Table of Contents
GPSS School Calendar
LPUMS Administrative Calendar
Principal’s Message
Bell Schedule
Vision/Mission/ESLRs
CATS/Forward/Core Beliefs
Middle School Curriculum
Teacher Responsibilities
Instructional Supplies
Student Attendance Procedures
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support
Child Abuse Reporting
Equal Education Opportunity
School Services
Non-Appropriate Student Funds (NAF)
Use of Copy Machine
Miscellaneous
Emergency Management Plan
Admin. & Support Staff Duties
& Responsibilities
Library Rules and Policies
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GPSS SCHOOL CALENDAR – SY: 2007-2008
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday-Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
August 13, 2007
August 14, 2007
August 14-24, 2007
August 27, 2007
August 28, 2007
September 03, 2007
September 10, 17 and 24, 2007
September 14, 2007
September 24, 2007
October 08, 2007
October 17, 2007
Teacher Orientation
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES/First Quarter Begins
Pre-Service Training for Head Start
Head Start Parent-Child Day
First Head Start Classes
HOLIDAY – LABOR DAY
Head Start Assessment and Screening No classes
First Quarter Progress Report Due
Southern High School Parent-Teacher Conference
Flexible Make Up Day #1
END OF FIRST QUARTER*
45 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
SECOND QUARTER BEGINS
Thursday
October 18, 2007
Monday-Friday
October 22-26, 2007
Head Start Open House @ Centers
Tuesday
October 23, 2007
First Quarter Grades Due by the End of Duty Day
Monday
October 29, 2007
Elementary School/Head Start Parent-Teacher Conference
Tuesday
October 30, 2007
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conference (except Southern High School)
Thursday
November 1, 2007
High School Parent-Teacher Conference
HOLIDAY-ALL SOULS DAY
Friday
November 2, 2007
Wednesday
November 7, 2007
Professional/Staff Development Day #1(Board/Union Contract 6.A.3)**
HOLIDAY-VETERANS DAY
Monday
November 12, 2007
Monday-Wednesday
November 19-21, 2007
Head Start Institute In Service Training (No Head Start Classes)
HOLIDAY – THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday
November 22, 2007
THANKSGIVING BREAK – Flexible Make Up day #2
Friday
November 23, 2007
Tuesday
November 27, 2007
Second Quarter Progress Report Due
HOLIDAY – OUR LADY OF CAMARIN
Friday
December 7, 2007
Friday
December 14, 2007
Head Start Professional/Staff Development Day
CHRISTMAS BREAK (December 19-21 Flexible make up days #3, #4, #5)
Wednesday-Thursday
December 19, 2007-January 1,2008
CLASSES RESUME
Wednesday
January 02, 2008
END OF SECOND QUARTER
Friday
January 11, 2008
45 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
THIRD QUARTER BEGINS
Monday
January 14, 2008
Thursday
January 17, 2008
Second Quarter Grades Due By End of Duty Day
Monday
January 21, 2008
Flexible Make up Day #6
Friday
February 15, 2008
Second Head Start Parent Conference (No Head Start Classes)
Wednesday
February 20, 2008
Third Quarter Progress Report Due
Friday
February 29, 2008
Southern High School Parent-Teacher Conference
Monday
March 03, 2008
Professional/Staff Development Day #2 (Board/Union Contract 6.A.3)
Tuesday
March 11, 2008
Secondary School-Chamorro Language Competition
EASTER BREAK (March 17-19 Flexible Make Up day #7, #8, and #9)
Monday-Friday
March 17-21, 2008
CLASSES RESUME
Monday
March 24, 2008
END OF THIRD QUARTER
Tuesday
March 25, 2008
45 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
Fourth Quarter Begins
Wednesday
March 26, 2008
Monday
March 31, 2008
Third Quarter Grades Due By End of Duty Day
Monday
April 7, 2008
Middle School Parent Teacher Conference
Tuesday
April 8, 2008
High School Parent Teacher Conference (except Southern High School)
Wednesday
April 9, 2008
Elementary School/head Start Parent Teacher Conference
Monday-Friday
April 21-May 2, 2008
SAT-10 Testing for Elementary and Secondary
Wednesday
May 05, 2008
Fourth Quarter Progress Report Due
Monday
May 12 & May 19, 2008
Head Start Post Assessment
Monday
May 26, 2008
HOLIDAY – MEMORIAL DAY
END OF FOURTH QUARTER / LAST DAY OF CLASSES
Thursday
May 29, 2008
45 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
Teacher Work Day***
Friday
May 30, 2008
Monday
June 02, 2008
Flexible Make Up Day #10
SCHOOL VACATION
Tuesday-Friday
June 03, 2008-August 08, 2008
*In the event a quarter has missed days, the end of the quarter shall be moved back to complete the requisite number of days for that designated quarter.
**Schools that need Accreditation Days shall use the Professional/Staff Development Days for this purpose at ½ day intervals and may be scheduled
outside of the set Professional/Staff Development Days date.
***In the event the Make Up Days are utilized, the last day of the Fourth Quarter and the Teacher Work Day shall change accordingly.
FLEXIBLE MAKE UP DAYS
APPROVED
180 instructional Days
October 8, 2007
2 Teacher Work Days
November 23, 2007
2 Parent-Teacher Conf. Days
December 19-21, 2007
APPROVED BY: LUIS S.N. REYES- Superintendent MAY 25, 2007
2 Professional/Staff Dev. Days
January 21, 2008
Guam Public School System
186 Duty Days
March 17-19, 2008
PETER ALEXCIS ADA – Chairman May 25, 2007
June 2, 2008
3rd Guam Education Policy Board
10 Built-in Make Up Days
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LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR SY 2007-2008
Thursday
Friday
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August 9, 2007
August 10, 2007
August 13, 2007
August 20, 2007 wk. of
August 31 2007
Sept. 5, 2007
Sept. 11, 2007
Sept. 14, 2007
Sept.19-21, 2007
Sept. 28, 2007
Oct. 01, 2007 wk of
Oct. 09, 2007
Oct. 09-12, 2007
Oct. 12, 2007
Oct. 15, 2007 wk of
Oct. 17, 2007
Oct. 17-20, 2007
Oct. 23, 2007
Oct. 26, 2007
Oct. 29, 2007
Oct. 30, 2007
Nov. 07, 2007
Nov. 09, 2007
Nov. 13, 2007
Nov. 14-16, 2007
Nov. 21, 2007
Nov. 23, 2007
Nov. 27, 2007
Dec. 06, 2007
Dec. 11, 2007
Dec. 19-21
Jan.0 4, 2008
Jan.07, 2008 wk. of
Jan. 08-11, 2008
Jan. 08-11, 2008
Jan. 11, 2008
Jan. 16-18, 2008
Jan. 17, 2008
Jan. 18, 2008
Jan. 21, 2008
Jan. 22, 2008
Feb. 01, 2008
Feb. 12, 2008
Feb. 15, 2008
Feb. 20, 2008
Feb. 20-22, 2008
Feb. 29, 2008
March 03, 2008
March 4, 2008 wk. of
March 11, 2008
March 11-14, 2008
March 14, 2008
March 17-19, 2008
March 19-21, 2008
March 25, 2008
March 28, 2008
March 31, 2008
April 07, 2008
April 08, 2008
April 11, 2008
April 14, 2008 wk. of
April 14-17, 2008
April 16-18, 2008
April 21 – May 02, 2008
May 05, 2008
May 09, 2008
May 13, 2008
May 14-16. 2008
May 19, 2008 wk. of
May 08 – May 12 , 2008
May 16, 2008
May 12 –May 15, 2008
May 27-28, 2008
May 29, 2008
May 30, 2008
June 05, 2008
New Student Orientation
New Teacher Orientation
Faculty/Staff Meeting/ Teacher Orientation/ Special Ed. Orientation
6th,7th,8th Grade Assembly
New Teachers Mini-Workshop
School Open House
Faculty Meeting
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop / 1st Quarter Mid-Term Progress Reports Due
Team Meeting
New Teachers Mini-Workshop
6th 7th 8th Gr. Assembly
Faculty Meeting
1st Quarter Exams
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Grade Level Assembly
1st Quarter Ends
Team Meeting
1st Quarter Grades Due
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
1st Quarter Skills Assessment/ Learning Quality Forms Due to Content Rep.
1st Quarter Parent -Teacher Conference
Professional/Staff Development Day #1
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Faculty Meeting
Team Meeting
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Flexible make up Day #2
2nd Quarter Mid-Term Progress Reports Due
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Faculty Meeting
Flexible Make Up Day #3, #4, #5
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Gr. Level Assembly
Faculty Meeting
2nd Quarter Exams
End of 2nd Quarter
Team Meeting
2nd Quarter Grades Due
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Flexible Make Up Day #6
2nd Quarter Skills Assessment/Learning Quality Forms due to Content Rep.
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Faculty Meeting
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
3rd Quarter Mid-Term Progress Report Due
Team Meeting
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Professional Development Day #2
6th 7th 8th Gr. Assembly
Faculty Meeting
3rd Quarter Exams
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Flexible Make Up Day #7, #8, #9 (Easter Break March 17-21)
Team Meeting
End of 3rd Quarter
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
3rd Quarter Grades Due
3rd Quarter Parent Teacher Conference
Faculty Meeting/3rd Quarter Skill Assessment/Learning Quality Forms due to Content Rep.
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Gr. Level Assembly
Test Best (SAT 10 Practice)
Team Meetings
SAT 10 Testing
4th Qtr. Mid-Term Progress Reports Due
New Teacher’s Mini-Workshop
Faculty Meeting
Team Meetings
Grade Level Assembly
8th Grade Exam Week
8th Grade Final Grades Due
4th Quarter Exams, 6th & 7th Grades
Individual Team Awards Assembly
END OF FOURTH QUARTER/LAST DAY OF CLASSES
Teacher Work Day
4th Qtr. Grades Due
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Buenas Wildcat Faculty and Staff,
For school year 2007-2008 we face a year of self-study and continued improvement, as we prepare
for the accreditation visit of the Western Association of Schools and College. Along with this much
anticipated visit, we have numerous new programs to implement and to continue such as Project
Menhalom, a character-based education curriculum; Project Hatsa, involving both the professional
development and technology mini grants; and our Direct Instruction programs infused in language arts and
reading for this year. As your principal, I pledge my leadership and support to continue guiding Luis P.
Untalan Middle School in this direction of continued growth.
In retrospect, during school year 2006-2007, we worked on fine tuning our understanding of the SAT
10 Item Analysis and focused on our top priority skills. Creating Awesome Test Scores or CATS was the
end result. We also asked you to do Peer Observations where you visited the classrooms of your fellow
colleagues to gain greater awareness of each others talents and expertise. We continued our home-school
connection with our school bulletin placed on the website, and moved into the twenty-first century with
our in-school emailing and telephone capability in the classrooms. In interscholastic activities, we made
our mark in the community with our award-winning Famagu’on Oro, and our first place win in the girls’
middle school basketball team, and the boys’ basketball win of the Beacon Tournament that included both
the private and public schools.
For school year 2007-2008, I wish each of you a productive and fulfilling year as we work together to
accomplish our mission to educate and nurture our future generation. We need everyone’s contribution,
big and small, to carry on the task at hand to ensure competent, productive, and responsible citizens for
our island and the global world we live in today. We face many challenges, but together with our Wildcat
spirit of resiliency, I am confident that we will weather through all the difficulties and continue to make a
difference in the lives of our students and our school.
With pride and gratitude,
Naomi C. Taitingfong
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LPUMS BELL SCHEDULE
BELL SCHEDULE
SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008
WARNING BELL ---------------------------------------------- 8:24 am
HOMEBASE/TEAM TIME --------------------------------- 8:30 am – 8:54 am (24 min)
1st PERIOD ----------------------------------------------------- 8:57 am -9:42 am (45 min)
2nd PERIOD ---------------------------------------------------- 9:45 am -10:30 am (45 min)
3rd PERIOD ---------------6TH GRADE LUNCH---------- 10:33 am -11:18 am (45 min)
4th PERIOD --------------7TH GRADE LUNCH---------- 11:21 am -12:06 pm (45 min)
5th PERIOD----------------8TH GRADE LUNCH---------- 12:09 pm -12:54 pm (45 min)
6th PERIOD ----------------------------------------------------- 12:57 pm - 1:42 pm (45min)
7th PERIOD ----------9 MINUTES PASSING TIME ----- 1:51 pm - 2:36 pm (45min)
8th PERIOD -------------------------------------------------------2:39 pm - 3:24 pm (45 min)
WILDCAT SCHOOL PRIDE (WSP)------------------------3:24 pm - 3:30 pm ( 6 min)
ROTATIONAL BELL SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Warning Bell
TUESDAY
Warning Bell
WEDNESDAY
Warning Bell
THURSDAY
Warning Bell
FRIDAY
Warning Bell
HB
1st
2nd
HB
8th
7th
HB
1st
2nd
HB
8th
7th
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1st
2nd
3rd (6th gr. LUNCH)
4th (7th gr. LUNCH)
5th(8th gr . LUNCH)
6th
7th
8th
WSP
3rd (6th gr LUNCH)
4th(7th gr. LUNCH)
5th(8th gr. LUNCH)
6th
2nd
1st
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3rd(6th gr LUNCH)
4th(7th gr LUNCH)
5th(8th gr LUNCH)
6th
7th
8th
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3rd(6th gr LUNCH)
4th(7th gr LUNCH)
5th(8th gr LUNCH)
6th
2nd
1st
WSP
3rd(6th gr LUNCH)
4th(7th gr LUNCH)
5th(8h gr LUNCH)
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7th
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THE GUAM PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM VISION STATEMENT:
( The Triple P of GPSS)
Our Educational Community
Prepares all student for life,
Promotes excellence, and
Provides Support.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The Luis P. Untalan Middle School community will empower students with knowledge that will enable
them to be Competent Productive and Responsible citizens in our society.
EXPECTED SCHOOL WIDE LEARNING RESULS (ESLRS)
Everything we do at LPUMS will focus around academic excellence. The values we teach our students
are based upon our Expected School wide Learning Results. These ESLRS call for all students at LPUMS
to be:
World Class Citizens
Know how much people need each other
Understand the need for laws and protecting property
Contribute and be involved in the community
Information Users
Demonstrate skills to locate, interpret, and use information
Identify, analyze, integrate, and apply information
Life Long Learners
Read, write, listen, and speak effectively
Demonstrate effective skills for interacting with others
Demonstrate the necessary skills to accomplish a task
Decision Makers
Identify and assess problems to make logical decisions
Identify alternatives or strategies in decision-making situations
Accept responsibility for personal actions and decisions
Critical Thinkers
Interpret and follow directions
Acquire and evaluate, organize and maintain information
Use logical, practical, and creative thinking skills to solve problems
Academic Achievers
Identify and implement a plan to fulfill future education and career goals
Demonstrate competence in reading, writing, and mathematics
Promote excellence in the arts, sciences, humanities, and physical education
Technology Users and
Use technology to gather, interpret, and evaluate information
Demonstrate the use of different technologies to share information and ideas
Apply technology to enhance the quality of life
Solution Seekers
Demonstrate constructive ways in dealing with conflict, stress, and emotion
Improvise and look for new method
Do not give up until a solution is found
The rubrics in APPENDIX A shall be used by teachers to determine whether their students have mastered
each ESLR. The rubric is broken into three levels of mastery; accomplished, developing, and basic.
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Each level has identified benchmarks that indicate a student’s level of understanding.
EXPECT SCHOOLWIDE BEHAVIOR : C A T S
Order and positive behavior management go hand in hand with effective classroom learning. In order
for learning to take place, the environment must be conducive to learning. Thus, UMS’s expected
behaviors are what we require in general from all of our students throughout the entire campus, inside
and outside or the classroom, as they enter/ leave our campus, and throughout the day-- C A TS:
C -Care for your school
A- Act responsibly
T- Treat yourself and others with respect
S- Strive for excellence
FOREWARD
The uniqueness of each student requires that all personnel at LPUMS strive to provide diverse programs,
to understand student needs, to be sensitive to cognitive, social and emotional stages of development,
and to respect the individuality of each student. Our mission is grounded in our core beliefs about
effective educational practices and the process of educating young people.
CORE BELIEFS
1. People come first at LPUMS. Treating others as we want to be treated drives daily activities and
enters into each decision both in and out of the classroom.
2. Students can learn and be successful. Student achievement in all areas of development will be the
measure of our success. The success of LPUMS in accomplishing the primary task of educating
young people is measured by the collective successes of each student. When our students are
unsuccessful, we have been unsuccessful. Learning and teaching are not separate entities. The
assessment of one is an assessment of the other.
3. A Teaching is hard, honorable, valuable, and worthwhile work.
4. successful education is viewed as a journey and not a destination. The process of learning should
be viewed as enjoyable, challenging, and fulfilling.
5. Success involves risk of failure. Failing creates opportunities for growth. Each of us has the
responsibility to provide support and encouragement to risk takers and to recognize that failing
GPSSs not make one a failure.
6. The students, faculty, staff, parents, and volunteers come from a community of learners with
individual needs and individual differences. All of us can learn from each other. We are our own
best resource.
7. Providing an atmosphere that is safe and nurturing is a key element to a successful school.
Students need to display appropriate behavior that helps them to be successful in all areas of
school life. All faculty and staff of LPUMS will serve as a role model for students.
8. Teaching should be directed at the higher levels of thinking that require students to analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate information. Teaching how to manipulate information is more important
than teaching how to memorize.
9. A divergent curriculum ensures that students are assisted and not sorted. Providing opportunities
and removing obstacles are essential for positive student outcomes.
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10. The curriculum is shaped by student needs. Students are not shaped to fit the curriculum.
11. The curriculum is a means to an end-not an end unto itself.
12. The curriculum must be planned over time, and it must change when there is a need to change.
The old way may not be the best way.
13. The "True Middle School Concept” is a program that meets the needs of pre-adolescent learners.
Its components are; Advisory, Interdisciplinary and Exploratory Programs. Students are assigned
to a team of teachers who can work effectively in an interactive and integrated manner.
14. Evaluation is an on-going process that indicates where students need to improve. We help students
meet the curricular standards—not verify that they haven’t.
15. All students must be prepared to live in a world in which the ideals of democracy, tolerance for
difference, multi awareness, and the need for global interdependence are essential.
16. Feeling a sense of pride is important to us all. We must strive to obtain, nurture, and foster it in
every LPUMS student.
17. The LPUMS facility belongs to all of us, and so GPSSs the responsibility of keeping it clean, safe
and inviting.
18. Everyone contributes to LPUMS (including custodians, cafeteria staff, school aides, clerical,
teachers, and administrators) and works together as a community to achieve common goals.
19. Decisions that concern LPUMS will be made through a collaborative process that involves
students, teachers, parents, administrators, support staff, and others.
20. Co-curricular activities such as athletics, clubs and organizations are integral parts of the middle
school program. Each program plays an important role in the overall education of our students.
At times, the needs of one program may temporarily overshadow the needs of another in order to
best meet the needs of our students.
21. LPUMS is part of the island community. We have a responsibility to respect the environment in
which we live and learn. We are a resource to the community and the community is a resource to
us.
In summary, these are our core beliefs. Our policies, procedures, actions, and decisions will be based on
our mission and these beliefs. Doing what is right for our students is our primary goal.
CURRICULUM AND THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
A. Board Policy 338
The importance of achieving developmentally responsive middle level schools cannot be
overemphasized. Developmentally responsive schools should exhibit the following characteristics:1) A
curriculum that is challenging, integrative, and exploratory; 2) Varied teaching and learning approaches;
3) Authentic and meaningful assessments; 4) Flexible organizational structures; 5) Programs and policies
that foster health and safety; and 6) Guidance and support services.**
This policy specifies the approved Middle School Curriculum that is to be implemented by each of the 9
Guam Public Middle Schools. This curriculum specifies the required subjects that the transescent
student in grades six through eight shall complete before continuing on to high school.
The Middle School Program shall include advisory time, interdisciplinary team teaching with a team
planning period, exploratory courses, and time blocks that incorporate flexible scheduling.
Required Subjects: Each student shall take two (2) semesters per year of the following courses:
6th
7th
Language Arts
Reading
Social Studies (World History)
Science (General)
Math
8th
Language Arts
Language Arts
Reading
Reading
Social Studies (World Geography) Social Studies (U.S. History)
Science (Life)
Science (Earth)
Math/Pre–Algebra
Math/Pre–Algebra/or Algebra
Three (3) semesters of PE.
One (1) semester of Health.
Two (2) consecutive semesters / One (1) year of Chamorro Language.
One (1) semester of Career Education.
One (1) semester of Computer Science.
Exploratory Courses: These courses may be offered on a quarterly or semester basis with the effort
being placed on providing the students with the opportunity to explore the greatest number of these
courses.
Art Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Creative Crafts
Cultural Dance/Art
Career Academy
Band Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Jazz Band
Concert Band
Business
Home Economics
Industrial Arts
Marketing
Tourism
World Language
Choir
Beginning
Advanced
Concert Choir
Mixed Choir
General Music
Agricultural Science
Pass/No Courses
Office Aide (7th SA720)
Office Aide (8th SA820)
Other Considerations:
 For a student failing two (2) or more courses, alternative methods of instruction are encouraged to
remediate and decrease retention rates. Viable alternatives such as double dosing, homework help,
remediation courses such as Corrective Reading, Saturday and after-school tutoring programs are
recommended.
 Any student reaching age 15 prior to the opening of the new school year, shall not be eligible to attend
middle school. Prior to the end of the previous school year, the administrator of the middle school will
meet with the parent/guardian and the student with age appropriate placement. To further facilitate
this preparation, the student may be required to attend a summer school, and when possible should be
included in all pre-registration and orientation meetings at the receiving school. The process of
moving a student to the high school for age appropriate placement must be completed prior to the
beginning of the new school year. This age requirement takes into account Public Law 24-2610
regarding the age of students beginning kindergarten and allows enough flexibility for retention to
occur twice, if necessary.
Definition of Terms
Advisory Time:
a regularly scheduled period each day/week in which
students interact with peers/teachers about both personal
and school-related concerns (note, there are various names
for this time i.e. home base, prime time, and other special
names for this teacher guidance.)
Authentic Assessment:
methods of assessing student achievement or performance that are as close
to real-life situations as the setting allows.
Exploratory Courses:
regularly-scheduled curriculum experiences designed to help students
discover and/or examine learning related to their changing needs, aptitudes,
and interests (this term is used in lieu of electives).
Flexible Schedule:
“chunk” of uninterrupted teaching time allocated to a given group of
students and teachers on an interdisciplinary team.
Guidance and Support:
through guidance counselors, health counselors, advisor/advisee, and
programs such as GATE, LOTE, and SPED the students’ cognitive and
affective needs are the focus.
Interdisciplinary Team:
an instructional organization of two five teachers representing varied
disciplines that pool their resources, interests, expertise, and knowledge of
students to jointly take the responsibility for meeting educational needs of a
common group of students.
Team Planning:
teachers on the same team have a common planning period during which
they can meet together on a daily basis to hold team meetings,
student/parent conferences, and plan interdisciplinary instruction.
Time Blocks:
organization of the school day into large units of time that may be utilized in
varied and productive ways by the school staff.
Transescence:
the stage of development that begins prior to the onset of
puberty and extends through the early stages of
adolescence.
B. Home Base and the Advisor/Advisee Program (AAP)*
All teachers and students are assigned to a home base. Home base is always the first reporting period of
the day and is used for important administrative duties. The following are duties performed by home
base teachers:
1. Lead in the Pledge of Allegiance (Territorial board Policy #309)
2. Read bulletin announcements and review the calendar in student planners to keep
everyone informed of daily/monthly events.
3. Check the uniform of students to ensure compliance. Students not in complete
uniform (Official top/bottom) are to be referred to the Pupil Personnel Office
during home base only. The administration will do its best to hold students
accountable before home base. Students processed for uniform violations should
have a copy of the referral on their possession. If they don’t, they most likely
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4.
were not processed and need to be sent to the PPO (home base ONLY!)
Take student attendance and complete the attendance scan form daily (See
Attendance Procedure section)
Each team of teachers takes responsibility to ensure the proper implementation of the Advisor/Advisee
program (AAP). The AAP is one of the three components of the Middle School Concept, the other two
being interdisciplinary teaming and exploratory courses. LPUMS provides all three components.
* ( The AAP program has been modified due to the implementation of the Direct Instruction Program,
but may be incorporated into the Second Step activity day.)
The Advisory concept has been closely identified with the idea of affective education and the school’s
responsibility to assist in social and emotional growth. Learners between the ages of 10 and 15 experience
greater changes in their physical, emotional, sexual, social and intellectual development than at any other
time during their lives. These young adolescents vary dramatically in their rate and time of development.
Middle schools are uniquely designed to address the unique needs of these learners and to ease this
transition period as they grow from childhood to adolescence.
Middle school is designed for the changing student. These are students who no longer belong in
elementary school but are not yet ready for high school. They are at a unique period in life and a
specialized educational program aimed at bridging the gap between elementary and high school works
best. The middle school is an educational response to these needs and the characteristics of youngsters
between ten and fifteen. It is designed to meet the full range of intellectual and developmental needs of
