DeBakey Staff Handbook 2014-15 pp. 1 70...

“An Outstanding American School”

2014-15

Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions - Qatar P. O. Box 7582 Doha, Qatar www.debakeyatqatar.org

Staff Handbook 2014/2015

Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions - Qatar

DeBakey High School for the Health Professions - Qatar Staff Handbook


Dear DeBakey Staff, As we embark on another fantastic school year, It is essential for you to read the “DEBAKEY STAFF HANDBOOK” in its entirety. This handbook was designed as a guide to answer many of the questions concerning school policies. Please take an evening to read this handbook and become familiar with all of the rules and regulations of the organization. We must work as a team and become educational partners in order to create a safe and healthy professional learning environment for all staff members at DeBakey High School. With Warm Regards, Linda Mabrie, Director

DeBakey High School for Health Professions @ Qatar Staff Handbook


Michael DeBakey,

Pioneer, Innovator, Miracle Maker, Samaritan Michael Ellis DeBakey was an internationally recognized and respected physician and surgeon, noted for his pioneering work in the field of cardiovascular surgery, as well as for his innovative research into this and other fields of medicine. He is credited with inventing and perfecting scores of medical devices, techniques and procedures which have led to healthy hearts and productive lives for millions throughout the world. Dacron arteries, arterial bypass operations, artificial hearts, heart pumps and heart transplants are common procedures in todays medicine, thanks to Dr. DeBakey. Additionally, Michael DeBakey is credited with developing the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (M.A.S.H.) concepts for the military, which has led to saving

thousands during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. As well, the development of specialized medical and surgical center systems, in order to treat returning military personnel, subsequently became the Veterans Administration Medical Center System, saving many more lives.

Dr. DeBakey earned an enviable reputation as a medical statesman. He served as advisor to almost every President in the past fifty years, as well as to heads of state throughout the world. He led the movement to establish the National Library of Medicine, which is now the world’s largest and most prestigious repository of medical archives. Dr. DeBakey continued to devote considerable time to national advisory committees and to consultantships in Europe and the Middle and Far East, where he helped to establish health care systems.

As a lifelong scholar, Dr. DeBakey’s writings are reflected in more than 1,300 published medical articles, chapters and books on various aspects of surgery, medicine, health, medical research and medical education, as well as ethical, socio-economic and philosophic discussion in these fields. Many of these are now considered classics. In addition to his scholarly writings, he was a best selling author, having co authored such popular works as, The Living Heart, The Living Heart Shopper’s Guide and The Living Heart Guide to Eating Out.

This prolific humanitarian performed more than 60,000 cardiovascular procedures and trained thousands of surgeons who practice through the world. He operated on heads of state, princes and celebrities, as well as paupers, with the same exacting surgical technique and compassion to all. In 1976, his students from throughout the world founded the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society. In appreciation of his untiring pedagogic and investigative efforts, the Trustees of Baylor University, where Dr. DeBakey was Chancellor of Baylor College of Medicine, established the Michael E. DeBakey Center for Biomedical Education, as well as the DeBakey Lectureship. One of his proudest moments was in 1997, when the High School for Health Professions, which he helped to establish in 1972, was renamed in his honor: Michael E. DeBakey High School. Dr. DeBakey endorsed the establishment of a branch campus in Qatar in 2008.

Dr. DeBakey received numerous honorary degrees from prestigious colleges and universities as well as innumerable awards from educational institutions, professional and civic organizations, and governments worldwide. In 1969, he received the highest honor a United Sates citizen can received, the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan awarded him the National Medal of Science. In 2008, he received the Congressional Gold Medal, presented by President Bush.

With his keen intellect, professional ingenuity, personal integrity and selfless devotion to humanity, Women’s International Center was so proud to present the International Samaritan Living Legacy Award to a living legend and a genuine healer of the human heart.



Table of Contents

DHSHP@Qatar Faculty and Staff 1 School Calendar 3 Regular Bell Schedule 4 Early Release Bell Schedule 5 Morning Assembly Bell Schedule 6 Afternoon Assembly Bell Schedule 7 Standardized Testing Schedules 8 Final Exams Schedule 13 Your Teacher Handbook, DeBakey Vision & Mission 14 DeBakey’s Shared, Guiding Principles for Staff 14 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices 15 Employee Standards of Conduct 17 If You Would Teach Children 18 Effective Teachers 19 Codes For The Crisis Plan 21 Assemblies 22 Audio Visuals 22 Movie/Film Permission Form 23 Building Security Plan 24 Calling Students From Class 25 Care of Building 25 Change of Address 25 Checking Mailbox Below Name 25 Class Parties 25 Child Abuse 25 Classroom Appearance and Orderliness 26 Classroom Time 26 Cleanliness of Lockers, Cabinets, Etc. 26 Clinic 27 White Boards 28



Conduct in The Halls and Restrooms 28

Correcting 28 Duty Requirements of Teachers 29 Faculty and Staff Verification of Attendance 30 Faxes, Use of Telephone, Office Copier and Personal Calls 30 Field Trip Procedures 30 Food Delivery 31 Food/Drink Outside The Cafeteria 31 Final Examinations ( Grades 9-12) 32 Make-Up Policy 32 Guest Speaker 32 Guidance and Counseling 33 Grades 33 Hall Pass 35 Hall and Restroom Duty 35 Advisory Activities 35 Hours in The Building 36 Housekeeping 37 Inventory 37 Invoices 37 Keeping Students After School 37 Keys 37 Leave of Absence 38 Lesson Plans 39 TEKS 39 Guidelines for Developing Lesson Plans 40 Staff Recruitment and Induction Process, Professional Development & Evaluation and Appraisal Process 41 Emergency Fire Drill 46 Inclement Weather 46 Weather Alert Plan 46



Expectations For The Teaching Staff 47 Educational Environment 47 School and Community Involvement 48 Professional Attitude and Conduct 48 Teacher School-Wide Rules 48 Documentation Notebook/Parent Contact/ Dress Code 48 Teachers Dress and Appearance 50 Telephones 51 Transportation via Van or Car 51 Video Taping Students 51 Violent Acts 51 Visitors 51 Purpose of Lesson Planning 52 Minimum Information Needed in a Lesson Plan 52 Lockers 52 Lost Or Stolen Items 53 Media Center 53 No Admittance to Class List 53 Non-Teaching Periods 53 Parent/Teacher Conferences 53 Parent/Teacher Association 54 Parental Involvement 54 Parking Lot 54 Planning Periods 54 Professional Organizations-Meetings 54 Programs 55 Radios, Tape Players, and Games 55 Referrals 55 Requests 55 Requests/Suggestions for Custodial Services 55 Resignations 55 Roll Call / Student Attendance 56



Scheduling of The Auditorium & Auditorium Usage 56 School Board Policy Covering Sales 57 School Property – Care Of 57 Scotch Tape 57 Sign In – Sign Out 57 Smoking 57 Solicitors 57 Special Report to Parents 58 Sponsors 58 Students Alone in The Classroom 58 Students in The Halls During Class Period 58 Substitute Teachers 58 Suicide Threats And Attempts 58 Teacher Sponsored Organizations Guidelines 59 Suggested Clubs and Organizations 60


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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

DHSHP@Qatar Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Linda Mabrie CEO

Mr. Keith Heath Managing Director

Mr. Issa Saidi Deputy Director of Administration and Operations

Mr. Nathaniel Field Deputy CEO

Mrs. Rim Kabbara Assistant Director Students Affairs

Mr. Justin Mabrie Admissions/Communications Director

Ms. Lisa Fernandez Counselor/ Psychologist

Ms. Zeineb Labiadh Accountant/Administration

Ms. Alma Paragas Resources Coordinator

Mr. Yahya Bouzidi Messenger

Ms. Valsa James Nurse

Ms. Hazra Begum Admin

Ms. Cristina Bawab Reception/Admin

Ms. Katie Mapondera Associate Program Officer

Mr. Ali Abuzeid Ali Radhwan Islamic

Ms. Shereen Hamadeh Science

Ms. Hanan Hindi English

Mr. Belhouchet Marouane Arabic

Ms. Rouba Al Alia Biology

Ms. Sabeena M K Mr. Vineeth Sreedharan

IT Manager IT


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Mr. Saleem MK Driver

Mr. Mohammed Sabir Maintenance

Ms. Faten Hamzeh Physical Education

Ms. Izadora Torres ESL/Spanish

Mr. Mohamad Kamal Physical Education

Ms. Olfa Baghni French

Ms. Samar Yassine Math

Dr. Leona Nasser Health Science Technology

Mr. Ramachandran Vadakkemadam Math

Ms. Maha Mourtada Media center Specialist

Ms. Amy Achkar Social Studies

Ms. Maria Del Mar Garcia Montoya Art

Ms. Ahlam Azam Science

Dr. Varsha Khandekar Health Science Technology

Mr. El Sayed Abuzid Arabic

Ms. Chanel Beebe Social Studies

Ms. Cindy Niluka Physics

Ms. Zelda Thomas English

Ms. Michelle Wenlock IT

Ms. Mona Maher English/ESL

Ms. Fatimah Rahim Ms. Abimbola Abidogun


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SCHOOL CALENDAR Tentative *

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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31

