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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Absences-Make Up Work…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 10 Armed Intruder………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 8 Attendance 9-12……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 8 Attendance PS-6…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg.8 BombThreats………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 8 Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 2 Class Times for High School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 21 Communicable Dieseases………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Pg. 9 Communiques From The Office………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………. Pg. 9 Confidentiality…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 8 Copying Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………. Pg. 9 Cumulative Folders……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… Pg. 9 Emergency Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg.6-8 Essential Learnings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 19-20 Faculty Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………… Pg. 9 Faculty Room……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………… Pg. 9 High School Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 4 Maintenance of Rooms………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 9 Non-Discrimination Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 10 Personnel Conduct and Appearance……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 21 Professional Growth Plan Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 18 PS-6Staff……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 3 Requisitions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 10 Scheduled Activities During Inclement Weather…………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 6 School Dismissal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 6 School Hour, Pk-6…. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 6 Sponsors and Coaches for High School……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 5 Staff Telephone Calls………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 10 Staff Work Day…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 10 Substitute File……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 11 Supplies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 11 Teacher Absence……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 11 Teacher Forms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 11 Work Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Zero/Reteach/Retest/Late Work Policies…………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Schools 2014-2015 School Calendar

Start Date: August 18 Day = 6.5 hrs Hours Summary of Calendar: Days/hrs in classroom: 178/1,157 PT Conferences…………..2/13 hrs TOTAL DAYS/HRS……180/1170 First Semester . . . . . . . .91/573.5 Second Semester . . . . 87/544.5 TOTAL DAYS/HOURS 178/1,118 + 13 PT CONF HRS = 1,132 hrs Includes 33 PD hrs Includes 8 early dismissal hrs = 1,132 TOTAL HRS Minus 1080 min hrs = 51 hrs 52 hrs/6.5 hrs in a day = 8.00 built in snow days One- Hr. Wednesday Early Dismissals Aug. 20, 27 Sept. 10, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 22 Nov. 5, 12, 19 Dec. 3, 10, 17 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 Total PD hours = 33 hours

Ann Johnson full PD days Curriculum Mapping August 13 Sept. 17 Oct. 15 HOLIDAYS: Labor Day (9/1) Thanksgiving Day (11/27) Christmas Day (12/25) New Year’s Day (1/1) Memorial Day (5/25)

August Student Days/Hours

M T W Th F 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 5 31.5 25 26 27 28 29 10 63 September 01 02 03 04 05 14 89 08 09 10 11 12 19 120.5 15 16 17 18 19 23 146.5 22 23 24 25 26 28 178 29 30 30 191

October 01 02 03 33 209.5

06 07 08 09 10 38 241 13 14 15 16 17 42 267 20 21 22 23 24 46 298.5 27 28 29 30 31 51 322.5

November 03 04 05 06 07 56 354 10 11 12 13 14 61 385.5 17 18 19 20 21 66 417 24 25 26 27 28 69 435.5

December 01 02 03 04 05 74 467 08 09 10 11 12 79 498.5 15 16 17 18 19 84 530 22 23 24 25 26 86 542 29 30 31

January 01 02 542

05 06 07 08 09 91 573.5 12 13 14 15 16 95 598.5 19 20 21 22 23 100 630 26 27 28 29 30 105 661.5

February 02 03 04 05 06 110 693 09 10 11 12 13 115 724.5 16 17 18 19 20 120 756 23 24 25 26 27 125 787.5

March 02 03 04 05 06 130 819 09 10 11 12 13 819 16 17 18 19 20 135 850.5 23 24 25 26 27 140 881 30 31 142 894

April 01 02 03 144 906

06 07 08 09 10 148 931 13 14 15 16 17 153 962.5 20 21 22 23 24 158 994 27 28 29 30 162 1019

May 01 163 1025.5

04 05 06 07 08 168 1057 11 12 13 14 15 173 1088.5 18 19 20 21 22 178 1119 25 26 27 28 29

June 01 02 03 04 05 08 09 10 11 12

180 Day/1080 Hours Calendar Date Events Aug 11 New Teacher Day Aug 12-14 Teacher PD Days Aug 18 First day of School Sept 1 Labor Day (No School) Sept 17 No School (Teacher PD) Oct. 15 No School (Teacher PD) Oct 24 End 1st Qtr. (46 days/267 hrs) Oct 27 1 hr early out PT Conf 4:00-8:00 Oct 28 1 hr early out PT Conf 4:00-8:00 Oct. 31 No School Nov 26 1 hr early dismissal Nov 27-28 Thanksgiving (No School) Dec 23 1 hr early dismissal Dec 25 Christmas Dec 24- Jan 4 Christmas Break (No School) Jan 9 End 2nd Qtr. (45 days) Jan 9 End 1st Sem. (91 days/573.5 hrs) Jan 12 No School. Teacher PD March 9-13 Spring Break Mar 20 End 3rd Qtr. (49 days) Mar 24 1 hr early out PT Conf 4:00-8:00 Mar 26 1 hr early out PT Conf 4:00-8:00 Apr 3-6 No School Apr 5 Easter May 22 1 hr early dismissal May 22 Last day of school/4th qtr. (38 days) (544.5 hrs) May 25 Memorial Day (No School)

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GARNER-HAYFIELD PS - 6 STAFF 2014-15

TEACHERS Kelley Nedved Pre-K in AM / 4-Yr.-Old Preschool PM Stacy Schmidt Four-Year-Old Preschool Rayshel Witte Kindergarten Karen Springer Kindergarten Ben Johnston Kindergarten Lisa Johnson First Grade Jaci Hayes First Grade Julie Jass First Grade Racine Dodd Second Grade Tracy Smeby Second Grade Megan Sears Second Grade Stacie Heitland Third Grade Becky Rose Third Grade Joseph Albertson Third Grade Leslie Law Fourth Grade Susan Hovda Fourth Grade Kelli Just Fourth Grade Becky Jolivette Fifth/Sixth Grade Language Amy Ewert Fifth/Sixth Grade Reading Katie Gaffney Fifth/Sixth Grade Reading Tony Heitland Fifth/Sixth Grade Math Kristi Carew Fifth/Sixth Grade Social Studies Krista Hopp Fifth/Sixth Grade Science Rebecca Martinson Special Education Sara Olson Special Education Kristi Clark Special Education SPECIALS Dawn Bassett Media Specialist Megan Dodd Title I Reading Danielle Dykstra Special Ed/Title I Reading Leanne Ermer Guidance Counselor Mary Fisk Student Advocate Brenda Haag Technology Bruce Joliette 5-6 Instrumental Music Jim Kruckenberg Physical Education Jennifer Kumsher Talented & Gifted Rebecca Marty Vocal Music Mary Nesset Special Education Rebecca Obermann Special Education Mark Shepp AEA School Psychologist Annette Smidt Art/Ell/RTI Cam Treloar Speech & Lang. Pathologist Ashley Young Title I Reading