this group.
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C. Interdisciplinary Teaching (TEAMING):
“Interdisciplinary” teaching involves teachers across different subject areas. Teams of
five core teachers share the same students, a common planning period, and the same
part of the building whenever possible. They share responsibility for planning the
instruction in more than one area of the curriculum and they meet together to discuss
their students academic programs. Elective teachers are also assigned to these core
teams and provide another level of support.
D. Exploratory Courses:
Middle schools provide an exciting curriculum to students who “tune out” easily through
exploratory courses. Restricting the curriculum to the dull, the dry, and to the drill
doesn’t work with young adolescents. An exploratory curriculum provides middle school
students with an exciting venue to build necessary skills while engaging students in fun
learning. Exploratory courses are offered during team time and introduce students to
such topics as bicycle repair, journalism, photography, dance, etc..
D. Character Education:
Public Law 26-44 and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires all schools on
Guam to develop curricular programs that incorporate positive character qualities into
its existing educational programs. Below is an abbreviated form of the public law.
“It is the policy of this government that Guam’s public schools be the best and safest
possible. To that end, each school is encouraged to instill the highest character and
academic excellence in each student in the public school system, in close cooperation
with the student’s parents, and with input for the community and educators.
Public schools should make every effort, formally and informally, to stress character
qualities that will maintain a save and orderly learning environment, and that will
ultimately equip students to be model citizens. These qualities include, but are not
limited to, honesty; responsibility; respect and care for the person and property of
others; self-discipline; understanding of, respect for, and obedience to law and
citizenship; courage, initiative, commitment and perseverance kindness, compassion,
service and loyalty; fairness, moderation and patience; and the dignity and necessity of
hard work.
The Guam Public School System shall establish a non-sectarian character education
program to evaluate methods for incorporating positive character qualities into levels
of the existing educational programs within one hundred twenty (120) days after the
enactment of this Act.” (17 GCA, §4121)
To fulfill this mandate, we have implemented the Second Step Curriculum (SSC) program. This 15 part series
is a violence-prevention curriculum designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior in students and
increase social competencies through empathy training, interpersonal problem solving, behavioral skills
training, and anger management. Typically, students receive 100 minutes of character building instruction
each week through Team Time (set 20 minutes in the morning).
F. Corrective Reading (CR)
Corrective Reading is a complete core program that uses the Direct Instruction model to help students master
essential decoding and comprehension skills. The program includes decoding and comprehension strands at
four instructional levels. Depending on their reading levels, students work on decoding skills, comprehension
skills, or both. The Decoding programs help students accurately identify words, rely on letter sequences to
determine word pronunciations, and significantly increase reading rates. The Comprehension programs help
readers to attend to and follow instructions, build their vocabularies, and improve background knowledge and
thinking skills in order to understand what they read.
All students will receive two blocks of CR instruction everyday unless they test out of the program. The
Comprehension program will be implemented in the language arts classes. The Decoding program will be
implemented in the reading classes Those who test out of DI will be taught the regular reading/ language arts
curriculum. Those students requiring greater remediation (a decoding score of B1 or less) will receive an
additional dose of decoding instruction as one of their electives until they reach B2. You can learn more
about the CR program by visiting the following websites:
http://www.sra4kids.com/
http://www.nifdi.org/.
http://www.aft.org/issues/reading.html
http://www.GPSS.edu.gu/scc/Fed_Prog/RM_Plcmnt/RM_Plcmnt_Sch_FY04_Sep_Dec.pdf
TEACHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Student Outcomes Organizational Chart
President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act on January 8, 2002. This
Act focuses on four principles; (1) accountability for student achievement and academic standards, (2)
increased flexibility and local control of student outcomes, (3) a greater role for parents in their children’s
educational programs, and (4) greater emphasis on scientifically based instruction.
To align ourselves with this federal mandate, the Guam Public School System has developed a District
Action Plan (DAP) that incorporates these principles into its mission. In turn, individual schools throughout
the district have developed their School Improvement Plan (SIP) that aligns itself with the DAP. The
diagram below pictorially shows our organizational commitment to student outcomes.
The driving mission of everyone at LPUMS is to develop in each student a vision of success and to provide
him or her with all the resources to be successful. Student outcomes are the overall evaluation or
measurement of our success as educators. All of our efforts are focused on creating a climate in which
successes are celebrated and failures are viewed as opportunities for growth.
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To this end, our curriculum must be aligned with all the factors that determine success. The foundation for
positive student outcomes is based on the plans devised by the school community to coordinate their efforts
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and guide them in the right direction. The School Improvement Plan outlines the strategy LPUMS will
implement to ensure our children are successful.
B. Curriculum Guide (CG):
A CG is a compilation of documents that provide teachers with a framework to account for skills taught and
evaluated throughout the academic year. At the beginning of each school year all teachers sign receipt of
this guide and use it as a basis for structuring their course. The CG should be present in every class taught.
The CG is a fluid document that may be modified as new federal, local, or school mandates are
implemented. Individual teachers are not to add or delete items from the CG unless authorized by the
Assistant Principal, Curriculum and the Content Area Representative for each respective content area. CG’s
are part of the end of the year clearance. All CG’s should contain the following items:
1. A Curriculum Guide Disk which contains the following
a. Faculty Handbook
b. Skills Assessment Template 1/ Skills Assessment Template 2
c. Learning Quality and Accountability Monitoring Form
d. GPSS Content Standards (Performance Indicators)
2. Your Course Syllabus
3. Quarterly Skills Assessment Test Instruments –
a. 1st Quarter Test and Answer Key
b. 2nd Quarter Test and Answer Key
c. 3rd Quarter Test and Answer Key
d. 4th Quarter Test and Answer Key
4. List of Quarterly Instructional Objectives –
5. Student Acceptable Use Policy –
6. Modification Sheet for LOTE/SPED –
7. Instructions to Intergraded Disk/Comment Directory –
C. Course Syllabus:
All teachers are required to submit to the Assistant Principal, Curriculum a copy of their current course
syllabus for each subject taught no later than the second week of the 1st quarter. A copy of your syllabus
may also be submitted to the school webmaster to be placed on the school website. (See sample course
syllabus, APPENDIX B.)
The syllabus at a minimum must include the following items:
a. A brief description of the course taught and student supplies requested
b. A projected outline of skills to be taught for each quarter
c. Grading criteria specifying how student grades are weighted and calculated (i.e., tests= 25%,
homework=10% , etc..) Note: To ensure letter grades are aligned with the mastery of quarterly
skills, all post quarter exams are weighted at 15% of the overall grade.
d. Rubrics for how citizenship grades are determined which specifically addresses the criteria
deserving/warranting an E for Excellence, S for Satisfactory, an N for Needs improvement, and a U
for Unsatisfactory.
D. Lesson Plans:
At UMS, there are 12 components to an effective lesson. Every lesson taught should be carefully planned
and orchestrated to ensure these twelve areas are addressed. Whether inside or outside the classroom, each
learning experience needs to have educational goals and measurable objectives. These goals and objectives
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must also be aligned with the district’s adopted Content and Performance Standards, norm reference testing
instruments (SAT 10), and our Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRS). APPENDIX C is a
lesson plan template adopted by the school. Teachers are encouraged to follow this format for each lesson
they teach. Whatever format a teacher chooses, the twelve components should be present in each lesson.
1. Teachers shall be responsible for his/her lesson planning and shall prepare daily lesson plans.
2. When a school administrator has arranged a formal observation, the teacher will provide the administrator
with a copy of the lesson plan, which shall indicate the nature and extent of instruction for the period of
observation. All classroom instruction should support this lesson plan.
3. When absent, the teacher shall provide a lesson plan for the substitute that outlines what is to be taught. A
seating chart, attendance record sheet, and any special instructions necessary for the substitute to
successfully execute the lesson should also be provided. The principal shall require the substitute to leave a
written report for the teacher telling what was accomplished in class. If a report is not provided, please see
the Assistant Principal, Curriculum.
4. Emergency Lesson Plans- three emergency lesson plans should be on file all times to be used only in
cases of emergency and the teacher cannot submit on to be used when absent. If they are used, it is the
teacher’s responsibility to ensure that it is replaced /updated. They should be submitted no later than the
second week at the start of every school year to the clerk of the Assistant Principal, Curriculum.
E. Skills Assessment Checklist (SAC) and Learning Accountability Monitoring
Forms (LAMF):
A SAC is a form used by every teacher to identify all skills taught each quarter. The form tracks the
performance of the entire class for each skill (vertical) and each child (horizontal). Horizontally, teachers
will calculate an average grade measured in percent of how each student performed across all skills.
Vertically, the teacher will calculate an average grade measured in percent of how all students did with each
skill. SACs are submitted for each section taught and are good tools for assessing student mastery.
LAMFs are used to report test results and to itemize skills that may not have been covered and why.
LAMFs are submitted for each section taught. They are good tools for teachers to use for teaching
reflection and measuring quarterly gains in student achievement.
Both the SACs and LAMFs are due no later than ten (10) calendar days after the end of the quarter.
Use the official forms located in your Curriculum Guide. All alternate forms must be approved by the
Assistant Principal, Curriculum.
F. Student Evaluations:
The grading of pupils is the teacher’s responsibility. Teachers shall be
considered the best qualified person to evaluate the pupil’s work and integrity of the
teacher shall be respected. The grade given by the teacher is the teacher’s evaluation
of the student’s progress or achievement.
In the event a student or parent wishes to appeal a grade, a conference should first be
held with the teacher. If that conference GPSSs not resolve the matter, then the appeal
conference shall be held with the student, the teacher, a school counselor, a school
administrator, and the student’s parents or legal guardians. The scholastic grade must be in accordance with
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pupil’s scholastic achievement or progress. In the case of Special Education/ LOTE students, the pupil’s
grade should be based on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/ Modifications Check List. The teacher
may give bonus or extra points to students who accomplished non-curricular activities but should not
decrease student grades for non-fulfillment.
Teachers may not issue a “U” (Unsatisfactory) for minor infractions to school/class
rule without first making necessary communications with parents about the student’s
conduct. However, a “U” may be issued for major infractions to school/class rules. Teachers shall develop
and publish their citizenship rubrics on their course syllabus.
Students are formally assessed each year. To measure student achievement, LPUMS administers quarterly
and annual exams. Mastery of skills will be determined using the following levels:
 Level I: Indicates little to no mastery of fundamental knowledge and skills
 Level II: Denotes partial mastery of skills taught
 Level III: Represents solid academic performance
 Level IV: Signifies superior performance beyond grade level
1. Quarterly Exam (Skills Assessment Test)
At the end of the quarter a Skills Assessment test is administered to measure the student level of
learning at the end of each quarter. Each grade level content area should collaborate to design its test so
that it is uniform for each grade level per content area. To align letter grades with skills mastered, all
teachers shall weight their post quarter exam at 15% of the students overall grade.
2. Yearly (Pre/Post)
In the absence of any district wide assessment (i.e., SAT9/10), a pre-test is issued at the beginning of the
year measuring all skills taught within a certain subject area. At the end of the year a post-test is
administered assessing each child’s mastery of all skills taught. This exam is NOT weighted and strictly
used to report criterion based achievement data.
G. Grade Book
Each teacher is required to keep a neat and legible grade book. The grade book is turned in at the end of the
year as an official record of the school. Before submitting your grade book for clearance at the end of the
school year, teachers must insure that:
All quarter grades are clearly marked and easily identifiable.
2. All semester grades are clearly marked and easily identifiable.
3. An explanation on the grade book front cover of how:
a. assignments (test, quizzes, homework, projects, portfolios, etc) are weighed.
b. the grades were calculated (include an example of a student in one of your classes). Note: A
legend for all the codes/symbols used in your grade book is attached on the inside of the grade
book front cover.
1.
H. Report Cards:
1. Teacher grades are submitted electronically using the Columbia School System
Integrade diskette prior to the end of each quarter. If you use the letter grades in
your record books, you must convert letter grades to percentages using the
following system. The levels of performance are reflected next to the percentage
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grades below and serve as a basis for measuring skill mastery referenced in the
student evaluation section.
A
B
C
D
= 90 - 100
= 80 - 89
= 70 - 79
= 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
INC. - Incomplete
LEVEL IV
LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
LEVEL I
2. An “INC” grade will become an automatic “F” on the 10th calendar day following
the end of the quarter. It is the responsibility of the teacher to inform the Columbia
System Administrator (CSA) within this time period whether a grade other than “F”
should be assigned. All grade changes must be done within this period of time. All
subsequent grade changes must be approved by the Assistant Principal, Curriculum.
You will be provided a Directory Comment and Instruction Sheet for reference
when completing the diskette for easy reference. There are two (2) columns for comment – You may
use both, one, or none at all. If you would like to include a comment that is not on the directory, please
see the CSA.
I. Retention Policy:
In an effort to ensure accountability of skills, raise the academic expectations of our students, and ensure
consistency among all teachers/teams, a school retention policy has been established. Retention may be
considered due to three factors: (1) failure in three or more core subjects, (2) a yearly cumulative
grade point average less than 59% in core subjects, and/ or (3) current year cumulative grade point
average of 59% or below in all course work. If a student is going to be retained, teams must
demonstrate, through documentation, that the fifteen (15) steps were followed. Adherence to these
specific procedures and deadlines found in APPENDIX D is mandatory in the retention process in order
to protect all parties involved The procedures and required forms are located in APPENDIX D.
J. Attendance Book:
Your attendance book is an official record that may be subpoenaed in court for students who are
habitually truant. Attendance must be taken every period. Teachers shall update their record books on a
daily basis and report students who are absent using the prescribed formula discussed in the attendance
section. A legend describing the codes used to track your attendance shall be placed in the front of your
attendance book. Your attendance book is a part of your end of the year clearance and will be
collected.
K. Special Populations:
“All children can learn and succeed, but not on the same day and in the same way,” (William
G. Spady)
In general, it is the teacher’s responsibility to review the cumulative records of ALL students assigned to
them regardless of their placement (i.e., resource or regular classroom). IEP’s, modification checklists,
previous teachers’ anecdotes, educational background, present levels of performance, and unique needs
can be found in the child’s cumulative folders. Pay particular attention to students receiving special
education or LOTE services. Cumulative folders for all students are located in the counselor’s offices.
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LOTE
These children speak English as a second language. The LOTE coordinator manages, plans and is a
resource person for all students. A quarterly modifications checklist will be given to each teacher for
every child in the LOTE program. Please indicate on this checklist the types of modifications used to
meet the child’s needs.
SPED
All children in the special education program have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The IEP
contains the student’s unique needs, goals, objectives, and required modifications. The Consulting
Resource Teacher (CRT) is the resource personnel to assist the teachers in meeting the child’s unique
needs. The CRT will schedule all annual and tri-annual meetings for children in the SPED program.
IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW ALL IEP DOCUMENTS. Other
teacher responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1)
2)
Attend all child study and/or IEP meetings
Research the child’s IEP goals and required modifications. These can be
Found in the child’s cumulative folder located in the counselor’s offices.
3) Adhere to requirements of the IEP, including but not limited to the
required modifications.
4) Prepare written Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
(PLAAFP) and submit at the
IEP meetings along with content specific modifications necessary to help
the child succeed.
5) Come prepared to the IEP meetings including PLAAFPs and proposed goals.
6) Notify the parents in writing of the child’s progress toward IEP goals and
objectives on a quarterly basis. The evaluation criteria, method of
collection, and evaluation schedule is described in detail in the student’s
goals and objectives section of the IEP.
7) Actively participate in the setting of goals. All instructional goals and
objectives should be observable and measurable and include the
following:
a.
What is the content to be learned?
b.
What is the level of thinking? (Thought process involved,
Bloom’s Taxonomy)
c.
What behavior must the student do to demonstrate that learning is
taking place?
d.
What conditions will they work? (Internet, research, materials,
time allocation, documents, etc…)
e.
What are the standards of mastery? (level of accuracy)
8)
Some students have one to one aides. These aides are required to carry a
communication/planning binder. The teacher must check the binder daily
to ensure that instructional information, data, and progress is
communicated and documented.
SECTION 504
Section 504 is a civil rights law. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities. Section 504 ensures that children with a disability have equal access to an education.
Section 504 and the ADA both require that programs make “reasonable accommodations” to enable
persons with handicaps to participate effectively. A review of the cumulative folder will indicate if a
child has a disability that requires accommodations and modifications. If you suspect a child has a
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504 disability and has not been identified as such, contact the CRT or administrator in charge of
special programs for guidance.
L. Faculty Meetings
Teachers will be required to attend a maximum of ten (10) regular faculty meetings a year and no
meeting will exceed one (1) hour. The agenda shall be distributed to faculty members one (1) day in
advance. The agenda for the meeting may include subjects submitted by the faculty members at least two
(2) school days in advance. Announcements of the meeting will be made at least one (1) week in
advance unless the meeting is regularly scheduled. The faculty will vote at the first meeting of the year
whether to hold morning or afternoon meetings.
M. Content Area/ Team Meetings:
Content Area Representatives will meet with their respective departments on a regular basis. Content
Reps. will meet with the Assistant Principal, Curriculum once a month. The meeting will take place the
Tuesday following the scheduled faculty meetings.
Team teachers will meet with the Assistant Principal, Curriculum, the week following the Content Rep.
on Wednesday and Thursday during their respective team meeting periods. All teachers are given a team
planning period to support interdisciplinary team teaching. Therefore, daily team meetings must be
documented and submitted by the team leader. Teacher attendance and agenda items discussed are
the data to be recorded each day and submitted four working days after the end of each quarter.
N. Professional Development
Continuous development is the hallmark of a true professional. It is a never ending process that requires
ongoing effort. Excellent teachers understand the commitment necessary to attain and remain at the top
of their profession. Professional development lies at the center of this commitment. At LPUMS, the
expectation for all teachers is to engage in development that improves teacher effectiveness, sets high
standards and expectations, and improves student learning.
During the SY 07-08, there are two professional development days scheduled in the GPSS calendar. As
you know, this will not be sufficient to provide you with the necessary training to excel. Therefore, the
Assistant Principal, Curriculum will be working with Content Representative and Team Leaders to
organize a professional development schedule via your individual team planning periods. Examples of
professional development topics offered at LPUMS are:
•Curriculum Alignment & SAT10
•Lesson Planning
•Classroom Management
•SLIP
•Assessment and Accountability
•Essential Elements of Effective Instruction/ Researched Best Practices
•Content Standards & Performance Indicators
O. Field Trip Activities:
1.
On Island/Off Island Field Trip: All field trips should be instructional and educational in nature, and
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support the goals and objectives of the content area. Teams/ teachers must seriously weigh the value of the
field trip. Teams should determine if the benefits outweigh the cost and added responsibilities to the parents/
team to warrant taking students off campus to enhance student learning. With careful and purposeful
planning, a number of worthy educational field trip destinations are available in our island community to
take our students off campus. However, requests for movie field trips will be carefully scrutinized. Written
lesson plans, weeks in advance of the field trip, and classroom observations in the classroom prior to movie
field trip will have to support such requests.
Board Policy #363: An on-island field trip is a trip taken by students of a
school or schools while accompanied by one (1) or more employees of
the Guam Public School System to a point on Guam. Such a trip would
include the following preparations.
a. Complete all three required forms identified in APPENDIX E ( Request Form, Planning Form,
and Permission Form. A minimum of five (5) working days is needed to review Field Trip
Requests.)
b. Teachers should discuss proposed field trips with the Assistant Principal,
Curriculum before initiating discussion with students. Instructional goals and
objectives of proposed field trip must be in writing.
c. The teacher must make prior arrangements with those in charge at the
destination as to time of arrival, number of pupils and any other
pertinent information.
d. A request for bus transportation should be indicated on the field trip form found in APPENDIX E
by the teacher. The teacher shall arrange with Public Works Transportation Section for the use of
school buses for field trips after receiving approval from the Assistant Principal, Curriculum. If
private bussing is used, the teacher needs to submit the total cost of the charter and cost to
individual students. No child should be excluded for their inability to pay the charter fee.
e. The teacher shall conduct a preliminary survey of the place for safety reasons
before the initial field trip day.
f.
After receiving final approval from the Assistant Principal, Curriculum, the
teacher should proceed with further planning. The teacher shall notify
the parents of their students explaining every phase of the trip to include
purpose, safety and educational benefit. Parent permission must be obtained
in writing before a student is authorized to participate in a field trip.
All forms to be completed before authorization is granted are located in
Appendix E. A teacher may deny a student’s participation in a field trip if:
- The student is failing any class;
- The student has excessive absences (7 days or more for the quarter); or
- It is the student’s sixth field trip for the quarter; or
- Student is a safety risk and the majority of teachers agree that student should
not participate.
g. Field trips involving water have specific procedures that must be satisfied to be review by a UMS
administrator and then sent to the Superintendent’s Office for final approval. A minimum of ten
(10) working days is needed to process water-related field trip request. Please see the Assistant
Principal, Curriculum for guidance.
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h. Off Island field trips must be justified in writing and approved by the Principal, Associate
Superintendent, Secondary, and Superintendent. Please see the Assistant Principal, Curriculum for
guidance.
i. Students are required to submit a field trip form to each teacher whose
class they will miss at least one (1) week in advance to be initialed
by the teacher. This enables teachers to maintain accurate attendance.
j. As a safety precaution, student are to be in full uniform for all field trips. Students out of
uniform may be denied participation on the day of the field trip and disciplined accordingly.
P. Film/Video Selection:
The selection of films and videotapes for classroom use should be previewed prior to showing to
students. This preview is to avoid controversial matters aired by parents. When a film is controversial
in nature or rated other than “G”, parental acknowledgment shall be secured. A simple letter
summarizing the film for parental approval should be sent home prior to viewing. The letter must first be
routed via the school principal for approval.
All films viewed by students should be of educational value pertaining to a prescribed lesson being
taught in class. The following guidelines are to be followed when showing a film/video:
1. Preview film(s) prior to showing it in class. Does it meet the following criteria:
a) Does it pertain to the lesson being covered?
b) What movie rating has the film been labeled?
c) Is there enough time to watch the film?
d) Can students comprehend the content material of the film?
e) Is the film controversial in nature that it warrants parental approval?
2. Films are not to be shown to give students free time in class.
3. Feedback from students is expected after viewing the film.
Q. Solicitations/Correspondence/Contracts Involving the School:
Solicitations, correspondence, or contracts involving the school or the Guam Public School System must
be reviewed by the school principal or his/her designee before publishing. This includes but is not
limited to the following examples:
*1. Requests to businesses or organizations for financial sponsorship
2. Student publications in the newspaper
3. Contracts for services such as DJ’s, yearbooks, spirit items, etc...
*4. Requests for donations of any kind
* Can only be solicited by an authorized UMS PTO officer
R. General Responsibilities
Teachers will
1.
Sign-in before the beginning of each working day on the payroll sign-in roster and be in the
classroom fifteen (15) minutes before the beginning of the duty day, and remain on campus
fifteen (15 ) minutes after the final school bell. Those who do not sign in and have issues with
payroll will not have the sign-in document to support their arrival time
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Teach all assigned subjects to the best of one’s ability.
Adhere to duties and responsibilities specified in the Board of Education policies.
Know and enforce consistently and fairly the rules and policies of the school
Be sensitive to the feeling of others and exercise mutual respect in dealing with
people (students, staff, etc.)
6.
Be aware of attendance procedures (Student Discipline Procedure Manual/Board Policy 411).
7.
Make referrals to Assistant Principals or counselors when necessary.
8.
Be truth seeking, fact finding and objective. Do not make decisions based on
assumptions, emotional feelings, or hearsay.
8.
Teachers may leave the campus during their preparation period (Prep) for job related activities
and lunch period provided they sign out and in. Those who do not sign out/ in may be subject
to being pay docked.
9.
DO NOT LEAVE STUDENTS UNSUPERVISED AT ANY TIME / DO NOT SEND
STUDENT OUTSIDE CLASSROOM AS A DISCIPLINARY ACTION
10. Develop daily lesson plans that are clear and have engaging activities.
11 Notify the school for any kind of absence when needed as soon as possible. Failure to notify and seek
administration approval, one’s pay is subject to being pay docked, and is a violation of personal rules
and regulation
12. Maintain and document communication with parents on a regular basis.
13. Discuss all bulletins sent out on weekly/daily basis with home base students
14. Review and ensure students understand all school policies/procedures that
govern them.
2.
3.
4.
5.
S. Duty Hours / Absences / Leave Procedures
Teacher duty hours at LPUMS generally consist of seven (7) hours, but may be changed by the Guam
Education Policy Board. Teachers are required to sign-in at the Main Office fifteen (15) minutes before
the first period bell rings and to remain on campus until the buses have departed. They are not, however,
required to stay more than fifteen (15) minutes after students have been dismissed, except on days when
meetings are held.
Teachers are also required to attend all school assembles with their class and hold students
accountable for their conduct on the school premises.
1. Teacher Absences:
The following responsibilities accrue to a teacher who is absent:
a. To notify the school administrator of expected absence on a daily basis.
b. To provide lesson plans and class rosters where applicable.
c. To provide the school administrator such other assistance that will facilitate the
learning process.
2. Leave Procedures:
It is the responsibility of the teacher to notify the school administrator of intended absence as soon as
possible and to provide daily lesson plans for the substitute teacher to implement. If a lesson plan is not
submitted with your leave form, it will not be entertained. The school should be notified before Close
of Business (COB), if the absence will extend to the next day. (The School Principal shall be notified
personally of intended absences). To maximize supervision and instruction on campus, a 3% cap on
scheduled sick leave, personal leave, and administrative leave involving parental involvement will be
imposed each day. Teachers are encouraged to submit their leave requests as soon as possible. It is
important to understand that leave is not automatically approved. It is the employee’s responsibility to
follow up with the administrator approving the leave to ensure leave is approved.
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a. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave is accumulated at the rate of four (4) days per pay period in the work
year. Advance leave can be requested for up to thirteen (13) days. Check with the Principal’s
secretary if you need leave time beyond the hours you’ve accumulated. When requesting for sick
leave, a completed lesson plan must be submitted with your leave form.
b. PERSONAL LEAVE: Teachers may take three (3) days of paid leave for personal reasons or to
conduct personal business, which cannot be accomplished after school or on weekends. Notice for
personal leave must be a minimum of two full school days in advance. Leave taken to extend
holidays requires at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice. No personal leave will be granted
the first and last week of school.
c. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: This leave can be used for employees requesting to exercise the
parental involvement initiative under Executive Order 98-16. However, use of such leave is subject
to the 3% cap mentioned above. Administrative leave is discretionary and if such requests affects the
safety of students when an employee is out, then the administration reserves the right to deny such
leave requests. Employees are encouraged to submit their requests as early as possible.
Please refer to the GPSS Personnel Rules and Regulations for further information concerning types
of leave available. It is of utmost importance that leave forms be filled out and returned to the
principal’s secretary as soon as you return to work. If the absence exceeds three (3) consecutive
days, a doctor’s certification shall accompany the leave form. Failure to submit the form and all
supporting documents on time may result in non-payment for days missed. (Leave forms are due on
5:00 p.m., on Friday of the week after payday).
N. Dress Standards:
Employees of the Guam Public School System are in constant contact with the children and adults of
the community. Therefore, teachers shall dress in a manner that enables them to best carry out their
instructional tasks and is consistent with their professional standing.
S. Room Care:
Teachers are requested to assist in the care of their classroom by:
1. Ensuring that students do not mark or carve on wall, doors, bulletin boards or
other furniture assigned
2. Keeping paper and trash off the floors
3. Reporting repair needs to the Administrative Assistant (Business Office) as necessary
4. Conserving power whenever possible. All lights and applicable equipment should be
turned off when the room is not in use. Air conditioning units should be turned off after
school, over the weekends, and holidays unless otherwise specified by the administration.
Classrooms should be secured at all times when not in use.
5.Ensuring that no food or drinks are consumed in class.
T. Admit Slips AND Corridor Passes
When accounting for student attendance in or out of class, teachers shall use official
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school forms only and adhere to the following:
1. Issue admit slips to students regardless of the reason for absence. However,
determining whether the absence is excused or unexcused is based on policy. (Refer to attendance
procedures for details)
2. If you are the last period teacher of the day, all admit slips must be routed back to the PPO to update
student attendance on the Columbia system. DO NOT HOLD ON TO THESE SLIPS!
3. Please use the official corridor passes or passes approved by the administration when sending students
out of your room.
4. Ask for the pass when the student returns, noting time returning to you. Question all discrepancies.
5. Only one (1) pass per student. Do not send multiple students out at one time.
6. Students are not allowed to go to their lockers during class time.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, TEXTBOOKS, AND EQUIPMENT
A. Instructional Supplies
1. Classroom supplies will be issued to each teacher at the start of the school year.
After that, teachers may obtain needed supplies from the business clerk.
Necessary forms will be provided.
2. It must be kept in mind that our budget is extremely limited. Care must be taken
so that all teachers receive a fair share of supplies.
3. Content Representatives will identify instructional supplies and equipment needed
after conferring with teachers. Working with the principal, they will assist in
determining priority at of what will be purchased within the limits of the budget.
All teachers will be made aware of the budget allotted to the school by the central
office.
4. Due to the length of time it takes to secure replacements, extreme care must be
taken to prevent loss or damage to equipment. Teachers are asked to immediately
report to the office any equipment loss or damage.
B. Textbooks
1. The textbooks are issued without charge or deposit to students for their use, but
they are financially responsible for ordinary care of the books in their possession.
2. Lost or damaged texts are charged to the students. Students have a week’s grace
period to recover any lost text. A replacement cannot be issued to a student until
payment has been made. Send student immediately to business office with
Lost/Damaged textbook form to pay for lost or damaged books after the grace
period.
3. Use The Textbook Clearance Form if student paid for a lost book, then found it ,
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and now needs refund.
4. All teachers with the exception of science teachers will check out all of their
student books from the business office. Science teachers will check out their
books with their content representative/department chairperson. Teachers are
required to keep an accurate record of textbooks issued to them and to each of
their students. Textbooks should be checked at least every quarter so that parents
can be informed of missing books on a timely basis. Teachers must record the
condition of the textbook, textbook title and number, and the name of student the
textbook was issued as well as a signature of student acknowledging receipt of
book. A copy of issued textbook listing must be submitted to the business office,
no later than 20 days after the start of the school year. Teachers who fail to
account for the textbooks issued to them will be held financially responsible
for replacing all unaccounted books.
C. Equipment
School equipment is used to support the instructional programs and should be maintained at all times.
Equipment such as computers, VCR’s, televisions, multi-media projectors, video camera, etc.. were
purchased for student benefit. The following procedures must be followed when checking out
equipment:
STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
A. Attendance Definitions:
The following definitions and standards apply to the administration and enforcement of student’s
attendance requirement.
1.Absence from Class:
A student is absent when he/she is not present in class and is not actively involved in an approved
school-related activity for 10 or more minutes after the start of the instructional period.
2. Absence from School:
A student is absent for a school day when he/she is not present at school-approved activities for
more than one-half of his regular scheduled contact hours. Contact hours are instructional time
and supervised school activities during the school day.
3. Skipping:
A student is considered skipping if he/she is absent from a scheduled class for ten (10) or more
minutes without a valid excuse. When a referral (Using Discipline Referral Form) is submitted to
the PPO for a student who is Suspected of skipping, follow ups will be made the next day as to the
location of the student during the periods they were reported out of class. If skipping, parents are
called and a Mandatory Parent Conference is arranged. In addition, students may be placed on
Work detail Assignments. If said student is caught skipping again, progressive discipline will
follow (refer to referral form for a list of administrative interventions).
4. An absence is excused when the absence is a result of any of the following:
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a. Illness of student. Any student absent for three or more consecutive school days due to illness
must present a written certification from an attending physician and must report to the school nurse
prior to reporting to classes.
b.
Death of an immediate member of the family. “Immediate member of the family” means,
spouse, mother, father, guardian, children, sister, brother, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. Step
and adoptive parents/children are also considered “immediate family”. Absences for up to three
school days for this reason is excusable without prior approval. Any absence for this reason,
beyond three school days, requires prior written approval from the school administration.
c. Medical and Dental visits.
d.Court required appearances.
e. Lack of bus transportation.
Within these parameters, determinations of acceptable excuses for absences
are within the discretion of the school administrators. Parents dissatisfied
may follow grievance procedures.
5. The following are not acceptable excuses for an absence:
a. Baby-sitting or taking care of friends or relatives at home.
b. Housekeeping or housework.
c. Party or fiesta , or rosary preparations.
d. Lack of transportation.
Teachers do not have the authority to excuse absences that do not meet the criteria specified in
Board Policy 411 and the Student Discipline Procedural Manual.
6. Pattern of Absence - If teachers suspect that a student has a pattern of excused absences, they may
refer the matter to the administrator in charge of attendance and request that all subsequent absences
require a doctor’s note to excuse.
7. Admit Slips – Every student who was absent from school must get an admit slip from his/her home
base teacher upon returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to have each teacher sign the
admit slip. The last period teacher is responsible for collecting all admit slips and submitting them to
the PPO by close of business that day. If you notice that the reason indicated on the admit slip does
not correspond to the reasons outlined in policy, refer the matter to the administrator in charge of
attendance.
8. Habitual Truancy – Under section 6401 of the Guam Code Annotated, Truant is defined as a pupil
found to be absent from school three (3) or more days without a reasonable and bona fide excuse that
meets the criteria outlined in Board Policy 411. Continued unexcused absences will result in a student
being truant. Habitual truancy is outlined in, Habitual Truancy 6402. Title 17 of the Guam Code
Annotated. A student is considered to be a habitual truant if he /she has accumulated 12 or more
unexcused absences anytime during the school year. If any pupil is a habitual truant, the principal or a
designee of the school shall request the Superintendent to file a petition concerning such a habitual
truant in the Family Court of Guam.
B.
Home base Teacher:
1. Attendance Forms are placed in each home base teacher’s box daily. All teachers are required to
check their boxes daily for important documents and correspondence. Daily attendance via forms
is taken by all home base teachers and picked up by school aides and submitted to the Attendance
office no later than the end of 1st hour.
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2. Make sure all home base attendance forms are filled in completely, using a #2 pencil.
3. Take roll and prepare attendance form for pickup by school aides.
4. All students who come to school late during the first period of instruction only, are to go to the
PPO for a tardy slip. Their names are taken down to revise their status of absence in case the
Attendance Forms have already been collected. (example: ‘X’ is marked for tardy to supersede
the student from being `/ ` absent.)
5. If a student is absent, the home base teacher issues an admit slip to the student upon return whether
or not a note was brought in. If no note was brought from home, the teacher issues and unexcused
admit slip. The student will have two days to bring in a note to change the unexcused absence to
excused. In the case of three (3) consecutive days (due to illness), the child must have a certified
doctor’s note. The teacher will send the student with a pass to the nurse’s office to get an admit
slip for the three consecutive days, excused or unexcused. The nurse’s office will issue an admit
slip to the student. Suspended students are not allowed to enter your class unless they have been
cleared by the PPO.
C. Pre-Arranged Absences:
Absences of long periods of time (more than 3 days) in which prior notice is given to the school by the
parent or guardian and approved by the PPO administrator are called Pre-Arranged Absences. The
absences, if approved by an administrator and all assigned teachers, are excused and work missed may
be made up by the student. The absences are usually due to death or illness in the family and often
require off-island travel. In rare cases, the absence is for other reasons such as participation in Guam
Public School System approved activities or lengthy illness. The primary purposes of the pre-arranged
absences are to make all concerned aware of the status of the student and to give the student the
opportunity to make up work, if determined to be necessary by the teacher.
In order for a student to be excused from school because of funerals, medical treatment, off-island
travel etc.., the parent/guardian must first request for a pre-arranged absence form from the PPO. This
form is first approved by the Assistant Principal, PPO and then routed to each of the student’s teachers
and counselor for their acknowledgement and signature. NOTE: If the parent gives no notice, there
can be no pre-arranged absence.
D. Periodic Attendance Check:
The Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel, will conduct a periodic check of teacher attendance records
relative to students being absent or truant from class. It is the responsibility of the teacher to report
students who are truant to the Assistant Principal, PPO for corrective action.
E. Referrals For Unexcused Absences:
1.
By law, all compulsory aged children must be in school everyday. For 3 unexcused absences,
whether consecutive or not, students must be referred to the PPO using the Attendance Referral
Form. All attempts made to remediate absences (i.e., contact with parents) should be documented
on the referral. When a student accumulates 12 or more unexcused absences, he/she will be
referred to Family Court for habitual truancy by the school truant officer.
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2.
3.
4.
In some cases, students are out for 3 or more consecutive days and parents are aware of the
absences claiming that the child was ill and at home but not taken to the doctor. In such cases,
parents are notified that those absences will remain unexcused and the child can only incur up to 12
unexcused absences before being referred for habitual truancy.
Team Referrals vs. Individual Referrals. Team referrals are strongly encouraged. To submit a
team referral, at least four (4) assigned teachers must have the same student absent on the same
days. If a team of teachers can’t submit a referral, the individual teacher(s) are obligated to submit
a referral on the student
Students who have 3 or more absences (with a doctors note) are to be issued an admit slip
“excused”. If a child does not have a doctor’s note, the child is automatically referred to the PPO.
F. Referrals For Tardies:
1.
2.
3.
If a student is late at the beginning of the school day, the student must report to the PPO for a tardy
slip. Their absence status is manually changed from absent to tardy in the computer as well as on
the Attendance Scan Sheets. If a student was at the nurse or counseling office, they must have a
tardy slip from the person who sanctioned the tardy. NOTE: Teachers should not hold students
back from their classes unless approval is given by the teacher affected.
If a student accumulates 3 or more unexcused tardies, teachers should make attempts to remedy
each infraction before referring. (All attempts must be documented on the referral)
The school definition for tardy is “a student not in their seat ready to learn when tardy bell
rings.” Three (3) tardies are equal to one (1) unexcused absence. If a student is not present in
class for more than 10 minutes, the tardy is recorded as an absence excused or unexcused. Teachers
are to remediate student tardies by calling or providing written communication to parents before
referring a student to the PPO. Students who accumulate three (3) unexcused tardies should be
referred using the school attendance form. All attempts to remediate the behavior shall be
documented on the attendance referral form.
H. Acceptable Use Policy:
LPUMS offers access to technology for educational purposes. In APPENDIX F is our school
Acceptable Use Policy. To be eligible to use the school network and computers, all personnel must
agree to abide by the policy. Again, computer use is for school/educational purposes only.
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT (PBIS)
Positive behavioral support (PBS) is a general term that refers to the application of positive behavioral
interventions and systems to achieve socially important behavior change. Positive behavioral support is an
application of a behaviorally-based systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools, families, and
communities to design effective environments in which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is focused
on creating and sustaining school environments that improve lifestyle results for all children and youth.
The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) is a program presently implemented at LPUMS.
The project is comprised of two major components: Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum and
School Wide Information System II (SWIS II).
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A. Second Step:
The Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum helps children change the attitudes and behaviors that
contribute to violence. The research-based curriculum teaches social-emotional skills to reduce impulsive
and aggressive behavior in children and increase their level of social competence. The Second Step school
and family components are important parts of the any comprehensive plan to improve children’s social skills
and reduce violence.
B. School Wide Information System II (SWIS II ):
SWIS II (School-Wide Implementation System II) is a web-based information system for gathering,
entering, summarizing, reporting and using office discipline referral information. SWIS II compliments the
Second Step Curriculum and improves the decision-making process by providing school personnel with the
ability to develop safe and effective educational environments through the use of the data collected. SWSI
II also provides summaries of this information for use in the design of effective behavior support for
individual students, groups of students, or the whole student body.
C. Discipline Procedures:
The administration of LPUMS does not condone corporal punishment in school. It does not condone hitting,
slapping, pulling ears, throwing things at students, or physically forcing a student to comply with a directive.
The administration of LPUMS stands ready to assist teachers with discipline problems. Teachers who find
they are unable to maintain classroom control are expected to seek assistance from their PTEP administrator.
Classroom control does not mean that the students are expected to be kept in rigid silent attention. It does,
however, mean that they are to be engaged in meaningful educational activities throughout the period.
Students should certainly never be allowed to deface or destroy property in the classroom (writing or carving
on desks, walls, etc., breaking louvers, and other acts of vandalism.).
A teacher may exclude a student from class by sending him/her to the Pupil Personnel Office (PPO) when
the seriousness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior, or the disruptive effect of the behavior
makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom detrimental to the learning process.
The teacher shall send a written explanation using the LPUMS Incident/Statement form. The statement
should be thorough providing as much information possible for the administrator to take appropriate action.
17 G C A § 5114 states, “Every teacher in the public school shall hold pupils to strict account for their
conduct on the school premises and during recess.” In accordance with the law, all teachers shall hold
students accountable for their behavior by communicating with parents (written or oral) and referring
students to the administration when appropriate.
D. Student Conduct & Teacher Expectations:
The administration of LPUMS strongly believes that effective teachers establish high behavioral
expectations for their students and model appropriate behaviors at all times. The community objective is to
develop and maintain a safe school environment where students feel at home and look forward to returning
to school.
Effective classroom teachers encourage students to develop self-control and self-direction in relation to their
responsibilities to others around them.
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A teacher meeting a student on the campus during class time has the right to ask to
see a corridor pass. If a student cannot produce such a pass he/she will be taken to
the Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel.
Other school employees such as clerks or custodians shall also hold students accountable for their actions.
Any employee observing a breach of discipline may report and/or apprehend the offending students. Refer
to APPENDIX G for a list of operational definitions and scheduled consequences.
If applicable, the administrator shall take the necessary disciplinary action after consultation with the
teacher. The administrator will notify the referring party in writing when disciplinary action taken.
F. Progressive Steps In Student Discipline:
Minor Behaviors (Outside of Classroom Behavior) (Level 1 Offense)
1. The teacher tries to resolve the problems first by conferring with the student to reach
an understanding that is acceptable to both student and teacher. The offense should
be documented using the Minor Offense Documentation Form. Indicate the offense
and all attempts to resolve each offense.(e.g., sent home letter, call parents,
counseling, detention, etc..)
2. If the student continues to display inappropriate behavior, he/she is to be referred to
the counseling office after the 4th minor offense.
3. When it becomes apparent that the student has established a pattern of misbehavior
