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Faculty Handbook 2009-2010 A World Class Education for the 21st Century and Beyond Ms. Esmie D. Gaynor, Principal Ms. Saundra Windom, Assistant Principal Mr. Christopher Reese, Instructional Coach Table of ContentsWelcome 3 1.1Vision 4 1.2Mission 4 1.3Philosophy 4 1.4Values 4 1.5Strategic Goals 5 2. 0 Operations 5 1.6Official Work Day for Most Certified Staff Members 5 1.7Sign-in procedures 6 1.8Sign-out Procedures 6 1.9Scheduled and Unscheduled Absences 6 1.10Procedure for Reporting an Absence 7 1.11Definitions 7 1.12Absence Codes (Do not use codes 5, 12, or 14 unless it has been approved by the principal) 7 1.13Emergency Lesson Plan Binder 8 Class Checklist 8 Sample First and Second Day of School Plan 9 End of Day Checklist 10 Parent Conferences 15 Phone Calls 16 1.142.35 Security of Personal Valuables 16 1.15STEMS @ Therrell and the Atlanta Public School System cannot assume responsibility for lost or stolen valuables. The school detectives recommend that teachers leave valuables locked in their car trunks or at home. 16 1.162.36 Student Medical Emergencies 16 Computer and Network Use 17 Monitoring of Activities 17
1.193.5 Roll Books – (Maintain as a back-up to Infinite Campus) 20 Differentiating Instruction by Ability and Learning Style 21 Performance-Oriented Classes 21 Physical Education and Performing Arts Classes 21 Evaluating and Grading Special Circumstance Classes 22 Grading Scale 22 Advanced Placement 23 3.25 Advanced Placement 23 23
Quality Points 23 1.213.12 Grade Appeals 24 Field Trip Guidelines 26 Pre-Approval Procedures for Instructional Field Trips 26 Guideline for Private Carriers 27 Guidelines for Field Trips Outside of the School Day 27 1.22Same subject teachers should align the curriculum and test items in a 180-day teaching trajectory divided into three-week intervals. 30
1.23Dance Regulations for Sponsors 38 Conduct 38 Dress 39
6.0 Student Services 40 6.2 Counselors 40 1.24 6.6 Individual Counseling 40 7.0 Personnel Policies 42 7.1 Parking for Staff 42 In Class 42 Out of Class 42
1.25Philosophy 47 Responsibilities 47 Eligibility 48 General Rules 48 Lost & Found 49 Tornado Watch 50 Tornado Warning 50 Signal - Threat 51 All Clear Signal 51 Hours 51 Clinic Rules 51 1.0 Introduction WelcomeDear Staff: Welcome to the STEMS @ Therrell. It is our privilege and honor to have you join our school family. We look forward to an exciting school year filled with challenges, collaboration, and high achievement. The vision for the Atlanta Public Schools is “One system, one goal, one focus, student success.” To that end, we at the STEMS are fully committed to ensuring that success is achievable for every scholar. A product of Atlanta Public Schools High School Transformation Initiate, the STEMS is embarking on its third year as an autonomous small school. We opened our doors in August 2007 as a brand new school of 200 students in grades 9 and 10, sharing the DM Therrell Educational Complex with two other new small high schools, School for Law and School for Health Sciences. Currently, our enrollment is approximately 300 students in grades 9 to 12. As the only STEM school in Atlanta Public Schools, our mission is to prepare students for success in college and the 21st century workplace. We aim to be a world class institution for the studies of technology, engineering, mathematics and science, ensuring that all of our graduates leave us with the requisite skills and knowledge to be successful in a complex, technological, information age. The STEMS community believes in the dignity and worth of all individuals. We believe all students possess unique and valuable qualities which, when developed, will enable them to be thoughtful and constructive members of society. We affirm that personal growth occurs through participation in a variety of academic, athletic, artistic, and community programs, and in the relationships students form with peers and adults in a small school. Our school community prides itself on our nurturing learning environment where every child is known well. The STEMS is like a family; no student is anonymous and no student falls through the cracks. We benefit from strong support from parents, community and business partners who are actively involved in our school. As a result of this network of support, our school is embarking on a journey of high achievement. As a member of our school family, we want you to learn about our organization, our vision, mission, values, policies, and procedures. This handbook was developed to be a guide, an invaluable resource, designed to assist you in performing your duties and responsibilities. It includes school and district policies and procedures and is the official reference for all staff. It is strongly suggested that you read this handbook thoroughly because you will be accountable for its contents. Thank you for your commitment and again, welcome to the STEMS. Sincerely, Esmie D. Gaynor Principal STEMS @ Therrell
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