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21 13 19


1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

30

14 23 17


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30

21 17


1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Events/Special Recognition DatesØInternational Day Nov 13

Admin ØQatar National Day Dec 11First Day (Students) ØFamily Fun Day Feb 21Review Days (@School) ØDeBakey Sports Day Mar 5School Function Œ Eid Al Adha Oct 5-Oct 9 ØPrincipals Award Day May 14School Holidays • Winter Break Dec 18-Jan 1 ØGraduation class 2015 June 25End of Grading Cycle Ž Qatar National Day Dec 18Semester Final Exams • February Break Feb 1-Feb 5 Standardized Tests Staff PD • National Sports Day Feb 10ØMAP Tests Sept 17-11Early Dismissal for PD ‘ Spring Break Apr 5-Apr 9 ØPSAT Tests OCT 15Saturday Program ØStanford 10 Tests May 17-21

ØMAP Tests May 3-9/May 23ØAP Exams May 4 -15

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

JUNE JULY

School Wide Offical Breaks

Last Day for Students: June 23 - Last Day for Teachers: July 7 - Last Day for staff: July 14

Teachers report on August 31 - Students report on September 7

MAY


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REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

6:30 STUDENTS ARRIVAL

6:45 TEACHERS SIGN-IN

7:00 – 7:10 EARLY MORNING LINE-UP/ASSEMBLY

7:15 – 7:35 ADVISORY

7:40 - 8:30 FIRST PERIOD

8:35 - 9:25 SECOND PERIOD

9:30 - 10:20 THIRD PERIOD

10:25 - 12:00 FOURTH PERIOD & LUNCH

10:25 - 11:05 A LUNCH (Grades 7, 8 & 9)

11:10 - 12:00 A CLASS TIME (Grades 7, 8 & 9)

10:25 - 11:15 B CLASS TIME (Grades 10, 11 & 12)

11:20 - 12:00 B LUNCH (Grades 10, 11 & 12)

12:05 - 12:55 FIFTH PERIOD

1:00 - 1:50 SIXTH PERIOD

1:55 - 2:45 SEVENTH PERIOD

2:45 STUDENT DISMISSAL

2:50 – 5:00 EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

3:00 TEACHERS SIGN-OUT

(MONDAY & WEDNESDAY All Staff 3:45 PM SIGN-OUT)


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EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE (THURSDAY)



7:00 – 7:05 EARLY MORNING LINE-UP/ASSEMBLY





9:45 - 11:10 FOURTH PERIOD & LUNCH (Forty minute

instructional period)

9:45 - 10:25 A LUNCH (Grades 7, 8 & 9)



10:30 - 11:10 B LUNCH (Grades 10, 11 & 12)








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MORNING ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE – A



7:00 EARLY MORNING LINE-UP/ASSEMBLY


7:15 – 8:00 SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLY




10:35 - 12:00 FOURTH PERIOD & LUNCH (Forty minute


10:35 - 11:15 A LUNCH (Grades 7, 8 & 9)



11:20 - 12:00 B LUNCH (Grades 10, 11 & 12)









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AFTERNOON ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE - B



7:00 EARLY MORNING LINE-UP/ASSEMBLY


7:15 – 8:00 FIRST PERIOD



9:45 - 10:30 FOURTH PERIOD

10:35 - 12:00 FIFTH PERIOD & LUNCH (Forty minute


10:35 - 11:15 A LUNCH (Grades 7, 8 & 9)



11:20 - 12:00 B LUNCH (Grades 10, 11 & 12)



1:45 – 2:30 SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLY






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DEBAKEY SCHOOL-WIDE

TESTING CALENDAR 2014-2015 Test Period Grades Description Instructions

NWEA MAP Test

(Fall)

Sept 7, 2014 till Sept 11,

2014

G7 – G12

The Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) is a complete set of assessments aligned to national and state curricula and standards that narrows in on a student’s learning level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed. NWEA MAP assessments provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path. Because student engagement is essential to any testing experience, NWEA works with educators to create test items that interest children and help to capture detail about what they know and what they’re ready to learn. It’s information teachers can use in the classroom to help every child, every day. § MAP: Reading and language § MAP: Mathematics § MAP: General Science

4 tests to be taken in 5 different test locations: · College center · Media Center · Computer Lab1 · Computer Lab2 · Robotics Lab

Students will take 1 test per day and one day will be left for making up the tests for absent students.

PSAT Wed

October 15, 2014

G10

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives the student a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: § Critical reading skills § Math problem-solving skills § Writing skills

All grade 10 students will take this test and have to pay a fee (17$-20$). PSAT will take place from 7:15 am till 12:00 pm in the school auditorium (Mrs. Oliver can confirm)

TIMSS

TBA By SEC Between

Apr 7 & May 29, 2015

G8

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study is a series of international assessments of the mathematics and science knowledge of students around the world. TIMSS is one of the studies established by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) aimed at allowing educational systems to compare students' educational achievement and learn from the experiences of others in designing effective education policy.

Will be administered by a committee from SEC during 1 Day (To be announced by SEC) for G8 students only. 1 test for math & 1 Test for Science. G8 students, G8 Math & Science teachers and the school director are required to complete a questionnaire. TIMSS will take place from 8:00 am till 10:30 am in Grade 8 homeroom classes.

AP Test May 4 Till May 15,

G11, G12

Advanced Placement : Program in the United States and Canada, created by the College

Test Schedule as per Attachment A


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2015 Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.

NWEA MAP Test

(Spring)

Sat May 9, 2015 &

Sat May 23, 2015

G7 – G12

The Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) is a complete set of assessments aligned to national and state curricula and standards that narrows in on a student’s learning level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed. NWEA MAP assessments provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path. Because student engagement is essential to any testing experience, NWEA works with educators to create test items that interest children and help to capture detail about what they know and what they’re ready to learn. It’s information teachers can use in the classroom to help every child, every day. § MAP: Reading and language § MAP: Mathematics § MAP: General Science

4 tests to be taken in 5 different test locations: · College center · Media Center · Computer Lab1 · Computer Lab2 · Robotics Lab

G9-G12: Students will take 2 tests on Sat May 9 from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm and 2 tests on Sat May 23 from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm G7-G8: Students will take the tests during school hours (Period 8) from May 3 till May 7, 2015

Stanford

10

May 17 Till May 21,

2015

G7 – G12

The Stanford-10 test measure student performance compared to the performance of similar students throughout the nation. Stanford 10 Online is a multiple-choice assessment that helps educators determine student achievement in real time for all grades levels. Online assessments allow for automated capture, real-time reporting and scoring, and immediate normative analysis.

Test Schedule as per

Attachment B


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Attachment A - AP Exam Schedule 2015

The 2015 AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May: May 4 through 8 and May 11 through 15. AP Exams may be administered only on their scheduled dates, at their set times.

Week 1 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12:00 p.m.

Monday, May 4

Chemistry Environmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 5

Calculus AB Calculus BC

AP Seminar Chinese Language and Culture

Wednesday, May 6

English Literature and Composition

Japanese Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Thursday, May 7

Computer Science A Spanish Language and Culture

Art History Physics 2: Algebra-Based

Friday, May 8

German Language and Culture United States History

European History

Studio Art — last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for physical portfolio assembly.

Teachers should have forwarded students' completed digital portfolios to Coordinators before this date.


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Week 2 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon 2 p.m.

