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2016-2017
3824 AUSTIN PEAY HIGHWAY
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
PHONE: 901-800-1209
FAX: 888-627-6081
www.gtwacademy.com
“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind.”
Martin H. Fisher
TABLEOFCONTENTS
MessagefromthePrincipal
VisionandMission
GTWPledge
VisitorPolicy
MasterSchoolCalendar
CurricularOverview
AttendancePolicy/WithdrawalPolicy
GradingPolicy
Promotion,RetentionPolicy
CodeofConduct
BullyingPolicy
UniformPolicy
PhysicalEducationProcedures
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct
SchoolSurveys
Family/StudentCommitment
StudentAccessRelease&AuthorizationForm
Email&InternetAcceptableUseAgreement
GTWNetworkRules
GTWQuestionsandAnswers
AcknowledgementofReceiptofFamilyHandbook
MessagetoOurFamilies
DearStudents,ParentsandGuardians:
GranvilleT.WoodsAcademyofInnovationopensitsdoorsforthefirsttimetoourparents,studentsandcommunitywiththeexpectationandchallengetosuccessfullyeducateallwhoenter.AtGTWwewantallstudentstoreachtheirpotentialandtheirgoalincollegeortheircareer.Webelieveina“GrowthMindset”,thatallstudentscanlearnanddevelopapositiveattitudetowardlearninganything.Itmeansthe“NotYetorYesYet”attitudeistheonlywaytogrow.
Weneedyourinvolvementintheprogramsandactivitiesthatsupportyourchild’seducation.Accordingly,wewillprovideyouwithvaluableinformationandtrainingtoassistyouthroughouttheschoolyear.PleasereadthisGTWFamilyHandbookandbecomefamiliarwithGTW’spoliciesandprocedures.Discusswithyourchildtheimportanceofgrades,doinghomework,reading,attendingschoolontime,beingpreparedandproperlydressedinuniformeveryday.
OurfocusonSTEM(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMath)promoteshighexpectationsforallstudentstousehigherorderthinkingskills,problembasedlearningandself‐regulationastheyintegrateSTEMactivitiesinallcontentareas.ThisyearwillbethefirstyearforTNReady,implementingthenewstatestandardsandcomputerbasedassessment.WemusthaveYOUtomakeitallhappen.IencourageyoutobeactiveandstayinformedaswecommunicateregularlyviaourParentPortalandemails.
Bienvenidos,andwelcometoa21stCenturyeducationalenvironmentwhereour “Innovators”aremotivatedtoachieve.
TheGTWTeam
EffieJenkins‐Smith, ChiefAcademicOfficer,Principal
VisionStatement
“Tocreate,enhanceandsustainopportunitiesforthechildrenandfamiliesofMemphisthroughthecollaborativedesign,implementation,andintegrationofqualityeducationalexperiences,careerawarenessandsupportservicesthatleadtoacademicsuccess,familypreservation,andcommunityprosperity.”
MissionStatement
● Memphisstudentsdeveloptheknowledgeandskillstopursuepost‐secondaryeducationandenterSTEMcareers.
● Anenvironmentwhereallmembersoftheeducationalcommunityarecommittedtocontinuousgrowthanddevelopmenttowardhighacademicstandardsisfostered.
● Allcommunitystakeholdersaregiventheopportunitytobecomepartnersinbuildingapositive,collaborativeandnurturingeducationalenterprisethatisengrainedinthecommunityhopesanddreamsforchildandyouthdevelopment.
Goal1:Toensuresuccessforeverystudent
Goal2:Todeliveraneffectiveinstructionalprogram
Goal3:Tobuildanurturingworkenvironmentinaself‐renewing organization
Allstudentswillstandforthe“PledgeofAllegiance”andthe”GTWPledge”.Theymayoptoutoftherecitation;howevertheymuststand.
GTWSchoolPledge
“AtGranvilleT.WoodsAcademyofInnovation,weputforthourbestefforts,embracechallengesandnevergiveup!Weareincontrolofourselves.Today,wearereadytoGrow,TrustandWorkHard!”
GTWVisitorPolicy
AllvisitorsmustreporttotheReceptionDesktoconductanyschoolbusiness.Exceptonoccasionssuchasschoolprograms,openhouse,orgradelevelpresentationsandsimilareventsatwhichthegeneralpublicisinvited,allpersonswiththeexceptionofschoolpersonnelandstudentsenteringthebuildingsorschoolgroundsatwhichtheyareenrolledareprohibitedfromenteringtheschoolorgroundsunlesstheyhavefirstreportedtothereceptiondeskandhavebeengrantedpermissiontoentertheschoolpremises.Theywillbeissuedapasstovisitotherareasoftheschool.Theprincipalorhis/herdesigneehastheauthoritytoexcludefromtheschoolpremisesanypersonsdisruptingtheeducationalprogramsintheclassroomorintheschooldisruptingthestafforstudentsonthepremises,orthepremisesforthepurposeofcommittinganillegalact.
GRANVILLE T. WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
MASTER SCHOOL CALENDAR 2016‐2017
Master Calendar
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation
2016-2017
FIRST
SEMESTER
90 DAYS
Date Day Event Students
Teachers
29-Jul Friday 1st Day of School In (8-2pm)
In
1-Aug Monday Begin 1st Qtr In In
5-Sep Monday Labor Day Out Out
15-Sep Thursday Parent/Teacher Conference 1 - 4 pm
In- 1/2 Day
In
16-Sep Friday Professional Learning Out In
7-Oct Friday End of 1st Qtr In In
Oct 10-14 Mon-Fri Fall Break Out Out
10/17/2016 Monday Beginning of 2nd Qtr In In
10/26/2016 Wed 1ST QTR Report Cards Published
11-Nov Friday Veterans Day Out Out
Nov 23-25 Wed/Fri Thanksgiving Break Out Out
Nov 30-Dec 2
Wed-Fri Portfolio Conferences 4pm-6pm
In In
16-Dec Friday 1/2 Day Admin Day/End of 2nd Qtr
In 1/2 Day
In
19-Dec Monday Professional Learning Out In 1 /2 Day
Dec 20-30 Mon-Fri Winter Break Out Out
30-Dec Friday New Years
SECOND SEMESTER 100 DAYS
2-Jan Monday Winter Break Out Out
3-Jan Tuesday Students Return/Begin 3rd Qtr In In
13-Jan Friday 2ND QTR Report Cards Published
16-Jan Monday MLK Day Out Out
9-Feb Thursday Parent Teacher Conf. 4pm-6pm
In In
10-Feb Friday Professional Learning Out In
20-Feb Monday President's Day Out Out
10-Mar Friday End of 3rd Qtr In In
March 13-17
Mon-Fri Spring Break Out Out
20-Mar
Monday Begin 4th Qtr
22-Mar
Wed 3RD QTR Report Cards Published
14-Apr
Friday Spring Holiday Out Out
29-May
Monday Memorial Day Out Out
2-Jun Friday End of 4th Qtr/4th Qtr Rpt Cards Published
In 1/2 Day
In
June 5
Monday Last Day for Students In 1/2 Day
In
June 6
Tuesday Administrative Day In
June 7-9
Wed-Friday
End of Year Break
12-Jun
Monday Summer Schedule Begins
July 3-7
Mon-Fri Summer Break
Curriculum Overview
TheacademicfocusforourschoolisScience,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics(STEM)disciplines,astheschoolwillchannelitsresourcesand
prioritiestowardpreparingstudentsthathavethemotivationandacademiccompetenciesforthrivinginthesedisciplines.GTWwillintegratethesedisciplinesusingappliedlearningthroughacurriculumthatintegratesSTEMwithprojectbasedlearning.TheschoolisnamedforGranvilleT.Woodswhoisknownasthe“BlackEdison.GranvilleT.Woodsinventedmorethanadozendevicestoimproveelectricrailwaycarsandmanymoreforcontrollingtheflowofelectricity.Hismostnotedinventionwasasystemforlettingtheengineerofatrainknowhowclosehistrainwastoothers.HisinnovativespiritandsuccessasaninventorandhisplaceinhistoryasoneofthefirstAfricanAmericanengineersintheUnitedStatesembodiesthehopeforourstudents‐childrentobecomegreatthinkers,innovators,andproblemsolvers,andcontributorstofindingsolutionstooursocietalproblems.
ATTENDANCE
Researchprovidesevidencethatscholarswithgoodattendancealsoperformwellinschool.Goodattendancealsoincludespunctuality.Studentsshouldbepresentandpreparedforlearningeachday.Ascholar’sabsencemaybeexcusedforthefollowingreasons:
1. Personalillnessofstudent2. Deathorseriousillnessintheimmediatefamily
3. Recognizedreligiousholidays4. Subpoenaforcourtappearance5. Approvedschoolsponsoredactivities6.
Awrittennoticeexplainingtheabsenceisrequiredwhenastudentreturnstoschool.
DaysAbsent ResponseandAction2+absences Awrittenletterbyparentorguardian3+absencesconsecutive
Anofficialdoctor’snotice
5+absences Anofficialdoctor’snoticeandmeetingwithadministration. 10+absences Anofficialdoctor’snotice,meetingwithadministration,andtruancy
reportsenttoauthorities.PossibleremovalfromGTW. 20+absences RemovalfromGTWschool
UnexcusedAbsenceProcedures&LawEnforcement
Ifastudentisabsentwithoutanexcuse,theschoolwillattempttocommunicatewithparentsviaphoneandinwritingtoascertainthereasonsanddevelopaplantoensurestudentattendance. Ataminimum,thefollowingattendanceproceduresshallbeimplementeduponthefifth(5th)unexcusedabsence:
1. Formalwrittencommunicationfromtheschooltoparents/guardiansinformingthemoftheirnoncompliancewithcompulsoryattendancelaws,theconsequencesforfailingtocomply,andarequesttoparticipateinaschool‐levelmeetingtodevelopaplantosupportthestudent’sregularattendance.Theplanshallbesignedbythestudent,parent/guardianandprincipalandmaintainedonfile.
2. Thestudent’struancywillbereportedtotheTNDepartmentofEducationviatheschool’sweeklyEIStransmissiononstudentattendance,includingtherequiredtransmissiononstudenttruancythatexceedsfiveunexcusedabsences.