GARNER-HAYFIELD SUPPORT STAFF Doris Dallman Secretary Nancy Ihrke Part-timeSecretary Amy Scholl Part-time Secretary Bonnie Hiscocks Nurse CUSTODIANS Neal Haugland, Marv Malek, Mike Ringham PARAS Becca Formanek, Janet Goll, Kelly Hagensick, Lyndi Harms, Wanda Hiscocks, Heather Hook, Carol Larson, Nikki Renner, Kathy Thiele SUPERINTENDENT: Tyler Williams PRINCIPAL: Michael J. Meyering SPECIAL ED. COORDINATOR: Renee Denny

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GARNER-HAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

Ades, Jami Special Education Albertson, Emberly Biology & Chemistry Bahnsen, June Spanish 3 & 4, Junior High Spanish Bassett, Dawn High School Media Specialist Baumgard, Bob Vocational Agriculture 1-4, Ag. Business, College Agronomy/Animal Science, Junior High Ag. Bierle, Angie Guidance Counselor Burzacott, Ben Athletic P.E. Bushbaum, Kathy HS Tech Coordinator Chenoweth, Gina Computer Aps., Accounting, Intro to Business Childress, Dyan Physical Education, Health Denny, Renee K-12 Lead Special Education Teacher/Coordinator Englin, Tony Industrial Technology Education Godden, Rob General Math, Algebra 2, Calculus Graham, Matt Activities Director, Entrep. Acad., Ret. Marketing, Personal Fin. & Invest., Bus. Law Greiman, Marian Adv. Health, Life Skills, Culinary Arts, Textiles, Child Dev., Intro. Teaching, Adv. Foods, Per. Fam. Relationships Greiman, Todd Physical Science, Physics, Adv. Chemistry Griesert, Lori English 11, Journalism, Publications, Fund. Of English 11, Literacy Skills Griffin, Jeff Instrumental Music Haag, Jim High School Principal Halfpop, Sherri Special Education Halsne, Brandi Sociology, Economics, Am. Government, Psychyology Heitland, Jason Vocal Music Hill, Deb Found. of Art, Creat. Draw., Photography, TAG, Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Des., Mock Tr. Hinders, Dianne Curriculum Director Jolivette, Erik W. Cultures, Asian Cultures, Am. History, World History Klooster, Katrina Spanish 1 and 2 May, Elizabeth English 10, English 12, Fundamentals of English 12 Neuberger, Kerry English 9, College Composition 1 & 2, English 10 Omans, Josh Industrial Techology Education, College Maintenance Shop Operations Schmidt, Kristin Special Education Schoneman, Paul S.A.M., Success Center Short, Jeff Industrial Technology Education, PT VanDusseldorp, Scott Anatomy, Environmental Studies, Intro Col. Biology Ward, Dustin Geometry, Consumer Math, Pre-Calculus Renee Weisenstein Basic Algebra, Algebra 1, Statistics

GARNER-HAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF Associates: Josh Banse, Heather Baumgard, Tina Hudspeth, Lisa Kraus GAP Office: Deb Quintus, Director; Sandy Rayhons, Project Coordinator Bier, Jan Guidance Secretary Formanek, Lorrie H.S. Building Secretary Superintendent’s Secretaries: Paula Laird, Pat Schmidt Custodians: Randy Formanek, Kris Hanson, Henry Nannenga

PS-12 SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS PS-6 Grades: 923-2831 / Fax: 923-2031 Nurse: 923-2832 Bus Barn: 923-2134 9-12 Office: 923-2632 / Fax: 923-4005 Central Kitchen: 923-2620 Supt. Office: 923-2718 / Fax: 923-3825 Web address: www.garner.k12.ia.us