Monday, May 11

Biology Music Theory

Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Tuesday, May 12

United States Government and Politics

French Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture

Wednesday, May 13

English Language and Composition

Statistics

Thursday, May 14

Comparative Government and Politics World History

Italian Language and Culture Macroeconomics

Friday, May 15

Microeconomics Human Geography

Latin

Please note:

· Coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the College Board is not permitted under any circumstances.

· AP Seminar End-of-Course Exams are only available to students at schools participating in the AP Capstone Program.


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Attachment B - Stanford 10 Achievement Test Suggested Schedule

The testing times are based on average results. Some students will test at different rates. Do not expect all students to stay within these times. The Stanford 10 achievement test is untimed.

Suggested Testing Schedule for Stanford 10 Online Assessments

Intermediate 3- Advanced 2 (G7-G8)

TASK 1 – TASK 3 (G9-G12)

Day 1 Day 2

Reading Vocabulary 20 min Reading Vocabulary 20 min

Reading comprehension 50 min Reading comprehension 40 min

Mathematics Problem Solving 50 min Mathematics 50 min

Mathematics Procedures

30 min

Estimated Time Day 1

150 min Estimated Time Day 1

110 min

Day 2 Day 2

Spelling 35 min Spelling 30 min

Language 45 min Language 40 min

Science 25 min Science 25 min

Social Science 25 min Social Science 25 min

Estimated Time Day 2 130 min Estimated Time

Day 2 120 min


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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

January 22, 2014/June 17, 2014 7:45 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Students Enter Building (Tardy @ 8:00a.m.) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Period 1 Exam 9:35 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Break 9:55 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Passing (Tardy @ 10:00a.m.) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Period 2 Exam 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Student’s conference with teachers/Dismissal



January 27, 2014/June 22, 2014 7:45 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Students Enter Building (Tardy @ 8:00a.m.) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Period 7 Exam 9:35 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Break 9:55 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Passing (Tardy @ 10:00a.m.) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Period 8 Exam 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Student’s conference with teachers/Dismissal January 28, 2014/June 23, 2014 7:45am-7:55am Students Enter Building (Tardy @8:00am) 8:00am-9:30am Period 9 Exam 9:55am-10.00am Passing (Tardy@ 10:00am) 10:00am-11:00am Period 10 Exam 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Student’s conference with teachers/Dismissal


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YOUR TEACHER HANDBOOK

A great amount of time and effort has gone into the preparation of the Teacher Handbook. It is designed to provide general information pertaining to the school, building policies and other various bits of information. When applied appropriately, this information should make the general management of your classroom and your participation in school-related activities much easier. This handbook should be a constant source of reference for you. If you have any question or concerns about certain policies and procedures that are not clarified in the handbook, you should contact the Managing Director for the required direction or guidelines. Of course, addendum items (weekly bulletins, enrollment procedures, duty assignments, etc.) will be distributed from time to time. Please add them to your handbook to update as the school year progresses. Again, please refer to your handbook often and become familiar with its contents.

VISION STATEMENT

To prepare students in grades 7-12 to compete in a global society with an emphasis on mathematics, science, literacy, medical science, engineering, and technology through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions @ Qatar is to provide a challenging, well-balanced college preparatory program which focuses on educational experiences in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, the health professions, as well as furthering an understanding and appreciation of our diverse community.

DEBAKEY’S SHARED, GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR STAFF

Description: The following shared principles are a guide for how members of the organization will interact internally and with external stakeholders.

The six Organizational Guiding Principles v Mutual Respect – All stakeholders’ ideas or concerns are considered important. v Cooperation - All team members’ contributions to the improvement of the organization

are valued. v No Fault/No Blame – Resolve challenges or differences without blaming others. v Team Work - Share ideas and thoughts and applying them together. v Common Understanding in Making a Decision - A clearly outlined expectation and

shared understanding of how to execute a daily organizational function. v Fair and Flexible – Knowing when to allow exceptions.


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THE TEACHER IS THE PROGRAM

“I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s, my daily mood that creates the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child’s live miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized.” Haim Ginott (an excerpt from Teacher and child)

CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARD PRACTICES FOR DEBAKEY EDUCATORS

· The DeBakey educator shall strive to create an atmosphere that will nurture to fulfillment the potential of each student.

· The educator is responsible for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, parents, and the community.

· The educator who conducts his affairs with conscientious concern will exemplify the highest standards of professional commitment.

PRINCIPLE I: Professional Ethical Conduct · The DeBakey educator shall endeavor to maintain the dignity of the profession by respecting

and obeying the law, demonstrating personal integrity, and exemplifying honesty. · The educator shall not intentionally misrepresent official policies of the school or Supreme

Education Council (SEC) educational institution and shall clearly distinguish those views from personal attitudes and opinions.

· The educator shall honestly account for all funds committed to his charge and shall conduct his financial business with integrity.

· The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan advantage.

· The educator shall accept no gratuities, gifts, or favor that impair or appear to impair professional judgment.

· The educator shall not offer any favor, service, or thing of value to obtain special advantage. · The educator shall not falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so.

PRINCIPLE II: Professional Practices and Performances · The DeBakey educator, after qualifying in a manner established by policy, shall assume

responsibilities for professional teaching practices and professional performance and shall continually strive to demonstrate competence.

· The educator shall possess mental health, physical stamina, and social prudence necessary to perform the duties of his professional assignment.

· The educator shall organize instruction that seeks to accomplish objectives related to learning. · The educator shall continue professional growth.


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· The educator shall comply with written school policies, Texas Education Agency regulations, Supreme Education Council (Private Schools Office), and applicable Qatar laws.

PRINCIPLE III: Ethical Conduct Toward Professional Colleagues · The DeBakey educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, shall accord just and

equitable treatment to all members of the profession. · The educator shall no reveal confidential information concerning colleagues unless disclosure

shall not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system. · The educator shall not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system. · The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and legal statues, regarding

dismissal, evaluation, and employment practices. · The educator shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political and citizenship rights

and responsibilities. · The educator shall not discriminate against, coerce, or harass colleagues on the basis of race,

color, creed, national origin, age, sex, handicap, or material status. · The educator shall not intentionally deny or impede a colleague in the exercise or enjoyment of

any professional decisions or colleagues. · The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment in order to influence

professional decisions or colleagues. · The educator shall have the academic freedom to teach as professional privilege, and no

educator shall interfere with such privilege except as required by state and/or federal laws.

PRINCIPLE IV: Ethical Conduct Toward Students

· The DeBakey educator, in accepting a position of public trust, should measure success by the progress of each student toward realization of his potential as an effective citizen.

· The educator shall deal considerately and justly with student and shall seek to resolve problems including discipline according to law and school board policy.

· The educator shall not intentionally expose the student to disparagement. · The educator shall not reveal confidential information concerning students unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law. · The educator shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions detrimental to

learning, physical health, mental health, or safety. · The educator shall endeavor to present facts without distortion. · The educator shall not unfairly exclude a student from participation in programs, deny benefits

to a student, or grant and advantage to a student on the program, deny benefits to a student, or grant and advantage to a student on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, religion, national origin or marital status.

· The educator shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning or deny the student access to varying points of view.


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PRINCIPLE V: Ethical Conduct Toward Parents and Community

· The educator shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents information, which should be revealed in the interest of the student.

· The educator shall endeavor to understand community cultures, and relate the home environment of students to the community.

· The educator shall manifest a positive role in school relations.

EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

DRESS CODE:

School employees shall act as role models, by exemplifying the highest standard of professional appearance, for the educational purposes of teaching community values and proper grooming and hygiene. APPROPRIATE ATTIRE:

· Professional personnel are expected to dress in a manner, which portrays a professional image for the employee, and school.

· Male professionals shall wear a dress shirt, tie, dress slacks and appropriate footwear, or other approved professional clothing with a tie.

· Female professionals shall wear professional dresses and skirts, which are not shorter than two inches below the knee in length, dress slacks and appropriate/enclosed footwear, or other approved professional clothing.

· Office, clerical, and teacher assistant support personnel, shall wear the above professional attire. Other support personnel shall wear attire in conformity with the workplace.

· The following clothing are not considered “professional attire” pursuant to this policy: jeans, short skirts, sleevless/short sleeved blouse, spandex or similar tight outfits. Slippers, thongs, house shoes, sneaker-style and other similar foot apparel are not considered professional. Attire, which is either revealing or provocative, is not considered professional.

