welcome back 2015-2016 the mission of greenwood school district 50 is to educate all students to be...
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Welcome Back
2015-2016
The Mission of Greenwood School District 50 is to educate all students to be responsible and productive citizens.
AcademicsArts
Athletics
#NOEXCUSES#GHSEAGLES
#PROUDTOBEAGHSEAGLE
About Mrs. Parnell
•I am a native of Union, South Carolina. •Union High School• Associate Degree in Commercial Science from the University of South Carolina-Union Campus
•University of South Carolina, BA in Business Education
•Master’s degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan University
About Mrs. Parnell
•I have taught in District 50 for 15 years –Greenwood High School–Emerald High School–G. Frank Russell Career and Technology Center –Cambridge Academy –Piedmont Technical College
About Mrs. Parnell
•I am married to Buck Parnell and we reside in Abbeville, SC.
•We will be celebrating our 35th Wedding Anniversary in December.
•We have two children; Tripp, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Shannon, a graduate of Newberry College and Grand Canyon University with a Master’s in Accounting
About Mrs. Parnell
•I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling with my husband, and playing with my pets. My pets consist of 2 dogs, Wiki a Yorkie Poo and Whittle a Chi-Winnie-doodle; and 3 cats, White Kitty, Jane, and Judy.
House Divided
Principals
PrincipalMr. Chad Evans
Assistant Principals
Dr. Gay McHugh – 12th Grade
Dr. Kuterah Donald – 11th Grade
Mr. Sparky Hudson – 10th Grade
Mr. Saul Hill – 9th Grade
Tongela Lagroon A – Cha and AVID
Joel Vaughn Che – Har
Ken Ray Has – Mc
Elaine Rosenbaum Me – Sc
Yvonne Strom Se – Z
Bonnie Brown Genesis Testing/As needed
Guidance Counselors
We SOAR3 to our Eagle Expectations!
We Strategize, Organize, and Achieve by being R3
Eagle Expectations
ClassroomsMedia Center
Computer Labs
CafeteriaFishbowlBlacktop
Restrooms Transition Areas Assemblies Parking Lots Buses
Respectful
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Respect other’s personal space.
3. Speak in turn with appropriate language/volume.
4. Honor opinions of others.
5. Ask permission to borrow materials.
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Use appropriate language/volume
3. Keep hands and feet to self.
4. Travel through lines as expected.
5. Be patient in line.
1. Follow all staff instructions.2. Keep bathroom clean and graffiti free.3. Flush.4. Use bathroom for appropriate purpose.5. Respect facility and equipment.
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Keep hands/feet to self.
3. Use appropriate language/volume.
4. Close lockers quietly.
5. Greet others appropriately.
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Use appropriate language/volume
3. Have positive attitude.
4. Keep interactions appropriate.
5. Keep hands and feet to self.
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Keep radio volume low.
3. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians.
4. Park in a single space.
1. Follow all staff instructions.
2. Use appropriate language/volume
3. Keep hands/feet to self.
4. Stay seated until you reach your bus stop.
Responsible
1. Follow classroom rules/procedures.
2. Engage in all class activities.
3. Always do your best work.
4. Use electronic devices for instructional purposes only.
5. Place all trash in trash cans.
1. Follow proper clean-up procedures.
2. Get needed items before sitting down.
3. Place all trash in trash can before leaving.
4. Use electronic devices responsibly.
1. Place all trash in trash cans.2. Use restroom between classes.3. Wash hands.4. Conserve supplies.5. Report problems.
1. Be aware of time.2. Place all trash in
trash can before moving.
3. Stay to the right.4. Remember
locker number and combination.
5. Stay in authorized areas.
1. Place all trash in trash cans.
2. Stay in appropriate area.
3. Respond in an appropriate manner.
4. Turn all electronic devices off.
1. Drive safely and follow traffic patterns.
2. Upon arrival in morning, exit vehicle and enter designated area.
3. At 3:30, proceed directly to cars and exit safely and quickly.
1. Be aware of when your bus arrives.
2. Follow the rules of the bus driver.
3. Place all trash in trash cans.
4. Collect all personal items before leaving the bus.
Ready
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.
2. Have all materials ready for class.
3. Be inside classroom ready to begin by tardy bell.
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.
2. STOP and LISTEN when an adult needs your attention.
3. Make sure lunch account is up to date.
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.2. Keep pass visible at all times.3. Return to your class with pass.
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.
2. Go directly to locker.
3. Get all materials.4. Go directly to
destination.5. Follow all locker
procedures.
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed
2. Arrive on time.3. Leave personal
items in the classroom.
1. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.
2. Wear seat belt.3. Transport
authorized passengers only.
1. Go immediately to board the bus when it arrives.
2. Be properly dressed with ID correctly displayed.
3. Have a seat upon boarding the bus.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
• There are some changes in the SRR. It is important that you look over this document. (online)
• Student and parent will need to sign online forms and return them to their teacher.
• Bullying / Harassment / Abuse – Please report cases like this to a Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Nurse, Mrs. Thomas or any adult that you feel comfortable talking with.
Cell Phone Policy
•Cell phones can be out at anytime throughout the day. However, the only way a cell phone can be out in the classroom is if the teacher allows it.
•We will use the Green card/Red card system in the classrooms.
•Green card tells students that cell phones can be out, red card tells them that the cell phones must be put away.
Cell Phones
Cell Phone Red Card/Green CardNO CELL PHONES ALLOWED CELL PHONES ALLOWED
These are the images that will be on the screen if you are allowed OR not allowed to have your cell phone out during class!!
• 1st Offense Parent picks phone up that day
• 2nd Offense Parent picks phone up that day
• 3rd Offense Get phone back at the end of the year
• If you refuse to give up your phone when asked by a teacher or administrator, refer to the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for consequences.
Cell Phone Policy
Fire Drill / Tornado Drill Maps
• Fire Drill – You will exit at the back of the room, go left and then left again, right when you get to the library, all the way out to the bus parking lot. Stay together!!
• Tornado Drill – Assume a duck-and-cover position on an interior wall away from glass or machinery. Remain in this position until further instructions by the teacher/administrator.
•Earthquake Drills – Assume a duck and cover position. The buildings will be evacuated if directed by the school administrator.
Fire Drill / Tornado Drill
Code Yellow
In the situation of a Code Yellow, we want teachers to lock and close all doors and no one is allowed to be in the hallway without permission from administration or until an ALL CLEAR announcement has been made.
Code Red
In the situation of a Code Red, we want teachers to lock and close all doors and blinds and no one is allowed to be in the hallway for any reason. Teachers and students should hide away from windows and doors and remain silent until direction is given from administration or until an ALL CLEAR announcement has been made.
Code Blue Team
Code Blue Team report to………….
DRESS CODE
• Rules and procedures are displayed in all computer labs. Students receive a username and password. It is the student's responsibility to keep these accessible for his/her use.
• Internet Access All Internet users are expected to abide by Greenwood School District 50's Acceptable Use Policy for Using the Internet. An Internet Access Approval Form must be signed by the parent or guardian filed in the Media Center. Internet access is for educational purposes only. School administrators reserve the right to terminate access to any student or class abusing these privileges. The system administrator will deem what is inappropriate and that decision is final. Disciplinary measures are outlined in the Student's Rights and Responsibilities handbook.
Computer Use
DRESS CODE
• You will receive a document today with my Classroom Guidelines
• Please have this signed by your parent or guardian
• When you return this form you will receive three 100’s that will count as a test grade (80%)
• On the back of the document is an Internet Form
• You probably have already turned one in, but I need one in my classroom.
• You will not be able to use the Internet until you return the form signed by you and your parent or guardian.
Classroom Guidelines&
Internet Form
DRESS CODE
AGAINYOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE INTERNET UNTIL YOU RETURN THE FORM
SIGNED BY YOU AND YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN!!
INTERNET FORM
MY CLASSES ARE MOSTLY INTERNET
BASED!!SO PLEASE BRING YOUR FORM BACK TOMORROW SO WE CAN START AND
YOU WILL NOT GET BEHIND!
NO GAMES!!
DRESS CODE
•When the Chrome Books are issued, you will not be allowed to use them in class unless we are doing an activity on the Chrome Books or I give you permission.
•The Chrome Books do not have the programs that we use for my classes.
•Please keep them in your bookbag.•When the Chrome Books are issued, you will have………….
CHROME BOOKS
DRESS CODE
Before students leave the classroom for any reason, please ask Mrs. Parnell first before leaving so I can give you permission to leave and give you a pass.
Students cannot leave the classroom without a pass.
Students, when you leave the classroom for any reason, you must Sign Out when you leave and Sign back in when you return.
Sign Out/Sign In Procedures
DRESS CODE
Include the date, your name, where you are going, time out and time in when you return.
The Sign Out/Sign In Book is at the back of the room.
Be sure to have your pass signed by who ever you go to see and give to me when you return to class.
The Sign In/ Sign Out Procedure is in place to ensure we know where students are at all times.