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Cheerleading Squad Members – Kristi Carew, Sponsor Cheerleading Manager: Kelsey Grimm Varsity FB: Brooklyn Brown, Olivia Carew, Macy Crosser, Meg Finley, Mackenzie Haag, Brianna Huinker, Danielle Nelson, Autumn Prehn, Shelby Schroeder, Haley Suby, Tiara VanGerpen, Autumn Weaver JV FB: Breanna Billings, Summer Eenhuis, Jayme Haag, Samantha Hall, Erin Hatch, Alyssa McGuire, Amidy Mego, Paige Rasmuson, Matti Ulven, Reva Winkleman Varsity BB: Olivia Carew, Meg Finley, Alyssa McGuire, Courtney Pletcher, Katie Rasmuson, Paige Rasmuson Alternates: Breanna Billings, Samantha Hall, Reva Winkleman, Wrestling: Brooklyn Brown, Jayme Haag, Erin Hatch, Brianna Huinker, Danielle Nelson, Autumn Prehn Alternates: Summer Eenhuis, Matti Ulven Drum Majors: Parker Schnieders, Tiara Van Gerpen Colorguard – Jen Osterkamp, Sponsor Sydney Childress, Bri Doble, Devon Eckert, Courtney Field, Rianan Kadrlik, Montana McNamara, Ana Nannenga, Caitlynn Ostrem, Courtney Pletcher, Paige Rasmuson, Shelby Schroeder, Kayla Stoychoff, Grace Tusha, Hannah Wellik, Alexis Wirtz, Laurel Woody FCCLA Officers – Pres: Tiara VanGerpen; VP: Sydney Younge; Secretary: Emily Spilman; and Treasurer: Sara Hoover FFA OFFICERS – President: Jack Bertilson; Vice-President: Colby Reid; Secretary: Grace Tusha; Historian: Kevin Boehnke; Reporter: Alec Goll; Sentinel: Tucker Barickman; Historian: Logan Ryerson NHS Officers – President: Emily Spilman; Vice-President: Jordan Nelson; Secretary: Michael Chizek; Blood Drive Chairpersons: Mackenzie Haag, Logan Ryerson; Dance Chairpersons: Laura Welsh, Tiara VanGerpen Historian: Corey Hauptmann Impulse – Soprano: Sydney Childress, Jasie Heitland, Katie Rasmuson; Alto: Madison Benzing, Mackenzie Haag, Hannah Lau, Autumn Weaver; Tenor: Kevin Boehnke, Parker Schnieders; Bass: Ben Baumgard, Zach Powers, Logan Ryerson STUDENT COUNCIL Student Body President: Jack Bertilson Seniors: President: Mackenzie Haag; Vice-President: Grace Tusha; Secretary: Michael Chizek; Treasurer: Tiara VanGerpen; Class Reps: Kevin Boehnke, Jeremiah Loschen, Logan Ryerson Juniors: President: Turner Albertson; Vice-President: Ben Baumgard; Secretary: Theo Schoneman; Treasurer: Autumn Weaver; Class Reps.: Sydney Childress, Matt Sonquist, Rachel Weaver Sophomores: President: Josh Chizek; Vice-President: Mackenzie VanGerpen; Secretary: Haley Suby; Treasurer: Olivia Carew; Class Reps: Derek Brown, Carlie Knutson, Parker Schnieders Freshmen: President: Jonah Albertson; Vice-President: Tehya Mitchell; Secretary: Alaina Scott; Treasurer: Jillian Heitland; Reps.: Tyler Kumsher, Colton Schroeder, Jacqueline VanOort Activity Sponsors Sports (Head Coach is in bold print.) Annual Staff Lori Griesert Football Ben Burzacott, Steve Smith, Scott VanDusseldorp Dramatics Elizabeth May Cross Country Erik Jolivette Honor Society Erik Jolivette, Kerry Neuberger Volleyball Kelsey Steffens, Dustin Ward, Renee Weisenstein School Newspaper Lori Griesert Girls Basketball Matt Erpelding, Kelli Just Speech Contest Heather Baumgard, Chris Phalen Boys Basketball J. Albertson, J. Banse, G. Hiemstra, K. Stromer Student Council Brandi Halsne, Dustin Ward Wrestling Corey Jenniges, Steve Smith Teen Advisors Deb Quintus, Sandy Rayhons Girls Track Dyan Childress Class Sponsors Boys Track Ben Burzacott, Kelsey Steffens Seniors: Lorrie Formanek, Jan Bier Softball Emberly Albertson, Luke Ossman, Christina Weisner Juniors: Deb Hill, Paula Laird Baseball Zach Buseman, Paul Childress, Heath Hutcheson Sophomores: Josh Omans Girls Golf Todd Greiman Freshmen: Bob Baumgard Boys Golf Ken Krause Soccer – Boys: Eric Williams Girls: Josh Banse

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SCHOOL HOURS -- PK- 6 STUDENTS

BEGINNING TIME: 8:20 AM DISMISSAL TIMES: PK-6 Bus Students 3:15 PM/PK-8 Town Students 3:25 PM Cars are not to enter drive until after buses leave - please come in single file for student safety. Students should not arrive at school before 8:10AM, unless they are eating breakfast at school. Breakfast is served daily from 7:40 - 8:10 AM.

SCHOOL DISMISSAL School closings or early dismissals because of weather will be announced on these radio stations: KIMT-TV (Mason City) Channel 3 KGLO (Mason City) 1300 AM KAAL-TV Channel 6 KRIB (Mason City) 1400 AM KLSS (Mason City) 106 FM ISSS 98.7 KIOW(Forest City) 107.3 FM If you have a concern about weather or school closing, listen to the radio. Please do not call the school. You may also go to www.garner.k12.ia.us and click on the Iowa School Alert icon in the middle of the page and sign up to get text alerts sent to your cell phone of any cancelations or delays.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITES DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER When school is canceled either before or after the school day begins, all extra-curricular activities are generally canceled and rescheduled if possible. The traveling school will be allowed to make the final decision if a game is held or not. All extra-curricular activity practices, open gyms, and open weight room activities will be canceled for that day when school is dismissed after the school day begins. Practices may be held on days in which school is not held because of the weather, however prior arrangements as to times should be made through the athletic director or affected principal. In some cases, the administration may refuse to allow any practice due to the severity of the weather.

ELEMENTARY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The purpose of fire and tornado drills is to ensure the safe evacuation of all students and employees in the event of an actual emergency. Drill procedures will be covered with students by individual teachers. During evacuation of the building, it is essential that students remain quiet and proceed quickly according to instructions. The fire warning will be one continuous sound and the severe weather warning will be an intermittent sound. FIRE DRILL - A FIRE ALARM IS THREE (3) INTERMITTENT BLASTS OF THE ALARM HORN. West Wing: (Grades 6) Will go out the west exit door. North Wing: (Grades 3-5) Go out north exit door. Media Center: Go out the west exit door of the media center. Vocal Room: Go out the west exit door of the vocal room. Band Room: Go out the south exit door. Cafeteria & Study hall: Go out the south exit door. Administration Area: Go out either the west or south exit doors. Southeast Wing: Special Education, Preschool. East Wing: Go out the closest east exit door. Northeast Wing: (Grades 1, 2) Go out the north exit door. Kindergarten: Go out east door. Multipurpose Room, Lunchroom, Art: Go out the south multipurpose room door. Any students in the hallways will leave by the nearest exit. Students and staff will be notified when it is safe to return to the school.

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TORNADO DRILL A TORNADO ALARM IS ONE CONTINUOUS TONE OF THE ALARM. ROOMS All students should stay in their rooms and remain on same side of window in the opposite corner except for the following classrooms listed below that should go to the designated area.

Mrs. Schmidt’s classes should go to Mrs. Nedved’s room. PK will go to Primary SPED through adjoining door room 116. Mrs. Hopp’s class should go to the restrooms across the hallway. All specials should stay in your room except for ART; art should go to the gym and stay along the inside wall. (For protection, hide under desks, etc., with head bent forward.)

Students and staff will be notified when they can safely return to their rooms.