GROOMING:

· All employees are expected to exemplify proper grooming standards in a manner, which portrays an appropriate image for the employee, school and district.

· Male employees shall keep their hair groomed neatly. Beards and mustaches shall be neatly groomed. Male employees shall not wear earrings or other similar facial jewelry. Female employees are allowed one earring per ear and nose jewelry.


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· Employees shall not wear on the outside of their clothing any jewelry or similar artifacts which are either obscene, distracting, or may cause disruptions to the educational environment. Hats are not to be worn inside.

· Administrators shall have the discretion to determine the appropriateness of the attire and grooming, and may make special exceptions for certain grades/subjects (i.e.) vocational courses, physical education, being taught or medical necessities.

· The above standards are meant to promote community values and enhance an orderly educational environment, and shall not infringe on any individual’s religious beliefs or protected free speech.

If You Would Teach Children

If any among you would teach little ones, let him become as a child himself, look at the world with faith and wonderment. Let him find pleasure in the symmetry of snowflakes, the urgency of burning leaves, the sparkle of dew, the rhythm of patterning rain, the mosaic of butterfly wings, the tang of salt spray. Let him be filled with a burning curiosity and an endless yearning to see and learn and know, yet humble in the face of miracles, aware that there is much no one can understand. Let him be dissatisfied with half-truths, scornful of superficialities, seeking ever to know that which lies beneath the surface.

Let him be trusting, believing in the goodness of people and the worth-whileness of life. Let him be gentle, patient and kind, showing in very look and word and action his warm understanding and acceptance of individual and human fallibility. Let him find something good in every person, child and adult alike, confident that each will be his best self. Let him in his thought and deeds separate the sin from the sinner, working to eliminate the sin but never rejecting the sinner. Let him always-put first things first, keeping a clear perspective and a sure knowledge of what is most important. Let him not become discouraged, for growth is often slow and sometimes hidden from human eyes.

Let him think for himself and encourage children to think not his thoughts, but theirs. Let him be completely honest with himself and others, never sacrificing principle for expediency, never betraying the trust that children willingly give him. Let him always be able to live with himself, knowing in his heart that he has been and done the very best he knew, yet never so complacent that he sees no need for improving and growing. Let him be the kind of person that children may hope to become, as they unconsciously imitate him who they love and respect.

Then will children who have grown tall and strong look back and call him blessed, saying to one another, “I had a teacher once who helped me find myself and learn and grow.”

By Charlotte E. King


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EFFECTIVE TEACHERS

TIPS ON CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Some good teaching practices which will help reduce to a minimum the need for corrective measures include:

· Being prepared · Greeting students in a friendly and pleasant manner as they enter the classroom · Creating a healthy, optimistic group climate, free of hostility or threat · Organizing class routine so that students know what to expect · Having materials available and accessible · Beginning work as soon as class has assembled without unnecessary delay · Moving around the classroom often to assist students in their work; avoiding sitting at the

desk, teaching the class · Having lessons well planned, taking into account individual differences · Being on time to class and not leaving the classroom, except in extreme circumstances · Exhibiting warmth, genuine interest and sincerity toward students · Respecting the rights of students as individuals · Keeping the classroom neat and orderly · Exercising patience and understanding · Remembering that all behavior is caused and using all available methods to determine

these causes · Accepting students’ ideas and suggestions, when feasible · Including students’ in planning processes · Abiding by school policies · Offering opportunities for each student to gain some measure of acceptance and success · Remembering that you are teaching students as well as subject matter · Being alert to student difficulties · Controlling voice tone and quality, avoiding over talking · Assuming a role of dignity for self and for your position as a teacher

The following methods have proven useful in classroom management when used with judgment and with the understanding that no one method worked equally well with all students. Varying methods in the light of individual differences does not denote inconsistency.

· Simple control by a look, waiting for attention, moving of seats, simple reminder (s) Individual conference with student (s) with positive interaction between teacher and student, by far the most effective and desirable measure

· Home-school cooperation, conference with parents highly desirable when positive interaction prevails

· Detention after school for conference or make-up work (notify parents in advance!) · Referral to the office for continuous or serious offenses


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Teachers will handle the majority of their own discipline cases. All teachers are trained in keeping order and teaching good citizenship. Teachers should realize that bad behavior is caused and they should attempt to find the cause with counseling with the student (s). Send other discipline cases to the office with a referral form explaining the problem for major classroom disruptions or bring the student to the appropriate principal with the referral filled out. Other methods have been proven ineffective, undesirable and conflicting with our present knowledge of child development and behavior. Practices to be avoided are:

· Group punishments · The use of sarcasm and ridicule · Public reprimands other than simple correction · Enforced apologies · Lowering of grades or marks · Standing students outside of the classroom or in corners · Expecting other staff members to assume responsibility for offenses occurring under your

jurisdiction · Assigning “double homework” · Requiring continuously written phrases · Using “idle” threats · Allowing students to be in charge of the classroom, “taking names” while the teacher is

out of the classroom · Attempting correction through physical contact · Name calling, exchanging insults, arguing with students · Physical punishment by teacher(s)

Offer a program of education to prepare the child for life by teaching:

· Fundamental skills · Independent thinking · Knowledge of “how” to study · Ways to find out things by himself/herself · How to earn a living · Ways to get along with other people · Leisure time activities · The development of self-discipline

Teachers can guide students to the learning of these skills by:

· Understanding the community you work in · Operating democratically in your classroom · Treating students as individuals · Knowing each child’s accomplishments, as well as problems and difficulties · Teaching desirable traits of conduct


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CODES FOR THE CRISIS PLAN

Code for Crisis Team assembly in Mrs. Mabrie’s office.

Mrs. Mabrie, report to the office

INSIDE MOVEMENT

Code Yellow/Shelter Staff are to shut all doors and close all windows. Prepare to move all students into the building. No Bells

Code Yellow/Lock Down Staff is to shut and lock all doors. No one is allowed in or out. No Bells

INSIDE TO INSIDE MOVEMENT

Code Orange Teachers are to stop teaching and prepare students to move to the ground floor hallways, within a specific time. Staff will prepare their offices to move to the ground floor hallways. Weather Alert Plan, Series of 4 Bells.

INSIDE TO OUTSIDE MOVEMENT (*TEACHERS ARE TO TAKE GRADEBOOKS WITH THEM)

Code Red/Section A Fire drill style movement. Teachers are to stop teaching and prepare students to move out of the building. 3 Bells

Code Red/Section B Fire drill style movement. Teachers are to stop teaching and prepare students to move out of the building. Once outside, teachers will move all students to the assembly areas 1-3. 3 Bells


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Code Red/Section C Fire drill style movement. Teachers are to stop teaching and prepare students to move out of the building. Once outside, teachers will move all students to the Student parking lot, for possible relocation and pick-up. 3 Bells

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies need to be planned and scheduled two weeks in advance with the Managing Director and the administrator in charge of student affairs. A written agenda must be approved prior to the assembly. Time allotment must be strictly observed. Teachers are expected to be present for the entire assembly. Assemblies will be held to the minimum.

AUDIO VISUALS

The school day must be used for instructional films only, and instructional purposes. Entertaining films and films promoting organizations are not a part of the instructional program and are not to be shown during student’s instructional time. If you have a question relative to whether or not a film is proper, please inquire with the Director of Curriculum and Instructions. All videos, movies, films, etc., must be cleared with the Director of Curriculum and Instructions of Instruction prior to showing. A list of film and movies to be used must be submitted for approval. No more than one per week will be shown and no “R” or above movies will be shown.


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MOVIE/FILM PERMISSION FORM

Teacher Date Room # Classes Title of Video Rating of Video TEKS / Addressed Campus Improvement Plan Objective Addressed Purpose for showing the video Assessment Instrument Approved Yes No ________________

Administrator’s Signature Date


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BUILDING SECURITY PLAN

A safe school environment is necessary for the smooth functioning of DeBakey. Therefore, each staff person on duty is responsible for implementing the Building Security Plan as listed. Personnel on duty will remain on duty from the tardy bell at the beginning of the period until the bell rings at the end of the period. Each staff member should do the following when a visitor enters the building:

· Greet the visitor.

· Ask the visitor if he/she needs assistance.

