absent for school related business will know about the expected days of absence ahead of time. Students must make arrangements with their teachers for their assignments and all tests prior to the absence. Tests will be made up at the discretion of the teacher. It is a teacher’s responsibility to set a time for make-up tests. It is the student’s responsibility to take the test at this time. If the student fails to do so, the teacher is not obligated to set another time for make-up. All make-up work must be done before school or after school. It is not permitted during class instructional time. ABSENCES (EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES) A student can miss no more than ten days a year, (5) for semester courses in extra-curricular activities. Teacher sponsors of extra-curricular activities requiring the students to be absent from classes are responsible for notifying the Associate Principal for Curriculum/Instruction at least one (1) week prior to the activity. The Associate Principal for Curriculum/Instruction will post the list the Friday preceding the activity. The Attendance Office Clerks will keep track of all absences and alert teachers/principals when a student has accumulated ten absences due to extra-curricular and UIL events. All school related activities that require students to miss classes, must be approved by the building principal no less than five school days prior to the activity. Failure to obtain approval and failure to notify appropriate personnel by noon on Friday prior to the week of the activity could result in cancellation of the activity or field trip. ABSENCE (TEACHER - SICK LEAVE) No one can take the place of a child's regular teacher. The best substitute teacher, although conscientious and skilled cannot begin to know each student and meet his/her needs as the regular teacher. However, there will be times when you will be unable to be present.

• Notify Mrs. Hensarling at (281) 802-6171. • GPISD has an automated Sub Finder System that calls substitutes. Teachers who are

going to be absent from school for any reason other than personal business, should follow these guidelines for reporting their absence: Call the sub finder system before 6 a.m. to report an absence and secure a substitute.

o Phone: 281-864-9666 o Website: https://subfinder.galenaparkisd.com/webconnect/login/login.asp

System locks after 6:00 a.m. Employees will need to secure substitute from sub-finder list and notify Mrs. Delisa Edwards at (832)386-3400

*Doctor’s statement is needed after 5 consecutive absences.

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ABSENCE (TEACHER - SCHOOL BUSINESS) For absences due to conventions, field trips, professional or personal business, notify the Sub-Finder System as soon as your trip has been confirmed. Please remember that the most crucial element in securing adequate and professional substitute teachers is giving early notification that a substitute is needed. The deadline to submit a request for substitute form to Ms. Delisa Edwards is 12:00 p.m. two school days before the substitute is needed. ABSENCE (TEACHER - PERSONAL BUSINESS) Any teacher or staff member who knows about an absence in advance should fill out a Request for Approval of Personal Business Leave form and have it signed by the principal. These forms should be turned in at least one week in advance to assure availability of a substitute. A Request for Approval of Personal Business Leave Form must be submitted and approved whether or not a substitute will be required.

Emergency Substitute Folder Procedures

• Substitute Folders MUST include a class roster, daily schedule, 3 days of completed lesson plans and resources.

• Substitute Folders MUST be updated each six weeks to follow the district provided scope and sequence.

• Update Substitute Folders on the following dates. o September 23, 2011 o October 28, 2011 o December 16, 2011 o February 17, 2012 o April 13, 2012 o June 1, 2012

On the day that you are absent, call the school by 2:00 p.m. and report if you are not going to return the next day so that every effort can be made to keep the same substitute. Requests for personal leave day(s) and/or comp, day(s) must be submitted in writing at least two weeks in advance. If you know you are going to be absent for workshops, jury duty, etc., complete a Sub-Request Form and turn it in to the front office. The absence will be reported and a substitute will be secured for you. Please check the Substitute calendar a few days before your scheduled absence to make sure your class has been covered. ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Announcements will begin following the 8:00 a.m. bell. • HB 793 requires the observance of a one-minute moment of silence during each school

day, followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags. A student will be exempted from pledging allegiance to the flags only at the written request of his/her parent/guardian.

• Teachers or staff members who need an announcement made must send an e-mail to Mrs. Colette Vallot by 2:00 p.m. on the day the announcement is to be made.

• Any announcement made during the instructional day must be approved by Mr. Fanning.

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Attendance - Students • Attendance will be taken daily. • Keep several hard copies of your class roster available to use in the event of your absence

or a system failure. These copies should be kept in your substitute folder. • If there is a problem with your classroom computers, call the Attendance office at

Ext: 3409 or 3408. • If you discover an error was made on attendance, let the PEIMS clerk know ASAP. • When you receive a note regarding a student’s absence, writes the student’s first and last

name, date of absence, and the teacher’s name on the note and turn it in to the PEIMS clerk.

BAD/FIRE WEATHER DRILLS If advance warning is given, students and teachers will be asked to leave the classrooms to seek shelter on the first floor away from windows (as much as possible). Students should be instructed to stand/sit near the lockers. In the event of severe weather, students should be instructed to cover their heads with their hands.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING STATIONS CONTACTED TELEVISION STATIONS RADIO STATIONS

KTRK – Channel 13 KQQK (106.5) FM KPRC – Channel 2 KPRC (950 AM) KHOU – Channel 11 KSEV (700 AM) KRIV – Channel 26 KTRH (740 AM) KNWS – Channel 51 KRBE (104 FM)

KXLN – Channel 45

Our first fire drill will be announced over the public address system in order to allow for proper preparation of students. Other drills will be unannounced and will occur according to state guidelines. When leaving your classroom, take a class roster and your grade book, turn off the lights and close the door. Move quickly and quietly to the designated exit. Students should remain quiet during the drill so that instructions can be given. An exit map should be posted in your classroom, near the exit door, at all times. Refer to the two pages that follow for evacuation routes. Upon exiting the building, instruct students to walk on the side of the hall on which your classroom is located. Exit through both doors at the end of the hallways. Missing students should be reported immediately to the administrator near the front of the building. Drills may be obstructed or unobstructed. If the drill is unobstructed, proceed with your normal exit. During obstructed drills, the normal exits may be blocked. Your class would then be required to exit by an alternate exit (closest to your normal exit). BUILDING USE Permission in advance from the Principal is required to use any of the school facilities after school hours or on weekends. This includes the gym, cafeteria, computer room, etc. Our district opens facilities to organizations for their use frequently. Many of these organizations are required to pay for the use of the building. By receiving advance permission, we can avoid any

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conflicts of contracted building use. The person making the request must complete a Facilities Use Request Form. The form can be located in Eduphoria. CALENDAR (SCHOOL ACTIVITIES): All school activities are to be entered on the school calendar. After requesting approval from the Principal, complete a Facilities Use Request Form through Eduphoria and turn it in to Brandi Couch 15 days prior to your event. Please remember time is needed to compile the calendar and to make sure that the date you have requested is available. The monthly calendar is posted on First Class; please refer to the calendar as an aid in planning. CHILD ABUSE: Suspected Child Abuse Procedures If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if a child has confided in you that abuse or neglect is taking place, the law requires that you report it to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) or a law enforcement agency. Texas law requires an individual to make a verbal report to CPS or a law enforcement agency immediately upon learning of or suspecting the likelihood of abuse or neglect. Professional must report within 48 hours. Teachers fall into the category of professionals. The decision to report is difficult to make. If you are feeling indecisive, you are encouraged to call. Remember, you are required by law to report any situation which you suspect involves abuse or neglect. Even if you are not sure you have enough information, you are encouraged to call. The intake staff is available to discuss the situation that has aroused your concern. While it is the responsibility of the staff member that suspects the abuse or neglect to report it, the administrative team is here to provide support. One of us will be glad to sit with you while you make the call and assist you with the written report and the gathering of any evidence if necessary. Although by law, school personnel are not required to notify administrators when reporting suspected abuse, in an effort to maintain the safety of the school and all students, please keep administrators informed. CLASSROOM MAINTENANCE Teachers are responsible for their classrooms and for all furniture and equipment contained in the rooms. Room keys furnished by the office should be kept in the possession of the teacher at all times. Lost keys must be reported to Mr. Allen and paid for immediately. In maintaining proper care of the classrooms, teachers have the following responsibilities:

1) Require students to take proper care of desks, tables and other furniture in the classrooms. Do not allow students to sit on desks or tabletops. Desks and other furniture should be checked frequently to detect unnecessary markings and damages. Any student who willfully marks or damages any classroom furniture or equipment must be referred to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

2) At the end of the school day, lower and close blinds, turn lights off, leave chairs and

desks in good order, and lock classroom doors.