3. Allotherformsofcommunicationfromtheschooltoparents/guardiansregardingstudenttruancymaybeconveyedintheform(s)thatbestmeetstudentandschoolneeds.Documentationofcommunicationattemptsandoutcomesmustbekeptinthestudent’sfile,accessiblebyauthorizeddistrict,state,communityagencyandlawenforcementofficials,uponrequest.
GTWwillalsoinformtheparent/guardianthatiftheparentfailstotakeappropriateactionwithinthree(3)daysofnoticeofnoncompliance,theCourt,DistrictAttorneyGeneral’sOffice,and/orDepartmentofChildren’sServicesmaybenotifiedforappropriatelegalaction,andthestudentmaybewithdrawnfromschool.Thedistrictrequiresthatparentsbenotifiedthatanystudentwhoaccumulatesfive(5)ormoredaysofunexcusedabsenceswithinaschoolyearmay,iftheparentfailstotakeappropriateactionwithinthree(3)days
ofnoticeofnoncompliance,bereferredtooneofthegovernmentalentitiesjustmentionedforappropriatelegalaction.However,everyattemptshallbemadetointervenetosupportstudents
Tardiness
Studentsare considered tardy if theyarriveafter8:10am.Students,whoare tardy,mustprovidea reason for the tardiness. In addition to latemorning arrival, studentswhoarewithdrawnfromschoolprior todismissalovera twohourperiodarealsoconsideredanabsencefromafternoonclasses.Allearlydismissalsoverfourwillbecountedasatardy.
Studentsmust locate the office secretary for a tardy slip. The slipmust be given to thehomeroomteacher.
Anote fromtheparentor legalguardianexplainingthetardinessshouldbepresentedtotheofficesecretary.
LateArrival/EarlyDismissal Action5+tardyentriesand/orearlydismissalwithinagradingperiod
Academicprobationandameetingwithadministration;Parentdocumentationfrommeetingmustbeonfile.
10+tardyentriesand/orearlydismissalswithinagradingperiod
PossibleRemovalfromGTW
DoctorandDentalAppointments
Parents,pleaseworkwiththeschooltoschedulealldoctor’sappointmentsafterschool,ontheweekends,orduringholidaybreak.Ifyouhavetoscheduleanappointmentduringtheschoolday,thelunchandendofthedayareideal.Studentscanreturnbacktoschoolafterappointments.
Make‐upWork
Scholarsareabletomakeupworkiftheyhaveanexcusedabsencefromtheclass.Theteacherwillprovidemake‐upworkuponthescholar’sreturn.Make‐upworkmustbeturnedin3daysuponreturntoschool.Thisincludesthosestudentswhoweresuspendedfromschool.ScholarswhoareservingasuspensionshouldrefertotheirSchoologywebpageresourcestocompletedailyassignments.Suspendedscholarsshouldsubmitallteacherassignmentsandelectronicwebassignmentsuponreturningtoschool.Suspendedscholarsdonothave3daystomake‐upassignments.Itiseachscholar’sresponsibilitytocompleteandturninhisorhermissedassignments.
WithdrawalPolicy
Allwithdrawalshandledattheendoftheschoolweek.WithdrawalsoccuronFridaysbetween9:00amand11:00am.Theschoolprincipalmustbegivena48‐hournotificationbyalegalparentorguardianpriortowithdrawalprocedures.Studentscanonlywithdrawthroughthemainoffice.Studentsmustreturnalltextbooks,computerandschoolpropertytotheschoolbeforearequestwithdrawalcanbecompleted.Parentsarerequiredtosubmitthenameandaddressofthetransferringschoolatthetimeofwithdrawal.
Grading,Promotion,andRetention
GTWwillofferstandardsbasedgradingtoalignwiththenewTNReadystandardsbeginninginthe2015schoolyear.Thestandardsbasedgradingandstandardsbasedreportcardwillusearubrictoreportstudentachievementoneachstandardthatistaught.
Emerging Developing Satisfactory Proficient Mastery
Studentdemonstratenoevidenceofunderstandingandapplicationofthestandards
Studentdemonstrateslittletonounderstandingandapplicationofthestandards
Studentdemonstratesunderstandingandapplicationofsomeofthestandards
Studentdemonstratesunderstandingofmostofthestandards
Studentdemonstratesunderstandingandapplicationofallofthestandards
E(Kuseonly) D79andbelow
S(80‐89) P(90‐94) M(95‐100)
Theteacher,counselor,otherschoolstaffandleadershipmayparticipateinthedecisiontopromoteorretainastudent.Specialconsiderationforpromotionand/orretentionshallbe
giventostudentswithspecialacademic,social,andemotionalneeds.“Socialpromotion”isnotapracticeofGTW.
Factorstobeconsideredinthedecisiontopromoteorretainastudentmayinclude,butarenotrestrictedto:reportcardgrades;currentknowledgeandskilllevel,asdeterminedbyformalandinformalassessments;readinesstolearntheknowledgeandskillsrequiredatthenextgradeorcourselevel;recordofpreviousinterventions;numberofabsences;previousretention;studentconductthatmayimpactacademicperformance;extenuatingcircumstancesthatmayhaveadverselyaffectedthestudent’sparticipationineithertherequiredinstructionand/orassessments;expectedbenefitsandrisksofpromotionorretentionforthestudent.
Studentsexperiencingchallengesmeetingdivisionexpectationsandatriskofretentionwillbeidentifiedearlyintheschoolyear;familieswillbenotifiedfourtofivemonthsinadvanceifaretentionispossiblebasedonthedatacollected.Aninterventionplanwillbedevelopedandimplementedinconsultationwiththeparentorguardian.Astudent’sparentorguardianwillbeinvolvedinanydiscussionaboutpotentialretentionwellinadvanceofafinaldecisionbeingmade.
StudentCodeofConduct
ZEROTOLERANCEOFFENSES: Inordertoensureasafeandsecurelearningenvironment,thefollowingoffensesshallnotbetolerated:
WEAPONS&DANGEROUSINSTRUMENTS Studentsshallnotpossess,handle,transmit,useorattempttouseanydangerousweaponinschoolbuildingsoronschoolgroundsatanytime,orinschoolvehiclesand/orbusesorofftheschoolgroundsataschool‐sponsoredactivity,functionorevent.Dangerousweaponsforthepurposesofthispolicyshallinclude,butarenotlimitedto,afirearmoranythingmanifestlydesigned,madeoradaptedforthepurposeofinflictingdeathor
seriousbodilyinjuryoranythingthatinthemannerofitsuseorintendeduseiscapableofcausingdeathorseriousbodilyinjury. Violatorsofthissectionshallbesubjecttosuspensionand/orexpulsionfromschool.Firearms(asdefinedin18U.S.C.§921) Inaccordancewithstatelaw,anystudentwhobringsorpossessafirearmonschoolpropertyshallbeexpelledforaperiodofnotlessthanone(1)calendaryear.TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavetheauthoritytomodifythisexpulsionrequirementonacase‐by‐casebasis.
DRUGS Inaccordancewithstatelaw,anystudentwhounlawfullypossessesanydrugincludinganycontrolledsubstanceorlegenddrugshallbeexpelledforaperiodofnotlessthanone(1)calendaryear.TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavetheauthoritytomodifythisexpulsionrequirementonacase‐by‐casebasis.
ASSAULT Inaccordancewithstatelaw,anystudentwhocommitsaggravatedassaultasdefinedinTennesseeCodeAnnotated§39‐13‐102uponanyteacher,principaladministrator,schoolresourceofficer,oranyotheremployeeoftheschoolshallbeexpelledforaperiodofnotlessthanone(1)calendaryear.TheExecutiveDirectorshallhavetheauthoritytomodifythisexpulsionrequirementonacase‐by‐casebasis.
PreventionandInterventionStrategies
GTWshalldevelopandcommunicateacomprehensivepreventionandintervention
program.Theprogramshallincludeaparentalengagementcomponentoutliningstrategies
forparentstosupportthepreventionofinappropriateand/ordisruptivebehaviorintheir
childrenandparticipateininterventioneffortsifsuchbehavioroccurs.
DisciplinaryProcedureMeasures
Severaldisciplinarymeasuresmaybeemployedtosupportacceptablestudentbehavior.
Disciplinarymeasuresincludeconfiscationofitems,lossofprivileges,before/afterschool
detention,Saturdayschool,suspensionfromthebus,in‐schoolsuspension,out‐of‐school
suspension,expulsion,andremand/alternativeplacement.Withtheexceptionofprivileges
restrictedbytheprincipal,assistant,ordesignee,suspensionfromthebusand
confiscationofitems,schoolsshallnotimposemultipledisciplinarymeasuresonastudent
forasingleoffenseorviolationoftheCodeofConduct.Administrationmayrestrict
activitiesforstudentswhoaccumulateacertainnumberofsuspensions.Activitiesthatmay
berestrictedbytheprincipalandtheactionsthatmayplacestudentsonrestrictionshallbe
communicatedtostudentsandparentsbytheprincipalandassistantprincipal.
A.ConfiscationofItems
“Confiscateditems”includebeepers,telephonepagers,laserpointers,cellularphones,
prohibitedelectronicdevices,andanyotheritem
prohibitedbyGTW.UnlesstheSchoolextendsthereturntimeofconfiscateditemsbecause
theitemoritscontentsmaybeevidenceofviolationoflaworpolicy,theparentmaypick
uptheitematathetimeandlocationdesignatedbytheprincipalorassistantprincipalat
thecloseofthenextschooldayfollowingthedaythattheparentreceivednotificationof
confiscationorearlierattheprincipal’sdiscretion.Thereafter,theparentmaypickupthe
devicebyappointment.GTWdoesnottakeresponsibilityforconfiscateditemsandwillnot
compensatetheownerforanylost,stolen,ordamagedconfiscateditemswhileinthe
custodyoftheschool.
B.LossofPrivileges
Studentsmayloseprivilegesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:
•Lossofclassroomprivileges
•Lossofextracurricular/athleticorotherschool‐wideprivileges
•PrivilegesRestrictedbythePrincipal
C.Before/AfterSchoolDetentionandSaturdaySchool/PositiveIntervention
Program(P.I.P.)