(4 Minor Offenses), document and attach the Minor Offense Documentation Form to the Discipline
Referral and submit to the PPO for immediate action. The referral must be completely filled out to
include function of behavior. Failure to do so, will result in referral being returned.
Major Behaviors (Level II and Level III Offenses)
Upon the first offense, the teacher or staff person can document the offense using the Incident/Statement
Form. Attach it to a completed Discipline Referral Form and submit to the PPO for immediate action. The
referral must be completely filled out to include function of behavior. Failure to fill out the referral
completely may result in the referral being returned.
Note: The discipline referral should be sent up to the PPO but not the student, unless the student’s
presence in class poses an endangerment to other students, the teacher, or themselves.
The table in APPENDIX G identifies the behavioral offenses and assigned consequences used on the
discipline referral form. Behavioral offenses are identified by level and each level is based on severity. The
column on the right of the table lists the types of behaviors committed by students. The left column lists all
the weighted consequence or intervention for each offense. The interventions are progressive becoming
more severe as the severity and the frequency of the offense increases.
The intent of the table is to standardize how the school community holds students accountable for their
behavior. If a student is referred for a particular behavioral offense, the administration will provide the
student with their due process and determine whether the stated offense is appropriate. If the student is
guilty of the referred offense, the administration will assign the weighted interventions as indicated. This
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will ensure that administrative decisions are not arbitrary and capricious and that students are consistently
assigned the same consequence for the same behavioral offense.
Teachers should familiarize themselves with the table and the following definitions of behaviors to ensure
all students fully understand school behavioral expectations.
Referring A Student For Disciplinary Action Involving Level II or III Offenses
1.
2.
3.
In all cases in which a student referral is sent to the Assistant Principal, he/she will investigate the
situation and decide on a course of action. The decision of what consequence to assign depends on
the weight of the offense and whether the child is guilty of the offense.
Only the administrator or his/her designee can suspend a student. Only the Superintendent of
Education can expel a student. Parents of suspended or expelled students have the right to appeal.
A student excluded from a class by an administrator shall not be returned to
class unless they have been cleared. When the Assistant Principal for Discipline determines that a
student’s presence in the school or classroom constitutes a threat to the safety of a teacher or other
students, the student shall be assigned parent shadowing/suspension.
Parent Shadowing/Suspensions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Parent shadow and suspension are synonymous terms.
Parent shadowing is an intervention where a student is authorized on campus throughout the
duration of their consequence provided the parent or guardian shadows the student at all times on
campus. The parent is free to come and go, however, when the parent leaves so must the child.
No student under this consequence is authorized on campus without their parent/guardian.
All parent shadowing/suspensions must be initiated by a school administrator
as an exercise of administrative authority.
No suspension may last longer than ten (10) school days, including the time a
student is pending a Discipline Advisory Counsel hearing.
Suspension decisions imposed by the principal or DAC (Discipline Advisory Council) as
appropriate are final except that the Superintendent may revoke any suspension if he/she finds it in
the best interest of the school or student.
A school administrator may suspend a pupil when in the administrator’s
judgment, it is necessary for the welfare of the school or the pupil concerned.
Specific grounds for suspension as defined in Board Policy 405 section D are:
a. Continued willful disobedience;
b. Open or persistent defiance of school authorities;
c. Habitual profanity or vulgarity;
d. Obscene gestures or wearing of clothing with obscene words, pictures, or drawings;
e. Behavior which may cause the student’s continued presence in school to be offensive to the
welfare of the school;
f. Conduct which constitutes a violation of the Guam Code Annotated*;
g. Conduct which endangers the health or safety of others;
h. Making threats of violence against others;
i. Possession of weapons or explosives;
j. Possession of alcohol or other intoxicating drugs;
k. Intoxication;
l. Academic Dishonesty.
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G. Positive Behavioral Awards Criteria
In an effort to recognize our students for good behavior, we have developed two awards that are issued each
month. On or before the last Thursday of the month, team teachers submit the name of the student who has
won the award to the Pupil Personnel Office for either the Most Improved World Class Citizen or the
Excellent World Citizen. The criteria for each award are listed below.
World Class Citizen Award
Student has demonstrated all criteria throughout the month the award is given :
o Grade requirement: C (70%) or better
o Has no documented discipline problems in any class for the month, no referrals to the PPO office, gets
along well with peers, and is respectful and courteous to all.
o Came prepared to class
o Helpful (has volunteered service to the team or school)
o Came to school with complete uniform, in clean & neat appearance.
o Came to class daily and on time 100% of the time.
o Consensus opinion of Team (Team Award)
Most Improved World Class Citizen Award
Student has demonstrated 1 of 3 throughout the month the award is given:
o Has shown marked improvement in academic achievement
o Has shown a significant, observable change in behavior/attitude
o Has shown an effort to change previous problematic behaviors (i.e. attitude change, become more
organized, more tolerant of others, attendance, comes prepared to class and turns in assignments, etc.)
o Consensus opinion of Team (Team Award)
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL REGARDING CHILD ABUSE CASES
A. Who May Report:
Under Guam Law, persons specified in the Government Code Section 9120-21 and 9120.28 are subject
to civil and criminal liability if they fail to report suspected abuses to Child Protective Services
immediately by telephone and with a written follow-up within 48 hours of their first awareness of the
incident. Included in this category of persons required to report to the administrator are: teachers,
employees of a public school. Headstart teachers, school nurse, guidance counselors, cafeteria
personnel, parent volunteers in the school, and all others working on the campus.
Whenever any adult receives information indicating that a student has been abused or beaten by parents
or guardians, he/she shall report the matter to the Child Protective Services (CPS). Forms are available
in the Nurse’s or Counseling Offices. If an adult receives information that the abuser is someone other
than primary caretaker, then it must be reported to the Guam Police Department. Although the person
first receiving the incident is responsible for reporting it to CPS/GPD, the school administrator must
also be advised of the situation.
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a.
Report Procedures:
Government Code Section 9120.21 provides:
person who, in the course of his/her medical profession or training and experience, knows or is told
that a child is an abused or neglected child.
“…Any
Section 9120.23 continue “reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from persons required to report shall
be made immediately by telephone and in writing within 48 hours after the oral report. Oral reports shall be
made to the Child Protective Services.”
Telephone reports shall include the name of the person making the report, the name of the child, the present
location of the child, the nature and extent of the injury, any other information that led the person to suspect
child abuse, and other information requested by CPS.
Reports submitted in writing shall be on forms provided from CPS. If not available in school, they may be
obtained from their office.
The duty to report child abuse is an individual duty and no supervisor or administrator may impede or inhibit
such reporting duties. Furthermore, no person making such a report shall be subject to any sanctions.
Internal procedures to facilitate, report, and to appraise supervisors and administrators shall be consistent
with the provisions of the Guam Code. Teachers who must make reports are required by law to make the
initial report to the school administrator and CPS. It is suggested for the person initiating a report to keep a
record of the person spoken to, the time of day, and other related information. Only one telephone report is
required regardless of how many individuals become aware of the abuse or neglect.
b.
Liability of Reporting Person:
Government Code Section 9120.29 states:
“Any person or official required by this statute to report a case of suspected child abuse or neglect who
willfully fails to do so shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree.
Failure to report suspected child abuse may result in civil liability as well. A person required to report
suspected child abuse and fails to do so may be held liable for civil damages. (Landeros vs Flood (91-6)
Cal. D. 399)
c.
Immunity of Reporting Person:
Any person, hospital, institution, school, facility or agency participating in good faith in the making of a
report or testifying in any proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or neglect (pursuant
to protective custody), shall have immunity from any liability, civil, or criminal, that might otherwise result
by taking such actions. For any proceeding, civil or criminal, the good faith of any person required reporting
cases of child abuse or neglect pursuant to this law shall be presumed.
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EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
A. Human Dignity
No student will, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, marital status or national origin, be subjected
to segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to receipt of instruction, financial aid, or
other benefit provided through the public school system; nor will an individual be restricted in any
way in the enjoyment of any advantage or privilege enjoyed by others receiving instruction, financial
aid, or other benefit provided by the Territorial Educational System.
B.
No Distinction
This includes any distinction with respect to spaces where instruction is provided and to restrooms.
Neither will separate times to set aside on the grounds of race, creed, color, marital status, or national
origin for the provision of instruction.
C.
Responsibility
Each employee of the Guam Public School System is individually responsible for the implementation
of this policy.
SCHOOL SERVICES
A. Audio
All A.V. equipment must be returned at the end of the day to the library, unless prior
arrangements have been made and the equipment is stored in a secured room with an
alarm.
B.
Custodial
Good service is the rule regarding custodial help. If you have a complaint, refer the matter to the
Assistant Principal, Facilities. Teachers are expected to conduct light housekeeping ((i.e., picking up
trash in class, etc.) in their classroom(s).
Wildcat Pride Time is scheduled at the end of each day to assist teachers in maintaining the care of
their classroom. As part of our school ESLER, W- World Class Citizens, Expected Behaviors C- Care
for your school, we also teach our students to be positive, contributing citizens of the society they
belong to. Teachers may assign students to create a daily schedule for Pride Time so that the clean-up
activities become part of the classroom routine. Teams may also work together to develop Pride
Activities that the entire Team can work cooperatively and creatively to enhance the appearance of
their section/ area of the school.
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C. School Health
1. The school nurse is responsible for addressing student health care, however,
he/she can also assist employees when necessary (i.e., blood pressure checks
etc..).
2. No medication, including aspirin, will be given to students by school staff.
In absence of a school nurse, follow these procedures:
a. Call an administrator immediately.
b. If illness or injury is serious, the administrator will call for an ambulance
and notify the parent.
3.Ensure that students know that they must have a pass to go to the nurse’s office. Students without
passes will not be seen unless it is an emergency. All injuries (actual or suspected) should be
brought to the nurse’s attention and principal, even if the child refuses medical help.
D. Guidance Counseling
1. There is a guidance counselor for each grade. These counselors are here to help
students and teachers. Students are encouraged to see their grade level
counselor, if they have problems.
2. Student cumulative records are in the Counseling Office. Teachers who need
information about a student may see the assigned grade level counselor. All
information found in this record is as confidential and not to be discussed,
except as needed, with other teachers and/or the administrative staff and the
Guam Public School System Officials.
E. Library Services
1. All students using the library will be admitted only by a corridor pass (one pass
per student). Limit is 4 passes per teacher. The only exception is a permanent
lunch library pass issued by the library.
2. Teachers approving and signing passes to the library should be sure that the
student has a valid reason for going to the library. The pass is valid only during
the period in which the approving teacher issues the library pass.
3. Students entering the library must leave the pass at the main desk and pick it up
when they are ready to leave. This pass should be returned to the issuing teacher.
F. Cafeteria Services
1. Lunch service is available for all teachers. Breakfast & lunch tickets will be
sold at designated areas on a daily basis.
2. No lunch tray is to be taken out of the cafeteria.
E. Mail Services
School staff may not use the school address for personal mail.
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NON – APPROPRIATED & STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUNDS
A. Sell of Goods
Any selling of goods or collection of money from students must be approved by the
Principal. Please refer to the school’s Non-Appropriated Funds Handbook for more
information.
B. Solicitation
Activities and Solicitation by an outside organization is governed by Board Policy
#815: The public school system shall strive to safeguard the students, their parents,
and the staff from money raising or advertising plans of outside organizations,
commercial enterprises and individuals.
No solicitation advertising or selling by any outside organization shall be permitted on any campus
subject to the control and jurisdiction of the Guam Public School System without the written permission
of the Superintendent of Education.
This means that orders cannot be taken or items delivered to the school. Salespeople representing a
commercial organization such as Amway or Tupperware must get written permission from the
Superintendent to sell or take orders on campus.
D. Fees and Activity Funds
Board Policy provides that:
1. No student fund raising within any school shall be conducted without the prior
Principal or his/her designee.
approval of the
2. Funds collected within each school by student organizations shall not be used for any purpose other
than indicated by the student organization involved and in accordance with Board Policy.
3. In all vocational, technical, industrial arts, and home economic classes, students shall pay for materials
used in projects in which the completed work becomes the property of the student. Otherwise, the
school shall purchase the materials to be used.
4. The administration of LPUMS believes that moneymaking activities should be held to an absolute
minimum. Some students are made to feel bad when they can’t buy the things other students do.
5. Except for home economics, industrial arts and art fees, all money generated from students must be
done so by a student organization and the funds must be spent as determined by a majority of the
members of the organization. Students or teachers may organize clubs, or other organization if they
wish. The organization must be approved by the Principal or his/her designee. An account will be
opened for the organization in the school’s activity account.
E. Clubs/Organizations
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All officially sanctioned school clubs or organizations must first be chartered with the Student Body
Association (SBA), approved the school administration, and copies of the following documents on file
with the Business Office:
 List of club officers.
 The club/organization’s charter application and By-laws and Constitution.
USE OF COPY MACHINES
A. Procedures
1.
Each teacher is assigned an account number and a monthly limit for use of the copy
machine. Teachers are to safeguard their account numbers and exercise care when using
the copy machine.
2. The school’s copy machine and the account issued at the beginning of the school year is to be used for photo
copying materials directly related to classroom instruction and student learning. They are NOT to be used to
copy personal materials. Also, the boxes (for mail) in the main office are only to be used for the
dissemination of official school communication.
3. Please keep in mind the cost of running the copy machine, which is metered, as well as
the cost of paper. Consider back-to-back if more than one page is needed. Although
this won’t make a difference on the meter reading, it will help save on the cost of paper.
4. No last minute, urgent, emergency photocopying will be entertained. Two teacher preparation
periods are for your use to prepare for your classes. This last minute request only serves
to impede the office staff in carrying out their respective responsibilities, and is a burden that they
should not have to carry.
5.Students are not allowed to copy for a teacher. Do not send a student down to wait to get your materials
copied. All students should be in the classroom benefiting from your lessons/instruction.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Bulletins
The office will publish the school bulletin every Tuesday and Thursday of the week and forward them
to your email addresses and also place them in the school website: www.gdoe.net/ums.
Announcements are to be read during home base everyday. Announcements to be included in the
bulletin must be in the office no later than 1:00 p.m. of the day prior to publication. Teachers are
expected to read these bulletins in their classes. Those without computer in their class will be afforded
hard copies of the weekly bulletin. It is the teacher’s responsibility as outline in the Teacher Duties,
Section R, p. 22, to read the bulletin to their students during Home Base. If you are having computer
problems, see the Business Office Administrator for assistance, and inform the Curriculum Office of
your situation so that you will be provided with a hard copy of one.
B.
Visitors
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Visitors with legitimate reasons are welcome to visit the school, however, all visitors must check in at
the main gate/office to be issued a visitor’s pass. This pass must be visible at all times while on
campus. Friends and younger brothers or sisters may not visit the school at any time, including
activity days.
C. ID Cards
Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their ID badges at all times. However, during threat
conditions: Yellow, Orange, and Red – ID badges are mandatory at all times during school operating
hours.
D.
Guest Speakers
Teachers are encouraged to invite guest speakers to speak to their classes. It is requested that the
appropriate form be filled out. This form may be obtained from the Assistant Principal, Curriculum.
E.
Parties
Parties are not allowed during school hours. As a directive from the GPSS Food and Nutrition
Office, the only food to be served or offered to students must be from the licensed, contracted
food vendor for our school.
F.
Student Lockers
Student locker are issued by home base teachers. Home base teachers will keep a record of student
locker assignments and combinations. This document is not to be accessible to students.
G. Outside Employment
Employees may undertake or retain outside employment only if such employment is not:
1.
In conflict with his/her work assignment and duty scheduled hours of the
department.
2.
Employment does not bring the department or it employees in disrepute
3.
Advance consent and approval is secured in writing from the Superintendent.
H. Breakfast/Lunch Ticket Purchase
Prices for Adult Breakfast/Lunch tickets are as follows:
Breakfast
- $1.25
Lunch
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$2.50
I. Excellence In Teaching:
Teaching is an art form that requires much dedication and commitment to excellence. To recognize
outstanding pedagogy at UMS, the administration has created an award that highlights teaching that stands
out among all others. The award is entitled, “EKSALENTE NA’ MA’ESTRA.” (EXCELLENT
TEACHER). To win this prestigious award, a teacher must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Has at least 3 years of teaching experience at LPUMS.
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2. Has earned an above average evaluation for at least 3 years, and at least one of
these years was an outstanding rating.
3. Has been instrumental in the development and implementation of a curricular
initiative.
4. Has served in a co-curricular leadership capacity, as a team leader, school
committee chairperson, or club/organization advisor for at least 3 years.
5. Had to be unanimously selected by each member of the current school year
administrative team.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. Threat Matrix:
HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM
RED
SEVERE
SEVERE RISK OF TERROSIST ATTACK
ORANGE
HIGH
HIGH RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
YELLOW
ELEVATED
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF TERRORISTATTACKS
BLUE
GUARDED
GENERAL RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
GREEN
LOW
LOW RISK OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
LOW CONDITION
GREEN
 Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be
applied: Refining and exercising preplanned protective measures;
 Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, department, or agencyspecific Protective measures and
 Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to
reduce them
GUARDED CONDITION
BLUE
General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective
measures, the following may be applied:
 Checking communications with the designated emergency response of
command location;
 Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
 Providing the public with necessary information
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ELEVATED CONDITION
YELLOW
Significant risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective
Measures, the following may be applied:
 Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
 Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
 Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of
the current thereat information; and
 Implementing, as appropriate, contingency, and emergency response plans.
 ID Badges required.
HIGH CONDITION
ORANGE
High risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outline Protective
Measures, the following may be applied:
 Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law
enforcement agencies;
 Taking additional precaution at public events;
 Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce, and
 Restricting access to essential personnel only – Gates 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 are
closed.
 ID badges required school personnel
SEVERE CONDITION
RED
Severe risk of terrorist attack. In addition to previously outlined Protective
Measures the following may be applied:
 Initiate lockdown.
 Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning specially
trained teams;
 Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
 Closing public and government facilities; and
 Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.
B. Types of Emergencies:
There are different types of emergencies that may require a specific response depending on the circumstances
in which it occurs. The following are a list of common emergencies that school’s typically prepare, but are
not to be interpreted as complete. Therefore, as supervisors of children, you must be prepared for ALL
emergencies.
1. Fire
Please read carefully the evacuation procedures
attached. Note: Wind direction may change plan. Stay
focused and pay attention to instructions given.
2. Typhoon
Listen to the radio for information and instructions
3. Bomb/Terrorist Threat
See Section below
4. Water and Power Outage Continue on with normal operations until notified by the administrator
5. Earthquakes
Teachers and students are to find shelter under the desk. Follow the
procedure, “DROP, UNDER, COVER.”
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C. Evacuation Procedures
Emergency procedures are addressed in Board Policies 500,505, 510, and 515. Emergency evacuation
exercises are an important component in ensuring the safety of everyone. To ensure that our school
community is proficient with the school evacuation procedures, there will be one evacuation exercise each
month throughout the school year. When a school wide evacuation is initiated, it is imperative that everyone
follow established procedures and directives issued by school administrators.
TASK:
Given an exercise or real emergency, all students, school
personnel, and visitors, will evacuate the school campus following
all operating procedures without injury.
CONDITIONS:
Faculty, staff, students, and parents are informed and understand
the school evacuation procedures and evacuation map.
STANDARDS:
Everyone will evacuate school buildings to the soccer field
immediately after the evacuation signal is activated using assigned
routes. Everyone will be in the evacuation area at least 100 feet away from school
buildings no later than three (3) minutes after the start of the evacuation.
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The evacuation alarm will consist of the following signals: (1) Audio/visual alarm, and (2) Fifteen
short bursts of the school bell. Whistles may be used by school aides if one or both of the signals is
non-functional. Teachers in an area where they cannot hear or see one or more of the alarm signals
should always be alert and ready for an evacuation.
An audio/visual alarm that is activated will only serve as a warning signal. Teachers will not evacuate
their classes unless both signals are activated together. Staff will immediately locate the source of the
alarm and inform the main office of the situation. Classes will only evacuate when the bell is rung
intermittently for 15 seconds along with the activated fire alarm system. As an alternate signal, staff
will assist the process by blowing their whistles intermittently and notifying classes to evacuate.
A fire alarm that is activated during non-instructional time (i.e., before/after school, break, lunch or
passing time) will also only serve as a warning signal. The procedures above apply if an evacuation is
necessary. When evacuating during non-instructional time, teachers and students are to exit to
the evacuation area in an expeditious manner and proceed to their teams assigned area.(B1-B8)
In the event of an evacuation during instructional time, teachers will refer to the emergency evacuation