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3) Safeguard all personal belongings and money in the room during the school day and avoid leaving valuable personal items visible in the classroom at the end of the school day.

4) No food or drinks should be allowed in the classroom without prior approval from the

assistant principal.

5) To maintain classroom appearance and equipment, it is recommended that teachers use push pins, staples or nails when hanging material on their walls. Please do not use double-sided tape or ticky-tack as these damage the walls and remove paint.

CLASSROOM VISITS The primary purpose of classroom visits is the supervision of instruction in a manner that provides stimulation, encouragement, new ideas, and a critical analysis of the learning climate. A major concern for the teacher during classroom visits is what the observer is looking for in a lesson. This can be summarized as follows:

• Does the teacher select and display student expectation (objective) at the appropriate level of rigor? (What are you expecting students to learn today?)

• Does the teacher teach to the student expectation? • Does the teacher monitor and adjust the lesson as necessary? • Does the teacher use the lesson cycle? • Does the teacher have control of the classroom? • Does the teacher support and implement all GPISD policies? • Does the teacher generate positive student teacher relationships through active

engagement monitoring? Clinic Referral Procedures Every student must have a completed referral form when he/she is sent to the nurse/clinic. The clinic personnel are responsible for documenting every visit to the clinic. Please be sure that you put the time the student is being dismissed from class so that we can tell if students are go directly to the clinic. The referral form is a three-part form. You will be provided with several of these at the beginning of the school year and you may pick up additional forms from the nurse or front office whenever necessary. All information must be completed. Students who have rashes, red eyes, or possible head lice should be sent to nurse/clinic. These are almost always "excludable" conditions and need to be addressed immediately. Teachers are to use their best judgment and discretion when sending students to the clinic. However, it is best to be "safe than sorry." Generally, if a student appears in no distress and has no medical reason to be sent home or excluded, they will be sent back to class or allowed to rest in the clinic for a brief period. Peppermints in the clinic will be used for "medicinal purposes" only. Cough drops are not allowed at school. Any student should be sent to the nurse/clinic for documentation purposes if one or more of the following applies:

• Any injury at school

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• Head injury • Bleeding • Bodily injury • Fall • Head lice • Lost a tooth • Persistent headache • Persistent pain in any part of the body • Persistent stomachache (after trying the restroom and/or eating) • Rash • Red eyes • Twisted Ankle • Shortness of breath • Swelling in any part of the body • Vomiting

COMPUTER LAB POLICY In order to use the COMPUTER LAB, you must complete a request form on the INTRANET and e-mail to your department chairperson. Since lesson plans are due every two weeks, Mr. Jeremy Strolberg will place a two-week schedule on the INTRANET. If you turn in a syllabus, you must plan in advance. In addition, your classes cannot use the computer lab unless your name appears on the schedule. Teacher must be present at all times with any students he/she sends to the computer lab. COMPUTER SOFTWARE Unless otherwise provided in the purchase agreement, a purchased computer program shall not be used as a “master” to make copies. A computer program may be legally copied only if:

• Making a copy is an essential step in using the program (such as automatic copying into memory when a program is loaded); or

• The new copy is a backup. Backups cannot be used simultaneously with the original and must be erased if the original is resold.

• Teachers/Students are not allowed to load personal computer programs. District employees shall not use networking and booting to accomplish multiple simultaneous use of a program without permission or unless the purchase agreement allows a specified multiple use of the single copy. CONFERENCE PERIOD (TEACHER) The state requires that each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students' homework, and planning. A planning and preparation period may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. During that time, a teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity. [Education Code 21.404]

• Each teacher will be provided with at least 45 minutes each day.

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• This time is not intended as an off-period or a time to conduct personal business. • Teachers who have conference periods at the beginning of the day or at the end of

the day are expected to report to campus by 6:45 a.m. and remain on campus until 3:00 p.m.

• Conference periods may be used for planning, parent conferences, grading, etc. • Teachers are to be on campus during their conference periods. If you must leave the

campus for any reason, please speak with one of the administrators prior to signing out in the front office.

• Sometimes teachers may be asked to cover classes during their conference periods. In these instances, every effort will be made to secure two teachers per period, so that each may have one half of their normal conference period. This will only be used as a last resort.

COPY MACHINE Out of courtesy for your fellow teachers, limit your time at the copier to 15 minutes when others are waiting. NOTE: Students must NOT be sent to use the copy machine for teachers. Teachers, do not leave the copy machines jammed. Please notify the front office. Any work submitted to the front office for copying must be submitted 24 hours before needed. Only district employees are allowed to operate copy machines. COUNSELING/GUIDANCE SERVICES Individual counseling can be initiated by students, staff, teachers, or parents. Students make their need known by completing, “Student Request to the Guidance Center”. They obtain this form from the guidance center before school, between classes, during lunch, or after school. The completed form should be left in the office during passing times. The Counselors will send for the student at a time convenient to teachers and students. If a student has an emergency he/she will be seen promptly. It is important to keep in mind that the Counselors cannot be of assistance if they are not aware of a problem. We urge students to use our services, and need teachers’ cooperation to inform us of developing problems. All teachers should freely discuss their concerns about students with the Counselors. Only through communication can we be sure the students are receiving the help they need. Students who might need counselor assistance are:

• Those who do not turn in class work. • Those who rebel against your authority. • Those who are irritating and extremely difficult to reach. • Those who draw negative attention to themselves. • Those who have difficulty being successful even after different types of

modifications. All teachers should be aware of symptoms of abuse detailed later in this section and feel free to communicate their concerns to the Counselors. The Counselors are also to be contacted as soon as possible if any teacher suspects that a student is suicidal!