HIGH SCHOOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FIRE DRILLS A FIRE ALARM IS THEEE INTERMITTENT BLASTS OF THE ALARM (located throughout the building). State safety regulations require that all schools in the state inform students of fire drill and emergency evacuation procedures and have sufficient practice in carrying them out. A drill is a serious undertaking and has precedence over every school activity. The principal will announce Fire Drill Procedures at an early date and THE PRINCIPAL WILL ANNOUNCE FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES AT AN EARLY DATE AND THE FIRST EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL WILL BE A PLANNED ONE. Succeeding drills will not be announced. The principal will sound THE FIRE ALARM Teachers are expected to supervise outside of the building keeping the students well away from the building. Know where the nearest fire alarm or fire extinguisher is from your teaching station. STATEMENTS OF PROCEDURE FOR FIRE DRILLS: 1. Leave the room in single file and maintain this order until out of the building. TEACHERS MUST TAKE THEIR

GRADE BOOK, CLASS LIST, AND KEY WITH THEM. (Lists should be in your sub folder.) 2. Speed in emptying building is desirable. Walk rapidly; do not run. With order and discipline, the building should be

cleared in one minute or less. 3. Go a reasonable distance away from the building to make room for others beyond the curb. 4. A signal will be given to return to the classrooms. Do so quickly and quietly. 5. There should be no talking during emergency drills on the part of the student body. 6. Teachers should precede the class to the door when the warning is sounded, to be certain the proper route is

taken, send the class out in a quiet orderly fashion, and then close the door and follow immediately behind the group.

7. All persons are to leave the building. 8. In event there is an emergency drill when the student body is in the gymnasium, faculty members will assume the

immediate responsibility for an orderly evacuation, using all exits. STATEMENTS OF PROCEDURE FOR TORNADO ALERTS: 1. The tornado-warning signal will be ONE CONTINUOUS TONE OF THE ALARM. TEACHERS MUST TAKE THEIR

GRADE BOOK, CLASS LIST, AND KEY WITH THEM. (Lists should be in your sub folder.) 2. When the signal is given, all students should proceed directly to the locker room area. They should report to the

areas as indicated below: Girls’ Athletic Locker: 11th-12th / Girls’ PE Locker: 9th-10th / Boys’ Athletic Locker: 11th-12th / Boys’ PE Locker: 9th-10th (next to stairs)

3. Students located in the industrial arts area should cut across the parking lot and enter the door to the hall running past the locker room. They should then enter the appropriate locker room.

4. Lists of students are posted in each locker room and emergency flashlights are available in the two coaches’ offices. Student grouping and attendance will be taken.

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5. Roll should be taken in each room immediately and should be completed within 5 minutes of the initial alarm. 6. Students are to remain in the sheltered area until dismissed by the faculty.

ATTENDANCE PS-6

Attendance should be taken at 8:20 AM each day of school, or upon arrival if there is a late start. If a student is to be dismissed during the school day, he/she should bring a parent permission slip which is signed and dated to the office. Telephone calls from the parents will also be accepted. If there is any question about the call, the secretaries will ask for the number where the parent can be reached and return the call for verification. Any student arriving at school after 8:20 AM and before 10:00 AM will be counted tardy. Any student arriving after 9:30 AM will be counted 1/2 day absent. If a student leaves school between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, he/she will be counted 1/2 day absent. Every student must have a written and signed excuse indicating the reason for being tardy or absent.

ATTENDANCE 9-12 Attendance is to be reported within the first 10 minutes of each period through the JMC Attendance Program. Be sure to check the daily announcements to make sure attendance is correct.

BOMB THREATS

As soon as a bomb threat is reported to the administration, the building should be cleared immediately. An announcement will be made over the intercom. (Announcement: At this time, all students and staff are asked to leave the building through the nearest exit immediately.) School district personnel and students should exit the building through the nearest exit and follow procedures in the green folder. A thorough search will be made by the appropriate school district, city, and/or county officials. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to file a report for the school district records. 1. Whoever takes the call, must ask for more information . . . Where is it? What time is it going off? Try to get the

person to talk as long as possible. Get as much information as possible. Do NOT hang the phone up until police direct otherwise.

2. Call POLICE and FIRE MARSHALL - 911 or 923-2525. 3. Take students outside; have students get coats. 4. Police chief will handle press information.

ARMED INTRUDER LOCKDOWN will be announced on the intercom to go into lock down mode.

• All students away from classroom windows and doors. • Classroom doors locked • Lights off • Office will e-mail parents from office ASAP • Wait for announcement over intercom to come out of lockdown mode.

CONFIDENTIALITY Confidentiality of information pertaining to our students is an area of integrity and professionalism. Please use discretion when discussing a student with support staff, other teachers, parents, etc. If you need to make a phone call concerning a student, please use a phone in one of the private offices or the conference room. Phones are available in the principals' offices, counselor's office, or nurse's office. In addition to these locations, classroom teachers will also have a phone in their classroom to make parent contacts.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Students who have an infectious or communicable disease are allowed to attend school as long as they are able to do so and their presence does not pose an unreasonable risk of harm to themselves or does not create a substantial risk of illness or transmission to other students or employees. If there is a question about whether a student should continue to attend classes, the student shall not attend class or participate in school activities without their personal physician's approval. The State Department of Health guidelines will be followed.

COMMUNIQUÉS FROM THE OFFICE There will be a daily bulletin sent/e-mail at approximately 8:40 AM each morning. The bulletin will contain both student and faculty announcements. Please read aloud the announcements that pertain to your students and make note of faculty information for yourself. Announcements should be read to students in their 2nd period classes.

COPYING PROCEDURES Send items to the AEA for copying when you can plan one week in advance (or by email at least a day prior). Copies from the AEA are still the least-expensive way to reproduce materials. AEA van pickup day is going to be once a week (not sure which day yet for 2013-14) by 8:00 AM. Private use of the copy machine is 15 cents per copy.

CUMULATIVE FOLDERS Student cumulative folders are located in the central office area. If you pull a cumulative folder you must put the cumulative folder back into the file cabinet in the office by the end of the day and be sure to lock the file cabinet. According to state law, the files must be kept in a fireproof file cabinet and must be housed there overnight. H.S. cumulative folders are located in Mrs. Bierle’s (guidance) office.

FACULTY MEETINGS Communication will again be a target goal to help promote good school climate. Communication is a two-way endeavor. If you are not receiving enough information to feel informed, please let your principal know. Paper communiqués are not satisfactory in some situations because they do not allow for clarification. In an effort to have regular two-way communication there will be some informational meetings throughout the school year. PS-12: In-service –Wednesdays-2:30-3:30 PM. PS-6: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month @3:20 PM. 9-12: Staff Meetings as needed.

FACULTY ROOM The faculty room is for all staff members. Let's work together to keep the faculty room a positive and relaxing environment. Wash your own dishes and clean up after yourselves. Please clean lunch and snack items out of the refrigerator regularly. The refrigerators will be cleaned of ALL items on a regular basis--before Thanksgiving vacation, Christmas break, spring break, and at the end of the year.