StudentsmaybedetainedbeforeoraftertheschooldayorrequiredtoattendSaturday
schoolasameansofdisciplinaryaction.Thefollowing
guidelinesshallbefollowed:
•Thestudentwillbegivenatleastone(1)fulldaynoticebeforedetentionorSaturday
school.
•Parents/guardianswillbeinformedbeforedetentionorSaturdayschooltakesplace.
•Studentswillbeundersupervisionofstaffmembers.
•Detentionwillnotexceed45‐60minutesaftertheofficialclosingoftheschooldaybut
maybeadministeredseveraldaysinsuccession.
•Teachersmusthavetheapprovaloftheprincipalbeforeissuingdetentionorrequiringa
studenttoattendSaturdayschool.
•Studentsridingschoolbuseswillbeprovidedanalternativetodetentionorwith
agreementoftheparents,gotodetentionatalaterdate.
•StudentswithreligiousexemptionstoSaturdayschoolshallbeprovidedwithan
alternativedisciplinaryoption.
● PositiveInterventionProgram(P.I.P.)‐Designedtoprovidestudentsthathave
numerousCodeofConductviolationsaMentorinasmallcontrolledsetting.
InnovatorswillreporttoPIPattheirassignedtimestoworktowardspositive
behaviorintheclassroom.Removalfromtheprogramandreassignedtoaregular
classroomenvironmentwillbedeterminedonacasebycasebasis.
D.In‐SchoolSuspension
Thein‐schoolsuspensionprogramincludesabehaviormanagementcomponentthat
teachesstudentsskillstoimprovetheirbehaviorandmakegoodchoiceswhileallowing
studentstheopportunitytocompletetheirregularclassroomassignmentsinanisolated
environment.Theprincipal,includingvice/assistantprincipal,hassolediscretiontoissue
in‐schoolsuspensions.
E.Out‐of‐SchoolSuspension
Out‐of‐schoolsuspensionsvaryinlengthfromzero(0)toten(10)days.Itisnottheintent
ofthesystemtoremovestudentsfromtheschoolsocietyforfirst‐timeorforminor
violations.Therefore,suspensionfromschoolshouldbeusedwithcautionandonlyin
appropriatecases.Theprincipal,includingvice/assistantprincipal,hassolediscretionto
issueout‐of‐schoolsuspensionsfromzero(0)toten(10)days.
1.Abehavioralinterventionplanshallbedevelopedforstudentswhoaccumulatemore
thanfive(5)daysofsuspensionsduringtheschoolyear.
2.Multiplesuspensionsshallnotrunconsecutively;norshallmultiplesuspensionsbe
appliedtoavoidexpulsionfromschool.
Reasonableeffortshallbemadetocontacttheparent/guardianimmediatelyregardingany
suspension.Ifcontactwiththeparent/guardiancannotbemade,thestudentwillremainat
schooluntildismissaltimeexceptincasesofpolicearrestoranemergency,suchaswhen
thestudent'scontinuedpresenceposesadangertopersonsorpropertyintheschooloran
ongoingthreatofdisruptingtheacademicprocess.Studentsonsuspensionmustnotbe
permittedtosetfootonschoolproperty,attendclass,takeexams,orparticipateinschool‐
sponsoredactivitieswhileundersuspension,unlessotherwiseallowedbylawand/orGTW
Boardpolicy
F.Expulsion
Expulsionsvaryinlengthfromeleven(11)daystotheremainderoftheschoolyearorone
(1)calendaryearforstate‐mandatedexpulsions.
(Anysinglesuspensioninexcessof10consecutivedaysormultiplesuspensionstotaling15
daysinonemonthisanexpulsion.)Theprincipalmayissueexpulsionssubjecttostudent
legaldueprocessrightsregardingappealsofexpulsions(suspensionofmorethanten(10)
days)andinaccordancewiththeGTWStudentCodeofConduct.TheExecutiveDirector
maymodifyastate‐mandatedone‐yearexpulsiononacase‐bycasebasis.Whenthe
student’sinfractioninvolvesasubstantivethreatofharmorpossessionofaweapon,the
studentshallbereferredforthreatassessment,andtheparentswillbeinformedthatthe
caseisbeingheldunderadvisementpendingoutcomeofthethreatassessment.Threat
assessmentfindingswillbeutilizedbythedepartmentresponsibleforstudentservicesin
adjudicatingthesecasesandinmakingappropriateplacementrecommendationstoensure
thesafetyofthestudentandothers.
G.SuspensionFromtheSchoolBus
Exceptwhereprohibitedbylaw,studentswhoengageinbus‐relatedmisconductmaybe
suspendedfromridingtheschoolbustoandfromschool.Decisionsinvolving
temporary/permanentremovalfromschoolbusridershipwillbemadebytheprincipalor
assistantprincipal.Insuchcases,thestudentwouldtypicallycontinuehis/herschool
assignment,buthe/shewouldhavetofindanothermeansoftransportation.Truancylaws
wouldstillbeineffect.Additionaldisciplinaryactionsmayalsoapplywhenbus‐related
misconductinvolvesaviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct.Astudentreceivingspecial
educationservicesshallnotbesuspendedfromschoolbustransportationiftransportation
servicesarerequiredunderthestudent’sIndividualEducationPlan(IEP).
SpecialEducationConsiderations
Studentswhoalsoqualifyforspecialeducationservicesdeterminedtohaveviolatedthis
policymaybesuspended,expelled,orremandedorotherwisedisciplinedonlyin
accordancewithspecialeducationlawsandpolicies.Forzerotoleranceoffenses,remandof
studentswhoqualifyforspecialeducationservicesmustbebasedonrecommendationof
theIEPteam.Unlessadisciplinaryinfractionisthedirectresultofachild’sdisability,the
childwillbedisciplinedinthesamemannerasanondisabledchild.Thedistrict,
parent/guardian,andrelevantmembersoftheIEPteamshallreviewallrelevant
informationtodetermine:
a.iftheconductwasadirectresultofthedistrict’sfailuretoimplementtheIEP;and/or
b.iftheconductinquestionwascausedby,orhadadirectandsubstantialrelationshipto,
thechild’sdisability.
Serioussafetyissuesinvolvingweapons,drugs,orinflictingseriousbodilyinjuryupon
anotherpersonwhileatschool,onschoolpremises,orataschoolfunctionwillresultin
removalforuptoforty‐fiveschooldays.Incasesofexpulsions(suspensionslongerthan10
days),thechildmustcontinuetoreceiveeducationalservices.Regulareducationstudents
mayinvokerightsunderspecialeducationlawsundercertainconditions,includingifthe
parenthasexpressedconcerninwritingtosupervisoryoradministrativepersonnelofthe
district,orthechild’steacher,thatthechildisinneedofspecialeducationandrelated
services.TheschooldistrictmustalsocontacttheEducationSpecialistattheDepartmentof
Children’sServicesifafosterchild(withorwithoutanidentifieddisability)hasallegedly
committedanoffensethatmayresultinasuspensionof10ormoredaysorhashada
petitionfiledagainsthim/herbytheschool.
StudentCodeofConduct (OffensesandPenaltiesbyCategory)
InfractionsofGranvilleT.WoodsAcademyofInnovationcodesofdisciplinelistedbelowaregroupedinto6categories,accordingtotheseriousnessoftheoffense.Thislistisnotintendedtobeexclusiveorallinclusive.
Forinfractionsnotspecificallylistedbelow,schoolprincipalsshallassigndisciplineinaccordancewiththecategorythatappearstobecomparabletotheoffensesspecificallylistedinthecategory.
CategoryA–StateZeroToleranceOffenses 1.AggravatedAssaultresultinginseriousbodilyinjuryuponanyteacher,principal,administrator,schoolresourceofficer,oranyotherschoolemployee; 2.Unlawfulpossession,sale,orevidenceofuseofdrugs/narcoticsatschoolorataschool‐sponsoredactivity; 3.Unauthorizedpossessionofafirearmonschoolpropertyorataschoolsponsoredactivity.
PenaltyforCategoryAOffenses Expulsion/Suspensionfor180days Notificationwillbemadetolawenforcementauthorities.aAnymodificationofthispenaltycanonlybemadebytheSuperintendent.
CategoryB 1.Possessionofaknifeoranypotentiallylethalweapon,taser,orexplosiveonschoolpropertyorataschool‐sponsoredactivity; 2.Evidenceofdrinkingorpossessionofalcoholicbeveragesinschoolorataschoolsponsoredactivity; 3.Off‐campuscriminalbehaviorresultinginafelonycharge,whenthebehaviorposesadangertopersonsorpropertyordisruptstheeducationalprocess; 4.Gangactivities‐Activitythatisthreateningand/orintimidating,harassinginnatureorrecruiting;gangnotebookswithgangpledges,codesandsymbolsthatareusedincommunicationsuchasthreatsandwarningsandrecruiting;gangrelatedfights,andalltypesofviolentacts;ganggraffitiespeciallydrawnonschoolproperty(bathrooms,lockersandhallwalls);electronicdevicessuchascellphoneswithrecognizedgangtext,withgangsymbols,signsandlanguagethatisthreateningand/orintimidating; 5.Evidenceofuseorpossessionofdrugparaphernalia,substancesforhuffing,anysubstanceunderguiseofitbeingacontrolledsubstanceorprescriptiondrug,and/ormedicalpreparationswithoutpropermedicalauthorization. 6.Possession,useordistributionofcounterfeitmoneyonschoolpropertyoratanyschoolsponsoredactivity. 7.Assaultuponanystudent,teacher,principal,administrator,schoolresourceofficer,oranyotherschoolemployee. 8.Continuousand/orsevereCategoryCOffenses
PenaltyforCategoryBOffenses Outof‐SchoolSuspensionorExpulsion(11‐180day) Whenappropriate,notificationwillbemadetolawenforcementauthorities.ModificationofthispenaltycanbemadebytheExecutiveDirectorortheDisciplinaryHearingAuthority.