· Direct maintenance personnel upon proper identification to the appropriate office.

· Direct the visitor (including anyone who wishes to visit with a particular staff person or

persons) to the Principal’s Office.

· Observe that the visitor is proceeding to the proper destination.

· Go to the nearest telephone to report to an administrator/security the refusal of a visitor to

indicate his/her destination or if any doubt exists about the visitor’s intentions.

· Go to nearest classroom and ask a student to notify an administrator if contact is not made

by telephone.

· If an emergency arises that prevents the staff member from being on duty, he/she will

inform the administrator in charge in writing prior to the absence.

· Duty is to be considered a period of responsibility for the task assigned. It is not a

conference/planning period.

· Please be at your duty as assigned.


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CALLING STUDENTS FROM CLASS

Students will be called from class only in emergencies and only by request singed by their Director, Assistant Director, or Counselor. Students will be called to the office in the last ten (10) minutes of the class. NEVER PERMIT A STUDENT TO LEAVE A CLASS WITHOUT A PROPERLY FILLED OUT HALL PASS. Teachers should not request that a student be excused from another teacher’s class to work or complete assignments for them. Students must attend classes to do work they are assigned. Teachers should not request a student to take care of their personal matters.

CARE OF BUILDING

Each teacher is responsible for the equipment and furniture in his/her room. Any damage should be reported to the Administration – Management immediately. Shared responsibility is assumed where more than one teacher uses the same room.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Any staff person who changes his/her address or telephone number must notify Mr. Issa who will, in turn, notify the administrative staff.

CHECKING MAILBOX BELOW NAME

All teachers should check their mailbox upon arrival in the morning, during the day, and before leaving in the afternoon. DO NOT SEND STUDENTS TO CHECK YOUR MAILBOX. Personal or private mail may be in your box.

CLASS PARTIES

It is the policy of the Debakey that no parties may be held in the classroom or on school premises. This includes having cold drinks, tea and other refreshments. Under no circumstances is a student to be sent from the building to obtain party items. Pizzas to be delivered to the school must have written pre-approval by the Director or designee.

CHILD ABUSE

The role of the teacher in reporting cases of child abuse is unique. No other member of our society, except the parents, has the opportunity to observe a child in daily situations as does the teacher. Any deviation form a child’s normal pattern of behavior of changes in the physical appearance could be a sign of neglect and/or abuse in the care of that child. The teacher should be constantly aware of the well-being of every child with whom he or she comes in contact.

In accordance with the school policy, it is the responsibility of each teacher or other school personnel to report any suspected cases of child abuse. All cases of identified or suspected child abuse must be reported to the administrative staff.


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CLASSROOM APPEARANCE AND ORDERLINESS

The room should be conducive to learning. The blinds on the windows should be adjusted evenly for proper lighting and ventilation. Paper should be off of the floor so that the next class may begin in an orderly room. The desks should be checked for writing and the students urged not to doodle on the desks. Paper should not be left under desks. Teachers should instill in the students a pride in keeping the room clean, orderly, and attractive. Students should not be left in the room unsupervised at any time. Teachers are not allowed to leave the classroom unsupervised to go to photocopy or collect papers from the workroom during class time. If an emergency arises and the teacher must leave the room, he/she should ask the teacher nearest his/her room to supervise the students. Disruptive students should not be placed in the hall or sent from the room without a referral to the Principal’s Office. The teacher should be at the classroom door by 7:35 a.m., between classes, and the close of school. The teacher should wait for the next teacher who will occupy the room unless you are a floating teacher. The teacher should assume responsibility for classes passing through the corridors in an orderly manner. All teachers should remain at their door to discourage loud talking and boisterous behavior. Please place a note on your classroom door if you plan to be out of the room. We must know where your class is meeting. Please keep windows closed when air conditioning is on.

CLASSROOM TIME

Matters that would require you to be somewhere other than with your students should be handled at planning periods or before school and after school. You are expected to give each student his/her full due of your time and effort.

CLEANLINESS OF LOCKERS, CABINETS, ETC.

Room lockers, cabinets, etc., should be kept clean and orderly at all times. Consumable materials should be disposed of upon completion of their usefulness. Students will be fined QR 50 for graffiti found in his/her locker. One student per locker will be issued and the student assigned the locker will is responsible for damages.


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CLINIC

EMERGENCIES

The school nurse and administrators are the only school personnel authorized to call the paramedics/ambulance. If a student experiences fainting, seizure of unknown origin, serious injury, controlled bleeding, respiratory problem, etc., the following procedure should be used:

· The teacher should remain with the student at all times.

· The teacher should send a student to get another teacher to call the nurse or an administrator.

· The teacher will tell the nurse/administrator the nature of the emergency and the location.

· The nurse and the principal/assistant principal will go to the emergency site immediately.

· Someone will be posted by the front door to guide the paramedics to the site of the emergency. PUPILS REFERRAL SLIP TO THE CLINIC Students sent to the clinic must have a written pass. “Student Referral Form to Clinic” should be used. The pass will be signed and times noted by the nurse as proof that the student came to the clinic. A record of each clinic visit is kept by the nurse. “PLEASE SEND TO THE CLINIC” FORM At intervals, students will be called to the clinic for health assessments, verification of immunizations, etc. The nurse referral form “Please Send to the Clinic” will be used for this purpose.


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WHITE BOARDS

Colored chalk will not be used on the white boards since the oil in the chalk damages the boards and requires a repainting of the board.

CONDUCT IN THE HALL AND RESTROOMS

Teachers will be in the hall near their classroom doors from 7:35 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. and between all class periods. They are expected to help keep noise and confusion down and get the students into their classes. Behavior in the halls and restrooms is the responsibility of all personnel. Maintaining an orderly building can be accomplished by each person doing his/her part. Some points to remember and practice are:

· The teacher dismisses the students, not the bell.

· Dismiss your students form the door, not from behind your desk.

· Discourage students from lingering too long at their lockers.

· Demand that your students get to class on time.

· Periodically check any restroom near your room and ask students to leave.

· Notify the office of any situation you feel needs stronger measures to correct.

· Be firm, fair, and consistent in dealing with students.

CORRECTING

It is of questionable value for students to receive a teacher corrected paper a week or so after the assignment. Therefore, written assignments can serve as the focal point for an instructional activity and may be corrected as follows:

· by the student under teacher guidance

· by another student

· by the teacher

There is no magic answer. However, more time should be spent on students’ preparation and re-writing of on assignment instead of making three-four additional writing assignments. The important issue is that students learn through correcting; and not on learn what they have done right, but also where they need to improve. Students should make corrections on graded, written assignments that have been returned by the teacher. In most cases if written assignments have been graded, the students should correct and neatly rewrite. Do not have students call out their grades as you record the grade the student earned. COLLECT PAPERS AND RECORD THE GRADE YOURSELF PRIVATELY.


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DUTY REQUIREMENTS OF TEACHERS

(See Staff Duty Schedule – Mrs. Kabbara)

SAFE & ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT Safety monitors should check restrooms for students cutting class sand vandals. Safety monitors should check all hall passes. If a student does not have a hall pass, he/she is to be brought to the office. If a student has either a note from the teacher or a note from home approved by the Admin (especially during the morning classes), he/she should be allowed to go on to class. CAFETERIA DUTY (Safety monitors/assigned staff) INSIDE

· Control the lunch lines; do not allow line cutting

· Make sure the students dispose of their trays properly.

· Help supervise students in the cafeteria.

OUTSIDE

· Students should exit by the back door of the cafeteria (east side).

· Students should not linger in the halls.

· Students going to use restrooms should use the ground floor restroom only.

ASSEMBLIES Students are to be released according to the directions given during the morning assembly prior to an assembly schedule day. Once the assembly begins, students are to remain in the auditorium. HALLWAYS Help direct students to the auditorium. After assembly begins, help direct all latecomers into the auditorium.


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FACULTY AND STAFF VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE

All faculty and staff must clock-in and clock-out each day. The biometric system is verification of your attendance for school records. You will be held accountable on your evaluation for regular

attendance and verification of your attendance. All staff members are given 10 sick days of leave per year. More than five (5) absences per semester are considered excessive absence. More than

ten (10) absences in an academic school year are considered excessive absence.