SUICIDE PREVENTION Classroom teachers frequently get the first indication that a student is so seriously depressed he/she is contemplating suicide. No group of students is immune to depression. Even high

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academic standing can pressure a student as much as failing grades. It is vital that any teacher, who may be concerned about a student, talk with a counselor as soon as possible to that proper intervention can be initiated. Remember - 80 percent of suicides give a warning. There may be overt “I’m going to kill myself” or covert “Take these, I won’t be needing them.” Also, be on guard when you hear statements of feelings which, to a mild degree, may be present in all adolescents as part of their normal development and growth but here represent a chronic or a pervasive attitude, e.g. grief, abandonment, loss, desertion, being overwhelmed, self-depreciation, self-accusation, low self-esteem, cornered, helpless, hopeless, desperate, incapacitated, nagging lack of optimism, enormous sense of unhappiness, feeling not okay or unloved - a whole package of misery. DETENTION HALL Teacher detention halls may be assigned as part of the discipline plan. They are limited to thirty minutes, and may be held in the teacher’s room after school. Notice must be given to the parents 24 hours prior to the date stated. Administrators may issue school-wide detention hall, which meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays and on Fridays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Transportation is not provided for students attending after school detention. NOTE: Teachers should recognize the level system when administering discipline. Parent phone calls and teacher discipline must be rendered prior to sending a student to the office. DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL Student behavior is governed by the GPISD Student Code of Conduct, which will be distributed to every student. Each staff member must be knowledgeable about the Code of Conduct. All teachers will post the following rules in their classrooms: • Be in your assigned seat or location ready to work when the tardy bell rings. • Bring paper, pencils, pens, books and any other needed supplies every day. • Keep hands, feet, books, and other objects to yourself. • No swearing, rude gestures, or put-downs. • Follow directions. These rules will cover most situations that arise in the classrooms. Rewards for appropriate behavior should be utilized. Fairness in teacher intervention regarding inappropriate student behavior is a key factor in effective classroom management. The effective teacher monitors student compliance and follows through with appropriate consequences (Evertson and Emmer, 1982). When bringing a student to the office, please remember that a problem solved by you has a more lasting effect on the student than if someone in the office solves the problem for you. We want to stand with you in our expectations of student behavior, not in place of you. If you the student’s inappropriate behavior deserves some after-school time, be willing to stay with him or her. If his behavior deserves a parent/guardian conference or phone call, please do so immediately. Immediate and frequent communication with parents can alleviate discipline concerns.

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When escorting a student to the office for a disciplinary infraction, complete a Student Discipline Form (available in the office). On the form, describe specific inappropriate behaviors and previous attempts to deal with the problem. There are three copies of this form - one for the parent, one for the referring teacher, and a copy for the assistant principal to be filed as a discipline record. Students must sign the form. Do not use this form as a discipline log. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT STAND IN THE HALLWAYS AS PUNISHMENT. In every effort to address and correct minor behavior issues in the classroom, the following form will be used. Teachers are to document interventions and attach a copy of the completed Discipline Plan Form to discipline referrals for minor discipline infractions. Major or serious discipline infractions such as use of profanity, fighting, theft, etc. are to be documented on a discipline referral. Parent contact is required at any time a student is temporarily removed from the classroom. Refer to Appendix I. DISMISSING CLASSES DO NOT DISMISS CLASS EARLY. Each teacher should inform the students that the bell at the end of the period does not dismiss the class – the teacher does! DO NOT HOLD CLASSES AFTER THE TARDY BELL RINGS, as this will cause unnecessary tardiness to the students’ next class, which may be on the other side of the campus. DRESS CODE (STUDENTS) The Principal/Assistant Principal of the school shall have the discretion to determine if a student’s attire, hair, and/or grooming is acceptable and within appropriate health and safety standards. Principals have the authority to set the mode of attire for special occasion days. Each student will display appropriate grooming and dress for the educational environment. Attire and hairstyles, which are deemed to be a distraction or disturbance to learning, are prohibited. Students who violate the dress code will be subject to disciplinary action.

TRADITIONAL DRESS CODE

Acceptable Attire Girls: Boys: Dresses Pants with tops Skirts with tops Shoes Pants with tops Fingertip length shorts Shoes with an original strap on the back Neat, clean, well-fitting clothing Fingertip length shorts/skirts Clean, combed, and appropriately styled hair Neat, clean, well-fitting clothing Hair out of eyes

• Belts must be worn with garments that are designed to be worn with a belt • Shirts must be tucked in • Clear or mesh backpacks

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Unacceptable Attire -Low cut tops -Caps -Tank-tops -Hats -Tight knit tops -Flip flops/ Sandals shoes without backs/House slippers -Spandex shorts or pants -Midriff tops -Earrings on boys - Torn, ripped jeans/ clothing -Pierced ring in lip, nose, tongue, eyebrow -Duster coats/ Trench coats -Slacks/Pants/ Skirts worn below the waist -Bandanas -Tight fitted clothing -Large or oversized purses/ handbags -Skinny jeans/pants -Baggy, Saggy, or oversized clothing -Shirts with gang-related symbols, slogans, or colors -Shirts with written reference to alcohol, sex, vulgar language, or symbols that serve to detract from a conducive learning environment -Spaghetti strap shirts (shirts must cover shoulder blade/no undershirt type material) Unacceptable Hair and Grooming

• Facial hair (beards, mustaches, sideburns below earlobe) • Poorly groomed or disorderly styled hair is unacceptable. Hair must be neatly groomed/

styled at all times. • No gang related, profane, or vulgar language or symbols cut into hair, or tattooed or cut

into skin. • Avoid inappropriate hair color, ex) orange, green, purple, etc. • Contact lenses which are not prescribed by a doctor (These are health hazards) • Tattoos must be covered at all times

NOTE: Students must have ID Badges visible at all times. DRESS CODE (TEACHER)

Dress Code Policy – Professional Business Dress Casual Galena Park Independent School District Handbook (page 21).

DRESS AND GROOMING

A professional standard of dress requires that staff members should be readily distinguishable from students. Role modeling is a part of the employee’s professional responsibilities. Supervising administrators shall be authorized to inform employees of the standard of dress and grooming required by the District and to appraise any fashion or fad to determine if it is appropriate in the employee’s setting. The supervising administrator shall advise employees needing to modify their dress and/or grooming to achieve high standards of neatness, appropriateness, and good taste. Employees must be appropriately dressed, well groomed, and meet an acceptable level of personal hygiene while on duty, or when representing the district.

**Athletic apparel will not be considered acceptable attire. Pullover jerseys, button-up jerseys, tank top jerseys, or jersey dresses will be considered as unacceptable attire.

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SPECIFIC STANDARDS

Professional employees (administrators, supervisors, teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians, speech pathologists, diagnosticians, etc.) shall be expected to abide by the dress and grooming standards specified for students (see FNCA), with the following special provisions:

• Male employees shall be allowed to wear a well-trimmed mustache and beard. • Male professional employees shall wear dress shirts and slacks anytime they are on duty.

Dress shirts are considered those having buttons down the front and a collar that would accommodate the wearing of a necktie. Neckties should be worn as appropriate for public meetings, special events and as appropriate to the work situation as determined by the supervising administrator. Golf and pullover type (polo or athletic) shirts and denim slacks are appropriate only on specific days as designated by the supervising administrator. The supervising administrator will determine dress on in-service days.

• Female professional employees shall wear dresses, skirts and blouses, and suits. Pantsuits are permissible, as well as dress slacks with dress shirts/blouses. Dress on in-service days will be determined by the building principal.

• Western wear may be worn on designated days. • Only physical education personnel may wear athletic shoes and shorts, and only in the

performance of physical education/coaching responsibilities. Exceptions to the above requirements may be granted by the supervising administrator for employees who work around mechanical equipment where a tie might be a hazard or for employees involved in outdoor activities.

• Dress requirements may be relaxed by the supervising administrator on special designated days or based on extenuating circumstances. In such cases, jeans are permissible and male teachers are excused from wearing slacks and dress shirts.

North Shore 9th Grade Campus

Dress Code • Fridays will be designated as spirit days. Denim jeans and tennis shoes may be worn with

appropriate campus shirt or specific shirt designated for that particular day. Example: college day, sports team, drug awareness, etc.

• Flip flops should not be worn and slide-on shoes should have a heel. Toes and heels which are exposed should be well-groomed and exhibit good hygiene.