CategoryC 1.Threateningbodilyharmtoschoolpersonnel,includingtransmittingbyanelectronicdeviceanycommunicationcontainingacrediblethreattocausebodilyinjuryordeathtoaschoolemployeeandthetransmissionofsuchthreatcreatesactualdisruptiveactivityattheschoolthatrequiresadministrativeintervention; 2.Makingathreat,includingafalsereport,touseabomb,dynamite,anyotherdeadlyexplosiveordestructivedevice,includingchemicalweapons,onschoolpropertyorataschool‐sponsoredevent; 3.Smokingand/orthepossessionoftobaccoproductsbystudentswhileinoronschool,propertiesorunderschool’sjurisdictionduringschoolhoursorwhileparticipatinginaschool‐sponsoredevent;Failuretoreportsuchdrugstoproperfacultyoradministration. 4.Gangactivities‐anygangrelatedactivitynotspecifiedinCategoryB; 5.One(1)ormorestudentsinitiatingaphysicalattackoranindividualstudentonschoolpropertyorataschool‐sponsoredactivity; 6.Maliciousdestructionofordamagetoschoolproperty,includingelectronicmedia,orthepropertyofanypersonattendingorassignedtotheschool; 7.Stealingormisappropriationofschoolorpersonalproperty(regardlessofintenttoreturn); 8.Immoralordisreputableconduct; 9.Continuousand/orsevereCategoryDOffenses
PenaltyforCategoryCOffenses In‐SchoolSuspensionorOut‐ofSchoolSuspension(1‐10day) Whenappropriate,notificationwillbemadetolawenforcementauthorities
CategoryD
1.Openorcontinueddefiantattitudeorwillfuldisobediencetowardamemberofschoolstaff; 2.Vulgar,profane,immoral/disreputableorruderemarksornon‐verbalactiontostaffmemberorfellowstudent; 3.Physicalorverbalintimidationorthreatstootherstudents,includinghazing; 4.Threateningbodilyharmtoanotherstudent,includingtransmittingbyanelectronicdeviceanycommunicationcontainingacrediblethreattocausebodilyinjuryor8deathtoastudentandthetransmissionofsuchthreatcreatesactualdisruptiveactivityattheschoolthatrequiresadministrativeintervention; 5.Fightinginoronschoolpropertyunless,inaccordancewithstatelaw,theprincipalrecommendsnodisciplinaryactionforastudentwhoisdeemedtohaveactedinself‐defenseordefenseofanother; 6.Possessionofmaceordisablingsprays; 7.Inappropriateuseofelectronicmedia,including,butnotlimitedtoschoolcomputers,allcalls(landline,cellularorcomputergenerated),instantmessaging,textmessaging,audiorecordingdevices,IPods,MP3soranytypeofelectronicmusicorentertainmentdevice,andcamerasandcameraphones; 8.Sexual,racial,ethnic,orreligiousharassment/discrimination;
9.Bullying,intimidation,andharassment 10.Refusaltoproduceanobjectidentifiedbymetaldetectors; 11.Inciting,advisingorcounselingofotherstoengageinanyactsinCategoriesA,B,orC 12.Continuousand/orsevereCategoryEOffenses
PenaltyforCategoryDOffenses Parent‐PrincipalConference,Before/AfterSchoolDetention/SaturdaySchool,In‐SchoolSuspension,orOut‐ofSchoolSuspension.
CategoryE 1.Habitualand/orexcessivetardiness; 2.Classcutting; 3.Intentionaldisturbanceofclass,cafeteriaorschoolactivities; 4.Leavingschoolgroundswithoutpermission; 5.Beinginanunauthorizedareawithpermission; 6.Tamperingwithgradesorreportcards; 7.Possessionoflightersormatches; 8.Unauthorizeduseofbeepers,cellularphonesorotherelectroniccommunicationdevicesduringschoolhours. 9.Inciting,advisingorcounselingotherstoengageinanyactsinCategoryD; 10.Dresscodeviolation,includingwearing,whileonschoolgroundsduringtheregularschoolday,clothingthatexposesunderwearorbodypartsinanindecentmannerthatdisruptsthelearningenvironment.
PenaltyforCategoryEOffenses Parent‐PrincipalConference,Before/AfterSchoolDetention/SaturdaySchool,orIn‐SchoolSuspension
ADDITIONALGUIDELINES 1.Astudentshallnotbesuspendedsolelybecausechargesarependingagainsthim/herinjuvenileorothercourt. 2.Aprincipalshallnotimposesuccessiveshorttermsuspensionsthatcumulativelyexceedten(10)daysforthesameoffense. 3.Ateacherorotherschoolofficialshallnotreduceorauthorizethereductionofastudent’sgradebecauseofdisciplineproblemsexceptindeportmentorcitizenship. 4.PrincipalorapersonontheAdministrationteammayissueanypunishmentorprobationdeemedappropriateforfailuretocomplywithschoolrules.
BehavioralProbation AnystudentwithconsistentinfractionsoftheGTWStudentCodeofConductmaybeplacedonBehavioralProbationpriortoanAdministrativeHearingorexpulsion.TermsofProbationwillbedeterminedonacasebycasebasisaccordingtotheseverityoftheoffenses.Parentsandstudentswillbemadeawareofprobationarytermsbyadministrativestaffviaconference,phonecall,email,oranycombinationthereof.
Bullying,Cyber‐Bullying,StudentDiscrimation,Harassment,andIntimidation
GranvilleT.WoodsSTEMAcademyhasdeterminedthatasafe,civilandsupportiveenvironmentinschoolisnecessaryforstudentstolearnandachievehighacademicstandards.Inordertomaintainthatenvironment,actsofbullying,cyber‐bullying,discrimination,harassment,hazingoranyothervictimizationofstudents,basedonanyactualorperceivedtraitsorcharacteristics,areprohibited. Thispolicyshallbedisseminatedannuallytoallschoolstaff,students,andparents.Thispolicyshallcoveremployees,employees'behaviors,studentsandstudents'behaviorswhileonschoolproperty,atanyschool‐sponsoredactivity,onschool‐providedequipmentortransportation,oratanyofficialschoolbusstop.Iftheacttakesplaceoffschoolpropertyoroutsideofaschool‐sponsoredactivity,thispolicyisineffectiftheconductisdirectedspecificallyatastudentorstudentsandhastheeffectofcreatingahostileeducationalenvironmentorotherwisecreatingasubstantialdisruptiontotheeducationenvironmentorlearningprocess. Buildingadministratorsareresponsibleforeducatingandtrainingtheirrespectivestaffandstudentsastothedefinitionandrecognitionofdiscrimination/harassment.
DEFINITIONS
Bullying/Intimidation/Harassment‐Anactthatsubstantiallyinterfereswithastudent’seducationalbenefits,opportunities,orperformance,andtheacthastheeffectof: 1.Physicallyharmingastudentordamagingastudent’sproperty; 2.Knowinglyplacingastudentorstudentsinreasonablefearofphysicalharmtothestudentordamagetothestudent’sproperty; 3.Causingemotionaldistresstoastudentorstudents;or 4.Creatingahostileeducationalenvironment. Bullying,intimidation,orharassmentmayalsobeunwelcomeconductbasedonaprotectedclass(race,nationality,origin,color,gender,age,disability,religion)thatissevere,pervasive,orpersistentandcreatesahostileenvironment.
Cyber‐bullying‐Aformofbullyingundertakenthroughtheuseofelectronicdevices.Electronicdevicesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,telephones,cellularphonesorother
wirelesstelecommunicationdevices,textmessaging,emails,socialnetworkingsites,instantmessaging,videos,web‐sitesorfakeprofiles.
Hazing‐Anintentionalorrecklessactbyastudentorgroupofstudentsthatisdirectedagainstanyotherstudent(s)thatendangersthementalorphysicalhealthorsafetyofthestudent(s)orthatinducesorcoercesastudenttoendangerhis/hermentalorphysicalhealthorsafety.Coachesandotheremployeesoftheschooldistrictshallnotencourage,permit,condoneortoleratehazingactivities.“Hazing”doesnotincludecustomaryathleticeventsorsimilarcontestorcompetitionsandislimitedtothoseactionstakenandsituationscreatedinconnectionwithinitiationintooraffiliationwithanyorganization.
COMPLAINTSANDINVESTIGATIONS: Allegedvictimsoftheabove‐referencedoffensesshallreporttheseincidentsimmediatelytoateacher,counselororbuildingadministrator.Allschoolemployeesarerequiredtoreportallegedviolationsofthispolicytotheprincipal/designee.Allothermembersoftheschoolcommunity,includingstudents,parents,volunteers,andvisitors,areencouragedtoreportanyactthatmaybeaviolationofthispolicy.Whilereportsmaybemadeanonymously,anindividual'sneedforconfidentialitymustbebalancedwithobligationstocooperatewithpoliceinvestigationsorlegalproceedings,toprovidedueprocesstotheaccused,toconductathoroughinvestigationortotakenecessaryactionstoresolveacomplaint,andtheidentityofpartiesandwitnessesmaybedisclosedinappropriatecircumstancestoindividualswithaneedtoknow.Theprincipal/designeeateachschoolshallberesponsibleforinvestigatingandresolvingcomplaints.Theprincipal/designeeisresponsiblefordeterminingwhetheranallegedactconstitutesaviolationofthispolicy,andsuchactshallbeheldtoviolatethispolicy whenitmeetsoneofthefollowingconditions:
1.Itplacesthestudentinreasonablefearorharmforthestudent’spersonorproperty; 2.Ithasasubstantiallydetrimentaleffectonthestudent’sphysicalormentalhealth; 3.Ithastheeffectofsubstantiallyinterferingwiththestudent’sacademicperformance;or 4.Ithastheeffectofsubstantiallyinterferingwiththestudent’sabilitytoparticipateinorbenefitfromtheservices,activities,orprivilegesprovidedbyaschool. Uponthedeterminationofaviolation,theprincipal/designeeshallconductaprompt,thorough,andcompleteinvestigationofeachallegedincident.Withintheparameters31ofthefederalFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)at20U.S.C.§1232g,awrittenreportontheinvestigationwillbedeliveredtotheparentsofthecomplainant,parentsoftheaccusedstudentsandtotheExecutiveDirector
RESPONSEANDPREVENTION Schooladministratorsshallconsiderthenatureandcircumstancesoftheincident,theageoftheviolator,thedegreeofharm,previousincidenceorpatternsofbehavior,oranyotherfactors,asappropriatetoproperlyrespondtoeachsituation.
Asubstantiatedchargeagainstanemployeeshallresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingtermination.Asubstantiatedchargeagainstastudentmayresultincorrectiveordisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspension.AnemployeedisciplinedforviolationofthispolicymayappealthedecisionbycontactingtheExecutiveDirector.Anystudentdisciplinedforviolationofthispolicymayappealthedecisioninaccordancewithdisciplinarypolicies6andprocedures.