FAXES, USE OF THE TELEPHONES, OFFICE COPIER

AND PERSONAL CALLS

Teachers should adhere to the following guidelines in regards to office use of the fax, telephones, and receiving calls. Please do not use the office fax machine as your personal fax number. Only faxes pertaining to school business should be received or sent via the school fax machine. The telephones located in school offices are for business use only. Personal calls should be made for the phones provided in the teacher’s lounges. Personal business call should be direct to home phone numbers or other means of contact. The office personnel will not maintain personal business calls. All copy machines in the offices are for office use only. Copiers are located on each floor for teacher use. Large volumes for copying should be sent to the copy room. Please do not ask office personnel to make 1 (one) copy for classroom use.

FIELD TRIP PROCEDURES

· Teachers should follow these guidelines to schedule field trips for the school year. · Complete a field trip form (see attached example) · Obtain a Director’s signature with method for financing this field trip on the field trip form Get

approval from the Administration · Submit the field trip form, attached to a typed page with the purpose and TEK objective written

out, to Mrs. Kabbara three (3) weeks prior to the field trip date. · Approval for buses will be placed in your box, with the trip number, upon approval · Have students permission slips signed by parents · Collect and keep all permission slips · Inform the Coordinator of Curriculum and instruction and include field trip information in

lesson plans · Submit a list of students who have signed permission slips to the Coordinator of Curriculum

and Instruction, 1 week prior to the field trip · Submit a list of students who have signed permission slips to Mrs. Hazra, 1 week prior to the

field trip · Place a list of all approved students in every teacher’s mailbox

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FOOD DELIVERY

All food orders for the delivery must adhere to the following guidelines or the order will be return upon arrival. All order must be approved by a member of the School Management Team or designee at least two days in advance. All orders must be placed by an adult. Please have all monies to the office personnel at least one hour prior to the delivery time, Write your name, the name of delivery, the amount owed, and the amount of the tip. This must have an administrator’s signature. Turn this in to the office personnel at least on hour prior to delivery.

FOOD ORDERS THAT DO NOT ADHERE TO THESE GUIDELINES WILL BE RETURNED.

FOOD/DRINK OUTSIDE THE CAFETERIA

Staff members should not eat in the classroom or offices at any time. Soft drinks, coffee, etc., are permissible when students are not in the classroom, i.e., conference periods. Staff member may take food out of the cafeteria to the FACULTY LUNCHROOM ONLY! However, please do not take dishes or silverware from the cafeteria. Do not send students to the lunchroom to pick up food for you. Staff on duty should refuse students taking food out the cafeteria.


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FINAL EXAMINATIONS (GRADES 9-12)

A school-wide schedule for final examinations will be developed so that students take a final examination in each course at the end of the semester. The examination period will not exceed two hours. The examination will be comprehensive and will cover course objectives. A separate grade for the final examination will appear on the report card. The grade will count 25% of the final semester average in the course.

MAKE-UP POLICY

Students must be given the opportunity to make up work missed due to absences:

· Students are responsible for asking the teacher for their assignments. Teachers are to give students those assignments on the day asked, unless a long absence makes this impractical.

· Allow time on a day-for-day basis using the following guidelines. · If work was assigned before the absence occurred and the due date fell on the day(s) absent, the

work must be turned in on the day the student returns to school in order for it to be considered “on time.”

· If the work was assigned during the absence, the student will be allowed time on a day-for-day basis to make up the work, i.e., for three days absence, work is due three days after return to school.

Late work, not due to absence:

Minor assignments, as determined by department (such as homework), will be accepted one day late; however, the maximum grade earned on such papers will be determine by the teacher’s late work policy. Major assignments, as determined by department, such as research papers, must be accepted if turned in late; however, the teacher will determine the student’s grade on the assignment based on his/her late work policy.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Community members may provide valuable resources for the classroom. Teachers must have approval from the Principal/Assistant Principal before inviting anyone to school as a guest speaker, etc. Additionally, all speakers must be schedule and placed on the school-wide calendar at least a week in advance (See the Dean for calendar). If there are unforeseen circumstances, the scheduling of the speaker will be considered by the Principal.


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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Services of the Counseling office are available at any time to assist the teachers. It is the purpose of the Counselor to render any help or give any information available to the classroom teacher which may lead to adjustment of the pupil. Counselors are responsible.

GRADES

Grades are to be recorded on the line on which the student I.D. number is listed. This is the bottom line for each student.

Progress charts and other non-grade records should not be recorded in spaces provided in printed grade-books for attendance and grades or electronically if you are using a software grading package. Use a separate appendix if such progress charts are a part of your grading system. However, final results of such progress chart must be converted to a numerical grade and recorded in the grade book, if they are to constitute a part of the final semester grade (There is a color code for the grade-books and a teacher’s lesson plans. No checks (√) or symbols other than a numerical grade are to be used to designate any work on activity that will constitute part of a student’s final six weeks grade. Grades will be given for actual performance only and must be documented. A legend is to be included for each course. This legend will describe each grade as class participation, daily work, homework, major or minor tests, lab activity, research paper, essay (if appropriate), special projects, or other specific learning activity. Grades must reflect Essential Element mastery.

If missing grade is to be counted as a zero, the “0” must be recorded in the space designated for that activity’s grade.

Record teach/re-teach, test/re-test efforts made to document success for students.

A minimum of 15 grades by subject is required by cycle.

Grades should be entered on daily basis.

Your grading policy must be clear, open for review and based upon a 100 point system. Numerical grade will be issued in all courses. The numerical grade ranges shall be:

70 – 100 = passing Below 70 = failing

NG = failure due to excessive absences (becomes a 50 at the semester’s end) a grade of NG may not be given prior to the third six-weeks of any semester. Prior to that time, the student’s average grade will be recorded on the report card. Parents will continue to be informed after three and five unexcused absences.


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I = incomplete (must be made up within 20 school days or “I” becomes a (50) Note: An “I” is looked upon by the School Management Team (SMT) as an “F” and prevents extra- curricular activity/sport participation.

In computing the numerical averages, teachers must take performance in the following areas into consideration and must record the appropriate numerical grades for each area in the grade-book:

· Homework

· class participation

· test performance

· essays, if appropriate

· special projects

· other assignments as appropriate (research paper, lab activity, daily work)

Every department within the school can cooperatively determine the weight assigned to each of these variables; however, these weights must be predetermined and approved by the Administration.

Students and parents must know, in advance, how students will be evaluated. Be accurate and consistent; don’t leave yourself open to criticism and doubt. Anyone should be able to recompute the grades you have given, based solely on notations in the grade-book. A “highlighted” color-coded system is suggested to indicate tests, homework, etc. (pens and/or markers will be provided for color coding)

Make sure that students record their assignments, grades and the dates turned in on a grade-sheet or assignment sheet in their student folder for each class.

A separate conduct grade of “S”, Satisfactory or “U” Unsatisfactory will also be given to each student on a six-weeks basis. Behavior shall not be included in the computation of the student’s numerical academic grades. GRADE BOOK

Teachers are provided with a printed grade book and they are to keep records of attendance and grades in this book. Student textbook numbers should also be recorded in the grade book. It is to be turned in at the end of the semester and kept on file for audit.

The month and date must be indicated along the top of each page of the grade book. Please use the following symbols to record attendance in the grade book:

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E First day of enrollment (physically present in class) W Day official withdrawn from class (per written form from the Registrar)

Absences, tardies and six-week grades must be recorded in the summary columns at the end of each six-week grading period. The final exam grade must be recorded at the close of each semester. Textbook issuance and clearance must be accurately recorded in the grade book at the end of the semester, as “Not Clear” status affects the student’s right to receive his/her grade each semester. First semester grade sheets will be turned in two weeks after the end of the semester. Second semester grade-books will be turned in on the last day of work for teachers. The Principal or Dean may request that grade-books be turned in for review more frequently to monitor correct documentation.

HALL PASS

No teacher will dismiss from his/her room a student giving the student a hall pass that is not filled in completely and signed by the teacher. It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep up with hall passes. They should not be used indiscriminately.

No more than one should be issued at a time. Never place the name of more than one student on hall pass. ISSUE HALL PASSES ONLY IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY.

Objects used as hall passes will be confiscated and returned at the end of the semester. Teachers who consistently allow students to leave class will meet with their evaluation administrator.