• Spaghetti-straps and low-cut shirts or clothing which is overly tight or that leaves any part of the abdomen exposed should be avoided as well. Spandex is not acceptable business-dress- casual attire. Shoulders are to be covered as well.

• Tattoos need to be covered, and earrings are not permitted for male teachers. Facial piercing and tongue rings are not in compliance with NSSHS 9th GC or GPISD standards.

• While coaches are performing in the capacity of a classroom teacher, business dress casual will apply. When they are performing coaching or physical education activities, then appropriate coaching attire is permitted. If a coach has an athletic period that is not proceeded by a conference period, then they may wear athletic wear. Shorts are never to be worn in the classroom.

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• Hats in the classroom are not permitted. Bandanas are also not considered professional business casual. Head wraps such as scarves are acceptable as long as they are not bandanas.

Code Red In an effort to show our NSSHS school spirit, the faculty will be asked to participate in Code Red periodically throughout the year. This involves wearing a staff shirt and following the dress guidelines: 2011 - 2012 staff shirt, black bottoms, and black shoes.

DUTY (TEACHER) In order to maintain a safe, secure and educational environment for our students and teachers, duties will be assigned as needed. In the event that an emergency occurs and you are unable to serve your duty assignment, it is your responsibility to find a teacher to substitute for you and serve your duty assignment. You also must alert an administrator of your emergency and who your replacement will be. No duty station should be without an adult present to supervise the area and the students.

• Between class duty: Teachers are EXPECTED to be outside their classroom doors for visibility, interaction with students, and to encourage them to move along to their next class. Your visibility is very important in avoiding problems during the school day.

• Before and after school duty will be scheduled by the appropriate Assistant Principal. • Other duties may be required.

The duty schedule will be posted before school begins. Please check it for your duty assignment. ELECTRONIC DEVICES The district allows students to possess cell phones while on school property or while attending school sponsored or school related activities on or off school property. Cell phones and other electronic devices must remain turned off and out of sight during the instructional day (7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) including bus transportation to and from school. Due to the high volume of cell phone thefts, GPISD will not be responsible for the recovery of lost or stolen cell phones. However, employees who take up student cell phones are responsible for them and must check them into the Assistant Principals office. If any student’s cell phone becomes visible or heard during the instructional day, the teacher is to confiscate the phone and turn it in to the Assistant Principal’s Secretary, Ms. Isabel Martinez ANY ITEMS CONFISCATED FROM STUDENTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY 3:00 P.M. ON THE SAME DAY THE ITEM IS CONFISCATED. EVALUATION (APPRAISALS) OF FACULTY The state appraisal system requires at least one appraisal by one appraiser annually and guarantees a second appraisal by a different appraiser if requested by the teacher. One appraisal is considered to be one formal classroom observation. The appraisers may complete additional formal observations as deemed appropriate and/or necessary. Other observations such as “walk-throughs,” meetings, conferences, and other cumulative data may also be considered in the overall annual appraisal. Teachers may apply for the GPDAS Appraisal instrument at their summative conference, if the criteria can be met.

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FIELD TRIPS Requests for field trips must be submitted and approved by principal/assistant principal or designee well in advance. Clubs, organizations, and classes may take field trips. Any time a teacher or staff person takes pupils off campus for a day or fraction of a school day, the person in charge must submit an alphabetical list of students (with grade level and ID #) with the date and time of the trip by noon Friday one week prior to Mr. Fanning. A list will be e-mailed each Monday morning with the names of students who will be out of class during that week. Teachers are required to secure a statement releasing the school of any responsibility signed by a parent or guardian for each student involved in the field trip. Please DO NOT plan any field trips during district assessments, mini assessments, dead week, 30 days prior to any EOC testing or one week prior to semester exams. Transportation requests must be submitted to the Transportation Department two to three weeks in advance. FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the NSSH Foundation committee is to create a safe environment for all stakeholders by modeling, and motivating appropriate social behaviors through proactive education, and consistent practices.

PURPOSE

The foundations program is designed to teach students social behaviors that will help them become successful, lifelong learners. This is a data driven program that will allow the North Shore Senior High Educational Community the opportunity to recognize areas of deficiencies, and implement strategies for improvement. With all members of the community working together we will be able to produce lifelong learners who will set the standard for educational and professional behavior.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS All students are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct and Dress Code as written in the student handbook. All students are to learn and practice behaviors being taught through the foundations program.

STUDENT CONSEQUENCES: Students who fail to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Foundations program will receive one of the following consequences:

o Warning (one warning per Foundations cycle) o After School Detention; Monday – Thursday, 2:35 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. o Friday After School Detention; 2:35 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. o In-School Suspension (ISS); Monday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;

Friday 7:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. o Tardy/Truancy Time-Out (TTO); Monday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT This aspect of discipline management takes care of the lower- level, or foundation level of the social and environmental well-being of the school. Each student’s right to an education is dependent upon eligibility and performance requirements. Students should assume the following regulations:

• To obey all rules and regulations of NSSHS -9 GC and Galena Park ISD. • To apply him/herself to the established course of study: • Be prompt and attend regularly. • Complete school assignments in a timely manner. • Pay attention to teachers. • Provide feedback and accept feedback • Be willing to work at self-improvement. • To respect the authority of all teachers and staff members. • To respect all school property as well as all properties of Galena Park ISD. • To conduct him/herself properly at school, on school buses, and at all school functions. • To refrain from disruption, demonstrations, violence, and other forms of incitement. • To go to and from classes and the school building in an orderly manner without delay,

refraining from interference with other students on their way to and from school. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES The raising and expending of activity money by student bodies have but one purpose: to promote the general welfare, education and morale of all students and to finance the normal legitimate extracurricular activities of the student body organizations not funded by the district.

GUIDELINES FOR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES • Each club or organization will be limited to one fundraising activity per year.

o Participation in a fundraising activity of another club organization in which the profits are shared will be considered a moneymaking project for all groups concerned.

o A one-week time limit will be established on all fundraising activities. The length of time for the money-raising activity will be established at the time of administrative approval of the project.

• All requests by clubs or organizations for fundraising projects shall be submitted to the Principal in according to district policy (October 1 for activities in November - February, February 1 for activities in March - June and June 1 for activities in July - October).

o All requests must be submitted through Eduphoria helpdesk. o The Principal and the Director of Academic Enrichment must approve all

requests. • A budget must be presented at the time of the request and must include the following

items. o Approximate amount of money to be raised. o The purpose(s) for which funds are to be utilized. o Nature of the money raising activity.

• All clubs or organizations must have written permission from the Principal or Athletic Director to sell items at football games.

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• A list of all money raising activities including amounts to be raised, utilization of money, and the nature of the activity must be submitted to the Superintendent by the designated date each year.

• Activities that are an extension of the curriculum are not limited by this policy and are encouraged by the Administration.

• All money raised must be deposited in the student activity fund through the bookkeeper at the end of each day. ANY MONEY STOLEN OR MISPLACED WILL BE REPLACED BY THE ORGANIZATION SPONSOR!

• No food item, product, or the like not associated with a fundraising activity for a club or organization at North Shore Senior High School 9th Grade campus may be offered for sale on the campus. ALL FUNDRAISING SALES ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM unless approved by the teacher.

• Please DO NOT submit students’ names to be placed on the fine list. If you allow the students to participate, it is your responsibility to make every attempt to collect all outstanding debts.

• A fundraiser follow up form must be submitted within one week of the completion of the fundraiser.