REPORTS Whenacomplaintisfiledallegingaviolationofthispolicywherethereisphysicalharmorthethreatofphysicalharmtoastudentorastudent'sproperty,theprincipal/designeeofeachschool,shallreportthefindingsandanydisciplinaryactionstakentotheExecutiveDirectorandtheBoardChairman. ByJuly1ofeachyear,theExecutiveDirectororhis/herdesigneeshallprepareareportofallofthebullyingcasesbroughttotheattentionofschoolofficialsduringtheprioracademicyear.Thereportshallalsoindicatehowthecaseswereresolvedand/orthereasonstheyarestillpending.ThisreportshallbepresentedtotheBoardatitsregularJulymeeting,anditshallbesubmittedtotheStateDepartmentofEducationbyAugust1.
RETALIATIONANDFALSEACCUSATIONS Retaliationagainstanypersonwhoreportsorassistsinanyinvestigationofanactallegedinthispolicyisprohibited.Theconsequencesandappropriateremedialactionforapersonwhoengagesinretaliationshallbedeterminedbytheadministratorafterconsiderationofthenature,severity,andcircumstancesoftheact. Falseaccusationsaccusinganotherpersonofhavingcommittedanactprohibitedunderthispolicyareprohibited.Theconsequencesandappropriateremedialactionforapersonfoundtohavefalselyaccusedanothermayrangefrompositivebehavioralinterventionsuptoandincludingsuspensionandexpulsion.
UniformPolicy
STUDENTUNIFORMANDDRESSCODE
Appropriatedressistheprimaryresponsibilityofthestudentandhis/herparentorguardian.Inordertopromotesafety,personalhygiene,academicwell‐being,andmoraldevelopment,studentsshallbeexpectedtocomplywithreasonablerequirementsrelatingtodress,groomingandpersonalappearance.Studentsareexpectedtocometoschooldressedappropriatelywithproperattentionhavingbeengiventopersonalcleanliness,grooming,andneatnessofdress.MorespecificguidelinesappropriateforGTWAcademyshallbedevelopedbythePrincipalandExecutiveDirector.
Thedresscodepolicyappliesfromthetimethestudentarrivesoncampusuntiltheendoftheschooldayandatallschoolactivitiesduringtheschoolday.Exceptionsmaybemadebytheprincipalforfieldtripsorotherspecialactivities.
Anystudentnotattiredinaccordancewiththepolicyshallbedirectedtocorrecttheviolationorspendtheremainderofthedayinin‐schoolsuspension(ISS).Repeatoffendersshallbesubjecttoadditionalmeasureswhichincludeparentconferences,in‐schoolsuspension,andout‐of‐schoolsuspensionsasdescribedinthestudentcodeofconduct.
Tops:
1.ApprovedPolo/golfshirtwithcollarandbuttons
2.Collareddressshirtwithtie.
Bottoms:
•Beltsmustbeworn
•Beltsmustbetraditionalandmustbeworninloops,andpantsshallbeunaltered.
•BottomsaregreyslackstoaccompanytheWhiteshirtandtie.
BottomsareKhakitoaccompanyschoolpolotypeshirtwithlogofordressdowndays
•Bottomsmustbeappropriatelyfittedandseatedatthewaist
Otherpants,suchasjeans,tight‐fittingorbaggypants,areNOTacceptable.Pantscannotsag.
Shoes:
Shoesshouldnothavehighheelsandshouldbenohigherthananinchandahalf.Allshoesmusthavesupportforsafelytravelinginthebuilding.
BlackathleticortennisshoesareacceptableonP.E.days,oraretoaccompanykhakibottomsandpolotypeshirtondressdownFridays.Shoestringsmustbethesamecolorasshoes.NOSANDALS,FLIPFLOPS,SHOWERSHOES,OPENTOE,SLIDES,ORSLINGBACKS.
Socks: Socksmustbewornwithshoes.
1. K‐2girlswearwhite“Bobbie”socksorkneehighs,tights2. 3‐8girlswearblacksocks,tights,stockings
HeadApparel:
Headapparel(suchashoods,hats,etc.)mustnotbeworninsidetheschoolbuilding,exceptforreligiousormedicalreasons.
Accessories
● Earringsarepermissibleforourfemalestudents.Earringsmustnot“dangle”orcauseadistractiontootherstudents
● Hairaccessories,suchasbarrettes,beads,etc….mustbeuniformcolors(purple,yellow,white,black)andnotcauseadistractiontootherstudents.
Theschooladministrationreservestherighttodeterminewhetherastudent’sattireandappearancearewithinthelimitsofdecency,modesty,andsafety.Inmattersofopinion,thejudgmentofthePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshallprevail.ThePrincipalmayallowexceptionsforschool‐wideprogramsorspecialclassroomactivities.
PhysicalEducationProcedures
ParticipationinPhysicalEducationshallrequireclothingappropriatetotheactivity,suchas,tennisshoes,shorts,t‐shirtsandsweatpants.NoVolleyballshortsortights.Allclothesmustbeloosefittingattire.MoststudentswillonlyweargymattireonMondaysorWednesdays.Thispromotesfreedomofmovement,safeparticipation,andbuildsagoodhygienicpractice.Shouldastudenthaveanyspecialneeds,theyshouldseetheircoachtomakearrangements.
PhysicalEducationDressCode
K‐2ndGymAttire
● SOLIDWhiteLongorShortSleevesT‐Shirt ● BlackBasketballShortsorBlackSweatsorJoggingPants
● WhiteGymSock ● BlackTennisShoes.
3rd‐8thGymAttire
● SOLIDWhiteLongorShortSleevesT‐Shirt ● BlackBasketballShortsorBlackSweatsorJoggingPants
● BlackGymSocks ● BlackTennisShoes
Do’s&Don’ts
1.Shirts:NOstrapless,haltertops,croptops,spaghettistrapsorbaremidriffsareallowed.Nomuscleshirtsareallowed.
2.Pants:Allshortswillbewornatthewaist.Allgymshortsmusthavepullstringinside.Boyswhosepantsfallbelowthewaistduetoabigsizewillbeissuedapairofsuspendersortapetoholdthepantsatthewaist.Ladies,yourshortswillneedtobeatkneelength.Nohip‐huggerstylesareallowed.Spandex,elastic,ortightstretchpantsareNOTallowed.Elastic,leggings,tightstretch,orspandexareNOTallowedforallgradelevels.3.Shoes:Flipflops,crocs,sandals/clogs,highheelsandwedgeshighheelsareNOTallowed.No"Heely"typeshoesthathavewheelsattachedarepermitted.StudentswillneedtowearblackorwhitesockswithBlacktennisshoes.
4.Jewelry/Etc:Longordanglingearringsandbraceletsarenottobeworningymclass.
Studentswhodonotparticipateinphysicaleducationactivitieswilllosetheirpointsforthatday.CompleterefusalofparticipationwillresultinfailureofPhysicalEducation.
Absences
IfyouareabsentfromPE,youwillneedtodomake‐upworkformissingthedaytoreceivepointsforthatday.Youneedtofindanarticleaboutsports,nutrition,healthorfitnessfromanewspaper,magazine,online,etc,readitandwriteoneparagraph(atleast5sentences)summarizingwhatyouhavelearnedfromthearticle.Youwillreceivefullcreditonceyouturninyoursummaryandthearticletothephysicaleducationteacher.Thisistobedoneforeachdayabsence(i.e.ifyouareabsentfor3daysthenyouneedtodo3articles).
Ifastudentneedstobeexcusedfromparticipating,he/shemustdothefollowing:
● Bringasignedanddatedwrittennotefromaparentorguardianwithavalidreason(illness/injury).
● Ifthestudenthasaseriousillnessorinjurythatwillkeepthestudentfromparticipatingformorethanthreedays,adoctor’snotewillberequired.ThePEInstructorwillthenassignalternativework.
AllgradeswillfollowtheGranvilleT.WoodsAcademyofInnovationgradingscalebasedonstandards:Mastery,Proficient,Satisfactory,Developing
Studentswillbeabletoearnupto25pointseachday:15pointsforparticipationinclassandsportsmanship(respectforcoachesandclassmates)and10pointsfordressingoutintheappropriategymattire.YoucanmonitoryourgradesinPEandallyourotherclassesbylogginginto________________________________________________
BehavioralExpectations
GymandFields
Youaretobeinthegym,seatedforattendance,whentheclassstartsoryouwillbetardy.Theconsequencesforbeingtardywillfollowtheschool‐widetardypolicy.Dressoutquicklyandwaittobedismissedtogoouttotheactivity.Allclothes,booksandvaluablesshouldbeputup.Wearenotresponsibleforyourbelongings.
Anyonecaughtwithanyschoolpropertywillbedealtwithbyadministration.
1. Running,profanity,foolingaroundandscreamingarenotallowed.2. DonotentertheCoach’sofficewithoutpermission.3. Youwillbedismissedattheendofclassbythecoach.Donotgooutsideofthe
gymroomuntilyouaredismissed.4. Donottouchanybody’spersonalitemsunlessitisyourown.5. Donotsharepersonalinformationwithanyone.Example:Don’ttellyour
friendsaboutmoney,phonesoranyexpensiveitems.6. Noeatingwillbepermittedinthegymroom.
Ifanyoneiscaughtintentionallydamaginganypartofthephysicaleducationfacilitiesorequipment,theywillberestrictedfromuseandwillbeexpectedtopayforthedamages.
*ThePEInstructorhastherighttorevisetheabovesyllabusasneededatanytime.
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct
FERPAandTNLaw
FERPAstandsfortheFamilyEducationalRights&PrivacyAct.FERPAisadministeredbytheUSDepartmentofEducation.FERPAguaranteescertainrightstofamilieswithrespecttotheirchildren’seducationrecords.Tennessee’slawsregardingopenrecords,containedinT.C.A.§10‐7‐504,furtherrefinetherequirementsforhandlingstudentrecordsandinformation.