MAINTENANCE OF ROOMS We are responsible for the maintenance of our classrooms/areas. Please make sure all windows are closed, lights are shut off, etc., at the end of each day. Carpeted areas will be vacuumed each day so all items should be picked up and chairs placed on top of desks. Any spills on the carpet areas should be reported to the custodians immediately. If you have frequent spills, please secure spot remover from the custodians to keep in your room for immediate use. Cleaner for students to use on sinks can be secured from the custodians. If you want the custodians to clean the sink or a particular area that is not regularly cleaned, please leave a note for the custodian to clean the area when time permits.

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ABSENCES: MAKE-UP WORK The student is responsible for arranging for make-up work. Incomplete grades are given until the work is made up. When a student knows an exam will be given prior to his/her absence and has participated in the review for the exam, he/she may be required to take the exam immediately upon return. The student will be allowed to make up the work missed in a manner prescribed by the teacher and will be given credit for the completed assignments. If a student is absent for an extended period of time and needs work sent home, please call the office in the morning. Teachers will prepare homework to be picked up after 2:30 PM. No make-up work will be prepared for pickup on the first day of absence. 1. For each day of absence, a student will have that many days plus one additional day to complete the work: Absent

one day - 2 days to complete work; absent two days - 3 days to complete work; absent four days - 5 days to complete work. If for any valid reason the work cannot be completed in the allotted time, the student may contact the teacher and request an extension.

2. If the work is not completed by the due date, the late work will be made up after school in a supervised study hall or on Wednesday early-out.

NON-DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES It is the policy of the Garner-Hayfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator;

Tyler Williams 605 Lyon Street Garner, Iowa 50438 641-923-2718 twilliams@garner.k12.ia.us

REQUISITIONS

Any requests for supplies, materials, or equipment during the school year must be authorized by the administration through a purchase order. Because of state audit restrictions, all purchases must be accompanied by a purchase order, and a receipt of purchased supplies. If your requests are within the existing budget, they will be granted. Budgetary requests for the upcoming school year are made in March or April on a yearly basis.

STAFF TELEPHONE CALLS When making personal telephone calls from school during the school day, please use your own cell phone. Use your discretion regarding private calls. Long distance calls that are not school related need to be charged to a home phone, credit card, or calling card.

STAFF WORK DAY PLEASE be in or near your rooms by 8:00 a.m. to be available to serve students. The official school day ends at 3:40 PM.

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SUBSTITUTE FILE At the end of each school day, please place a substitute file on the top of your desk or a visible place for ready access by a substitute teacher. Each substitute file should include the following: 1. Schedules A. Noon Lunch B. Recesses C. Specials (P.E., Music, Band, Art, Guidance, Computer, Etc.) D. Library 2. Class List(s) 3. Fire drill and tornado drill procedures 4. Lesson plans for the present week 5. Any special events for the present week 6. Special duties 7. Behavior rules for your classroom 8. An up-to-date seating chart 9. List students who may need special help or attention 10. Special instruction on attendance, tardiness, lunch money etc.

SUPPLIES Requisition orders have been delivered to your rooms or can be picked up in Room 10 at the H.S.; and in the small gym for the elementary if the items have been checked in by a secretary. Basic teaching supplies (pens, pencils, chalk, etc.) are available from the main office. Please give the secretaries a list of the items desired in advance of classroom use. The materials will be taken from inventory, charged to the proper budget area, and placed in your box. Do not send students to the office to secure materials or supplies.

TEACHER ABSENCE PS-6 Staff: When a substitute is needed, please call Doris Dallman at 923-3919 (call this number FIRST), between 6:00-6:30 AM, and leave a message if needed. If Doris does not return your call please try her cell phone (641-860-0990). 9-12 Staff: Please call Lorrie Formanek at 923-2423 (H) or 860-0998 (Cell). A lot of mornings, Lorrie is at the Rec. Center…just leave a message on her cell phone. If you know you will be gone in advance, please put it into the school attendance program and let Lorrie (high school), Doris (elementary) know, so that a substitute can be secured. Reminder: ½ day -= 3 hours and 45 minutes. If you have an unexpected absence, please put the absence into the computer when you return to school. This procedure will assure that your substitute is paid for the day. Do not call your own substitute unless you have cleared it with the building principal or with Doris for the Elementary. TEACHER FORMS (Available from all school offices)

REQUISITION FORM (Purchase order requests)

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST

REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION

FUND RAISING FOR H.S.

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School Board Adopted Work Rules for Garner-Hayfield Staff Members Adopted August, 2009

Absenteeism In order to accomplish the goals and mission of the district, daily attendance by all

employees is imperative. Employees are encouraged to limit absenteeism to emergencies and appropriate instances that cannot be scheduled outside of a workday. Employees must notify their supervisors or principals of all times when they will be absent. Absences arranged in advance (vacations and personal days) do not require a call when absent or when returning to work, unless outside the scheduled time off. If an employee is absent for three consecutive workdays without proper notification and authorization, the employee shall be considered to have abandoned his or her position and may be terminated. Misuse of leave procedures or misrepresentation of reasons for leave may lead to disciplinary action. Failure to report promptly at the starting time or leaving before the scheduled quitting time or failure to timely notify the proper supervisor of impending absence or tardiness, prior to designated starting time, is reason for disciplinary action. Leaves of absence without pay are not encouraged. These requests shall be discussed with the building principal and ultimately becomes the decision of the superintendent. These requests shall be presented to the building principal well in advance.

Abuse of Break or Meal Periods

Leaving the place of duty during a work shift without permission is cause for discipline, except during unpaid break periods. Employees are expected to return to work immediately upon completion of a paid or sanctioned unpaid break.

Abuse of District or Co-worker Property

Abuse or misuse of district owned property is to be reported immediately. It is expected all employees will use care and caution using district property. Abuse or misuse or unauthorized use of district property, private property, materials and equipment is subject to disciplinary action. Use of district property must be approved by a supervisor.

Academic Freedom The district’s curriculum leaves room for teacher discretion and academic freedom within the confines of acceptable materials as outlined in each curriculum. Teachers are expected to use good judgment in their pedagogy and consider the culture and climate of the school and community and age of the students, as they individualize curriculum and provide a learning environment and assignments for their students.

Board Policies Board policies are established for the success, safety, and protection of all school employees in the performance of their job duties. Board policies are available in each attendance center and administrative office.

Computer Use Computers and associated technology are the property of the district. Misuse of district technology may incur disciplinary action. Any unlawful use of district technology will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. District employees are urged to use great care and discretion when using social networking and blogging venues such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Staff is discouraged to engage in casual conversations with students on these various websites. District-issued technology is subject to inspection at any time.