Note: Additional projects may be approved at the discretion of the building principal.

GUIDELINES FOR VENDORS • Vendor must have a valid fundraiser product(s) and an organized program in order to be

considered as a vendor for NSSHS -9th GC. • Vendor must furnish an information packet of brochures, descriptive procedures and

references to Principal for review. • The percentage of profit for NSSHS-9th GC must be at least 40%. • Vendors must discuss project with the Principal. Only the Principal shall assign the

vendor to a sponsor. If the vendor calls directly on staff, the company will be removed for one year from the list of approved vendors.

The vendor shall obtain the Principal’s signature on a form to authorize the approval of the vendor. The sponsor shall complete the purchase requisition form that will be submitted to the Principal prior to ordering fundraiser item(s). GRADE BOOK The grade book is the official documentation for student records; therefore, NSSHS 9 GC depends upon teachers keeping accurate and clearly labeled records. Grade books will be kept electronically on Skyward and submitted electronically at each grade-reporting period. No student should be allowed access to any grade book at any time.

At the end of each semester, print outs of grade books must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with the print outs of each six-week’s attendance from Skyward. All grade books are maintained at the end of the year for audit purposes. Grade books will be clearly marked with teacher’s name and course title in the following order:

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• Cover sheet for each course showing average of first (fourth) six weeks, second (fifth) six weeks, third (sixth) six weeks, semester exam and final average.

• Print out the third (sixth) six weeks grades and attendance • Print out of second (fifth) six weeks grades and attendance • Print out of first (fourth) six weeks grades and attendance

Teachers may be asked to print out grade books for examination by Department Chairs or Principals. Teachers may not select the block button to block parents from viewing their students’ grades in Skyward. Grade books must be updated on a weekly basis.

GRADING FORMULAS –

Pending School Board Approval

GRADING GUIDELINES The following is the official Galena Park ISD policy on grading. All teachers are expected to comply with this policy.

Student Failure Criteria • Parents must receive a phone call if students are receiving a failing grade on the progress

report or report card. • Teachers must submit a phone log to their appraiser/principal at the end of the grading

period with the failing students’ names and grades attached. Leaving a message on an answering machine is not considered contact with the parent/guardian.

• A parent/guardian must be contacted anytime a student’s grade drops from passing to failing during a grading period.

• A conference must be scheduled with a parent/guardian of students who fail during the grading period. Documentation will be submitted to your appraiser/principal.

• Every student must have the opportunity to RETEST after failing (69 or below) a major exam. If a student is eligible to retest, he/she must attend at least one tutorial session

• before taking the exam. The two exams will be averaged together for the exam grade. Quizzes, six weeks exams and semester exams are not eligible for retesting.

• Students may turn in work to eliminate zeros during the grading period. The deadline for submitting the make-up work is one week before the end of the grading period. The district penalty for late work is – minus 10 for one week, minus 20 for two weeks, and minus 30 for three or more weeks.

• GPISD believes that a success rate of 90% is acceptable. Every avenue must be investigated to help students become successful.

o *Teachers with a failure rate exceeding the GPISD Grading Policy are required to meet with his/her appraiser.

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Grading and Exit Policy for the Pre-AP and AP High School Courses

As of 8-19-11 • Pre-AP grading categories are 60% - major and 40% -daily. Homework assignments

cannot account for more than 10% of the daily category (this applies to on-level courses as well).

• AP grading categories are 70% major and 30% daily. Homework assignments cannot

account for more than 10% of the daily category (this applies to on-level courses as well).

• The district penalty for late work in Pre-AP and AP classes is -10 per day for one day, -20 for two days, -30 for three days, -40 for four days, and -50 for five or more days.

• Pre-AP/AP Exit Policy: A student and his/her parent may request removal from a Pre-

AP/AP class at the end of a marking period as long as: the student does not have any 0's, the student attended tutorials, the teacher has made direct parent contact, and the teacher agrees that the student is struggling.

I.D. BADGES (STUDENT) All students on the campus of NSSHS 9 GC must wear visible school identification on a lanyard/chain. Any student without his/her proper school I.D. will be afforded the opportunity to purchase a temporary school I.D. without consequence. Between 6:50 a.m. and 7:10 a.m., students may purchase temporary badges in the snack bar area. Temporary I.D.s are $1.00 and a new plastic I.D. is $5.00. NO STUDENT SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER ANY CLASSROOM WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL I.D. BADGE. LESSON PLANS All staff members will be required to complete lesson plans weekly.

• Lesson plans will be done in Forethought through Eduphoria. • Lesson plans must be available in classrooms at all times. They may be requested

periodically by administrators and/or district personnel. • Lesson plans should reflect EOC reporting categories, formative assessments,

remediation and re-teaching activities. • Lesson plans should include modifications for all special needs program. • Lesson plans are auditable documents.

LIBRARY (LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER)

Facilities The campus library has areas for individual and class research. Computers are available to

search for books, magazine articles, and newspaper articles. The computers can also be used to search the internet or use Microsoft Office.

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Material For students: books, periodicals, Internet, Microsoft Office (save on own disk), Encyclopedia Britannica Online, Gale Online Databases (magazines, newspapers, and reference materials). For teachers: all the above plus professional books, periodicals, and audiovisual material

Services

Help teachers and students find and use information, schedule classes, request videos from Region IV Service Center. Teach research and computer skills in conjunction with research projects. (Please see library brochure for specifics).

Sending Student to the Library Send no more than three (3) students at a time, with separate passes.

Bringing Classes to the Library Please talk to the librarian when scheduling classes for the library. We want to make sure your library visit is valuable and supports the curriculum. LUNCH The price for an adult breakfast is $1.00. An adult lunch is $2.20. A student breakfast is $.65. A student lunch is $1.45. MEDICATION We have a number of students that take medication on a regular basis. This medication must be kept in the clinic along with a parent note regarding directions for use. Please remember that this information falls under the privacy act. DO NOT ask a child in front of others if they have taken their medication. DO NOT tell a child in front of others to go take their medication. It is against district policy for a child to have any medication, over-the-counter, prescription, or inhaler in their possession. If you discover that one of your students has medication with them, take the medication and the student to the nurse/clinic immediately. MEETINGS

All staff members (unless otherwise noted) are expected to attend all scheduled faculty meetings. Meetings will be scheduled on the monthly calendar. All after school faculty meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month and will begin promptly at 2:45 p.m. and will be held in the auditorium. If the time and/or location changes, you will be notified. Morning faculty meetings will take place on the following Thursday at 6:30 a.m. If it is not possible for a staff member to attend a scheduled faculty meeting, then he/she must notify an administrator before the meeting.

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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent conferences, whether in person or by phone, are strongly encouraged by the administration. Conferences are useful for reporting both positive and negative student behaviors. Teachers are asked to make at least one positive contact per student during the school year. When conferencing with parents, it is necessary describe student behavior in concrete terms. Avoid the use of emotional words, and try to include positive comments during the conference. Teams will have a team conference report form, which will be kept by the teams for general parent contacts.

Effective techniques to employ during parent conferences: • Welcome the parent warmly. Offer them something to drink. Spend a few minutes

breaking the ice. Talk about other things besides the upcoming conference. • Keep the atmosphere pleasant, private, relaxed, and unhurried. Parents can feel

overwhelmed in a team meeting with five teachers. Tell them that they are an essential part of the team.

• Be punctual. Start the conference at the time scheduled, and end it punctually to allow time to make notes on pertinent information. Have someone present positive points about the student.