Educationrecordsincludeanythingthatcontainsinformationdirectlytiedtoastudent(i.e.personallyidentifiable)andismaintainedbyaschooloreducationorganization.Theserecordsspanformatsandincludebothprintandelectronicinformation.Thelawdistinguishesbetween“educationrecords”anddirectoryinformation.Schoolsarerequiredtonotifyparentsofwhatinformationtheydesignateasdirectoryinformation.Directoryinformationincludesthingsthatwouldgenerallynotbeconsideredharmfuloraninvasionofprivacy,ifdisclosed.ForLibertas,directoryinformationisdefinedasfollows:name,address,phonenumber,dateofbirth/age,gradelevel,gender,participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivities,weightandheightofathletes,datesofattendanceandphotographs.UnderTennesseelaw,directoryinformationmaynotincludethingssuchasastudent’ssocialsecuritynumber,gradesorotheracademicachievementindicators;therefore,schoolscannotposthonorrollorotheracademicinformationwithoutconsent.Havingbeendesignated,directoryinformationcanbedisclosedtoanyone.However,parentshavetherightto‘optout’ofhavingtheirchild’sinformationreleasedbyobjectinginwritingwithintwoweeksofenrollment.
Annualnotification
UnderFERPA,aschoolmustannuallynotifyparentsoftheirrights.Theannualnotificationmustincludeinformationregardingaparent'srighttoinspectandreviewhisorherchild'seducationrecords,therighttoseektoamendtherecords,therighttoconsenttodisclosureofpersonallyidentifiableinformationfromtherecords(exceptincertaincircumstances),andtherighttofileacomplaintwiththeDoEregardinganallegedfailurebyaschooltocomplywithFERPA.FERPAexemptsdisclosureofrecordstoschoolofficialswithalegitimateeducationalinterestfromparentalconsent.Therefore,theschoolmustalsonotifyparentsofitsdefinitionsoftheterms"schoolofficial"and"legitimateeducationalinterest."ForLibertas,thesearedefinedbelow.TheannualnotificationforFERPAanddirectoryinformationforLibertasshallbeconsideredpublishedbythishandbook,whichmayalsobeavailableatannualregistration,inaletter/noticetoparents,orontheschool'swebsite.Parentswishingtoreviewrecordsorexerciseanyoftheotherrightsmentionedshouldpleasecontacttheheadofschoolorschoolofficestaff,whointurnwillscheduletimeaccordinglyasperbelow.
ParentAccess
UnderFERPA,aschoolmustprovideaparentwithanopportunitytoinspectandreviewhisorherchild'seducationrecordswithin45daysfollowingthereceiptofawrittenrequest.Aschoolisrequiredtoprovideaparentwithcopiesofeducationrecords,ormakeotherarrangementsifnecessary(e.g.iftheparentcannottraveltotheschooltoviewtherecord).UnderFERPA,aschoolisnotrequiredtoprovideinformationthatisnotroutinelymaintainedortocreateneweducationrecordsinresponsetoaparent'srequest.Accordingly,aschoolisnotrequiredtoprovideaparentwithspecialupdatesonhisorherchild'sprogressinschoolunlesssuchinformationalreadyexistsinaneducationrecord.
Amendment
UnderFERPA,aparenthastherighttorequestthatinaccurateormisleadinginformationinhisorherchild'seducationrecordsbeamended.Whileaschoolisnotrequiredtoamendeducationrecords,itmustconsiderallrequests.Iftheschooldecidesnottoamendarecordinaccordancewithaparent'srequest,theschoolmustinformtheparentofhisorherrighttoahearingonthematter.If,asaresultofthehearing,theschoolstilldecidesnottoamendtherecord,theparenthastherighttoinsertastatementintherecordsettingforthhisorherviews.Thatstatementmustremainwiththecontestedpartofthestudent'srecordforaslongastherecordismaintained.TheFERPAamendmentprocedureexiststochallengefactsthatareinaccuratelyrecorded.Itmaynotbeusedtochallengeagrade,anopinion,orasubstantivedecisionmadebyaschoolaboutastudent.FERPAwasintendedtorequirethatschoolskeepfairrecords,nottooverridethestandardsandproceduresformakingacademicassessments,disciplinaryrulings,orplacementdeterminations.
Confidentiality
UnderFERPA,aschoolcannotdisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationfromastudent'seducationrecordsunlessthestudent'sparenthasprovidedwrittenconsent.However,thereareafewimportantexceptionstothatrule:
● FERPAallows"schoolofficials"toaccesspersonallyidentifiableinformationcontainedineducationrecordsprovidedtheschoolhasdeterminedthattheyhave"legitimateeducationalinterest"intheinformation.Schoolofficialscaninclude:teachers,administrators,supportstaff,nurse/healthstaff,educationalserviceprovidersandconsultants,andofficialsdesignatedbytheAchievementSchoolDistrict.Aschoolofficialgenerallyhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibilities.
● Anotherexceptionpermitsaschooltodisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationfromastudent'seducationrecords,withoutconsent,toanotherschoolordistrictinwhichthestudentseeksorintendstoenroll.ThesendingschoolmaymakethedisclosureifithasincludedastatementthatitforwardseducationrecordsinsuchcircumstancesinitsannualnotificationofFERPArights,forwhichthishandbookisconsideredasdocumentationthereto.
● Forstudentswhoareinstatecustody(includingfostercare),theTennesseeDepartmentofChildren'sServicesmayaccessastudent'seducationalrecordswithoutparentalconsent,andschooldistrictsarenotrequiredtonotifytheparentsofthechildbeforereleasingtheinformationpursuanttoacourtorder.
● Authorizedschoolofficialsmayreleaseorpermitaccesstoastudent’seducationrecord,withoutconsent,inthefollowingcircumstances.Schoolordistrictofficialswillmakeareasonableefforttonotifythestudent’sparent(s)ortheeligiblestudentbeforemakingadisclosure;
▪ Tocomplywithajudicialorderorlawfullyissuedsubpoena; ▪ Tocomplywiththerequirementsofchildabusereportstotheextentknown
bytheschoolofficialsincludingthename,address,andageofthechild;thenameandaddressofthepersonresponsibleforthecareofthechild,andthefactsrequiringthereport;
▪ Whencertainfederalandstateofficialsneedinformationinordertoauditorenforcelegalconditionsrelatedtofederally‐supportededucationprogramsintheschoolsystem;
▪ Whentheschoolsystemhasenteredintoacontractorwrittenagreementforanorganizationtoconductscientificresearchonthesystem’sbehalftodeveloptestsorimproveinstruction,providedthatthestudiesareconductedinamannerwhichwillnotpermitthepersonalidentificationofstudentsandtheirparentsbyindividualsotherthanrepresentativesoftheorganizationandtheinformationwillbedestroyedwhennolongerneededforthepurposeforwhichthestudywasconducted;
▪ Toaccreditingorganizationstocarryouttheiraccreditingfunctions; ▪ Tofinancialinstitutionsorgovernmentagenciesthatprovideormay
providefinancialaidtoastudentinordertoestablisheligibility,todeterminetheamountoffinancialaid,toestablishconditionsforthereceiptoffinancialaid,andtoenforcefinancialaidagreements. Tomaketheneededdisclosureinahealthorsafetyemergencywhenwarrantedbytheseriousnessofthethreattothestudentorotherpersons,whentheinformationisnecessaryandneededtomeettheemergency,whentimeisanimportantandlimitingfactor,andwhenthepersonstowhomtheinformationistobedisclosedarequalifiedandinapositiontodealwiththeemergency.
▪ TotheAttorneyGeneralorhisdesigneeforofficialpurposesrelatedtotheinvestigationorprosecutionofanactofdomesticorinternationalterrorism.Aneducationalagencythat,ingoodfaith,produceseducationrecordsinaccordancewithanorderissuedunderthisActshallnotbeliabletoanypersonforthatproduction.
▪ Toanyagencycaseworkerorotherrepresentativeofastateorlocalchildwelfareagencyortribalorganizationauthorizedtoaccessthestudent'seducationalrecordswhensuchagenciesororganizationsarelegallyresponsibleforthecareandprotectionofthestudent.
MedicalInformation:Theschoolmaydisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationfromaneducationrecordtoappropriatepartiesinconnectionwithanemergencyifknowledgeoftheinformationisnecessarytoprotectthehealthorsafetyofthestudentorotherindividuals.
Theschoolwillmaintainanaccuraterecordofallrequeststodiscloseinformationfromortopermitaccesstoastudent’seducationrecords.Suchrecordsshouldinclude:Whatinformationandaccesswererequested,andwhethertheinformationoraccesswasprovided;Thenameofthe
personoragencythatmakestherequest;Theinterestthepersonoragencyhasintheinformation;andthedatethepersonoragencymakestherequest.
Theneedtomaintainconfidentialityimpliesthatrecordsshouldbestoredinasafeandsecurelocation.Studentrecordsarekeptinalockedfilecabinetoranotherlocationwithequivalentsecurity,suchaspassword‐protectedelectronicinformationsystem.
Additionalquestionscanbeansweredatthefollowingweb‐sites.
Pleaseconsultthefollowingresources: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/parents.htmlorhttp://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/pdf/sealea_overview.pdf
FamilieshavetherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbytheAchievementSchoolDistricttocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheOfficethatadministersFERPAare:FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficeU.S.DepartmentofEducation400MarylandAvenue,SWWashington,DC20202.
SchoolSurveys Schoolsadministertwosurveys:
1. SchoolCultureandStudentSafetySurvey:threetimesperyear,duringtheNWEAMAPassessmentwindow
2. ParentSatisfaction/SchoolPerceptionSurvey:Libertasselectsthesurveycontent,butitalsoincludesthestandardASDquestion,“Overall,whatgradewouldyougivethisschool?(choices—A,B,C,D,F)?”
Surveysforresearchpurposesshallbepermittedwhentheprojectisviewedascontributingtogreaterunderstandingoftheteachingandlearningprocess,theprojectdoesnotviolateourgoals,andthedisruptionoftheregularschoolprogramisminimal.Therequestsshalloutlinewhatistobedone,whoistobeinvolvedandhowtheresultswillbeusedanddistributed.Wewilldevelopadministrativeproceduresforapprovingrequestsofexternalpartiestoconductsurveysthatareconsistentwiththefollowingrequirements:
1. Parentsshallhavetherighttoinspectallinstructionalmaterialthatwillbeusedforasurvey,analysisorevaluationaspartofafederalprogram.