procedures and escort their classes to their designated areas. All standard procedures of student
accountability will follow.
Because of the possibility of inclement weather, teachers should
encourage their students to store a change of uniform in their locker at all times.
Everyone inside the school premises must proceed towards their assigned exits in an expedient but
safe manner without causing injury to others. Once outside the building with responsible personnel,
students must continue to maintain their best behavior. No one will go back into the school building
unless authorized by the school administration and safety personnel.
After the evacuation is complete and the command is given by the Command Post (CP) that it is safe
to re-enter the school campus. The school bell will ring to notify everyone to return to the
classrooms/offices. Students and teachers will proceed back to their location prior to the evacuation
using the same routes.
If the “ALL CLEAR” SIGNAL GPSSS NOT COME WITHIN A TWO HOUR PERIOD, THE
COMMAND POST WILL CONTACT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE STUDENTS TO GO HOME.
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THE SCHOOL EVACUATION AREA IS THE SOCCER FIELD (Please refer to the school
evacuation map for a visual reference:)
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Once the evacuation alarm is authenticated, teachers will:
 Secure flag, attendance book, Student Evacuation Count Forms, umbrellas, water, etc., to take to
their assigned evacuation area.
 The red end of your flag should be in the up position while en-route to your evacuation area. Red indicates that
your students are not accounted for.
 Immediately evacuate classroom and escort students to their designated evacuation area using
designated evacuation route. Teachers and students are given 3 MINUTES to clear the school
(Main campus classrooms, walkways etc..). Work quickly and efficiently.
 Line up their students and ensure that they are accounted for. Once all your students are accounted
for, place your flag –green end up. Green indicates that you are good.
 Fill out the Student Evacuation Count Form and submit to designated personnel.
 Once all students are accounted for, raise the green flag. Submit student evacuation count forms to
appropriate personnel, brief them on the status of the evacuation, and remind them to listen and
follow all instructions.
 The administrative staff are located at the command post if assistance is needed.
DO NOT MOVE BACK TO CLASS UNTIL THE COMMAND POST GIVES THE FINAL
CLEARANCE. WHEN THE CLEARANCE IS GIVEN, PROCEED BACK TO THE CLASS IN
SESSION PRIOR TO THE EVACUATION IN AN ORDERLY MANNER USING THE ASSIGNED
EVACUATION ROUTE.
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Miscellaneous responsibilities include:
 Teachers are encouraged to review the evacuation procedures with their students once a month
or as often as necessary. Teacher are also encouraged to walk their students along their
assigned evacuation route so students can demonstrate the correct direction toward the
evacuation area.
 In the absence of administrative staff stated above, the senior ranking school aide will be the
designated individual to account for all students and personnel in the evacuation area and
communicate with the Command Post.
 Ensure a current evacuation map is posted next to the exit door used during evacuations.
Highlight your room and the path your students will travel to reach their evacuation area.
 Provide input after each evacuation to improve proficiency. Your suggestions will be included
in the After Action Report (AAR) to follow. All questions and concerns should be brought to
your grade level administrator.
 Teachers on prep during an evacuation are to report to the Command Post to provide
assistance.
 Teachers are to brief their students that if an evacuation takes place during non-instructional
time, they are to report to their teams assigned location for accountability. The following
matrix are the assigned locations for each team.
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TEAM B1
B2
6A
6B
6C
X
B4
B5
B6
X
X
7A
7B
7C
X
X
X
8A
8B
8C
S1
L1
B3
B
B7 8
X
X
X
X
X
SUPPORT STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Evacuation personnel will sweep through their assigned area and ensure that everyone has evacuated.
Every classroom, restroom (if accessible), office area, etc. must be checked. If a room is locked, skip
the room and clear the rest of your area and then report to your administrator the doors you need
opened. If a custodian or administrator does not show up to open a room after two 2 minutes, radio
your situation to the command post. There should be absolutely no talking on the radio. All
concerns or questions that are emergency in nature should be directed to the Command Post. We
are given 3 MINUTES to clear the school. Work quickly and efficiently. When the administrator gets
the clearance from all the areas assigned to him/her, he/she will radio to the Command Post that their
“Area is clear” (First of two clearances) Administrators will be at the corner of room 41 and
walkway by room 46 & 47.
Personnel assigned to gates 1, 2, and 3 are to set up traffic cones or close the gates to prevent vehicles
from entering or exiting the school campus. There should be no movement of motorized vehicles
during the duration of the evacuation. All questions or concerns should be relayed directly to the CP.
Gate personnel should ensure that parking areas are clear of students, teachers, visitors, and staff.
There will be one main First Aide Station next to the Command Post. Emergency water and cups are
available at designated points.
Teachers on prep during an evacuation are to report to the Command Post to provide assistance.
After certifying with your administrator that your zone is clear, locate the teachers assigned to your
area and collect their evacuation count forms. Use the Evacuation Room List to identify teachers with
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students during the time of evacuation. Review the form and take a separate count to ensure accuracy.
Collect all your forms and report all discrepancies. Note down any problems you may experience on
the back of the student evacuation count forms and submit to the administrator/senior school aide
assigned to the area. This feedback is extremely important for future drills and will be recorded in the
After Action Review (AAR). Administrators can be found at their second check point (Command
Post)
The administrator in each designated area will inform the Command Post of all discrepancies or the
“ALL ACCOUNTED FOR” (Second and Final Clearance). The administrator in charge of the
Command Post will then forward this information to GFD who will then make the assessment of
whether it is safe to go back on campus. DO NOT DIRECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND
SUPPORT STAFF BACK TO THE CAMPUS AREA UNTIL THE COMMAND POST GIVES
THE FINAL CLEARANCE.
After the evacuation, the administrators will submit all the Student Evacuation Count forms to the
person in charge of the Command Post for an after action review.
If you have any questions or concerns, refer to a school administrator for guidance.
D. Bomb Threats (BP 505)
In the event of a bomb scare occurs at school, the following actions shall be taken:
1.
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5.
Immediately evacuate people from all buildings to a place of safety at least 100 feet away from
the building;
Report the situation to the Guam Police Department and to the Superintendent
During the period of evacuation, only Public Safety, Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel,
and authorized GPSS personnel shall enter the building. No student, teacher, principal, or
other staff personnel shall enter the buildings until official clearance has been granted.
The role of the military Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel is that of assistance and
advise only. The responsibility for dealing with any bomb scare incident remains with the
Guam Public School System.
The principal shall be the one responsible to determine whether the school is safe to re-occupy.
All employees answering telephones are to be familiar with the following procedures
and carry them out immediately
Step 1: Try to gather as much information from the caller as possible (location,
when, etc..)
Step 2: Hang up the phone.
Step 3: Pick up the phone and dial *57 (either a recording verifying that the trace
is successful or two beeps will be heard) If for some reason *57 cannot
be activated, continue on to the next step.
Step 4: Note the phone number and the approximate time of the call.
Step 5: Immediately inform GPD that you have activated *57 supplying the
number of the phone the call was received and the time the call was
received.
Step 6: Notify the Superintendent’s Office of the threat and how contact can be
made with the school while the building is vacated.
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Step 7: Follow all operating procedures dealing with threats. If there is a second
call on the same day, the principal is to call the Superintendent for
instructions before evacuating.
Step 8: Upon re-entering, notify the Superintendent’s Office when the building
has been cleared and normal operations has resumed.
O. Lock Down Standard Operating Procedures
Goal:
The goal of this SOP is to ensure that the school community is ready for immediate implementation of a lock
down should an emergency or crisis situation occur.
Signal
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A signal will be initiated to inform the school community of an emergency or crisis. Teachers will
Not evacuate their classes. The signal is a constant ring of the school bell for one (1) minute
without pause. The alternate signal will be a constant blowing of whistles by support staff along
with verbal directions to initiate a lockdown. If an evacuation is necessary, the evacuation signal will
be initiated (i.e., 15 short rings of the bell along with the activated fire alarm system). In the event of
an actual evacuation, teachers will refer to the emergency evacuation procedures and escort their
classes to their designated areas. All standard procedures of student accountability apply.
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If a crisis or emergency occurs during non-instructional time (e.g., before school, breaks, lunch, or
after school), teacher’s are to direct students to secure themselves in the nearest room to their
location. Teachers should gather as many students near to them and secure. Because most
classrooms may be secured during these times, try and direct students to areas that you know are
open (e.g., cafeteria, office areas, gym etc.)
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The all clear signal will be a constant ring of the school bell for one (1) minute along with support
staff blowing their whistles. The alternate signal will be a constant blowing of whistles by support
staff with verbal directions to return to normal operations.
The Emergency Management Team (EMT)
Role
For every specific crisis, the administration will first assess whether action on the part of the Emergency
Management Team is warranted. If the EMT is activated, they will determine the scope and severity of
impact for particular populations (e.g. students, staff, parents, and the community). The Emergency
Management Team Responsibilities Checklist will be followed in part or whole, depending on the nature
of the particular crisis.
The EMT prepares for unforeseen events, identifies available local resources, develops and modifies the
school’s Emergency Management Plan, and implements the plan in an emergency to ensure the physical
safety and emotional well being of students and staff.
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Members
The Emergency Management Team (EMT) is the focal point for all phases of crisis response, including
prevention. The team includes the following members:
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Principal (Chairperson)
School Nurse (Crisis Coordinator for Suicide)
6th Grade Teacher (Crisis Coordinator for Natural Disasters)
6th Grade Counselor (Public Information Officer)
7th Grade Teacher (Crisis Coordinator for Shootings/Weapons on campus)
7th
Grade Counselor (Crisis Coordinator for Riots-Major Disturbance)
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8 Grade Faculty Member (Crisis Coordinator for Acts of Terrorism)
8th
Grade Counselor (Crisis Coordinator for Student/Faculty/Staff Death)
Parent (Community Advisor)
Guam Fire Department (Community Advisor)
Parent Representative (Community Advisor)
Responsibilities
The EMT Chairperson is the School Principal or his/her designee. The chairperson coordinates and
delegates the main functions of the EMT, as listed below:
 Hold an organizational meeting during the first month of the new school year. This meeting should
include all Crisis Team members and representatives from community support agencies.
 Complete the Emergency Team Membership Form
 Designate EMT members to perform PIO, Maintenance Head, and Clerical/Data Tracking functions.
 Update and maintain crisis management plans and guides.
 Identify all local resources, to include contact names and phone numbers, and complete the Community
Resource List
 Conduct team training, as necessary.
 Provide annual in-service for staff on crisis management. It is vital that all staff members (i.e. faculty and
support staff) understand and have the opportunity to practice Emergency Evacuation and Lockdown
procedures.
 Assure that all teachers have made their emergency plans available for substitutes.
 Serve as liaison between community agencies and the school.
 Meet on a regular basis, at least once per quarter.
 Maintain communication with the District Superintendent’s Office.
 Update the Team Crisis Emergency Kit
 Confirm that each classroom has an updated Classroom Emergency Kit (See Appendix A).
 Follow Emergency Management Team Annual Responsibilities and Responsibilities During A Crisis
Checklists
 Complete After Action Emergency Management Report
 Ensure timely response to general crisis related requests from other agencies.
 Annual: The EMT Chairperson coordinates and delegates the functions of the Crisis Team as stated on
the Emergency Management Team Annual Responsibilities Checklist.
Specific Crisis: The Emergency Management Team convenes and provides services as stated on the checklist, Emergency
Management Team Responsibilities during a Specific Crisis.
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Teacher Responsibilities
 Upon hearing the signal, teachers and staff in the classroom are to initiate a Lockdown and follow
these instructions:
 If possible, have students seek shelter under desks or tables or go to the safest hiding area in the
room.
 Instruct everyone to be silent and still.
 Lock the door or doors leading into your room.
 Do not let anyone into your class unless they know the challenge and password. The challenge is
Excellent. The password is Wildcat. The person knocking on your door should initiate the
challenge, “EXCELLENT.” YOU WILL RESPOND WITH THE PASSWORD, “WILDCAT.”
 If student or staff is trapped in hallway after door has been locked, be prepared to let them in.
(Note: They must know the challenge).
 Turn off lights and turn off computer screens.
 Close blinds, if applicable.
 Remain still, quiet, and in safest area of room.
 If you can, use your cell phone and report your status, location, and composition to the EMT
Command Post- PFC Room (734-2748).
 Complete a Student Evacuation Count Form and submit to support staff when they report to your
room.
 Do not attempt an evacuation unless instructed to do so.
 No one will return to normal operations unless instructed to do so by the school administration.
 Teachers using the backfield during the time of a crisis are to quickly vacate the area and secure their
classes in classrooms 43-50.
 Upon initiation of a crisis alarm, EMT members are to follow established lockdown procedures and
report to the Command Post (CP)-PFC room when relieved.
 Teachers on prep are to report to the PFC to provide assistance.
** When safe, these teachers will be sent to cover the classes of members of
the EMT.
The following are helpful hints teachers can use to reassure their students during time of national
crisis:
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Listen to your students and watch their behavior. Sometimes the quietest
child may be the most frightened. Some children may daydream or have
trouble concentrating on their schoolwork. Some may act out. Others may
be just fine.
Take the time to reassure your students that their homes and schools are
safe places. Show them that their school is functioning normally, and tell
them that their government is working and that it will continue to protect
them.
Help students discuss the known facts and to separate fact from rumor.
Avoid speculating, exaggerating graphic details, or stereotyping groups of
people.
Discussion is good but do not overwhelm them with too much information.
Maintain structure and stability through the daily schedule and engage in
classroom activities that do not focus on the crisis. Children are comforted
by their normal routine, and “back-to-normal” activities will help them.
Remember that the images on television are frightening, even to adults.
Try and reduce or eliminate the presence of television in the classroom.
If applicable, remind your students about the value of living in a country
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that respects individual liberty and the rule of law. Talk about the principles
that led to the independence of our country, and why they are still
important today.
If applicable, engage in patriotic activities to give your students comfort.
Say the Pledge of Allegiance, sing patriotic songs, or read books about
courage.
If applicable, encourage your students to participate in constructive
activities relative to the crisis. They can write notes to those in mourning or
write about acts of courage or bravery. Give them the opportunity to come
up with ideas about how they can help those in need.
Support Staff Responsibilities
 Support Staff in assigned zones will secure hallways, restrooms, and perimeter gates in zone to ensure
no students, visitors, or adults are outside a secured room. They will also check to ensure all rooms
are locked during lockdown procedures. All unsecured areas will be reported to the CP. Exact
protocol for support staff is dependent upon the crisis. This procedure is a general rule that support
staff will follow during a lockdown.
 Assigned clerks from PPO and Main Office (Same as Support Staff Evacuation Assignments) report
immediately to the CP with the Emergency Management Binder to record information coming from
support staff in zone and all evacuation related resources (i.e., backpack, bullhorn, etc..). All
visitor/GPSS employee logs/faculty listing with contact numbers must be brought to the CP to ensure
visitor/staff accountability.
 The nurse will report immediately to the CP with supplies for triage and the complete listing of
emergency contact numbers and class schedules for students.
 A sentry (cafeteria staff/social worker-aide) will be posted at GATE 1 and GATES 2 AND 3 will be
monitored after the crisis over to control access on campus.
 Support staff will close hallway GATES 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
 Once assigned areas are secured, support staff, will secure themselves in a classroom in their assigned
zone and report status to the CP.
 Custodial staff will rover in assigned areas and assist support staff with securing zones. When
complete, they will also secure themselves in a locked classroom or office area.
 Clerical staff will take responsibility for office aides and visitors and ensure they are in a secured
location away from glass windows or doors.
 Stay calm and await instructions from admin or the CP. Remember, your level of thinking and calm
demeanor will make a big difference with faculty and student
responses during a crisis or emergency.
 Assist teachers with monitoring student behavior. Some children may respond
more negatively to a crisis than others. Report any students having difficulty
coping with the crisis to the CP.
 Reassure students that the school is a safe place and that school
officials are doing everything possible to protect everyone.
 As much as possible, provide as many non-instructional activities(e.g.,
intramurals, lunch time jams, etc..) to promote “normalcy.”
Counselor Responsibilities
 Report immediately to CP to provide assistance.
 Be prepared to establish individual/group counseling sessions to assist during the crisis or emergency
situation. The EMT will give specific guidance on what is needed.
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 In counseling sessions, allow victims to tell their stories and to talk about their reactions. Assist them
in discussing what happened in chronological order.
 Encourage them to try to remember what they saw, heard, smelled, tasted or touched at the time the
tragedy occurred and for each stage thereafter. Any of our senses may have a “traumatic imprint”.
 Assure them that most of their reactions are not uncommon for people in the midst of a crisis or
emergency.
 It is not unusual for people to be in a state of shock for days after a tragedy of great magnitude.
 Fear and anxiety may characterize their days—they are struggling with regaining a sense of safety.
Assure them that they can feel safe again.
 Reassure victims and survivors that they are not at fault for the tragedy or its consequences.
 Grief or sorrow will be overwhelming to many. Remember that tears are good. Tears relieve stress.
 Predict for those who are distressed or traumatized what will happen over the next weeks and months.
It can be predicted that there will be a continuing need for assistance. Lives will never be the same, but
they can be reconstructed for the future.
 Prepare those who are distressed by developing a plan for what will happen. Help people begin to plan
for what will happen in their lives and to explore ways to overcome the problems facing them, their
families and friends.
Administrative Responsibilities
 Principal or designee will report immediately to the CP and take charge. The remaining administrators
will assist support staff with clearing the hallways and ensuring all rooms are under lockdown. Upon
completion, administrators will secure themselves in the closest room and attempt to make contact
with the CP.
 Make the decision to conduct (1) lockdown, or (2) partial to full evacuation of
school, (3) to activate the EMT to assess the magnitude of the crisis or emergency
and make recommendations, and (4) advise personnel accordingly, either of
lockdown or to evacuate to predetermined locations (safe havens, rallying points)
using the school’s pre-established message/method of alert.
 Make the determination whether 911 should be called.
 Communicate with the Superintendent’s Office regarding status and provide
regular Situational Reports (SITREPS) as needed.
 Evaluate the counseling resources you have at school and consider what services
and assistance may be available in your community. If you need help with
counseling your students, community organizations can help.
 Meet with the faculty and staff as a group and individually. Many of them are
feeling stress and anxiety, and your leadership can help to comfort them and build
a strong sense of camaraderie that will assist them in meeting the needs of their
students.
 Encourage teachers to listen to the questions and concerns of their students, and to
answer their questions honestly with age-appropriate facts. Remind teachers not
to overwhelm students with too much information.
 Share suggestions with the faculty about how to discuss the specific crisis with the students in their
classrooms, and how to look for signs of distress or special needs among their students so they know
where to direct extra help.
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STUDENT RELEASE PROCEDURES
Note: Before student release procedures are initiated, all Emergency SOP’s must be followed. At the
onset of an emergency or crisis situation, the administration will initiate the signal to alert the community
of the emergency or crisis. When the school is under complete lockdown, all classrooms and office spaces
are to be secured.. Once the Superintendent of Education authorizes the release of students from
campus, the school will implement the following procedures:
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Command Post (CP) will instruct support staff in zone to inform all teachers to release ONLY student
walkers and car riders to the cafeteria. Teachers are cautioned to ensure that only authorized students
are released. All other students (bus riders) must wait in their classrooms. The cafeteria is the staging
area for students who walk or are picked up by their parents/guardians.
 Once all students are secured in the cafeteria, designated staff will take full accountability of both
categories of students and relay status to the CP. A pre-determined list of students who walk home
will be provided to staff assigned to the staging area. Support Staff will simply check off their names
from the list. If a student reports to the staging area but their name is not on the list, report the
discrepancy to the CP and wait for approval. Support staff will write down the names of students
waiting to be picked up.
 Students who are waiting to be picked up by their parents/guardians in POV are to wait until their
rides arrive.
 Parents in POV are to enter G6 (Kaila St.) and park along the side of RM 42 and 43. Support staff will
greet parents and call in the names of students to be picked up to the cafeteria. Once the student is
identified, support staff overseeing the cafeteria will mark off the students name and direct them to the
POV release point. When student is united with parent, have parent/guardian sign the Student Release
Form (Forms are kept in RM 42) and instruct them to exit through G5. (San Antonio St)
 Upon clearance from the CP, all student walkers will be escorted to the Release Point (RP) - G2
(Pedestrian gate in front of traffic light).
 When all the busses arrive for the remainder of students, the CP will instruct support staff in zone to
go to each class and instruct teachers to escort their students to the front parking lot and get them on
their busses.
 Teachers will assist with supervision until all students have been successfully released.
 Immediately after all students are released and accounted for, an emergency faculty/staff meeting will
be assembled in the library to provide updates and guidance.
***Faculty, Staff, and parents are encouraged to develop a Family Care Plan that identifies who is
responsible for picking up dependents in case of an emergency. This will hopefully reduce the level of
stress during an emergency or crisis situation.
***Teachers shall submit a list of all students who are walkers and riders by home base enrollment to the
PPO by no later than the end of the 3rd week into the new school year and update the list at the end of the
each quarter of each year.
D. Typhoon Warning Procedures:
It is the intent of the Board that school personnel take all necessary precautions to prepare school facilities
and themselves prior to the onset of a tropical storm, typhoon, and that all necessary actions be taken after
the passage of a storm to insure the resumption of instruction as soon as possible. For these reasons and
because tropical storms/typhoons do not follow normal business hours, it may be necessary for all school
personnel, including instructional staff, to report during other than regular work hours to accomplish the
required actions. This policy provides the authority for the Director, Guam Public School system to direct
such action.
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Fleet Weather Central, Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Communications Naval Marianas is the source of
weather forecasts and warnings. By mutual agreement, the Commander Naval Forces Mariana’s advises the
Government of Guam through the office of Civil Defense of expected winds and threatening weather