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Confidential Records

School employees are entrusted with confidential information – whether it be about students or fellow employees. Employees must not disclose confidential student information. Give careful thought to what you discuss concerning school matters with parents, colleagues, and members of the community. Rumors and criticism are promoted by outside gossip. Many rumors and unnecessary criticism can be avoided by referring critical community members to the school principal or other staff members. Much care and judgment must be exercised in the handling of confidential information. A break in confidentiality can result in disciplinary action and expose the employee to personal liability for violation of privacy laws.

Dishonesty District employees are expected to perform their jobs in an ethical and honest manner. Any actions deemed unethical or dishonest will incur appropriate discipline. Licensed staff members are expected to know and understand the Code of Ethics of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. It is available at http://www.iowa.gov/boee/doc/ethHndot.pdf.

Dress Code/Grooming and Hygiene

All employees are required to dress in a professional and appropriate manner. Clothing deemed inappropriate will be discussed with the employee. As role models for students, all staff members are expected to not only dress appropriately, but to practice exemplary hygiene. Refer to Dress code information in the staff handbook.

Drug & Alcohol Policies for Employees

Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances and legal substances used illegally shall not be consumed at any time during the employee’s work shift. Reporting to work in an unsafe condition, or in a condition which impairs the employee’s judgment or performance of job functions due to the use of alcohol or other substances, is a violation of school district work rules. Unauthorized possession or use of alcoholic beverages or other substances during work hours, while on district time or property, or while engaging in district business will result in discipline, including immediate dismissal.

Efficient Use of Time An employee is responsible for the time on the job that he/she is assigned. Each employee must develop work habits and systems to eliminate back-tracking or poor usage of time. This requires initiative and planning on the employee’s part. Do not allow students, teachers, fellow workers or others to interrupt your work with lengthy conversations; simply excuse yourself and say you have work to do. Guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act state non-exempt (non-salaried, hourly) employees are not to begin work prior to their scheduled start time. Employees are expected to be at their designated work area ready to begin work at their scheduled start time, and the start and stop time should be accurately reflected on timesheets. To be paid overtime, that time must be pre-approved by the employee’s supervisor.

Failure to Complete Reports or Make Required Reports

In order to have the district function in a timely manner, all employees are expected to meet deadlines for all assigned paper or electronic reports, including time sheets, grade reports, student records, and testing results. Failure to meet the deadline may result in disciplinary action. All on-the-job injuries shall be reported to the immediate supervisor and the principal or principal’s secretary in a timely manner within 24 hours of the incident. This shall be done regardless of whether medical attention is required.

Fighting Any verbal or physical altercations between or among employees or others will not be tolerated and may subject the employee(s) to disciplinary action.

Fraud/Unlawful Gain Any deliberate deception which secures an employee unfair or unlawful gain will be

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grounds for discipline and may be turned over to law enforcement. Any licensed employee will also be charged with fraud as a violation of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners’ Code of Ethics and the district will petition for license revocation.

Insubordination Insubordination, disobedience, failure or refusal to follow the written or oral instructions of supervisory authority, or to carry out work assignments will not be tolerated. Insubordination will result in discipline including termination.

Mandatory Cooperation in Workplace Investigation

Any workplace investigation conducted by administrative staff or their designee will receive complete cooperation of all employees.

Mandatory Reporting of Post-Employment Arrests and Convictions

Any employee who is arrested or convicted shall report such to the district administration. Failure to do so shall incur discipline, up to and including termination.

Neglect of Duties All employees are mindful that students are not to be left unattended and they (employees) should not place themselves in any position where student safety is at risk or neglect of duty could be claimed.

Offensive or Abusive Language

Threatening, intimidating, interfering with, or using abusive and profane language toward others, including ethnic slurs, will not be tolerated by district employees. Violation will incur discipline, up to and including termination.

Performing Unauthorized Work While On Duty

All district employees are prohibited from performing unauthorized work while on duty. Doing so could result in discipline, up to and including termination.

Personal Profit District employees and students are to be free of coercion to purchase or contribute to any product or cause that benefits any employee personally. Employees are not to engage in soliciting or selling for personal benefit or profit. For any licensed employee, such behavior violates the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners’ Code of Ethics, and the district shall report such.

Procedure for Hearing and Review of Discipline

IASB policy 401.4 – Complaints of employees against fellow employees should be discussed directly between employees. If necessary, complaints will be brought directly to the immediate supervisor, principal or superintendent and will be made in a constructive and professional manner. Complaints will never be made in the presence of other employees, students or outside persons. A formal grievance procedure is contained in the master contract between the employee’s licensed bargaining unit and the board. This policy will not apply to a complaint that has been or could be filed at the employee’s discretion under that formal grievance procedure. A formal, written complaint must be filed with the immediate supervisor if the concern is not resolved and a more formal investigation is requested. If the complaint is not resolved, the appeal process may be implemented by contacting – in order – the next supervisor in the line of responsibility, then the appropriate member of the superintendency. The issue may be resolved at any step in the appeal process. The Board of Education is the final appeal body. If specific information is shared with an individual board member, he or she may be recused from participating in an appeal hearing. No appeal will be heard by the Board of Education and no concerns regarding staff members will be investigated or acted upon unless the concern is submitted in written form, signed by the person lodging the complaint, and submitted to the board through the superintendent. Due process rights dictate that information should not be shared with the board until it formally convenes as a hearing or appeal body.

Prohibited Harassment, Including but Not Limited to,

IASB policy 104 – Harassment and bullying of students, employees, volunteers and visitors are against federal, state and local policy, and are not tolerated by the board.

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Sexual Harassment The board is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the board has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment of students and others by other students, by school employees, by volunteers and visitors who have direct contact with students will not be tolerated in the school or school district.

Relationship with Students District employees are encouraged to create professional relationships with students

so as to assist with their learning. Employees should be wary of creating a relationship that is unhealthy or illegal. Adults must always be in a position to be trusted and caring for students, but the district will not tolerate any inappropriate relationships.

Sleeping on the Job Loafing, loitering, sleeping, engaging in unauthorized personal business or prolonged visiting while on duty is strictly prohibited and will result in discipline.

Tardiness

An employee is expected to be at the job site and ready to begin work at the appointed starting time. Arriving late for work or leaving the job early is not acceptable. In extreme emergencies, notify your immediate supervisor if you need to be late for work. Absence or tardiness because of obligations to another job or outside activity is not acceptable as an excuse. No other income-producing activity takes precedence over your job with the district.