NO HALL PASSES SHOULD BE ISSUED FIRST PERIOD BEFORE LUNCH, AFTER LUNCH, OR SEVENTH PERIOD DURING THE DAY UNLESS THERE IS AN EMERGENCY/MEDICAL CONDITION.

HALL AND RESTROOM DUTY

Every hall monitor should share the responsibility of behavior in the halls and in the restrooms. He/she may accomplish this by seeing that the class leaves the room on time and in an orderly manner, checking for students lingering too long at lockers, taking periodic checks of restrooms, and assuming responsibility for order on stairways and portions of halls not in the vicinity of a classroom. Teachers should dismiss class from the door, not from behind the desk.

ADVISORY ACTIVITIES

DeBakey’s Character Counts program is predicated on the Comer School-wide Development program from Yale University, which is based on the six developmental pathways to facilitate the success of each individual child fulfilling his/her full potential (i.e., physical, cognitive, language, social, ethical and psychological). DeBakey also uses a Character Counts approach (i.e., an American approach to developing values) infused with the Values Framework from the SEC. The Comer Development model and


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the values framework are school-wide initiatives. It allows DeBakey to facilitate a number of support programs including the values program primarily by teachers during the advisory period, which meet daily. This model and/or framework is facilitated through a 20 minute instructional mini-lesson three (3) times a week from 7:15 AM – 7:35 AM that focuses on a designated school-wide shared value designated for the month. The values are also embedded in the daily lessons where appropriate (See shared school-wide values below). This advisory time affords each student to be exposed to the importance of sound values and moral behavior to develop the ethical pathway of the child (10-15 students per advisory class). Each school departmental team (i.e., English, math, etc.) is responsible for developing the school-wide thematic lessons for the homeroom/advisory teacher to discuss the value for the month with the group of students assigned to the advisory teacher for the entire academic year to foster relationships with students and to provide an opportunity for students to consider the application of values in real life situations, the exploration of world views and the beliefs behind values. The activities demonstrate the links between values education and the development of student responsibility in local, national and global contexts, as well as foster a healthy school culture.

The Nine Pillars of Character

The Nine Pillars of Character result from a search for common truths that allow us to distinguish right from wrong and define ethics and good character.

These pillars are:

Ø Trustworthiness Ø Respect Ø Responsibility Ø Fairness Ø Caring Ø Citizenship Ø Honesty Ø Scholarship Ø Cooperation

These activities should be directed by the teacher to allow students to become more aware of their role as students, future citizens, and character development. Students should be encouraged to accept responsibilities in planning and conducting the programs. The school psychologist is in charge of the guidance program, and she has many materials to assist you. For enrollment purposes, advisory will be by grade level.

HOURS IN THE BUILDING

Each teacher will sign in and out in the Principal’s office, upon his/her arrival and departure from school. Teachers are to sign in daily by 6:45 a.m. A teacher is to remain in his/her part of the building at the close of school until all students have left the area. Teachers are expected to be on duty throughout the day. If it becomes necessary for a teacher to leave the building during the day he/she is to receive authorization from the Director (s) and sign out in the office with the Building Secretary.


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Office Hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ALL OFFICES)

Teachers’ Hours 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday/Wednesday teacher sign-out at 3:45 p.m.) (A minimum of 8 hours as required by school Policy)

HOUSEKEEPING

Neatness and good housekeeping are prime requirements of the good teacher. A messy room is a reflection of poor teaching and possible fire hazard. Students are influenced by the room appearance, and will respond accordingly. Continued efforts on the part of the teacher will do much to instill habits of orderliness in the students. Each class should have the responsibility of seeing that the room is neat before they leave the room.

INVENTORY

An inventory of the building is taken each year. The assistant principal will provide you with a list of the previous inventory. Any additions or deletions to or from your should be noted and the sheet returned to the administrator. This is done annually in the spring. PLEASE DO NOT ARBITRARILY HAVE EQUIPMENT OR FURNITURE MOVED WITHOUT FIRST CLEARING WITH AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.

INVOICES

Upon receiving materials you have requisitioned, check the shipment for completeness, mark items not received, and send to the bookkeeper as soon as possible. List items on a sheet of paper/inventory log (See Ms. Jenkins) if no packing slip is enclosed. The school will not pay an invoice until all items have been received and accounted for.

KEEPING STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL

A teacher may wish to keep a student or group of students after school for various reasons such as practicing for programs, personal conference, make-up work, etc. In every case, students should be notified the day before and an email should be sent to parents requesting their signature on the consent form and informing them of the time in order to make the necessary transportation arrangements.

KEYS

Room keys, desk keys, cabinet keys, etc., will be issued to teachers at the beginning of the school year. Teachers will be held responsible for the keys issued to him/her. When a key is lost or stolen, notify the Resource & Facilities Coordinator for a new key. Only the Resource & Facilities Coordinator is authorized to duplicate a school key. Keys will be issued by the building secretary. Keys assigned to you will be your responsibility and must be turned in at the close of the school year. Only authorized staff will be issued master keys. A list of those persons will be maintained in the main office.


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LEAVE OF ABSENCES

Anyone who is going to be absent 10 or more working days up to 89 working days needs to apply for a SHORT TERM LEAVE. This is to keep your pay records in order.

Anyone who is going to be absent ninety days or longer needs to apply for a LONG TERM LEAVE.

TEACHERS Teachers are expected to remain in the school a full day, with doctor and dental appointments made on out-of–school time as much as possible. Teachers shall arrive and depart at times specified by the central administration prior to the beginning of each school year.

The school day, as a minimum of eight (8) hours a day. Exceptions to these time limits shall be authorized by the Director (s), and only in cases where the activity is a legitimate school function. Director(s) have the authority to make adjustments in the teacher day to maintain the minimum 8 hour work period. Work hours for the 2014-2015 school year are 6:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Teachers shall register on a prepared form in the principal’s office the time of leaving daily as designated by the Principal. A list of teachers who arrive late will be provided to his/her evaluator.

NURSE The nurse shall plan her home-visit schedule with the Director within the minimum workday of eight (8) hours. She shall make appropriate time of departure/time of return entries on the teachers’ register.

DIRECTORS Directors shall maintain minimum office hours of arrival at least 30 minutes before the first bell for students to be admitted to the building, and should remain at least 30 minutes after the dismissal bell.

COUNSELORS Counselors shall maintain daily office hours the same as those maintained by the principal’s office and other offices in the building. Workday is from 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

PSYCHOLOGIST The school Psychologist shall maintain daily office hours the same as those maintained by the principal’s office and other offices in the building. Workday is from 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

LIBRARIAN The Media Specialist/Coordinator shall maintain the same building hours as classroom teachers, and after signing in shall open the Media Center for student and teacher use. Any planning or break times other than scheduled lunch periods shall be established by the local school. Enrichment programs in the school are encouraged and shall evolve on a local level among the teaching staff, media coordinator, and directors.


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LESSON PLANS

ALL Teachers will turn in a copy of their lesson plans to their evaluator. Lesson plans are due each Wednesday before leaving the building. Lesson plans must be prepared for the upcoming week. Effective teaching is the result of good planning. Lesson plans are essential and they are required each week. Educational goals for the week should be specific so that the continuity of your instructional program for the week can be carried out in case you need a substitute. Additionally, you are to maintain a substitute notebook/folder that can be used by a substitute in situations where what had been included on the regular lesson plan cannot be carried out by a substitute. This information is vital for all classes, but is especially needed in performance classes. Please keep in mind that a substitute in your class may or may not be trained in your subject area. The substitute notebook/folder should contain the following:

· Alternate lessons with specific, clear, and concise directions for a substitute.

· Necessary activity sheets and other materials for conducting the activity.

· If specific texts are to used, indicate the location of the texts if students do not have them in

their possession.

· Seating charts (Current)

· Special instructions concerning students, materials, etc., for the successful operation of your

class.

· The name of someone who will be helpful in case the substitute has questions about lesson

plans you have left.

TEKS

Teachers are expected to use the TEKS objectives as well as the scope/sequence goals and objectives when planning. All teachers will use the lesson plan format provided in the office and/or the lesson plan format on Oasis. Each teacher will be expected to prepare lesson plans. Lesson plans are to be placed in the lesson plan file on Goolge Drive DeBakey and submit them to the Coordinator of Professional Development and Instruction on or before Wednesday afternoon weekly by 3:00 p.m. The designated place for lesson plans is on the top of the teacher’s desk. The Director (s) or designee will check lesson plans.