• Avoid interruptions. Give the parent the feeling that the conference is the most important item on your day’s agenda.

• Listen. Pick up the constructive ideas offered by the parent. Avoid picking up the negative aspect of the parents thinking and avoid arguing debatable points. This is one of the most important skills in any type of conference. Quite often parents just want someone to listen to them

• Discuss the pupil’s progress. Have samples of the student’s class work on hand for the conference. Help the parent see the child as others see him/her. People often react to perceptions, whether they are right or wrong.

• Be tactful in giving advice. No one knows all the answers. Make the conference a give-and-take experience, where ideas and problems are explored and cooperative planning is shared. Use phrases such as: “This might be a possibility. What do you think?” or “You know the facts in the situation; we might try this and see what happens.” Parent participation in plan formation is critical. People commit to things they have an active role in preparing.

• Recognize your own limitations. There are situations that require professional service from a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, guidance counselor, or even clergy. Consult your counselors and administrators when deemed necessary.

• Parent contact log will be maintained by the team. PARENT CONTACT LOGS Teachers must supply their PDAS Appraiser with a copy of their Parent Contact Log at the end of every grading period. PARTIES Parties and or food items are not allowed during instructional time.

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PASSES (STUDENTS) A student is never to leave a classroom without the teacher’s permission. Students are not allowed to leave a teacher’s classroom during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class unless an emergency exists. Doing so is a serious offense that will result in appropriate disciplinary action. To be in the hall at any time during a class period, a student must have an official blue hall pass issued by a teacher or administrator PASSING PERIODS There is a 5 minute passing period between classes for students to go from one class to the next. Part of our CSI/Foundations plan calls for teachers to stand at their doorways during these times to help supervise and greet students in the hallways. Teacher presence can be a deterrent to many possible problems in the hallways. Teachers are expected to verbally encourage students to move along to the next class. Teachers who are beginning their conference periods must be at their hallway duty stations during passing periods. PHONES (STUDENT USE) Students should NOT be allowed to leave the classroom to use the phone/classroom phones under any circumstance. For emergencies, send the student to the office with a pass. PTA MEETINGS The NSSH 9th GC PTA meets monthly during the school year. All faculty and staff are encouraged to join. Membership dues are $7. ROOM CHANGES No room changes on a permanent or temporary nature are permitted without first securing the permission of the Principal. If a class is displaced, a note must be attached to the door indicating the location of the class. Example: moved to the computer lab – room 11, library, or My Place. SIGNING IN AND OUT All teachers are expected to sign in by 6:45 a.m. and sign out no earlier than 3:00 p.m. daily. Employees must log in on the computer from his or her office and/ or classroom. Anyone finding it necessary to leave school between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for school-related activities, etc. must first receive permission from an administrator. When an individual has received permission to leave during the school day, he/ she must e-mail his/her appraiser prior to leaving the building. SPONSORS (STUDENT ACTIVITY) GPISD POLICY

TEACHER SUMMARY OF COLLECTIONS

• Teachers use this form only • Summary must be completely filled out. • Teacher is to make one summary for each collection that he/she is collecting for fees and

fundraiser.

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• Bookkeeper will account for all summaries of collections by maintaining a numerical file of it, giving the pink copy to the teacher and sending the white copy to business office with the deposit.

• Teacher must keep a file of his/her own of this summary with a copy of the principal’s receipt attached. This is his/her record.

• Date and sign. DO NOT INITIAL. Sign with usual signature. • If for any reason it should become necessary to void, all three copies must be turned back

to the bookkeeper who in turn will file all three copies with numerical file. • Make summary, list names on any collection. List all checks individually along with

cash by student’s name. NO PERSONAL CHECKS should be submitted in place of cash received for a fundraiser.

• A teacher does not collect any money for any purpose, or sell anything for anybody for which he/she will not make a summary of collections and be receipted by the bookkeeper.

• A teacher who receives money from students must receipt it whether it is cash or check. For your convenience, receipt books can be issued by the bookkeeper.

• Once a student’s name has been written on the Summary of Collections, no refund is to be made merely by crossing off his name. A refund is to be made by the bookkeeper’s office.

• No record is to be disposed of, or destroyed, at any time in the future unless specifically authorized in writing by the business office.

• All monies collected by clubs, organizations, and/or teachers must be turned in to the bookkeeper’s office within one week, or locked up each day until you are ready to make an official deposit. You have one week after the conclusion of the fundraising activity to turn in all monies. Monies must be counted, coins wrapped, and monies totaled. The bookkeeper is for verification of funds. You are responsible for ALL monies turned in to you.

• The bookkeeping office is for receiving money and encumbering funds. It is not a bank. Consequently, we are not in a position to cash personal checks.

• Petty Cash will be handled as funds for reimbursement of small items, which cannot be requisitioned through district funding and/or parcel post deliveries requiring C.O.D. Anything over $20 will be requisitioned by a Student Activity form, completed by your and submitted to the bookkeeper. Small reimbursements are to be completed, the receipt attached and presented to the bookkeeper.

• All purchase orders, both district and activity must be completed in full prior to acceptance by the bookkeeper for encumbrance.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES All NSSHS 9th Grade Center employees will incorporate the following activities into their daily routines: • assist with getting school started daily (this is ALL school personnel). • arrive, sign in and be present in classroom by 6:45 a.m. • check mailbox at least twice daily. • check e-mail/Intranet at least upon arrival to school and prior to leaving each day. • stand at door and direct hallway traffic between classes.

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• arrive at duty station on time and perform assigned responsibilities. • keep personal cell phones on silent during the course of the school day. Employees should

not use their cell phones during instructional time or while working in the office. • all school personnel are required to wear their I.D. badges at all times during the school day.

If you forget or misplace your badge, you must get a temporary badge from the office. Also, staff members should ensure that everyone on campus is wearing a visible I.D. badge. If you encounter someone on campus without a badge, direct him/her to the front office receptionist.

TEACHER AREAS: Teacher Lounge, Mailroom, and Library Workroom

• Students are not to be sent into these areas for any reason.

TEACHER PRESENCE IN CLASS Only in case of an emergency should a teacher be late to class or leave a classroom. If such an emergency should occur, please make sure that another adult supervises the students. Negligence on our part could result in liability. If an emergency should occur, the teacher must do the following: Ensure that the students are supervised.

o Speak with an administrator and ask him/her to supervise your students. o Give specific instructions to your students regarding your situation and their

assignment. • Notify the administrator when you have returned to the classroom. • If you relocate your class (even for a class period), notify an administrator and the

Attendance Office at ext. 3408 and post a sign on the classroom door stating where your class has been moved.

TEAM PLANNING It is an expectation that teams will meet every day. Tuesdays have been reserved for team planning meetings with administrator/counselor. Please do not schedule parent conferences on Tuesdays. TEXTBOOKS

• All textbooks are checked out from the book room and issued by the Assistant Principal to the teachers.

• Teacher records of number of textbooks checked out to them should be made out in duplicate. One copy should be sent to the Assistant Principal in charge. One copy should be kept in the possession of the teacher.

• It will be the responsibility of the teacher to keep accurate records of textbook classroom sets. Keep this current in your class and in the office. The number of textbooks assigned to the teacher at the beginning of the year will be the same number returned at the end of the year. It is strongly recommended that you do not keep extra textbooks in your possession. If it is necessary to keep extra textbooks and you do not have a secure place to store them, see the textbook custodian or your Principal. This checkout procedure will be done through Mrs. Hensarling, AP.