Telephone Use District and personal phones and message devices are to be used appropriately at times that do not conflict with the employees’ duties. All personal calls should be made during sanctioned breaks. District telephones are only for official school business. In case of an emergency, a message may be received or telephone call made, but the call should be limited to no more than five minutes. Employees will not be called to the phone during the workday except in an emergency. Failure to follow this guideline will result in disciplinary action.

Theft All thefts should be reported immediately to a principal or supervisor. Any conviction of theft will result in appropriate discipline, up to and including termination.

Timekeeping Infractions All district employees who are required to keep a time card will do so accurately. Failure to do so will result in discipline, up to and including termination.

Treatment of Patrons of District

Patrons of the district are to be treated with respect on school grounds and at school events. Employees should be courteous at all times, and report to district administration any mistreatment by district patrons. Employee safety is a major district concern, and employees should remove themselves and report any situations where their safety may be compromised.

Treatment of Students District students are to be treated with respect on school grounds and at school events. Employees should be courteous at all times, and report to district administration any mistreatment by students. Employee as well as student safety is a major district concern, and employees should remove themselves and report any situations where their safety may be compromised. Employees must report any incident of mistreatment of students by a school employee.

Use of District Vehicles Only employees who possess a valid driver’s license and have appropriate insurance coverage may operate a district vehicle in their work performance. Drivers of vehicles

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will be responsible to pay fines received, including parking tickets. Unsafe use, breaking motor vehicle laws, or personal use of district vehicles will not be tolerated.

Violence in the Workplace Violence in the workplace will not be tolerated in any form, and violent acts will be punished to the full extent of the law. Acts deemed violent, even if not covered specifically in board policies, may incur discipline.

Weapons in the Workplace

IASB policy 502.6 (Student Weapons) The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-a-likes in school district facilities cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district. Violations will lead to discipline including discharge. School district facilities are not an appropriate place for weapons, dangerous objects and look-a-likes. Weapons and other dangerous objects and look-a-likes will be taken from students and others who bring them onto the school district property or onto property within the jurisdiction of the school district or from students who are within the control of the school district.

Workplace Privacy and Workplace Searches

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of our employees and their dependents’ personal health information and to provide notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to personal health information. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice as long as it remains in effect. We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice as necessary and to make the new Notice effective for all personal health information maintained by us. Copies of revised Notices will be sent to you. You have the right to request a paper copy of the Notice, although you may have originally requested a copy of the Notice electronically by email. Information Received Pre-enrollment. We may request and receive from you and your health care provider, personal health information prior to your enrollment in the health plan. We will use this information to determine whether you are eligible to enroll in the health plan and to determine the rates. If you do not enroll, we will not use or disclose the information we obtained about you for any other purpose. Information provided on enrollment forms or applications will be utilized for all types of coverage being applied for, some of which may be protected by the state, but not the federal, privacy laws.

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APPENDIX

Professional Growth Plan Form Essential Learnings Staff Dress Code

Daily Time Schedule School Board Policy – Conduct and Appearance

Garner-Hayfield Ventura HS Zero/Reteach/Retest/Late Work Policies

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Garner-Hayfield Community School District Individual Career Development Plan

Name: Implementation Date: General Focus of the Plan: Specific Goals in relationship to G-H’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and District goals: Rationale for the Plan: What student learning will this Plan address and what baseline data will be used to analyze the progress?

How does your Plan relate to G-H’s annual/district goals (APR, CSIP, Essential Learnings)? How will the strategies of this Plan lead to accomplishing these goals? Check the Iowa Teaching Standards that are addressed in this Plan: THE IOWA TEACHING STANDARD(s) MOST CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH MY PLAN IS: (Please Check) Standard 1: Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for and implementation of the school district’s achievement goals. _____ Standard 2: Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. _____ Standard 3: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. _____ Standard 4: Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students. _____ Standard 5: Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. _____ Standard 6: Demonstrates competence in classroom management. _____ Standard 7: Engages in professional growth. _____ Standard 8: Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. PROGRESS REVIEW DATES: Initial Meeting: Mid-year Meeting: End-of-year Meeting: SIGNATURES: Teacher: Supervisor:

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Essential Learnings

The following essential learning standards identify what all students should know and be able to do in order to live and work competitively in the 21st century. It is the district’s goal that all students who graduate from Garner-Hayfield are:

Effective Communicators who:

Communicate in a clear, concise manner Adapt techniques to meet the needs of audiences Use a variety of methods to communicate Access technology and other media to communicate for a variety of purposes

Collaborative Workers who:

Value and promote teamwork while working collaboratively and cooperatively with coworkers Strive for the achievement of group goals while performing a variety of roles Display perseverance Demonstrate high standards, effective work habits, and strong work ethic Respect and appreciate individual and group differences

Productive Citizens who:

Display self-confidence, self-worth and self-discipline Exhibit honesty, integrity and responsibility for their own actions Value and respect diversity and the unique qualities of others Participate in the democratic process and operate effectively as a responsible member of society

Critical Thinkers who:

Approach the world with an attitude of inquiry and curiosity Acquire, organize, interpret and evaluate information using a variety of techniques and resources Assess the value of information to solve problems and make educated choices and decisions Meet the challenges of the rapidly changing conditions of society

Self-Directed Learners who:

Commit to the process of learning Take responsibility for setting goals and priorities Make wise choices for their health and personal well-being Develop their own unique talents and abilities Prepare themselves for careers

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GENERAL PERSONNEL CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE Code NO. 404

School district personnel shall strive to set the kind of example in their actions and appearance that not only reflects credit to the school system, but also sets forth a model worthy of emulation by the students. Enthusiasm, positive attitude, loyalty, and professionalism shall be the key words describing the goals of school district personnel conduct and appearance. School district personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. School district personnel shall dress in attire appropriate for their position. Clothing should be neat, clean, and in good taste. Certificated personnel of the school district shall follow the code of ethics for their profession as established by the Board of Educational Examiners. It shall be the responsibility of the building principals to counsel employees assigned to their facility on appearance and conduct when the individual appearance may have a negative impact on the learning environment. GARNER-HAYFIED COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Guidelines: A. Jeans on Fridays. The School Board approved the following: If teachers choose to wear jeans on

Fridays they must be accompanied with a GH or GHV top with the GH or GHV logo, Cardinals, etc. If that shirt is white, gray, etc., that is fine. A red and black shirt without GH or GHV logo is not accepted.