conditions including the precautions announced for naval activities.
Base on analysis of wind warning in relation to Guam, the Governor, through appropriate government
agencies establishes and announces the conditions of readiness to the civilian populations and the
Government of Guam.
1. CONDITIONS DEFINED
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Typhoon Condition IV
Typhoon Condition III
Typhoon Condition II
Typhoon Condition I
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normal weather conditions
typhoon winds are possible within 48 hours
typhoon winds are possible within 24 hours
typhoon winds are possible within 12 hours
When condition III is declared: Schools will remain open, school buses will continue to operate on their
usual schedule during Condition III. Nothing will be done to change or disrupt the normal everyday
operation of the schools. All available twelve-month employees will be used to ensure that the campus has
been thoroughly cleared of all items which might become hazardous during the onset of high winds.
If condition II is declared while school is in session, the following procedures shall be observed: When
directed by an announcement from the Office of the Governor that Condition II is in effect, students who are
not normally transported by school buses shall be dismissed immediately. Transportation officials will send
school buses to the schools. As soon as the buses arrive, the children who are normally transported by bus
shall board the buses and return home. The release procedures described in the previous section will apply.
2. Building, General: Once all students have been released, school personnel including teachers shall
begin securing buildings. Windows and doors will be protected as appropriate. Schools not designated as
typhoon shelters shall turned off all electrical switches except those which control cafeteria refrigerators and
freezers. The principal and other assigned staff members shall inspect buildings and grounds to ensure that
all loose and hazardous material has been removed.
3. Classroom and offices: Books, registers, student report cards, and supplies will be placed in a safe part
of the building. All rooms will be prepared to withstand wind, rain and water damage. Teachers will be
responsible for securing their own room(s).
4. Personnel: After everything possible has been done to ensure the safety of the buildings and property,
the principal shall release school personnel who are not needed to operate the shelter.
If Condition II is declared when school is not in session, principals and all school personnel, including
instructional staff, shall immediately report to their school and carry out necessary precautions as specified
above. School personnel who are not needed for shelter preparation and shelter management assignments
are to be dismissed upon completion of their securing duties.
5. What to do in Condition I: Stay under shelter and carry out the recommendations of the Director of
Civil Defense.
6. Typhoon shelters: In schools designated as official typhoon shelters, principals shall act as shelter
managers. This responsibility is under the general cognizance of the district mayor, whom the Governor has
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appointed Civil Defense Warden within their own municipal jurisdiction. The principal shall take the
necessary steps to make the school ready to accept those to be sheltered. Among other things, principals
shall register and assign shelteree’s to rooms, inform them of available services and facilities, and advise
them to take reasonable efforts to safeguard school property.
7. When Condition IV (“All Clear”) is declared: When the threat of the typhoon has passed and the
island is declared to be in Condition IV, upon instruction of the Director of Education, or other competent
authority, all school personnel including instructional staff, shall report to their respective schools and assist
in the clean up and restoration of the facilities so instruction can resume. All directives issued by the school
principal are to be followed.
8. Post Storm (Condition IV) Teacher/Counselor Responsibilities:
a) All faculty members should be prepared to clean up, to assess damages, and to prepare for instruction
in their respective areas. Clean up will usually include removing water from rooms, moving desks and
books, and wiping off the desks and chairs. Classrooms should be ready for the next day of
instruction.
b) Teachers should check in with the principal to determine if help is needed in the
book/locker and storage room.
c) Faculty members are encouraged to bring whatever supplies (brooms, mops, etc.)
they need to clean up.
d) Give a list of damages to the school principal
e) When finished, teachers/counselors are encouraged to help others in the clean up of
classrooms and school grounds. Please see the administrator in charge for
guidance.
9. Offices and Custodian Staff Responsibilities:
a) All staff members are to clean up, assess damages, and prepare their respective areas for opening.
b) Staff members are encouraged to bring whatever materials they may need for clean up.
c) Give a listing of damages to the school principal.
d) All staff members are expected to clear debris from around the school and to discard any trash found
around the school.
e) Office staff and custodial staff are to check with their immediate supervisor for assignments.
10. Cafeteria Workers:
a) Clean up all debris from the storm.
b) If no power, transfer all frozen/refrigerated items to cold storage.
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Return everything to its place to prepare for opening.
d) Survey and test all electrical equipment.
e) Survey and report any damages to the cafeteria manager and principal.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Support Staff Organizational Chart
Principal:
Naomi C.
Taitingfong
Secretary,
Brenda
Sison
AssistPrin
Sp.Pop/
Facil:
Lucy Leon
Guerrero
Administra.
Officer:
Frank Castro
Curriculum:
Assistant
Principal,
Marcia
AssistPrin.
Pupil Person
Off:
Maria San
Nicolas
Martir
IEPC
Clerk.
Anita Kelly
Clerk Typist
III:
Betty Cruz
Counseling
Office:
B.Benavente
E. Langas,
AChargualaf
Computer
Operator,
Mary
Tenorio
Nurse’s
Office:
Library
Services,
Librarian:
Danny Leon
Guerrero
Clerk,
Marina
Naputi
Truant
Officer:
Mary Pipes
Clerk:
Stephanie
Martinez
Para
Educators,
Supervisory
Aides,
1:1 Aides
CR
Program
Coord.
P.Devera
R. Flores
Clerk,
LOTE
COORD.
Carmen
Leon
Guerrero
T.As
Clerk,
Linda
Cepeda
Clerk,
Sirena
Balajadia
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School Principal:
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Assumes overall supervision of the school and implementation of the SIP
Provides instructional leaders in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of
a balanced educational program, including all support services and co-curricular activities (Skillbased curriculum, Accreditation, SAT 10 Content Standards and Performance Indicators)
Evaluates teachers
Chairs meetings with content representatives
Supervises Assistant Principals, Cafeteria Manager, and Administrator Officer (i.e., leave forms
and evaluations)
Handles teacher leave requests (When Assistant Principal, Curriculum is not available)
Works with appropriate district administrators in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of
personnel
Approves all communication sent home or outside the school campus
Provides training for assistant principals
Plans for staff development
Coordinates all PTA meetings
Oversees the Parental Involvement Committee of the SIP
Assistant Principal, Curriculum:
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Acting Principal (When principal is off-campus)
Handles all teacher leave applications
Handles clerical staff leave request assigned
Oversees the 8th grade program
Approves all school bulletins
Evaluates teachers, counselors, librarian, and school health counselor
Plans for faculty meetings
Meets monthly with content representatives
Attends and monitors all team planning
Approves all field trip requests
Oversees Student Achievement Committee of the SIP
Assistant Principal, Special Programs/Facilities/Business:
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Evaluates teachers
Handles all custodians leave requests
Attend all team planning meetings
Attends All IEP meetings
Oversees 7th grade program
Oversees the LOTE program
Approves student activities
Supervises activities coordinator
Plans for all social events (Christmas party, end of the year, teacher orientation day, etc…)
Plans and coordinates student and employee awards/recognition ceremonies
Responsible for school facilities
Supervises custodians
Oversees the Resource Committee under the SLIP
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Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel:
 Oversees Student Campus Conduct (Discipline)
 Oversees student attendance
 Approves all out-of-district requests
 Oversees the 6th grade program
 Evaluates teachers
 Prepares student/parent handbook
 Supervises all school aides/1:1 aides
 Supervises interscholastic games
 Responsible for Second Step program
 Attends all team planning meetings
 Handles all school aide/1-to-1 aide leave requests
 Oversees School Climate section of the SLIP
Administrative Officer:
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Receives and maintains a continuous inventory of school equipment and
government property
Assists the Principal with budget preparation
Supervises all requisition for the procurement of equipment and supplies
Supervises all preparations of requisitions, receipts, and distribution of
supplies
Supervises all preparations of school’s payroll. Responsible for keeping
valid time sheets and pay records of all personnel
Keeps record of leaves and absences of staff members
Maintains centralized key distribution
Attends and provides supervision for school activities after school hours
Serves as the school’s treasurer
Performs other duties as delegated by the Principal
Cafeteria Manager (if cafeteria not outsourced to private food vendor)
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Responsible for seeing that the food is prepared daily and is served
to meet the students’ nutritional needs.
Insures federal guidelines are followed for nutritional balance.
Observes government health and safety regulation in all matters
relating to the operations of the cafeteria.
Provides the principal with daily/weekly menus at least a
week prior to implementation when possible.
Supervises all cafeteria employees and workers.
NON-CLASSROOM TEACHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Grade Level Counselors
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The basic role and function of the counselors is to implement the philosophy and objectives of the
guidance and counseling department.
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A fundamental objective of the counselor is to recognize the unique worth of the individual.
Counselors must be committed to helping individuals to:
 Understanding themselves;
 Understand their rights and their freedom to choose;
 Understand their alternatives and the possible consequences of their decisions;
 Make decisions;
 Take responsibility for their decisions;
 Become self-directed;
 Function effectively in social community.
 The counselor will serve as a consultant to the school and community by:
 Providing mediation for changes in behavior and conflict resolution;
 Serving as a liaison for issues pertinent to the learning environment of the schools;
 Supporting the staff with assistance in developing positive rapport with students to;
 Assisting teachers in identifying students who would benefit from counseling and providing
feedback on referred students as appropriate;
 Providing information to parents and students to aid in their understanding of educational
goals;
 Providing resource materials and expertise dealing with issue affecting students, staff, and
family.
 Providing information about appropriate community resources or organizations
 The counselor will provide individual and group counseling by:
 Providing crisis intervention;
 Using appropriate interventions in situations detrimental to the physical, mental, educational,
and emotional well-being of the individual;
 Providing support to individuals by addressing topics such as interpersonal
relations;
 Making referrals to school and community agencies when necessary.
 The counselor will uphold the standards of the counseling profession by:
 Meeting district competency standards and requirements for re-certification;
 Participating in the development of policies concerning guidance and counseling;
 Keeping information about developments and innovations within the professional at the
local, state, and national levels.
 Following the legal and ethical standards of the counseling profession
The counselor shall assist in issues affecting students such as the course scheduling of students and
the preparation/implementation of school-wide testing of students, and other duties related to student
issues as directed by the principal.
SECTION VII. STUDENT RECORDS, PRIVACY ACT AND TITLE IX (FEDERAL LAW)
CUMULATIVE FOLDERS
Information in each student’s record is available to teachers who have need for this information.
Information found in a student’s cumulative folder is not to be discussed with people other than the student’s
teachers or administrative staff of LPUMS or the Guam Public School System.
When information is needed from a cumulative folder, please ask the counselor’s secretary to obtain the
folder for you. Do not get it yourself. Return it to the Counseling Office clerk when you are finished. In any
respect, these records MUST NOT be removed from the Counseling Office without written approval from an
administrator.
School Health Counselor
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Initiates procedures for emergency care of illnesses and injuries occurring while pupils are under the
jurisdiction of the school.
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Responsible for first aid care of emergencies.
Assumes responsibility for follow-through with parents concerning school health emergencies
Provides health counseling and guidance to pupils to promote optimum growth and development.
Serves as health consultant to pupils, parents, and teachers in matters pertaining to pupil health.
Assists in planning school programs to promote optimum physical, social and
emotional health. Develop plans to enhance the safety of pupils and staff.
Participates in periodic surveys to identify the presence of factors detrimental to the health and safety
of pupils and staff.
Provides consultant services to classroom teachers on planning content materials and activities related
to health instruction.
Provides consultant services to pupils on an individual or classroom basis in relation to health
instruction.
Assists teachers periodically in the instruction of appropriate health education topics.
Participates in developing school policies and procedures to ensure cooperation with local health
officials in all matters pertaining the community health.
Prepares quarterly health reports and submits to the principal on a quarterly basis.
Librarian
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Administers and operates the school library and plans arrangements and procedures for utilizing
library materials to their most effective use with students and teachers.
Selects and orders books, recordings, filmstrips, magazines, and pamphlets, the contents which suit
student needs and interests (reinforcing and enriching curriculum studies.
Selects and orders equipment and supplies for the library with the approval of the Principal.
Classifies, catalogs, and supervises the processing of library materials.
Encourages reading through individual contact with students and through arranging displays,
booklists, and school newspaper publicity.
Instructs and supervises the library clerk, assist students in book processing circulation procedures,
and other tasks.
Instructs students in use of the card catalog and reference tools to increase their efficiency and use of
the library
Instructs teachers and students in the use of the library and its resources.
Provides assistance for teacher use of library facilities.
Develops and oversees the Library Action Plan of the SLIP
Responsible for coordinating the distribution of AV equipment and accountability of equipment.
Activity Coordinator
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Be present for all meetings.
Insures that any fund-raising activity is reviewed and submitted to the principal at
least two (2) weeks in advance, for approval or disapproval.
Insures that students have a clear understanding of the objectives of the activity.
Holds a workshop (preferably during the first meeting) on the handling of non
appropriated fund with the Assistant Principal, Business and the Administrative
Officer.
Insure that all contracts or agreements (verbal or written) are routed to the
Principal for approval or disapproval. All contracts or agreements must be validated by the
Principal.
Be on site at all times for off-campus/on-campus functions.
Assists the administration with overseeing compliance with Non Appropriated
Fund Procedures (NAF)
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Coordinates and schedules all activities.
Submits weekly bulletin and other media announcements as needed by the
principal
Content Representative
Responsible to:
 Be the voice to air concerns or provide suggestions to help teachers
 Be the liaison between the content area teachers and administration
 Provide necessary information to content area teachers regarding opportunities to attend workshops,
seminars, or to get resources in content area
 Keep teachers informed of any activity or event related to content area (contests,
 science fairs, etc…)
 Organizing achievement data from content area teachers
 Have a directory of the content area teachers complete with name, room number, & team
 Set a specific time and day to meet regularly
 To align curriculum with district Content Standards Performance Indicators, SAT9/10 Clusters
 Assists the Assistant Principal, Curriculum with assessing SIP goals and objectives
 Facilitating regular meetings with content area teachers
 Discuss issues related to the teaching of content
 Share and incorporate ideas
 Provide opportunities for grade levels to get together and discuss grade level concerns and issues (i.e.,
Index of Instructional Objectives, Item Analysis, SAT9/10 alignment etc.)
Team Leader’s
Are Responsible for:
 Providing the team teachers with pertinent information necessary for team
success.
 Being the liaison between the team teachers & the administration as well as other
groups in the school (counselors, coordinators, advisors, etc,.)
 Relaying information to administration about issues & concerns of the team
 Document daily team meetings (agenda and attendance) and submit these
documents each quarter to the Assistant Principal, Curriculum
 Being the facilitator of team efforts
 Organize team meetings (agenda, goals, etc…) and report them on a quarterly
basis
 Mentoring new teachers to the team
 Initiate the identification of “at risk” students and develop action plans to assist
students succeed
 Overseer of team committees (fieldtrips, fundraiser, newsletter, etc…)
 Seek outside help for the team when needed
 Assist the Reading Coordinator (RC) with data collection
 Enforcing team and school rules
 Setting up child study teams to assess student needs
 Ensure team members are aware of retention procedures and adhere to timelines
 Know the rules and discipline procedures of the school
 Have a team behavior tracking system in place to document offenses
 Make sure team teachers understand and USE school policies
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Know the attendance procedures and policies
 make sure team teachers understand the policy
 have a system in place to track attendance patterns and contact parents & guardians
immediately
Reading Coordinator
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Facilitates the Corrective Reading (CR) program
Create means of organizing teaching schedules relative to CR
Oversees initial placement of students into decoding/comprehension results
Assures that data is collected and made accessible in each classroom
Examines data and provides feedback to teachers on a regular basis
Change placement of students as needed and approved by the principal
Schedule and conduct classroom observations
Identify and schedule in-service needs for teachers throughout the year
Communicate with teachers as necessary
Communicate with administration on a regular basis
Teach an instructional group
Perform other duties specified by the principal
Athletic Director
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Ensures preparation of facilities for all home games.
Assistant Principal in selection of athletic personnel.
Calls to attention of coaches any failure to uphold responsibilities.
Attends in person (or a substitute) all home games. (Substitute must be a coach, teacher or
administrator
Keeps records of:
 Team Rosters
 Eligibility
 Vital Statistics
Works with Administration in providing awards for outstanding
performance.
Works with other athletic directors in setting up schedules for all
Sports and activities.
Orders new and replacement equipment when deemed necessary
after receiving proper authorization from the Principal.
Oversees the athletic facilities, supplies and equipment.
Is in charge of the use of athletic facilities by school organization
and keeps an up-to-date schedule of use of athletic facilities by all
organizations.
Is in charge of assignment of athletic facilities by non-school
organization; responsible for keeping schedules or organizations
requesting rental of athletic facilities and providing the
administrative officer with the information, including names, date,
and time of use of facility so that correct billing, supervision, and
custodial responsibilities are met by the renting organization.
Performs other duties as delegated by the Principal
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LIBRARY RULES AND POLICIES PROCEDURES
All students using the library will be admitted with a library pass issued by a teacher or in the company of a
teacher. The library will be available also during lunchtime however. A special Library Lunch Pass issued
by teachers must be used.
Everyone is welcomed to use our LPUMS library. The librarian and library Aide are here to service you in
your quest for knowledge, and also to promote reading pleasure. When using the library, please remember:
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A. Behavioral Expectations to Enforce with Students
1. Be quiet in the library at all times.
2. The library is open at 7:30 am before school starts to browse, check in, check out, library books,
and to finish homework assignments.
3. No eating, chewing gum, or drinking permitted in the library.
4. When teachers accompany students, no library pass is needed.
5. Students must wait outside until the teacher has given some visible signal to enter the library. This
same procedure applies when the bell rings to leave the library.
6. Students must keep quiet in the library. No unnecessary visiting and gabbing, etc., from one table
to another or from one section of the library to another.
7. About fifteen (15) minutes before the bell rings for the end of the period, the teacher should
remind the class to start putting the materials away and check out library.
8. Books are only on a two-week checkout basis for students and can be renewed upon request for
another two weeks. Reference materials can’t be checked out, they can only be used in the library.
9. You are responsible for the books checked out. Lost books must be paid for in its full amount. A
late fee of ten cents ($.10) will be charged for each day a book is late.
10. Don’t use another student’s ID number for checking out library books or using the computer.
11. Students are required to leave the library the same way they found it. Chairs should be pushed in
under the table, papers or any mess picked up and thrown into the wastebasket and library
materials returned to correct shelves.
12. A student caught mutilating, destroying, or sticking gum on books, periodicals, furniture or
anywhere within the library will suspended for the use of the library and referred to the AP-Pupil
Personnel for disciplinary action.
13. A student must have an individual library pass to the library during lunch time (four students
allowed per teacher).
14. Internet is available to student for education use. Limit is five (5) minutes per student.
15. Books can be checkout by faculty for as long as needed for their own use or for class use. The end
of the school year for clearance must return all Library Material and equipment!
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16. Teachers for class use can check out audio-Visual materials. Students are not allowed to check out
AV-Materials. All AV-Material MUST be kept in a secured room. You, who checked out the
AV-equipment, ARE responsible for it’s safety. Video tape(s) are also available. LRC schedule is
posted in the library bulletin board.
17. Library material should be used with care, checked out correctly, and returned promptly on the
date due so that they will be available for others to use and wouldn’t be charge a late fee.
18. Students should be considerable to others. They should be quiet and orderly so others will not be
disturbed.
19. Library books and other materials should be put away properly or checked out; and any mess
cleaned up before a student leaves the library.
20. Students should come to the library only when they have library work to do. The librarian will not
be responsible for students who have nothing to do but disturb others who have important work to
do.
B. Checking out books magazines, AV Materials, etc.
1. Before any library material can be checked, the library Aide(s) (or Tech) at the circulation desk will
check the library registration files to make sure you are properly registered.
2. The Library Aide(s) will stamp the due date on the book card and on the pocket of the book (and
initial their name near the due date) and give you the book(s).
3. If a student already has two (2) books checked out, he/she may not check out another unless one or
both books are returned.
4. Students may check out magazines. Teachers may check out magazines for the use of students. There
is no limit number of magazines to be checked out. However, discretion is encouraged and magazines
should be returned as soon as possible.
C. Library Services
The library is open at 7:30 am before school starts. Come in and browse, check out books, or return
books.
The Librarian or Library Technician will help you find information available on any subject.
Library orientation is to familiarize and help you use the library more effectively. Orientation service is also
available upon request by teachers during any time of the school year.
A teacher can check out a set of Encyclopedias for class use, but it is to be returned before the end of the
school day or if made special arrangements with Librarian.
Old magazines and newspapers may be checked out to teachers for projects.
Library Reservations can be made Ahead of Time for the Following:
1. Class research or special projects by classroom teachers…..The number of days reserved by any one
teacher will be scrutinized by the Assistant Principal, Curriculum to ensure equal access by all
2. Group testing by counselors
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3. Alternate classroom for those whose classes have no operational air conditioner
4. Any other school activity or function approved by administration
**The Library will be closed for book check out (2) weeks before school ends.
**Library books must be all turned in before school ends
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APPENDICES
A- ESLERs Rubrics
B- Course Syllabus Sample
C- Lesson Plan Sample
D- Retention Policy
E- Field Trip Forms
F- Acceptable Use Policy
G- Behavior Offenses and Consequences
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APPENDIX A
ESLR Rubrics
World Class Citizens
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Asks for help when needed; works in cooperative teams