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• Parents may check out books for home use through the Assistant Principal responsible for books. They should fill out the appropriate form acknowledging they are responsible for any lost or damaged textbooks. Failure by parents to turn in textbooks will result in their students’ name being added to the fine list.

• All books unaccounted for at year’s end will be the responsibility of the teacher. • Each pupil, or his parent or guardian, shall be responsible to the teacher for all books not

returned by the pupil. Any pupil failing to return all books shall forfeit his/her right to free textbooks until the books previously issued but not returned are paid for by the parent or guardian.

• Teachers and school officers must make such reports as to the use, care, and condition of free textbooks as may be required by the local trustees, by the State Department of Education. The salary for any month of any teacher or employee who neglects to make the report may be withheld until such report is received in a condition satisfactory in form and content.

TUTORIALS Reviewing and retesting is essential to student success. To help facilitate this process, mandatory tutorials will be held from 2:45-3:15 p.m. in the subject areas listed below. Teachers are strongly encouraged to constantly recruit students for tutorials. Each instructor will keep an attendance log, confirming students who attended after school tutorials. A copy of the attendance log will be given to the department chairperson by the end of the workday on each Tuesday. The department chairperson will then submit the log to Ms. Ross in the front office.

Our tutorial schedule will be as follows: Monday – Social Studies/ELA Tuesday – Science Thursday – Math Friday – Elective Courses

VHS FILMS-RENTED/ VIDEO TAPES/DVD’S In order to show a video tape to your class, you must first complete a VIDEO TAPE REQUEST FORM. This form is available on the INTRANET and MUST be emailed to Mr. Brian Allen. The form must be approved 1 week prior to showing the video tape. NO ONE ELSE CAN GIVE AUTHORIZATION TO SHOW A VIDEO. Furthermore, only video tapes obtained through the Region IV catalog and those videos which accompany textbooks as ancillary materials will be permitted to be shown.

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ASSEMBLIES EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students will travel from their classrooms to assemblies in an orderly fashion. All students will follow the instructions of teachers and principals when they arrive at assemblies. Students will be directed to their seats and fill the bleachers from the top down sitting in their designated class section. Students will be courteous to speakers. TEACHERS: Teachers will escort their students to all assemblies. Teachers will encourage students to keep moving and exercise patience while waiting to be seated. Teachers will be vocal and assist in seating students from the top of the bleachers down. Teachers who have planning periods will go to the gym or auditorium in advance and assist in seating students. CUSTODIANS: Custodians will start at the back of the building and check restrooms, labs, and hallways to make sure all students are in the assemblies. Custodians will contact the main office if students are discovered in an unauthorized area. Upon completion of checking these designated areas custodians will attend the assemblies. SECRETARIES: Secretaries will monitor the office and assist visitors. Secretaries will communicate with principals if there is an emergency which needs immediate attention; otherwise, they will handle all office business. COUNSELORS: Counselors will monitor the hallways while students are going to assemblies. When the hallways have completely emptied, counselors will attend the assemblies and assist in monitoring students’ behavior. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Assistant Principals will assist and support teachers in escorting students and seating them in assemblies. Assistant Principals will be vocal and constantly moving around. Each principal will be able to direct and conduct assemblies. Assistant Principals will remain proximal to students and address any inappropriate behavior. PRINCIPAL: The Principal will conduct the dismissal of students from class to assemblies. Before students are sent to the assembly, behavioral expectations will be addressed by the principal. Students will be dismissed by hallways. When all hallways have cleared, the principal will go to the assembly. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: In order to have effective assemblies, all participants must understand the expectations. It is important that all assembly speakers are respected. Faculty and staff will address anyone who detracts from the integrity of assemblies.

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CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES Expectations and Procedures

STUDENTS: Students will attend class regularly and be on time. Students will bring all required materials to class and participate in learning activities provided by the teacher. Students will observe and follow all classroom rules and procedures. Students will communicate with the teacher in a respectful manner. TEACHERS: Teachers will maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in their classrooms. Teachers will have all emergency procedures posted. Teachers will post procedures, rules, consequences and learning objectives for each day. Teachers will employ methods which are most effective for them to enhance student learning. PARENTS: Parents will read and sign the classroom rules and procedures for each of their students’ classes. Parents will maintain contact with the teacher to ensure that all expectations are being met. Parents will support their student in being successful by sending them to school with all necessary materials and making sure they are properly dressed. SECRETARIES: Secretaries will protect classroom instruction by cutting down interruptions through the intercom. Secretaries will communicate phone messages to teachers via e-mail. Secretaries will communicate with principals about any classroom problems. COUNSELORS: Counselors will visit every teacher’s classroom at least one time each semester and will document their visits. Counselors and guidance office personnel will support teachers by informing them through memo or e-mail of parent conference requests. Counselors will make every effort to balance schedules for optimal class sizes. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Assistant Principals will support teachers by making frequent drop-in visits and appropriately dealing with students who behave in an inappropriate manner. Assistant Principals will also assist with climate control and turning in work orders for classroom repairs. PRINCIPAL: The principal will assist teachers through the provision of resources and quality professional development training. The principal will support teachers when dealing with parents and students. The principal will immediately address issues which impede progress in the classroom. The principal will be highly visible in the classrooms. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: Students will be in class engaged in a meaningful learning experience 100% of the allocated time. A variety of learning activities will be experienced daily and stakeholders will reflect on their successes and areas in need of growth. All stakeholders will play an active role in the evolution of the learning process.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVIES EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students who participate in extra-curricular activities will strive for high academic performance. Students will set the standard all practices and workouts to better prepare them for competition. TEACHERS: Teachers will obtain a list of coaches, directors, and sponsors as well as participants in extra-curricular activities. Teachers will maintain contact with the aforementioned group so they may seek assistance with improving classroom behavior and performance. Teachers will attend as many functions as possible to show support for the students. PARENTS: Parents will be provided with a list of expectations for their students involved in extra-curricular activities. Parents will express any concerns they may have with our programs. Parents will support the program by holding their students to a high standard of behavior and academic performance. COACHES, DIRECTORS, AND SPONSORS: The leadership of the extra-curricular program will run a Principal Viewer list to maintain a constant update with their students’ academic performance. The leadership will communicate with classroom teachers about discipline and academic issues. The leadership will communicate with parents and provide options for their students. CUSTODIANS: Custodians will maintain all facilities related to extra-curricular activities. Custodians will report any repairs needed and any other major problems with the care of facilities. The leadership of extra-curricular activities will have students clean up behind themselves and communicate the best times for custodians to clear their areas. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Assistant Principals will attend all extra-curricular activities and assist officials with the management of the event. APs will address inappropriate behaviors at extra-curricular activities and ensure a safe and orderly environment for all in attendance. PRINCIPAL: The Principal will attend all extra-curricular activities and support all programs through the provision of resources and equipment. The Principal will maintain contact with the leadership of extra-curricular activities and help to provide solutions for any issues they may be facing. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: Extra-curricular activities provide students with an opportunity to obtain scholarships. All stakeholders should participate in as many activities as possible and help to ensure that the program represented sets the standard for sportsmanship, scholarship, and leadership. All stakeholders play a role in providing students with a rewarding experience.