Sign Out/Sign In Procedures
DRESS CODE
I allow students to go to the restroom in the F Building only.
You can not go the 1st 20 minutes of class or the last 20 minutes of class. 20/20 rule.
Sign out and Sign back in when you return.
The Restroom pass is at the back of the room.
Only 1 student at a time will be allowed to go to the
restroom.
Restroom
DRESS CODE
• The following dress code applies to all schools in Greenwood School District 50. Inappropriate and impermissible student attire includes, but is not limited to, the following: See the Student's Rights and Responsibilities handbook for further information.
• 1. Clothing that depicts alcohol, drugs, tobacco, racial slurs/epithets, sexual suggestion/insinuation or inappropriate language is prohibited.
• 2. Halter-tops, tank tops, and see-through clothing are prohibited.
• 3. Shorts, mini skirts and culottes-type clothing are allowed in grades 5-12 with the following restrictions:
• a. Said garments may not be made of clinging material, such as but not limited to biker shorts and pants, surfer pants, form fitting knit material, etc.
• b. All garments should be of appropriate length, as determined by the school principal.
• 4. Hats/bandanas will not be worn in the buildings.
Dress Code
DRESS CODE
Dress CodeGreenwood High School has expanded and clarified this district policy
as follows:
• 1. Chains and/or animal tails suspended from clothing are not allowed.
• 2. All pants will be worn above the hips. Zip ties will be provided to all students wearing pants below the hips.
• 3. Skirts and shorts should extend to the knees.
• 4. No head coverings including hoods, caps, hats, and sunglasses will be worn on campus from 7:00 am through 4:30 pm.
• 5. All shoes should have a hard bottom. Rubber soled flip flops or bedroom slippers are NOT allowed.
• 6. Pajamas, leggings, jeggings, spaghetti strapped tops, one shoulder tops, and tank tops will NOT be worn on campus.
• 7. Coveralls and overalls are not allowed to be worn on campus.
• 8. Hair pick and combs are not allowed to be worn on campus.
• 9. Clothing or jewelry depicting weapons or illegal drugs are not allowed.
DRESS CODE
Honor Code
GHS honor code policy, consists of two parts: students tell the truth and students do not cheat. Violation of the honor code will result in severe disciplinary actions at the administrator's discretion.
ID BADGE PROCEDURES•All students and employees must wear a current-year ID badge during school. ID badges must be worn around the neck on the provided lanyard. If the ID badge is lost or forgotten an additional ID badge must be purchased for $5.00.
•GHS students are required to wear their GHS ID badges while attending classes at the G. Frank Russell Career Center, Emerald High School, Genesis and at Piedmont Technical College.
• If a teacher has a student reporting to class without an ID badge, the teacher is required to send the student to the Guidance Office to obtain a new ID badge. Students will not be allowed to enter a classroom without wearing an ID.
ID BADGE PROCEDURES•Students who purchase additional ID badges without paying for it will receive the following consequences:
•1st offense Warning
•2nd offense After School Detention
•3rd offense In School Suspension (ISS); Parent Conference
•4th offense Out of School Suspension (OSS); Parent Conference
•Offenses beyond five will result in additional suspensions and intervention meetings.
ID BADGE PROCEDURES•Students who deface an ID badge will be required to purchase a new ID badge. A defaced ID badge is any badge on which the picture, ID#, year, barcode or status has been changed, altered, or obstructed.
•Any student who wears another student's ID badge will be punished according to the Student's Rights and Responsibilities handbook. Students are to wear only one badge which must be for the current year.
•Students who fail to give correct identification will be punished according to the Student's Rights and Responsibilities handbook.
ID BADGE PROCEDURES
WEAR YOUR ID AT ALL TIMES!!
Tardy PolicyEach student will be issued a tardy card which must be worn at all times with the ID badge. The tardy card will have the numbers 1 – 6 at the bottom. Defacing a tardy card in any way will be considered the same as defacing an ID badge and will receive the same consequences. At the end of each semester, all students who have an intact tardy card will be invited to a No Tardy Party.
•Teachers will record all tardies in Powerschool.
•Each time a student is tardy to class, the teacher will punch one of the numbers and record the tardy in Powerschool. On the sixth tardy, the teacher will punch the number 6 and confiscate the tardy card. Any future tardies will result in a discipline referral.
Tardy Policy• 1st referral- Conference
• 2nd referral- After School Detention (ASD)
• 3rd referral- In School Suspension (ISS/BIC)
• 4th referral- Out of School Suspension (OSS)
• Tardy referrals beyond four will result in additional suspensions and intervention meetings. Each semester, the student is issued a new tardy card.