2. Nostudentmay,withoutparentalconsent,takepartinasurvey,analysis,orevaluationthatrevealsinformationcovering:
a. Politicalaffiliationsorbeliefsofthestudentorthestudent'sparent;b. Mentalorpsychologicalproblemsofthestudentorthestudent'sfamily;c. Sexualbehaviororattitudes;d. Illegal,anti‐social,self‐incriminating,ordemeaningbehavior;e. Criticalappraisalsofotherindividualswithwhomrespondentshaveclosefamily
relationships;f. Legallyprivilegedrelationships;g. Religiouspractices,affiliationsorbeliefsofthestudentorthestudent'sparent;andh. Income.
Family, Student Agreement
FamilyCommitment
I,___________________________________________,wantmychild,_______________________________________,tomeethis/herfullpotentialwhileastudentofGranvilleT.WoodsAcademy.Therefore,Iwillcommittothefollowing:
● Makesurethatmychildattendsschooleachday ● Sendmychildtoschoolontime,inuniform,andreadytolearn ● SupportandencouragetheSTEMfocusandcurriculumatschoolandhome ● Offerassistancewithschoolworkwhenneeded ● Communicateopenlywithmychild’steachers,andsharefeedbackwiththeschool ● Readallpapersfromschoolandsignandreturnpapersasneeded ● Committo40hoursofvolunteerhourstotheschool ● Attendschoolfunctions,supportschoolactivities,scheduleandgotofamily‐teacher
conferences.
Parent/GuardianSignature:_________________________________________________Date_________________
Ifextenuatingcircumstancespreventmefromafullcommitment,Iwillcollaboratewithanothercaringadultinvolvedinmychild’slifetohelpfulfillthisimportantcommitmenttomychild’seducation.
SchoolCommitment
TheGTWAcademywill: ● Personalizelearningthroughtheblendedlearning(computerandclassinstruction)
method. ● Offerarich,liberalartscurriculum,usingTNReadyStandards,sothatourchildrenwill
study“thebestthathasbeenthoughtandsaid”. ● Encourageourstudentstodevelopasenseofdirectionandpurpose,andmoraland
intellectualvirtues. ● Havefamily‐teacherconferences/portfolioconferencestwiceayearandprovideparents
withfrequentreportsontheirchild’sprogress. ● Communicateopenlywithfamilies,askandanswerquestionsandgivehelpasneeded.We
willrespondinatimelyfashiontoparents’communications,generallywithin48hours. ● Providefamiliesopportunitiestovolunteerandparticipateinschoolactivitiesandgrow
andlearnwiththeirchildren.
________________________________________________ ________________ Student’sSignature Grade Date
(ReturnthispagetotheSchoolPrincipal)
GranvilleT.WoodsAcademyofInnovation
StudentAccessReleaseandAuthorizationForm
Asaconditionofusing theGTWnetwork, Iagree tocomplywith theE‐mailand Internet Acceptable Use Agreement ("Agreement"). I have read and Iunderstand the Agreement. Should I commit any violation, my accessprivilegesmaybe revoked,anddisciplinaryactionmaybe taken, includingsuspension/expulsion.
IUNDERSTANDTHATMYGTWNETWORKACCOUNTISNOTPRIVATE.ICONSENTTOGTWMONITORINGALLMYACTIVITYONTHENETWORK,INCLUDINGE‐MAIL,INTERNETACTIVITYANDALLFILESANDDOCUMENTSSTOREDINTHEGTWNETWORK.
Student’sSignature:________________________________________________________________________
Astheparentorlegalguardianofthestudentsigningabove,Igrantpermissionforhim/hertoaccessnetworkedcomputerservicessuchase‐mailandtheInternet.Iunderstandthathe/sheisexpectedtousegoodjudgmentandfollowrulesandguidelinesinmakingcontactontheGTWnetwork,includingtherulesandguidelinessetforthintheAcceptableUseAgreement("Agreement").GTWcannotberesponsibleforthestudent'suseoftheGTWnetwork,includinganyideasandconceptsthathe/shemaygainbyhis/heruseoftheInternetorfortheactionshe/shetakesthroughuseoftheInternet.IreleaseGTW,theSchool,theirofficers,agentsandemployees,fromallcosts,claims,andliabilityresultingfromuseoftheGTWnetworkbythestudent.
IhavereadtheAgreementandaccepttherulesandconditionsintheAgreement.IreleaseGTW,theSchool,theirofficers,employeesandagentsfromanyclaimarisingoutofthestudent'suseoftheGTWnetwork.IagreetoindemnifyandtoholdharmlessGTW,theSchool,theirofficers,employeesandagentsfromanycosts,liability,orclaimsarisingfromthestudent'suseoftheGTWnetwork.
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E-MAIL AND INTERNET
ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT
I. INTRODUCTION
1.The"GTWnetwork"isthesystemofcomputers,terminals,anddatabasesconnectedbytelecommunicationlinesownedorleasedbytheGranvilleTWoodsAcademy,includingthehardware,software,andothertechnologyattachedorconnectedto"installedin,orotherwiseusedinconnectionwiththesystem.
2.WhileourintentistomakeInternetaccessavailabletofurthereducationalandprofessionalgoalsandobjectives,studentsandemployeesmayfindwaystoaccessothermaterialsaswell,includingoffensive,illegal,anddangerousmaterials.Bysigningbelow,studentsandparentsacknowledgethatGTWcannotentirelypreventsuchaccess,andacceptsoleresponsibilityfortheconsequencesofsuchaccess.WebelievethatthebenefitsfromaccesstotheInternet,intheformofinformationresourcesandopportunitiesforcollaboration,exceedanypossibledisadvantages.Ultimately,parentsandguardiansareresponsibleforsettingandconveyingthestandardsthattheirchildrenshouldfollowontheuseoftheInternetjustastheydoontheuseofallmediainformationsourcessuchastelevision,telephones,movies,andradio.
3.Thiseducationalopportunityalsoentailsacertainamountofresponsibility.Itisimportantthatemployees,students,andparents/guardiansreadcarefullyandunderstandthisAcceptableUseAgreement("Agreement").
4.WhenaccesstotheInternetisgranted,itisextremelyimportantthattherulesinthisAgreementbefollowed.ViolationscouldresultintemporaryorpermanentlossofaccesstotheInternet.Violationsmayalsoresultindisciplinaryaction,includingsuspension/expulsionforstudentsandterminationofemploymentforemployees.Whenapplicable,lawenforcementagenciesmaybeinvolved.
5.GTWhastherighttorestrictorterminateanyuser'saccesstotheGTWnetworkatanytimeandforanyreason.
II.REVIEWANDMONITORINGBYGTW
1.GTWRESERVESTHERIGHTTOREVIEW,MONITOR,ANDRESTRICTATANYTIMEINFORMATIONSTOREDONORTRANSMITTEDVIATHEGTWNETWORKANDTOINVESTIGATESUSPECTEDINAPPROPRIATEUSEOFRESOURCES.
2.CORRESPONDENCEINTHEFORMOFELECTRONICMAILMAYBEAPUBLICRECORDUNDERTHESTATEOFTENNESSEE'SPUBLICRECORDSLAWANDMAYBESUBJECTTOPUBLICINSPECTION.
3.GTWMAYMONITORORREVIEWUSERS'INTERNETACTIVITYATANYTIME.USERSSHOULDHAVENOEXPECTATIONSOFPRIVACYINTHEIRINTERNETTRAFFICANDACTIVITIES.
III.STUDENTRESPONSIBILITIES
1.StudentsareresponsibleforgoodbehaviorontheGTWnetworkjustastheyareinaclassroomoraschoolhallway.CommunicationsontheGTWnetworkareoftenpublicinnature.Generalschoolrulesforbehaviorandcommunicationsapply.AppropriateGTWpersonnelwilldeterminewhetherbehaviorandcommunicationsareappropriate,andthosedeterminationswillbefinal.
2.TheGTWnetworkisprovidedforstudentstoconductresearchandcommunicatewithothersforeducationalpurposes.Accesstonetworkservicesisprovidedtostudentswhoagreetoactinaconsiderateandresponsiblemanner.Astudent'ssignatureandparent/guardianpermissionarerequired.Accessisaprivilege,notaright,andentailsresponsibility.
3.IndividualusersoftheGTWnetworkareresponsiblefortheirbehaviorandcommunicationsoverthenetwork.ItispresumedthatuserswillcomplywithdistrictstandardsandwillhonortheAgreementtheyandtheirparents/guardianshavesigned.
4.Duringschool,teacherswillhelpguidestudentstowardappropriatematerials.Outsideschool,familiesbearresponsibilityforguidanceontheInternetjustastheydowithinformationsourcessuchastelevision,telephones,movies,radio,andotherpotentiallyoffensivemedia.
IV.EMPLOYEERESPONSIBILITIES
1.UseoftheGTWnetworkisaprivilege,notaright,andinappropriateusemayresultincancellationofthatprivilege.
2.Appropriateexecutivestaffmembersorschoolprincipalswilldeemwhatisinappropriateuse,andthatdecisionisfinal.EmployeeswhoaregrantedaccessmustrememberthattheyrepresentGTWandassuch,mustrespecttherightsofothers,protecttheintegrityoftheinformationtechnologyandobserveallrelevantlaws,regulations,andcontractsincludingsoftwarelicensingagreementsandcopyrightlaws.
GTWNETWORKRULES
GTWNetworkRules‐Students
1.Studentsshallnottransmitpersonallyidentifiableorpersonalcontactinformationaboutthemselvesorothers,excepttheuser'se‐mailaddress,withoutpriorconsentbytheparentandtheteacher.Personallyidentifiableorpersonalcontactinformationincludesname,address,telephonenumber,photograph,socialsecuritynumber,schoolname,andclassroom.
2.Schoolwebsitescannotincludepicturesornamesofstudentswithoutpriorconsentoftheparentsandteacher.Allotherpersonallyidentifiableinformation(e.g.,addressandphonenumber)isstrictlyprohibitedonawebsite.