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FIRE DRILLS EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students will be taught the procedures to follow for fire drills. Students will exit the classroom in an orderly manner maintaining silence and listening for teachers’ or administrators’ instruction. Students will follow the evacuation route, which is posted in the classroom. In the event the original exit is blocked, students will utilize the alternate route. TEACHERS: Teachers will train students on the first day of class for a fire drill. Teachers will review the expectations for evacuation and behavior during any emergency drill. Teachers will show the students where evacuation routes are in the event there is a substitute. This information will be posted in every classroom. Teachers will remain calm in emergencies. PRINCIPALS: Principals will be in the hallways assisting teachers in the evacuation of students during the fire drill. Principals will monitor student behavior and communicate to students where they need to go in the event a conventional exit has been blocked. Principals will restate the importance of following teacher instruction and be the last people to exit the building. COUNSELORS: Counselors will evacuate their office area and assist principals in monitoring hallways. Counselors will assist in checking the building for students who may not have exited properly. Counselors will provide support to teachers and students once the building has been evacuated. Counselors will clearly post evacuation routes in their offices. SECRETARIES: Secretaries will clear the main office of all personnel and visitors. In the event there is a fire, secretaries will contact emergency agencies. Secretaries will assist teachers and administrators in moving students out of the building. Secretaries will make sure evacuation procedures are clearly posted in the office. CUSTODIANS: Custodians will assist in the evacuation of the building. Custodians will help principals check hallways for any students who may have been separated from their classes. All restrooms and blind spots will be checked by custodians while the building is being evacuated. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: All stakeholders will learn the evacuation routes from every part of the building. All stakeholders will work together to clear all students from danger. All stakeholders will exit the building in a quiet and orderly manner so they may relay instructions from group to group in the absence of a public address system.

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HALL PASSES EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students will request the Hall Pass in the event they need to go to the restroom or other designated areas. Students who are given the pass will go to the restroom designated on the pass. TEACHERS: Teachers will issue Hall Passes to students in the event they need to go to the restroom or other designated areas. Students will not be out of the classroom for more than six minutes on a bathroom break and must use the closest restroom to their classroom. The teacher must fill out the pass and sign it. COUNSELORS: If a counselor needs to see a student, he/she will call for the student at the beginning or the end of class, if possible. Counselors will be in the office during break and lunch times to give students an opportunity to see them or make appointments. Counselors will be available before and after school to see students. PRINCIPALS: If a principal needs to see a student, they will call for the student at the beginning or end of class, if possible. There will be times that large groups of students will be called out of class and will not need a pass. This will occur at the principal’s discretion. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: Students who do not have a pass may not enter the LRC during class time. Each student who enters the LRC must have a pass signed by his/her teacher. This will not apply before or after school, during break times, or during lunch. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: Students will not freely roam the halls. Teachers will exercise professional courtesy by getting permission from other teachers prior to holding a student. All stakeholders will work to protect the integrity of instructional time and be consistent in the enforcement of the hall pass policy. Consistency is our key to credibility.

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HALLWAY TRAFFIC PATTERNS EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students will travel on the right side of the hall in the direction of their destination. Students will maintain constant movement and refrain from impeding the progress of fellow students by stopping in the middle of the hallway. Students will move expeditiously through the building and arrive at all classes on time. Students will use inside voices. TEACHERS: Teachers will stand outside the doorway of their classrooms, encouraging students to get to class on time. Teachers who have doorways nearest to the main hallway will stand in the center of the hallway and encourage students to keep moving and walk to the right. Teachers will courteously address student expectations. CUSTODIANS: Custodians will cease their duties when students are in the hallways and assist in monitoring students. Custodians will help maintain traffic patterns in hallways and encourage students to get to class on time. Custodians will report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest principal. SECRETARIES: Secretaries will monitor the office and assist all visitors. Secretaries will communicate with principals if there is an emergency which needs immediate attention; otherwise, they will contact principals when the tardy bell rings. Secretaries will deal with parent and student needs which do not require administrative attention. COUNSELORS: Counselors will go to the hallway in front of their office and help to monitor and greet students. This presents a good opportunity for counselors to make connections with students. Counselors will also echo expectations for hallway traffic and behavior. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Assistant Principals will spread out through the building and monitor high traffic areas. Any time students are in the hallway assistant principals will be there as well. The APs’ number one focus is to serve as leaders and set examples for upholding high expectations. APs will address any teacher needs during this time. PRINCIPAL: The Principal will be in the center of the highest traffic area helping all personnel to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. The Principal will be vocal and encourage students to arrive in their classes in a timely manner. The Principal will serve as a positive role model and lead by example in his conveyance of expectations. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: We must maintain discernible traffic patterns in the hallway so that students may arrive to class in a timely manner. This procedure assists in creating a safe and orderly climate. It is important to treat students with respect and show that you are interested in their continued success as a valued member of our school.

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SUBJECT AREA TESTS EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES

STUDENTS: Students will participate in four subject area tests, which are required for graduation. The tests are as follows: Mathematics, Science, ELA, and Social Studies. Students will complete all assigned work and ask for assistance when a concept is not understood. After-school tutoring will be provided to help ensure student success on this testing. Students will be on time on the days of the test. Students will be on their best behavior and follow all administrator and proctor instructions. TEACHERS: Teachers will attend all training sessions for the subject area tests. Teachers will follow all rules as stated in the Test Administrator Manual. The subject matter provided on the test will be consistent with the instruction given in the classroom. Teachers will identify potential failures for the tests and participate in the tutoring and remediation process. Teachers will make the necessary parent contacts for tutoring and remediation. COUNSELORS: Counselors will provide a testing plan for teachers and students to follow. Counselors will coordinate teacher training and student testing. Counselors will assist teachers in reviewing cumulative files/prior classroom performance to in setting up a plan for success. Counselors will maintain contact with parents when students are in need of tutoring. Parent testing handbooks will be issued two weeks prior to the administration of the test. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: APs will contact parents prior to testing to set up remediation and tutoring sessions. APs will be available 45 minutes before the administration of the test to assist in preparing snacks for the testing students. APs will contact parents of any student who may be absent. APs will provide support for teachers and students during testing. PRINCIPAL: Principal will provide support for all participants in subject area testing. Principal will make frequent parent contacts to students who may have the possibility of failing. Principal will provide support for after-school tutoring. Principal will provide the snacks and drinks for testers. Principal will visit each classroom and speak to the students before testing. Principal will be in the testing area during testing. PARENTS: Parents will communicate with teachers about the progress of their students in the subject area classes. Parents will communicate with teachers, counselors, and administrators by allowing their students to attend after-school tutorial sessions. Parents will be able to access the state practice test on the internet and will be encouraged to do so. ALL STAKEHOLDERS: Every person in the school community will support the subject area testing program. This will be a priority for everyone during the week of testing. A good network of communication will be set up to assist all stakeholders in problem-solving issues related to testing. The TAKS/EOC is graduation requirements and must be the most important event during the week of state testing.

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NSSHS 9TH GC Discipline Management Plan

Team: _________________________________ Teacher: ________________________________ Class Period: ___________ Student’s name __________________________

Level 1: Teacher/student conference. Date:____________________ Comments: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Level 2: Parent contact. (Classroom consequences may occur such as changing student’s seat, proximity control, after school detention, etc.) Date: ___________________ Comments: __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Level 3: Team/student conference. (A plan for improvement is made by Team and student.) Date: ___________________ Comments: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Level 4: Team/parent/student conference. Date: ___________________ Comments: _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Level 5: Counselor (If behavior is social/emotional.) Date: ____________________ Comments: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Level 6: Student referred to Assistant Principal. Date: ___________________ Comments: ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ *Attach a copy of this form to the discipline referral