• If a student loses the tardy card, every tardy will result in a discipline referral. No new tardy cards will be issued for lost cards.Lockout Procedure:
• 1st Offense 1 In School Suspension (ISS)
• 2nd Offense 1 Out of School Suspension
Tardy Policy• If you come to class 10 minutes late you will be counted absent
unless you have a note from a teacher, administrator, nurse, guidance counselor, Mrs. Thomas, or attendance.
• You will also be written up for cutting class.
• Also, you have the privilege of using your phones between classes. Please do not let this privilege keep you from getting to class on time..
• Long story short!! Just get to class on time and do not be late!!!
Off-Limits Areas•Construction areas are restricted. Students found in these areas will be suspended.
•Permission must be obtained from an administrator to enter the parking area during school.
•Faculty lounges, the teacher mailroom and workrooms are NOT to be used by students. Students are NOT to use copiers in the workrooms or the Main Office.
•All athletic fields and other remote areas are off-limits to students at all times unless the students are under the direct supervision of a teacher or a staff member.
Parking Regulations
Parking passes are required of all students who drive a car on campus. To obtain a parking pass, students must present to the bookkeeper a valid driver's license, schedule, proper fee, and a completed permission form. The pass must hang from the rearview mirror. A student may not borrow another student's parking pass. All fees must be payed in full before a parking pass may be purchased.Failure to adhere to parking regulations will result in the vehicle being towed at owner's expense and/or loss of driving privileges.
Parking Regulations
Students who fail to display a parking pass will face the following consequences:1st Warning
2nd $5.00 and loss of driving privileges for 1 week3rd $5.00 and loss of driving privileges for 2 weeks4th Driving privileges revoked for the semester
Parking Regulations•Greenwood High School will not be held responsible for theft of contents, theft of vehicle, damage to any vehicle or contents while the vehicle is on campus.
•Students may not transport other students to and from campus during the day without an approved transportation permission form.
•Once a car is on campus, it may be searched at any time. Students are responsible for the contents in their cars.
GHS House Rules•Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:30 am.
•Upon arriving on campus, students are to immediately exit all cars and report to the main campus. Students arriving prior to 8:00 am should report to the cafeteria. Loitering in the parking lots is strictly prohibited before and after school. Students may not return to their cars without permission from an administrator unless he/she has been properly dismissed from school.
•Students arriving on campus before 8:00 am must report to the cafeteria unless they have written permission from a teacher.
•Students are not allowed in the E, F, H buildings or gym, prior to 8:00 am.
GHS House Rules•Before 8:25 am, the bottom floor of F building is designated for ninth graders only. Loitering outside of the classroom will not be tolerated.
•At dismissal, students are to leave campus immediately unless they are waiting for a ride or waiting on bus transportation. Students waiting on car transportation need to wait in front of the school on the north side of campus. Students waiting on bus transportation need to wait in the black top area.
•Students are not allowed to take pictures while on campus unless prior approval is given from administration.
•Students are provided a locker and lock. Lockers may be checked at any time.
GHS House Rules
•Students may only have food and drinks in designated areas such as the cafeteria, fish bowl patio and black top area during lunch. Food is not allowed in any other location during the school day.
•The above rules means, do not bring your breakfast, lunch, snacks, or drinks to class.
•Students are not to take bookbags, pens, pencils, books, or pocketbooks into the restroom. These items must remain in the classroom.
GHS House Rules
•Students are NOT allowed to leave campus for lunch
•Students are not allowed to have lunch delivered to them.
•Hitting, touching, kissing, pulling, tugging, touching in a sexual nature or any other physical contact with another student will be considered inappropriate behavior and result in a disciplinary referral.
•Fighting will not be tolerated at GHS. If a student fights at GHS, he/she will be referred to law enforcement.
GHS House Rules•GHS observes the 20-20 rule which means students are not allowed to leave the classroom during the first 20 minutes nor the last 20 minutes of class.
•Greenwood High School cannot accept deliveries for students during the school day. This includes flowers, balloons, packages, food, etc.
•GHS does not allow flags to be flown on any vehicle while on the GHS campus.
Procedural Reminders• You must be in the classroom when the bell rings or it will be
considered a tardy.
• Enforce the 20-20 rule during each class. This means that you can not leave the room for any reason for the first 20 minutes of class or the last 20 minutes of class.
• If you need to go to the restroom before class starts, just tell me and you can go and will not be counted tardy.
• Students should not be at door prior to bell ringing at the end of class.
• Sign Out and Sign In before leaving room for any reason!
• Check screens for today’s assignments!!
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