B. The building principal must approve jeans on other days. C. Examples of general exceptions:

a. Shop teachers may need to wear jean-type work clothes. b. Teachers in a lab situation may need to wear lab-type clothing, ex., art or science lab. c. P.E. teachers may wear attire appropriated for physical activity. d. In-service/workdays may be casual.

Class Times for High School Regular Day Two-Hour Late Start One-Hour Early Dismissal (Weds.) Period Period Period

1 8:25 9:07 1 10:25 10:52 1 8:25 9:00 2 9:10 9:51 2 10:55 11:21 2 9:03 9:37 3 9:54 10:35 5A 11:22 11:45 3 9:40 10:14 4 10:38 11:19 5B 11:45 12:08 4 10:17 10:51 5A 11:20 11:43 5C 12:08 12:31 5A 10:52 11:15 5B 11:43 12:06 3 12:34 1:00 5B 11:15 11:38 5C 12:06 12:29 4 1:03 1:29 5C 11:38 12:01 6 12:32 1:13 6 1:32 1:58 6 12:04 12:37 7 1:16 1:57 7 2:01 2:27 7 12:40 1:13 8 2:00 2:41 8 2:30 2:56 8 1:16 1:49 9 2:44 3:25 9 2:59 3:25 9 1:52 2:25

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Garner-Hayfield/Ventura High School Zero/Reteach/Retest/Late Work Policies

Our goal a GHVHS is to help students reach the highest level of mastery possible. While our preference is that student’s complete work accurately and timely, we place more importance on the learning and making sure that learning occurs even if outside of expected timelines or deadlines. These policies and practices are intended to improve consistency in academic grading among teachers,courses, subject areas, and departments for grades 9-12 and focus on student academic achievement. The primary purpose of the grade assigned to a student is to communicate the academic achievement of that student. Zero Policy Our goal is to assign relevant, respectful assignments that help students reach mastery level of the intended standard(s.) We stay away from “busy work” and we do not have “completion grades.” We have authentic, engaging work that supports learning of the standards. Allowing a student to earn a zero on an assignment sends several wrong messages:

1) The assignment wasn’t that important in the first place; 2) You’re right; you’re not capable of doing this; and 3) Our assignments in class are optional.

You have several options when a student is not completing an assignment: • Try to determine WHY the student isn’t completing the assignment. • Make parent contact and ask for assistance at home. • Work one-on-one with the student during class time. • Keep the student after school or invite him/her in before school. • Find a different format for the student to show he/she has mastered the materials. Would a verbal discussion

work? Would a different type of worksheet work? Would a written paragraph work? Could they use technology to demonstrate mastery/proficiency? Could they verbally demonstrate mastery to you?

• Pull the student from study hall to attend your class an additional period so he/she can complete the assignment with assistance from you.

• Seek help from study hall teachers and/or student advocates. • Allow him/her to be tutored by a peer.

The goal is to have the assignment completed to show understanding. If a student has been given multiple opportunities to complete assignments and chooses not to complete, refuses to do so, or makes no effort to do the assigned work, the assignment of a zero becomes a viable option for the teacher. In this instance, it is strongly encouraged that the teacher makes a parent contact (phone call or e-mail) and receives a response from a parent prior to assigning a zero. Reteach/Retest Policy Formative Assessments (Daily assignments) Students should be able to redo assignments where scores did not indicate mastery. Again, mastery of materials is more important than timelines. This should be done in a timely manner. This can be at the teacher’s request or the student’s request. There should be tutoring or remediation that occurs to ensure a better understanding and a higher score. The student will receive the higher grade. Performance Based Assessments and Summative Assessments (Tests) Students should be able to redo tests where scores did not indicate mastery. This should be done in a timely

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manner. This can be at the teacher’s request or the student’s request. There should be some tutoring, remediation, or additional studying before the retesting to ensure a better understanding and a higher score. The student will receive the higher grade. Any student can retest one time per assessment. The teacher may schedule an assigned day for retesting or determine when the retesting occurs. The teacher also decides if it will be the same test or one of comparable design and content. Minimum Retake Procedures 1. Required for all end of unit/chapter assessments. 2. Available to all students. 3. Required for students that failed the original assessment. Student Expectations: 1. Follow the retake procedure for that class under the supervision of the teacher. 2. Complete the following: a. Missing work for the unit/chapter of the retake. b. Relearning form. * Used to document additional learning activities the student has performed in order to learn the materials (standards/benchmarks). c. Complete retake within 5-days (Days absent included – unless it is the test day) unless granted permission from teacher/administration. Teacher Expectations: 1. Allow each student the opportunity for 1-retake for end of unit/chapter assessments. Teacher may allow additional retakes, but not required. a. Retake does not have to be in the same format as the original. b. Retake does not have to be inclusive of the chapter/unit, but should include the deficient areas identified for each student. 2. Create retake procedures that support students through the relearning process. a. Procedures should focus on the deficient areas for each student. b. Procedures should take into account the learning needs of each student Late Work Policy: Teachers may reduce late work by 10% when student work is turned in one school day late. It may be reduced by 25% if student work is more than one day late. All late work must be turned in by the posted due date of midterms and/or grade reporting periods or a student risks a zero on the work. Some teachers may choose to not reduce late work, but the maximum amount that may be reduced is as stated above. Incompletes are a different scenario. (See below) Midterm dates are typically at the mid-point of each quarter grading period. Grades are posted on report cards at the end of the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter/1st semester, 3rd quarter, 4th quarter/2nd semester. The principal will announce these dates at least one week in advance. Special notes on Late Work: * The school districts intent on late work is to promote student responsibility help students achieve academic proficiency, attain their highest potential and keep them engaged in the learning process. This late work policy allows the student the ability to pass an assignment or achieve at least at a “C” for a grade.

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* For this policy to function properly, teacher consistency is vitally important for the students to understand how these policies and procedures are implemented. This late work policy will promote consistency across all departments, just like our grading system in the high school, to create a general understanding and fairness for all. * An incomplete grade (I) may be assigned at the end of a grading period by the teacher or principal if the student has been absent from school due to reasons beyond their control. For example, extended student illness, hospitalization, or family emergencies. Extended late work time may also be given without penalty for these reasons. The general time frame for incompletes to be completed is 5 schools days. * Completed routine daily work, tests and quiz grades are to be posted by the teacher on the JMC grading systems within three school days for students and parents to view academic progress. There may be a few assignments, such as longer essays, papers or projects that may take one week to post. Communication to the students will be given in these instances.