in leadership position and contributes to group goals
Consistently follows school and classroom rules and
understands their purpose; listens politely, disagrees
respectfully, and understands and tolerates opposing
points of view
Actively participates in community organizations
and/or community service; has a depth of knowledge of
diverse groups and demonstrates respect through
words and actions
Sometimes asks for help when needed; works in
cooperative groups and contributes to group goals
Consistently follows school and classroom rule; listens
politely, disagrees respectfully, and tolerates opposing
points of view
Is aware of community service opportunities and is a
member of school or community organizations; has
some knowledge of diverse groups and demonstrates
respect through words and actions
Rarely asks for help when needed; works in cooperative
teams but may or a contribute to group goals
Inconsistently follows school and classroom rules;
listens politely and will not be disrespectful
Is award of community service opportunities; has
limited knowledge of diverse groups and demonstrates
minimal respect through words and actions
Information Users
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Accomplished
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Able to independently select, gather, and use
information from multiple sources and interprets ideas
Consistently interprets and follows directions and
understands their purpose
Accurately verbalizes, summarizes, and/or
demonstrates a thorough comprehension of presented
material; applies knowledge from theory to real world
applications most of the time
Sees relationships between two or more objects and
uses logic to draw conclusions; consistently uses logic to
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Developing
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Basic
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draw accurate conclusions from available information
and/or extract rules or principles from a set of objects
or a written text.
Generally interprets and follows directions
Accurately verbalizes, summarizes, and/or
demonstrates a thorough comprehension of presented
material; applies knowledge from theory to real world
applications most of the time
Sees relationships between two or more objects and
uses logic to draw conclusions; consistently uses logic to
draw accurate conclusions form available information
and/or extract rules or principles from a set objects or a
written text.
Inconsistently interprets and follows directions
Verbalizes, summarizes, and/or demonstrates a general
comprehension of presented material; seldom applies
acquired knowledge to real world applications
Sees relationships between two or more objects
independently; uses logic to draw accurate conclusions
independently some to the time.
Life Long Learners
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Consistently comprehends content read; consistently
writes in a clear and concise manner; articulates ideas
and opinions succinctly and creatively
Actively listens for understanding; questions
automatically to obtain deeper understanding
Uses interpersonal skills to interact, participate, and
share knowledge.
Comprehends the main idea of what was read;
frequently writes in a clear and concise manner;
articulates ideas and opinions adequately
Usually listens for some or limited understanding;
occasionally questions for facts and clarification
Usually uses interpersonal skills effectively.
Limited comprehension of what was read; rarely writes
in a clear and concise manner; articulates ideas and
opinions partially and/or inaccurately
Often listens with no understanding; seldom asks
questions to obtain information
Uses interpersonal skills ineffectively or not at all.
Decision Makers
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Accomplished
Recognizes existence of a problem and identifies all of
its components; locates, evaluates; and collects
information a variety of relevant resources
Suggest multiple, feasible solutions; utilizes a variety of
effective and relevant strategies to solve a problem
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Developing
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Basic
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Consistently aware of consequences of decision; is
responsible in accepting the results most of the time;
continually evaluates choices
Recognizes existence of a problem and identifies some
of its components; locates, evaluates, and collects
information from some sources
Suggests at least one feasible solution; utilizes some
relevant strategies to solve a problem
Generally aware of consequences; accepts responsibility
for results some if the time; evaluates choices
occasionally
Recognizes existence of a problem but cannot identify
its components; makes minimal effort to locate,
evaluate, and collect information from sources
Suggest only one solution; utilizes one relevant strategy
to solve a problem
Has limited awareness of consequences; may or may
not accept responsibility for choices; may or may not
evaluate choices
Critical Thinkers
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Consistently interprets and follows directions and
understands their purpose
Accurately verbalizes, summarizes, and/or
demonstrates a thorough comprehension of presented
material; applies knowledge from theory to real world
applications most of the time
Sees relationships between two or more objects and
uses logic to draw conclusions; consistently uses logic to
draw accurate conclusions from available information
and/or extract rules or principles from a set of objects
or a written text.
Generally interprets and follows directions
Accurately verbalizes, summarizes, and/or
demonstrates a thorough comprehension of presented
material; applies knowledge from theory to real world
applications most of the time
Sees relationships between two or more objects and
uses logic to draw conclusions; consistently uses logic to
draw accurate conclusions form available information
and/or extract rules or principles from a set objects or a
written text.
Inconsistently interprets and follows directions
Verbalizes, summarizes, and/or demonstrates a general
comprehension of presented material; seldom applies
acquired knowledge to real world applications
Sees relationships between two or more objects
independently; uses logic to draw accurate conclusions
independently some to the time.
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Academic Achievers
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Has an academic plan, takes the appropriate courses,
and knows secondary goals to prepare for the next
grade level and beyond; gain career experience in the
community, through job shadowing, intern ships,
volunteering, and/or paid work-experience
Generates new ideas by making connections, changing
or reshaping goals, and imagining new possibilities;
organizes, processes, and synthesizes symbols, pictures,
graphs, objects, and other information
Consistently makes school a priority; sets and works
consistently at educational goals; recognizes and uses
multiple intelligences skillfully to apply and adapt new
knowledge and skills
Takes the appropriate courses and has some knowledge
about secondary goals; explores career through about a
variety of resources and experiences at school and in
the community
Generates ideas and uses imaginations freely combining
ideas and information in new ways; organizes and
process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other
information;
Generally makes school a priority; sets and sometimes
works at educational goals; recognizes and makes
limited use of multiple intelligences to apply and adapt
knowledge and skills
Knows basic course and next grade level requirements;
is exposed to career possibilities at school
Generates ideas but cannot bring them to a viable
conclusion; organizes symbols, pictures, graphs,
objects, and other information;
May not make school a priority but has set educational
goals; has difficulty recognizing and using multiple
intelligences to apply and adapt knowledge and skills
Technology Users
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Independently uses technology uses select, gather, and
save information from multiple electronic sources
Uses a variety of technological and multimedia tools to
effectively communicate an idea
Uses technology to gather information from a variety of
electronic sources with occasional monitoring
Uses only certain technological and multimedia tools to
communicate an idea
Requires continual assistance in order to use technology
to perform research
Requires continual assistance in order to use
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technological and multimedia tools to effectively
communicate an idea
Solution Seekers
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Accomplished
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Developing
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Basic
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Consistently demonstrates knowledge of a wide variety
of occupational and living skills; is aware of issues and
is involved in steps necessary for change, and may be
active in student government or activities
Readily and independently visualizes and utilizes
various applications in solving a problem; confidently
recognizes reasonableness of possible solutions and
makes logical extensions if necessary
Consistently shows persistence in seeking solutions
Demonstrates knowledge of some occupational and
living skills; is aware of issues and knows the steps
necessary for change
Given some direction will visualize and utilize some
applications in solving a problem; recognizes the
reasonableness of possible solutions most of the time
Is generally persistent in seeking solutions
Demonstrate limited knowledge of occupational and
living skills; is aware of issues
Visualizes and utilizes applications in solving a problem
but only with directions; sometimes recognizes
appropriateness of possible solutions
Shows limited persistence in seeking solutions
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APPENDIX B
SAMPLE COURSE SYLLABUS AND CITIZENSHIP RUBRICS
SAMPLE COURSE SYLLABUS
Approved By:_______________
Social Studies
Luis P. Ungallant Middle School
Teacher XYZ
Room 78
School Year 2007-2008
7th Grade
Team 7B Tigers
Course Description:
Students will understand the world in which they live in; recognize the interdependence of individuals, groups
and nations; and promote the understanding of the relationship between people and their environment.
Course Outline:
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1st Quarter
Map Skills
Geographic Studies
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2nd Quarter
Governmental Studies
Civics
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3rd Quarter
Economic Studies
Cultural Studies
4th Quarter
Social Systems
Global Studies
Grading Procedure:
Each student may calculate his/her grade at any time according to the following criteria.
Projects
20%
Post-Test
15%
Tests/Quizzes
20%
Assignments (Class work, Homework)
25%
Portfolio (Notes, Vocabulary, Collection of Work)
+ 20%
100%
Make-up Work:
Students who are absent have the opportunity to make up missed assignments (class
work/homework), quizzes and tests. A portfolio is available for students to check what
they missed. All the notes, vocabulary, class work, and homework are included and
available for students to use. Students who are absent need to see me to determine a due
date for make-up assignments or schedule a make-up quiz or test.
Homework Policy:
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Homework will be assigned on Mondays through Fridays. All assignments are to be
completed neatly and turned in on time.
Quiz/Test Policy:
Quizzes and tests will be given periodically. Students will be given approximately one
week notice for all quizzes and tests. However, pop quizzes may be given to check if
students are going over their notes on a regular basis.
Post-Test
A Post-Test will be issued at the end of each quarter. The Post-Test is weighted at 15%
of a student’s total grade per quarter.
Required Material:
Pens (Black or Blue ink)
Pencils
Color Pencils
Color Crayons
Binder (½ inch width)
Loose leaf paper
4 divider tabs
Rules:
1. Follow directions. Students should respond quickly to whatever is asked of them
with the willingness to try new things.
2. Be punctual. Students should be in their seat to begin class by the tardy bell.
3. Be prepared. Students should be ready when class begins with all materials,
everyday.
4. Respect everyone. All our words and actions should reflect a team attitude.
Consequences:
1. Teacher/Student Consultation
2. Call/Note to Parent
3. Team Teachers/Student Meeting
4. Referral to Counselor
5. Team Teachers, Student, & Parent Meeting
6. Referral to Vice-Principal for Discipline
In Regards to School Policy:
Refer to Student Handbook.
Parents/Guardians, please sign below and return this form to your child’s
Social Studies teacher, indicating that you have gone over the syllabus for
Social Studies for school year 200_-200_ with your child.
Thank you for your continued support.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My child and I have reviewed the syllabus set for Social Studies
and agree to follow and support it.
______________________
_____________________
_____________________
Student’s Name
Student’s Signature
Date
______________________
_____________________
_____________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name
Parent’s/Guardian’s
Date
Signature
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Amended July 22, 2004
SAMPLE RUBRICS FOR CITIZENSHIP EVALUATION
Citizenship Grade:
Each student’s citizenship grade is evaluated based on the following rubrics: Students need to exhibit at
least two of the behaviors in each category to warrant that evaluation.
E = Excellent
 Student exhibits exemplary behavior: no disciplinary action needed
 Always follows school and classroom rules
 Listens politely and demonstrates respect to others
 Actively participates in class most of the time
 Socializes very well with others most of the time
S = Satisfactory
 Student exhibits good behavior; few to no disciplinary action needed
 Consistently follows school and classroom rules
 Participates in class
 Gets along well with others some of the time.
N = Needs Improvement
 Student exhibits inappropriate behavior
 Inconsistently follows school and classroom rules
 Occasional disciplinary action needed; teacher disciplinary action needed on three
or more occasions.
 Student participation in class is infrequent
 Has difficulty getting along with others
U = Unsatisfactory
 Student exhibits unacceptable behavior;
 Frequent disciplinary action needed; referred to the PPO and disciplinary action
Taken (Level II or III type offenses)
 Student GPSSs not participate in class
 GPSSs not get along with others.
* Please note that citizenship grades are reported at the middle and end of the quarter via progress reports and report
cards.
APPENDIX C
LUIS P. UNTALAN DAILY LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Teacher Name:___________________________
Quarter: 1 2 3 4
M T W TH F
Date: __________________
Period: _____
I. ESLR Addressed:
Specify how ESLRS are reinforced by lesson:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD I
___ World Class Citizens ___ Information Users ___ Life Long Learners ___Decision Makers
___ Critical Thinkers ___ Academic Achievers ___ Technical Users ___ Solution Seekers
To measure ESLRS, refer to rubrics
II. List All Skills Taught and the Content Standard(s) covered:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD I
III. Anticipatory Set or Affective Grabber:
PTEP STANDARD III
(Time Allotment:_____ )
IV: Instructional Objective(s):
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD I
(List and specify all desirable outcomes expressed in
observable/measurable behaviors in the cognitive,
affective, and psychomotor domains)
V: Instructional Strategy:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARDS II, IV, AND VI
___Teacher Led Instruction ___Cooperative learning ___ Interdisciplinary Instruction
___Thematic unit approach ___Seminar discussion ___Problem-based learning
___Hand-on task ___Peer tutoring ___ Alternative assessments / Other: _____________
VI: Methods of Assessment or Evaluation:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARDS IX AND X
___Test ___Oral presentation ___Journal ___Discussion ___Reports ___Other:__________
___Project product ___Portfolios___ Individual/Group work ___Investigations/Experiments.
VII: Models/Examples:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD IX
____Story Boards ___Pictures ___Graphs ___Tables ___Charts
____ Overheads Other: _________
VIII: Checking for Understanding:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARDS VII, IX, AND X
___Question & Answer
___Class Discussion
___/ Other: _____________
IX: Guided Practice:
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD V
____Question & Answer ___Class Discussion ___Hands On ___Worksheet
____Evaluate graphs, charts, tables, and/or pictures / ____ Other:______________
X: Closure: (Needs to include all of the following)
(Time Allotment:_____ )
PTEP STANDARD VIII
■ Review of Objectives(Where they met?) ■ Introduction of tomorrow’s lesson ____
■ Significance of lesson ■ Clean Up ■ Other/Specify:________________________
XI: Modifications For Students In Need: _____ Shorter essay ____ Multiple Choice ____
Limit choices ____ Peer Tutoring ____Simplified Questions ____Limit Questions ____Spelling &
Grammatical Errors Not Counted ____Extended Time ____ Tutor ____ Other/Specify: ________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
APPENDIX D
RETENTION PROCEDURES – follow deadlines/date requirements
STEP 1:
Familiarize yourself with retention literature inserted into your Curriculum Binder.
STEP 2:
Review student grades to determine retention candidates within 10 days after the
end of 2nd Quarter, January 21, 2008.
STEP 3:
Submit “possible retention list” to curriculum administrative and grade level
counselor within 10 days after the 2nd Quarter, January 11, 2008-January 21, 2008.
STEP 4:
Notify parent(s)/guardian(s). Team leader or designated team member will
complete the Notification of Retention Letter within 10 days after the 2nd Quarter
January 11, 2008-January 21, 2008). If unable to notify parent(s), see the school social
worker to contact parents.
STEP 5:
Conduct intervention plan meeting. During the meeting, document intervention goals,
action plans, and set time-line for the intervention to occur. Compile work samples to
compare before and after the intervention. Team teachers will complete the intervention
plan and secure necessary signatures by anytime within 15 days after the 2nd Quarter
January 21- February 5).
STEP 6:
Implementation of intervention plan (Core teachers) by no later than 15 days after the 2nd
Quarter January 21- February 5.
STEP 7:
Determine if student has a learning disability based on date compiled. (See consulting
resource teacher (CRT) for child study forms to initiate special education referral).
STEP 8:
Submit “final retention list” to curriculum administrator and grade level counselor by the
4th week of 4th quarter April 21-April 25, 2008.
STEP 9:
Final retention letter
(Team leader or designated team member by the fourth week of the 4th quarter April 21April 25). Final retention letter will be sent home to parents with a specific time and date
for the retention conference.
STEP 10: Retention Conference
(Schedule by team leader or designated team member – April 21-April 25).
The retention conference will be conducted by the administrator based on submitted final
retention list. Team leader will arrange for a specific time/date for this conference and
request all committee members to attend. The retention conference will evaluate student
progress, determine retention adequacy, and establish grade level placement for the
following school year. The retention conference committee members are comprised of
parent(s)/guardian(s). Core teachers, elective teachers, administrator, guidance counselor,
CRT, and LOTE Coordinator.
STEP 11: Submission of retention conference results and notification of retention to the
counseling office by team leader for filing in student’s cumulative folder when 4th quarter
grades are due June 5th). NOTE: 8th grade students – retention packet must be
completed and submitted with 4th quarter/semester grades
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
POSSIBLE/FINAL RETENTION LIST FORM
Date: _____________
Team Leader: ______________________________
Grade/Team: _______________________________
Students:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
1.
_______________________________________________________________________________
2.
_______________________________________________________________________________
3.
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.
_______________________________________________________________________________
5.
_______________________________________________________________________________
6.
_______________________________________________________________________________
7.
_______________________________________________________________________________
8.
_______________________________________________________________________________
9.
_______________________________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________________________
Received by: _____________________________
Date: ________________________________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
RETENTION CHECKLIST
Directions: Please place a checkmark in each box after you have reviewed and completed each item.
I.
Retention Committee Comprises Of:
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II.
Ensure the Following Conditions Are Reviewed:
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III.
Administrator
Core Teachers
Elective Teachers
Guidance Counselor
Health Counselor
CRT
LOTE Coordinator
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Review retention literature
Adequate Health –Vision, Hearing, etc.
Physically/Emotionally conducive home environment
Instruction adequate to student learning style/abilities/disabilities
Language needs met
Receiving special education (Sped) services
Receiving language other than English (LOTE) services
Interventions:
Teacher Responsibilities
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Parent(s)/Guardian(s) notification letter
MPC with core teachers, elective teachers, counselor, and administrator
Monitoring forms/folder
Provide remediation sessions weekly
Utilize effective teaching strategies (VAKT)
Utilize annual assessment and a minimum of 2 other diagnostic assessment
Parents(s)/Guardian(s)Responsibilities
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Acknowledge notification letter
Attend MPC with core teachers, elective teachers, counselor, and administrative
Review and sign monitoring form
Ensure child attends remedial sessions weekly
Provide sufficient study time at home
Student Responsibilities
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Hand-Carry notification letter to parent(s)/guardian(s)
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
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IV.
Obtain monitoring folder from the home base teacher
Ensure all teachers sign monitoring forms
Attend remediation session as scheduled
Meet with grade level counselor
Reasons For Retention:
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No improvement after implementation of interventions
Performing 3 more years below grade level
Failing 3 or more core subjects
Cumulative grade point average of 59% and below in all core subjects
Cumulative grade point average of 59% and below in all subjects
Results on annual assessment indicates little or no mastery of skills
Excessive absences – 12 or more unexcused absences
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
POSSIBLE RETENTION NOTIFICATION LETTER
Date: _____________________
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Your son/daughter _________________________________________is currently being
considered possible retention in the ____ grade for school year __________. This is due to
three factors: (1) failure in three or more core subjects, (2) a yearly cumulative grade point
average less than 59% in core subjects, and (3) current year cumulative grade point
average of 59% or below in all course work.
We have schedule a meeting for the following date and time:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
If you are unable to attend, please call the school or write a note to reschedule our meeting.
Your Partners in Education,
___________________________
Language Arts Teacher
___________________________
Science Teacher
___________________________
Math Teacher
___________________________
Elective Teacher
___________________________
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
___________________________
Reading Teacher
___________________________
Social Studies Teacher
___________________________
Elective Teacher
___________________________
Guidance Counselor
……………………………………………………………………………………
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Acknowledge (Please sign and return to child’s home base teacher.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature: ____________________________________
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________
Date Parent(s)/Guardian(s) received notification letter: __________________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERVENTION PLAN, (IP)
STUDENT: ____________________________ DOB: __________________________
GRADE/TEAM: ________________________ TEACHER: _____________________
NOTE: Do not delay the implementation of this IP, due to the parent’s inability to meet. In print
big block, indicate dates of scheduled meetings.
GOALS
ACHIEVED
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
YES NO
Parent’s Signature:______________________________________________________
Student’s Signature:_____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Signature:_____________________________________________________
Grade Level Counselor’s Signature:________________________________________
Assistant Principal, Curriculum Signature:__________________________________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
FINAL RETENTION CONFERENCE NOTIFICATION FORM
Date: ____________
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
We would like to schedule a final conference to evaluate your child, ____________________
progress in school. We strongly recommend your participation in this meeting. You have
been scheduled to meet with the committee on:
_______________________________________
If you are unable to attend, please call the school or write a note to reschedule the conference.
Committee Members:
_____________________________
Language Arts Teacher
______________________________
Reading Teacher
_____________________________
Science Teacher
______________________________
Social Studies Teacher
_____________________________
Math Teacher
______________________________
Elective Teacher
_____________________________
Elective Teacher
______________________________
Health Counselor (If Applicable)
_____________________________
Consulting Resource Teacher
(If Applicable)
______________________________
LOTE Coordinator
(If Applicable)
_____________________________
Guidance Counselor
______________________________
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) acknowledgement (Please sign and return to child’s home base teacher)
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature: __________________________________________________
Student’s Name: _______________________________________
Date Parent(s)/Guardian(s) received notification letter: _______________________________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
LUIS P. UNTALAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
RETENTION CONFERENCE RESULTS FORM
Date:________________
After reviewing and evaluating the performance_____________________________________
Student’s Name
_____________ _________________for the school year_____________, the
Grade
Date of Birth
committee:

Recommends retention for school year__________________

DOES NOT recommend retention for school year___________________
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Committee Members:
____________________________________
Language Arts Teacher
____________________________________
Science Teacher
____________________________________
Math Teacher
____________________________________
Elective Teacher
____________________________________
Consulting Resource Teacher
(If Applicable)
____________________________________
________________________________
Reading Teacher
________________________________
Social Studies Teacher
________________________________
Elective Teacher
________________________________
Health Counselor
________________________________
LOTE Coordinator
(If Applicable)
________________________________
Guidance Counselor
____________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
________________________________
Cc: Cumulative Folder
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
FINAL RETENTION NOTIFICATION LETTER
Date:________________
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
This is to notify you that your child,__________________________________, did not
achieve the goals identified on The Intervention Plan, and did not meet the minimal
requirements to be promoted to the next grade level. As a result, your child will be
retained in the_____ grade school
year_______.
Committee Members:
____________________________
Language Arts Teacher
____________________________
Science Teacher
____________________________
Math Teacher
____________________________
Elective Teacher
_____________________________
Consulting Resource Teacher (CRT)
(If Applicable)
_____________________________
Guidance Counselor
______________________________
Reading Teacher
______________________________
Social Studies Teacher
______________________________
Elective Teacher
______________________________
Health Counselor
______________________________
LOTE Coordinator
(If Applicable)
______________________________
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
_____________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Cc: Cumulative Folder
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
APPENDIX E
FIELD TRIP FORMS
Field Trip Request Form
Date of Request: ___________________
Teacher: _________________________
Date of Field Trip: _________________
Destination:
_________________________________________________________________________
Departure time from school: __________
Time of return: ________________
Subject/Grade: _______________________
Number of students: ____________
Number of adult supervisors: ____
Names: ______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone (s) _____________________________
Name of Teacher staying back: ________________________________
Note: Ratio is One teacher per 30 students. If not all students are attending, one teacher on
the core team must stay back and provide instruction for them.
Objectives of Trip (measurable learning outcomes):
1.__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Note: Teachers are reminded of their responsibility to follow all applicable policies and
procedures; special attention must be given to parental knowledge and permission, adult
supervision, safety precautions and conduct of students.
Principal’s Approval/Disapproval: ___________________ Date: _______________
Comments/Instructions:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cafeteria Manager: _________________________________________ Date ____________
Transportation Arrangements ( Busing Company):________________________________
Transportation arrangements were completed by:
___________________________________________________________
Contact person: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
Confirmed By: _________________________________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
FIELD TRIP PLANNING FORM
=
TEACHER: ______________GRADE:____ DATE OF FIELD TRIP: _______________
PROPOSED FIELD TRIP
LOCATION:________________________________________________________
Field trips are intended to provide students learning activities beyond that which cannot be provided
within the confines of the regular classroom environment. They are not recreational diversions, but
are applied learning activities. The field trip must be directly related to the curriculum and provide
clear support to the goals of the school. (Use the reverse side of this form if more space is needed for
any of the items).
1. Which of the ESLRs GPSSs this field trip address?
2. What skills/concepts will be taught during this field trip?
3. Provide a description of the destination and the planned activities:
4. Area of Curricular Focus:
a. List related unit/academic focus of activities in the classroom to be supported by the field trip.
b. Describe in detail how the field trip supports the unit’s goals.
c. Describe Pre-field trip instructional focus/classroom preparation activities.
d. Describe your classroom follow-up activities/evaluation:
5. Is a fee applicable to this field trip? If so, how much per child? If a child is not able to participate in
the field trip fee, what is done with the child? (No child should be denied from attending because of
financial reasons.)Describe safety precautions to be taken on the field trip:
6. GPSSs the field trip involve strenuous physical activity? ______ YES ______NO
7. What steps have you taken to ensure that any student’s health restrictions have been addressed?
9. Objectives (Measurable and Observable) of field trip.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
FIELDTRIP PERMISSION FORM
Dear Parents:
Date: _________________
Your permission is requested for your child _____________________________to participate in an ON
CAMPUS/OFF CAMPUS FIELD-TRIP TO _________________________________
on_______________________________________
Periods involved are: 1st _____ 2nd _____ 3rd _____ 4th _____ 5th _____6th _____ 7th _____ 8th_____.
A field trip is a sound educational practice, bringing first hand experience to the child allowing
him/her on the spot observation and explanation of project(s) under study. It is usually the
culmination of a classroom learning experience. It should be pointed out that taking the students
from the campus imposes an unusually heavy responsibility for the school. FOR THIS REASON,
YOUR CHILD WILL BE UNDER MY SUPERVISION DURING THE TRIP. He/she should bring
________________________________________
___________________________
Principal Signature
Departure time from school: ____________
Return time to school: _________________
Movie Title and Rating if applicable: _________, _____________________________________
_______________________________________________
Instructor(s) Signature
****************************************************** *****
PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
1. No student shall be forced to attend nor shall be penalized for not attending.
2. Students must make arrangements with individual teachers to make up work.
Please indicate if there are any health restrictions that may prohibit your child’s participation in this activity.
____________________________________________.
APPROVED AND RELEASED:
I give my approval for my child, named above, to participate on this field trip. I understand that the
teacher will accompany and supervise the group.
____________________________
Parent Signature
A teacher may deny a student’s participation in a field trip if:
The student is failing.
The student has excessive absences (7 days for the quarter).
It is the student’s sixth field trip for the quarter.
Student is a safety risk and a majority of his/her teachers agree for
student not to participate
__________________________________________________________________
NOTE TO PARENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
FOR CLASSROOM TEACHER’S USE:
The above named student has contacted me concerning his or her absence from my classroom for the
date and time stated in this permission slip.
PERIODS: 1ST. _____ 2ND. _____ 3RD. _____4TH. _____5TH. _____6TH. _____7TH. _____ 8TH _________
NOTE TO TEACHERS:
Please indicate the reason(s) for not giving your permission for the student’s
participation in this field trip by writing the number(s) 1,2 or 3 [in the note to
parents above] in place of your initials.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
APPENDIX F
PERSONNEL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND CONTRACT
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Luis P. Untalan Middle School
Employee Acceptable Use Policy
Luis P. Untalan Middle School (LPUMS) offers access to technology for educational purposes. This
document contains the Acceptable Use Policy for all personnel who use the school network and
computers. Computer use is for school/educational purposes only.
A. Educational Purpose
1. Technology at LPUMS has been established for a limited educational purpose. The term
"educational purpose" includes classroom activities, assignments, and career development.
2. LPUMS is not established as a public access service or a public forum. LPUMS has the right to
place reasonable restrictions on the material you access and expects you to follow all rules of
conduct.
3. You may not use LPUMS equipment for commercial purposes. This means you may not offer,
provide, or purchase products or services through the use of school computer equipment.
4. You may not use LPUMS for political lobbying. However, you may use computer equipment and
the network to communicate with elected representatives and to express your opinions on political
issues.
B. Internet Access
1. All personnel will have access to Internet World Wide Web information resources through their
classrooms, library, teacher/staff work center, or office area as applicable.
C. Unacceptable Uses
The following uses of LPUMS computer equipment and network are considered unacceptable:
1. Personal Safety
a. Posting personal contact information about yourself or other people. Personal contact information
includes your address, telephone, school address, activities, etc.
b. Meeting with people you may have encountered online.
c. You will promptly disclose to your immediate supervisor any message you receive that is
inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.
2. Illegal Activities
a. Unauthorized access to the LPUMS or the GPSS network or to any other computer system
beyond your authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person's
account/password or access/tampering with another person's files. These actions are illegal, even if
only for the purposes of "browsing".
b. Deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses
or by any other means.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
c. Using the LPUMS network to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or
the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of a person,
harassment, etc.
3. System Security
a. You are responsible for your individual log in account and should take all reasonable precautions
to prevent others from being able to know or use your account. Under no conditions should you
provide your password to another person.
b. You will immediately notify your immediate supervisor or system administrator, if you have
identified a possible security problem. Do not go looking for security problems. This may be
construed as an illegal attempt to gain access to the school network.
c. You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by limiting the use of floppy disks to
school computers with virus protection software.
4. Inappropriate Language
a. Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and
material posted on Web pages.
b. Use of obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language.
c. Posting information or sending email that could cause damage or a danger of disruption.
d. Engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks.
e. Harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys
another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending them messages, you must stop.
f. Knowingly or recklessly send/post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.
5. Respect for Privacy
a. You will not repost a message that was sent to you.
b. You will not post private information about another person.
6. Respecting Resource Limits.
a. You will use the system only for educational and career development activities and limited, highquality, self-discovery activities. There is no limit on use for education and career development
activities.
b. You will not download large files unless absolutely necessary and only if approved you’re your
immediate supervisor or systems administrator. If necessary, you will download the file at a time
when the system is not being heavily used and immediately remove the file from the system
computer to your personal disk.
c. You will not post chain letters or engage in "spamming". Spamming is sending an annoying or
unnecessary message to a large number of people.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
d. You will not save data on any school computer hard drive system unless authorized by your
immediate supervisor or systems administrator.
7. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
a. Do not plagiarize work that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of
others and presenting them as your own.
b. You will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when you
inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that
specifies appropriate use of that work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are
unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner.
Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have questions, ask your immediate supervisor.
8. Inappropriate Access to Material
a. You will not use the LPUMS network to access material that is profane or obscene (pornography),
that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (hate
literature).
b. If you mistakenly access or receive inappropriate information, you should immediately tell your
immediate supervisor or systems administrator. This will protect you against a claim that you have
intentionally violated this Policy.
D. Your Rights
1. Free Speech
Your right to free speech, as set forth in the Guam Public School System Policies and Regulations
applies also to your communication on the Internet. The LPUMS network is considered a limited
forum under the Guam Public School System and may restrict your speech for valid educational
reasons. The school will not restrict your speech on the basis of a disagreement with the opinions
you are expressing.
2. Due Process
a. The School will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to
any illegal activities conducted through the LPUMS network.
E. Limitation of Liability
The School makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the LPUMS
system will be error-free or without defect. The School will not be responsible for any damage you may
suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The school is not responsible
for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through the Internet or stored on the system. The
school will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the
system. You are responsible for your actions and verifying the quality of information accessed.
F. Personal Responsibility
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Whenever you use a computer or network, you leave little “electronic footprints” that tell network
administrators where you have been and what you have been doing. It is your personal responsibility to
follow this Acceptable Use Policy.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Luis P. Untalan Middle School
Employee Acceptable Use Policy Contract
Employee Name: ______________________________
Immediate Supervisor: ___________________________
Date:________________
By signing below, I agree to the following:
 I have fully read and understand the school Acceptable Use Policy
 To use school computers and the network responsibly and ethically only for purposes
stated in the policy
 To access my computer login account or computer files only
 To use the internet (browsing and e-mail) for appropriate purposes stated in this policy.
 To follow all copyright rules.
 To follow all directives specified in the policy.
Employee Signature: _______________________
Date: _____________
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
APPENDIX G
TABLE OF BEHAVIORAL OFFENSES AND WEIGHTED INTERVENTIONS
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Table of Behaviors and Weighted Interventions
OUT OF CLASS MINOR INFRACTIONS

Being In Off-Limit Area

Throwing Objects

Harassing Others

Gum/Beetle Nut Chewing

Demeaning/Derogatory Remarks

Running, tripping, pushing (rough horse-playing)

Violation of Dress Code/Uniform Policy*

Possession of Electronic Devices

Public display of affection
*see Uniform Policy for schedule of interventions
LEVEL I OFFENSES


4 Minor Classroom Infractions
Skipping or leaving campus without permission
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Providing False Information
Disruptive Demonstration
Writing in Textbook/Property
DPW Bus Referral
Obscene-offensive, profane gesture
or comments
Possession of or Use of Tobacco products
(See page 17)
Possession of or Use of a Combustible
device (e.g., lighter)

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LEVEL II OFFENSES

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
3 Major Level 1 Infractions
Forgery
Academic Dishonesty
Continued Willful Disobedience
Bullying, Harassment , and Intimidation
Disorderly Conduct
LEVEL III OFFENSES
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Habitual Level I and II Infractions
Possession of a Weapon or Explosive Device
Theft of Property
Sexual or Racial Harassment***
Extortion
Activation of a Fire Alarm/Tampering with a Fire
Extinguisher
Arson
Terroristic Conduct
Graffiti/Defacing/Destroying Property-Vandalism
Assault (Physical) ***
Rioting ***
Drug/Alcohol Use / Distribution or Possession
INTERVENTIONS

Warning, Reprimand, and Counseling

Reprimand, Counseled, telephone or written
contact with parent/guardian, and 2 days of lunch
detention or work detail

Reprimand, Counseled, telephone or written
contact with parent/guardian, and 4 days of lunch
detention or work detail

Mandatory Student/Parent Conference/
3 Days of Work Detail

5 Days of Work Detail/ 2 Weeks of Behavior
Monitoring/ Referral to Counselor.

1 Day of Suspension or Parent Shadow/
4 Weeks of Behavior Monitoring/ Referral to
Counselor

3 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/ Referral
to Counselor/3 Weeks of Behavior Monitor

6 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/ Referral
to Counselor/ 6 Weeks of Behavior Monitor

9 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/ Referral
to Counselor/ 9 Weeks of Behavior Monitor

10 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/
Referral to Counselor/
10 Weeks of Behavior
Monitoring

10 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/
Referral to Counselor/ 15 Weeks of Behavior
Monitoring/D.A.C Hearing. [Rec.: Additional 10
Days of Parent Shadow or Alternative Ed
Placement (Short Term)]

10 Days of Suspension or Parent Shadow/
Referral to Counselor/ 20 Weeks of Behavior
Monitoring/ D.A.C Hearing. [Rec Expulsion or
Alternative Ed. Placement (Long Term)]
*** Requires Peer Mediation Upon Return
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Operational Definitions for Behavior/Consequences
Problem Behaviors
Definition
Abusive Lang:/
Inappropriate language/
Profanity (Inapt lang)
Verbal messages that include swearing,
name calling of word in an inappropriate
way.
Alcohol
Student is in possession of or is using
alcohol.
Arson
Student plans and/or participates in
malicious burning of Property.
Bomb Threat/False alarm
Student delivers a message of possible
explosive (Bomb) materials being oncampus, near campus, and/or pending
explosion.
Combustibles
(Combust)
Student is in possession of
substances/objects readily capable of
causing bodily harm and/or property
damage (matches, lighters, firecrackers,
gasoline, and lighter fluid).
Defiance/disrespect/
Insubordination/
Non-compliance
(Disrespect)
Refusal to follow directions, talking back
and or socially rude interactions.
Willful Disobedience
Refusal to redirect behavior when
instructions are given by an adult
Rioting
Four or more students involved in a
physical fight when assault is involved.
Disruption
(Disruptive Student)
Behavior causing an interruption in a class
or activity. Disruption includes sustained
loud talk, yelling, or screaming; noise with
materials; horse playing or rough-housing;
and /or sustained out-of–seat behavior.
Dress Code Violation
Student wears clothing that GPSSs not fit
within dress code guidelines practiced by
the school/district.
Fighting/physical
Aggression
(Fight-Assault)
Actions involving serious physical contact
where bodily harm may occur (e.g., hitting
with an object, kicking, hair pulling,
scratching, etc.).
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Forgery/theft
(Theft)
Student is in possession of, having passed
on, or being responsible for removing
someone else’s property of has signed a
persons name without that persons name
without that permission.
Harassment/tease/
Truant (Harass)
Student delivers disrespectful messages
(verbal or gestured) to another person that
include threats and intimidation; obscene
gesture, pictures, or written notes.
(Harassment)
Sexual/Racial
Disrespectful messages include negative
comments based race, religion, gender, age,
and /or national origin; or intense verbal
attacks based in ethnic origin, disabilities
or other personal matters.
Lying/Cheating
Student delivers message that is untrue
and/or deliberately violates rules.
Minor/Warning
All low intensity problem behaviors that
are violations of sufficient intensity to
warrant an office discipline referral.
Other
Problem behavior causing this referral is
not listed above. Staff using will specify
the problem behavior observed.
Other Drugs
Student is in possession of or is using
illegal drugs/substances or imitations such
as butane.
Property Damage
Student deliberately impairs the usefulness
or property.
Truancy
Skip Class
Student leaves class/school without
permission or stays (Skip) out class/school
without permission.
Tardy
Student is not in their seat ready to learn
when tardy bell rings. 3 tardies are equal t
1 unexcused absences. Teachers are to
remediate student tardies by calling or
providing written communication to
parents before referring student to the
Attendance Administrator. Students who
accumulate 3 unexcused tardies should be
referred using the school attendance form.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
Tobacco
Student is in possession of or is using
tobacco.
Vandalism/Property
Damage
(Vandal)
Student participates in an activity that
results in substantial destruction of
disfigurement of property.
Weapons
Student is in possession of knives or guns
(real or look alike), or other objects readily
capable of causing bodily harm.
Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
any gesture, written, verbal or physical act
that is reasonably perceived as being
motivated by any actual or perceived
characteristics such as age, race color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression or a mental, physical or sensory
handicap, or by any other distinguishing
characteristic, that takes place on school
property, at any school sponsored function,
on a school bus or to and from a school bus
stop.
Specify the type of harassment observed:
H04=verbal; h05=physical; h06=racial;
h07=sexual
Extra Info.
Extra Info 1:
Minor
Extra Info. Is a field that SWIS offers for
schools to define problem behaviors at a
more specific level. Schools have three
options available for Extra Info codes.
Examples listed below:
Specify the minor (school rule) that has not
followed: m01=not safe; m02-not
respectful; m03=not responsible
Extra Info 2:
Major
Specify the type of major infraction
observed.
Action or Intervention Taken
Definitions
Counsel/Warn/Reprimand
Student is counseled/warned/reprimanded
regarding behavioral offense by designated
personnel
Work Detail
Student is assigned to provide community
service in the way of campus beautification
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford
or cleaning the cafeteria.
Behavior/Attendance Monitoring Sheets
Students are required to carry monitor
sheets that communicate daily with parents
regarding student’s behavior or attendance.
Parent Shadowing
Student is authorized on campus when the
parent/guardian is present with the child
everywhere on campus.
Suspension
Student is not authorized on campus due to
a parents/guardians inability to shadow
their child.
Individual Instruction
Parent and student are provided an eight
hour block of instruction on Character
Education on a set day outside of regular
instructional time.
DAC Hearings
An impartial hearing designed to assess a
students unique behavioral needs. These
hearings are also required when a student is
excluded from their educational program
more than 10 days.
Expulsion
Approved only by the Superintendent of
Education. If approved, the student is not
allowed to enroll in a public school for a
full year.
“We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Henry Ford