GTWNetworkRules‐AllUsers
Allusers,includingstudents,employees,parents,contractors,andanyotherpersonaccessingtheGTWnetwork,shallcomplywiththefollowingrules:
1.TheGTWnetworkmaybeusedonlyforeducationalandprofessionalpurposesconsistentwithGTW'sgoals.Commercialuse(advertisements,businesslogos,etc.)oftheGTWnetworkisprohibited,unlessspecificallypermittedinwritingbytheDepartmentofCommunications.Alistofschooladoptersispermitted. 2. Materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or that otherwise are intended toharassordemeanrecipientsmustnotbetransmitted,includingjokesthatareintendedtooffend,harassorintimidate. 3.UsersmaynotusetheInternettoaccessinformationthatisobsceneorvulgar,thatadvocatesdangerousorillegalactsorthatadvocatesviolenceorhatredtowardanygroup.Writtenapprovalbytheteacherandtheparent/guardianisrequiredwhenastudentresearchprojectinvolvesaccessinginformationontheInternetrelatingtodangerousorillegalactsortoviolenceorhatredtowardagroup. 4.PersonalemployeeinformationmustbegivenoutonlyinaninstructionalcontextorintheperformanceofGTWbusiness. 5.Files,dataorinformationofothersmustnotbeimproperlyaccessedormisused. 6.Plagiarizingisprohibited.Plagiarismmeanstostealandpassofftheideasorwordsofanotherasone'sown.Userscannotuseanother'sideasorwordswithoutcreditingtheauthor. 7.Copyrightinfringementisaviolationoffederallaw.UsersshouldbeawarethatmostofwhatisontheInternetisprotectedbycopyright.Copyrightmaterialsinclude,butarenot
limitedto,writings,articles,webpages,designs,music,videos,software.Theillegalinstallation,use,ortransmissionofcopyrightedmaterialsisprohibited. 8..WebsitescannotdisplayphotographsorvideosofemployeesorindividualsnotaffiliatedwithGTWwithouttheindividual'spriorconsent,unlesstheindividualisanhistoricfigureorapublicfigure.
ThefollowingactivitiesandusesofGTWnetworkareprohibited:
1.Downloading,installationoruseofprogramsthatinfiltratecomputingsystemsandordamagesoftwarecomponents,including"viruses"and"worms."
2.Downloading,installationoruseofanyprogramorsoftwarewithoutpriorwrittenauthorizationoftheDivisionofInformationTechnology. 3. Intentionally disrupting network traffic, crashing the network, or gainingunauthorizedaccesstothefilesofanotheruser. 4.UsinginappropriatelanguageinanytypeofcommunicationontheGTWnetwork.Inappropriatelanguageincludes,butisnotlimitedto,languagethatisvulgar,profane,abusiveandthreatening. 5.UsingtheGTWnetworktopersonallyattack,harass,or threatenanotherpersonorintentionallyorrecklesslypublishfalseinformationaboutanotherperson. 6. Forwarding messages without the knowledge and permission of the originaluser,exceptincircumstancesinwhichforwardingiscustomaryorexpected. 7.Downloadingmusicandsoundrecordingswithoutpriorapproval. 8.AnyactionwhichviolatesexistingBoardpolicy,local,stateorfederallaw.
DISCLAIMEROFLIABILITY
1.GTWmakesnowarrantiesofanykind,eitherexpressorimplied,thatthefunctionsorthe services provided by, or through, the GTW network will be error‐free or withoutdefect. GTWwillnotberesponsibleforanydamageusersmaysuffer,including,butnotlimitedto,lossofdataorinterruptionofservices. 2.GTWisnotresponsiblefortheaccuracyorqualityofinformationobtained
throughorstoredontheGTWnetwork.GTWwillnotberesponsibleforthecontentofanyadviceorinformationreceivedbyauserfromasourceoutsideGTW,oranycostsincurredasaresultofsuchadvice.GTWwillmakereasonableeffortstosupervisestudents'Internetande‐mailuse,butwillnotberesponsibleforclaimsandliabilitiesarisingoutofsuchuse.
3. GTW will not be responsible for financial obligations incurred or arisingthroughtheuseofthesystem.
4.GTWisnotresponsibleforthecommunicationsofindividualsutilizingthenetwork.GTWdoesnotassumeanyresponsibilityforthecontentofmaterialpublishedonschoolwebpages. 5.Parentswillbeheldfinanciallyresponsibleforanyharmtothesystemasaresultofthestudent'sintentionalmisuse.
GTWQuestionsandAnswers
Where do I drop off/pick up my child(ren)? At the front of the school in the drop off/pick up area only. The drop off pick up area will be marked. You can park and walk you child to the entrance area also. Traffic must follow the arrows on the ground showing entrance and exit. If Parents want to pick up their child in person, they may park and go to security to have their child paged for pick up. School starts on August 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.
After the first day, Kindergarten and first grade will be dropped off at the front of the building.
Can I enter the building at any time? To keep your child safe, parents will drop off students at the drop off /pick up area. Parents who need to come in the building must park first and then check in the office. All persons entering the building must check in the office.
What time can I drop my student off for school? 7:30 a.m. If it is before 7:30 a.m they must attend before car,e which has a nominal fee and must be pre-paid. There is no supervision before 7:30 a.m. for students not in before-care. Students cannot be dropped off and left unattended. Parents who violate this will be given one warning and then they will be reported to the authorities.
Who will be watching my child after I drop him/her off in the morning? Students will enter the building and go for breakfast. There will be supervision by the staff for breakfast and lunch.
What time is breakfast? 7:30 a.m.
What time is breakfast over? All students will complete breakfast by 7:50 a.m. After 7:50 a.m., students will be escorted / report to homeroom.
What time must my child report and when is my child late for school? Students are to report at 8:00 a.m. and are late at 8:10 a.m. They will report to the office when late. They will not get breakfast when they are late because the kitchen will be closed.
What time can I pick up my child from school? School is over at 4:00 p.m. If you must pick your child up early, you must do so by 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 p.m., you will have to wait until 4:00 p.m. to pick up your child. Dismissal for Kindergarten and first grade is at 3:30 p.m. in Zone A.
Kindergarten and First grade will dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Where ? Kindergarten and first grade will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. at Zone A. This will allow students and parents to avoid some of the traffic congestion at pick up time for younger students. If a kindergarten or first grade student has an older sibling, they will wait for that sibling to pick them up at the designated place. If your Kindergarten or First grade student is attending after care or riding a bus, they will be taken to that area at the correct time for pick up or aftercare. Students will be handed off to the appropriate next provider with a check-off roster.
What if my child rides the bus?
You must notify the school (front office) no later than 3:15 p.m.to ask that your child not take the bus. After that time we cannot guarantee everyone will be notified in time.
Who can sign my child out of school early? For your safety, only you or your designee can pick up your child. The approved names must be in the school computer of approved names prior to pick up. A sibling at the school can be identified as a legal pick up that is on record. Ex: A fifth grade student can pick up a younger sibling from the pickup area.
Can an older sibling request a younger sibling for early dismissal or pick up? Yes, if you give us permission and we have it in the computer. If not, you must come in to get your child.
If my uniform is not ready, what will my child wear to school? All students will wear solid white shirts, polos and khaki pants. Boys must wear belts. The same white shirts and khaki pants will be used for school after the uniforms arrive. When uniforms are ready, you are required to wear it.
What shoes are allowed? Black shoes with a rubber sole that is a constructed shoe. Not a sneaker or ballet type shoe/sandal. When do they wear sneakers? Students will wear sneakers on Physical Education days when the PE uniform is worn and dress down days. That is a total of two days a week.
What type of socks are allowed? Girls in grades k-2 wear white knee socks or tights. Boys wear black socks. Girls in grades 3-8 wear black knee socks or tights and boys wear black trouser socks. All socks must be plain.
Can Bike shorts be worn under the skirts? Yes, black only and not visible.
What about hair accessories and jewelry? Students must wear hair accessories that are school colors only: purple, yellow, gold, black or white. No scarves or large accessories. Jewelry such as earrings for girls must be about the size of a quarter or studs. Boys cannot wear earrings during school. Other jewelry must be limited to 2 bracelets or rings. Hair must be a natural color and not pink or blue type colors.
When do students wear sneakers? Sneakers can be worn on PE day with the uniform and dress down day only. When students have a second PE day of the week, they will not wear PE uniform and they will not wear sneakers either.
When is dress down and what do they wear? Dress down day is on Friday. All students will wear the school purple polo and khaki pants. Boys must wear belts.
Will GTW provide lunch? Yes, a menu will be sent home. Lunches are provided by the Shelby County School District. Lunch will be provided the first day of school.
Can my child bring their lunch? Yes. If a student in your child’s class has an allergy, you will be asked not to bring that item.
What can I bring for my child’s birthday? You may bring cupcakes only. They will be given out at lunch or the end of the day. No cakes or additional party items are allowed. Students may wear a tiara or birthday button only.
Will my child need a book bag? Yes; however, many book bags will be donated to the community and the school. Keep checking. The book bags will be kept in the classroom with the student unless other acceptable areas are designated. Example: lockers, cubby area.
Will there be lockers? Some students will start the year with lockers, not all students will have lockers. Book bags will be needed to keep all items together.
What will the younger students use for their book bags? They may have cubbies to hang their outer garments and book bags. Teachers will designate areas for personal items.
Are students going to have textbooks? Textbooks will be on-line; however, they will have a work text for math; the entire work text book will not travel home and back daily. In most cases it will be the selected pages from the text or online. Most of the online information will be from approved sources.
How will students get homework? They will get it on-line through our learning management system (LMS) called “Alma”. Homework will be loaded on the LMS and most homework will be completed on the LMS. Parents and students will be trained on the system at various times during August and as needed.
How often will homework be given? Daily, including Friday.
Are students allowed to bring the issued laptop home? Yes, if they have paid for the insurance, which is $125. 00 for the year. Otherwise, no.
Can students bring devices from home? No, only school issued devices can be used. All Parents must sign the Acceptable Use Policy before any student can use a device in school.
When will I know my child’s teacher’s name and when will I meet him/her? “Back to School” night will be August 24th from 6-7:30 p.m. Once you are trained on the school’s Parent Portal and receive your password, you can communicate through Jupiter any day of the week. Jupiter will be available for parents at the
end of the first week of school after your child has reported for the week. We will try to provide a list of teachers’ names and grades before school starts. Teachers who have been assigned to your child will send a letter to all students and parents introducing themselves.
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