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GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING LESSON PLANS

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Requirements:

Lesson plans are necessary to guide instruction, to reflect that planning has occurred, and to provide a sequence of activities if a substitute teacher is needed. A lesson plan should reflect professional decisions made by a teacher in translating the District’s curriculum guides into an outline for instruction. As a general rule, lesson plans are merely concise statements by a teacher of how that teacher intends to carry out the School’s curriculum guide for a specified group of students within a specified period of time.

DeBakey Guidelines:

Instructional planning for students occurs by design, not by chance. The lesson plan is evidence of teacher planning and shows instructional continuity. Instructional continuity and lesson planning share the same attributes as follows:

Reflective Planning Outcome based Related Sequenced Cumulative Linked/Aligned (Standards and Objectives flow from one to the other)

One plan should suffice for the teacher, substitute, and director(s). The teacher’s creativity, expertise and professionalism are the criteria to ensure that the MINIMUM INFORMATION necessary for the teacher, substitute, and the director(s) to carry on with the school day is included. Teachers may develop plans individually, by team, or by department.


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STAFF RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION PROCESS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL PROCESS

DeBakey High School for Health Professions recognizes the importance of treating staff with respect and helping staff to be as effective as possible. It recognizes that in order to fully implement the National Professional Standards for Teachers and Leaders (NPSTSL) it must have clear procedures on staff appointments, performance management, underperforming staff, professional development and staff induction.

Purpose

(a) To ensure that the school is a good employer. (b) To ensure that the school complies with the relevant legislation surrounding the

employment, support and conditions of staff.

Systems are put in place to have, as an outstanding school, a proven track record of employing highly qualified and experienced teachers and providing a learning environment characterized by outstanding teaching quality at DeBakey.

Staff Recruitment Process

The quality of teaching and learning at DeBakey is predicated on employing highly qualified and highly effective teachers through an effective recruitment and induction policy process.

The school respects the quality of the teaching staff as its most valuable resource. Every effort is made to ensure that staff members are fully valued and that their abilities are enhanced through the professional development program.

Recruitment, interviewing and appointment procedures for new teachers will be thorough the following rigorous process:

Introduction The school respects the quality of the teaching staff as its most valuable resource. Every effort is made to ensure that staff members are fully valued and that their abilities are enhanced through the professional development program.

The school will at all times seek to recruit the services of high-quality teachers. Recruitment, interviewing and appointment procedures for new teachers will be thorough and rigorous.

Advice of Vacancy

· The needs of the vacancy will be defined and a position description developed.

· An information pack containing an application form, position description plus other useful information will be forwarded to all interested applicants on request.

Advice of Vacancy

Application Process

Interview Process

Appointment Procedure

Induction Process


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· Positions may be advertised through newspapers, education journals, Internet etc. Application Process

· All applications will be made in writing and will be made to the Director and/or his/her designee.

· Applications should contain details of the candidate’s curriculum vitae and other relevant information.

· All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and privacy of information will apply to the applications.

· Applications will be screened and candidates short-listed.

Interview Process

· Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview at the school. There will be an opportunity for the candidate to be given a tour of the school.

· Prior to the interview the following information will be sought:

o References

o Communication with current or previous employer

o Confirmation of qualification and registration

· Applicants for teaching positions will be interviewed by the Director, management team and head of the curriculum area in which the applicant is seeking a position. A demonstration lesson will be required by applicants seeking instructional positions. A written and oral test may also be a part of the process for all would-be staff members.

· The director will delegate to the Assistant Director of Administration the responsibility for appointments of personnel through an interview committee consisting of teachers, administrative staff, and parents.

· The appointments will be in those areas of the school organization, which come under the direction of the Assistant Director of Administration.

· Any such appointment made by the Assistant Director of Administration must be confirmed by the Director.

Appointment Procedure

· The successful applicant for any position will be offered the position and will have this confirmed by letter of appointment and a contract.

· The letter of appointment and contract will be signed on behalf of the school by the Director.

· A copy of the letter of appointment will be counter-signed by the successful applicant and returned to the school.

· Unsuccessful applicants will be advised in writing and that they have not been selected and that their curriculum vitaes will be maintained on file for future vacancies.

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Rationale

DeBakey High School for Health Professions – Qatar recognizes the importance of providing high quality teacher induction. It recognizes that in order to fully implement the PDAS and NPSTSL it must have clear procedures on teacher induction.

Purpose

(a) To ensure that the school is a good employer (b) To ensure that the school complies with the relevant legislation surrounding the

employment, support and conditions of staff (c) To ensure that the staff has access to high quality induction support

Guidelines

*The first part of the induction process is carried out by the senior management team (SMT).

Senior Management Task Action Complete

1 New appointment is verbally offered and accepts the job 2 A letter confirming appointment is sent and an acceptance letter received 3 The new staff member’s personnel file is set up. This contains a copy of

the CV, the offer and acceptance letter, and a signed copy of the job description.

4 Payroll and where relevant immigration formalities are completed 5 The staff member is issued with a copy of the staff handbook by the

Assistant Director Staff and student services.

6 The new staff member is given a copy of the relevant performance management documentation.

7 The new staff member is introduced to the school and his/her mentor.

*The second phase of the process is carried out by the relevant Heads of Departments (HODs). If the new appointment is an HOD, it is completed by the Deputy Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Head of Department (HOD) Task Action Complete

1 The new staff member is introduced to the other members of the subject and to the social worker responsible for the subject.

2 The subject coordinator goes through the departmental handbook with the new staff member. All meeting times and expectations for the new staff member are clearly articulated.

3 The subject coordinator discusses the staff handbook with the new teacher and clearly describes behavior management policy, process and strategies.

4 The subject coordinator shows the new teacher semester and unit plans and gives a copy of the lesson plan template to the new staff member.

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6 The subject coordinator refers the new appointment to the PD section of Elearn and reviews the files in the induction section of PD themes with the new appointment.

7 The new appointment is assigned a buddy/mentor teacher, preferably a person teaching at the same year level with complimentary experience in schools.

8 In the first week, the subject coordinator schedules several informal visits to the classroom teacher to ensure that the new appointment is using the following methods. Madeline Hunter lesson cycle, differentiation, appropriate inquiry learning, problem solving and critical thinking, appropriate group work, ICT usage, project based learning, and a variety of teaching strategies to meet various learning styles.

9 The new appointment is familiarized with the documentation on the Elearn site and informed of subject protocols regarding its use.

10 The subject coordinator takes an inventory of the new appointments professional needs and uses PD available on the Elearn site and other sources to fill these needs.

(Professional Development Plan for New and Existing teachers TBA)

Staff Evaluation and Appraisal Process Policy Statement:

The professional learning and Evaluation policy of DeBakey will be revisited and updated yearly in January according to the DeBakey five year plan, annual plan and action plan guidelines. The finalized policy will then be distributed to all instructional staff as soon as possible to ensure that all instructional staff members are aware of the expectations for professional learning and the criteria for evaluation.

The following are the professional learning and evaluation guidelines agreed upon by the senior management and instructional leaders:

1. Induction for supervisors and heads of departments will take place in September regarding the professional learning cycle and the evaluation instrument. Induction for all instructional staff members will take place in the month of October.

2. The evaluation process will begin each academic year in October (the fourth week of school), which includes the following but not limited to pre-conferences (Goal setting sessions), informal observations, daily walk-throughs, formative conferences, formal observations, and summative conferences that will end in June of that academic year.

3. Administration will conduct at least one (1) formal evaluation for every teacher per semester for a full 50 minute instructional period. Heads of departments will conduct at least two full (50 minute) observations per semester as follows:

a. Consisting of one (50 minute) informal observation (announced) and one (50 minute) formal observation (unannounced), and at least three (3) fifteen minute daily walk-throughs per month that comprises one full observation during a semester

4. The heads of department will conduct five (5) formative conferences as follows: a. Five conferences (5) per semester: One pre-conference to be conducted by the HOD to

review the evaluation criteria, one prior to the informal observation, and one prior to the three (3) walk-throughs.

b. One formative conference will be conducted by the HOD after the informal observation. 5. Administration will conduct one (1) summative-conference after the final semester evaluation.


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6. The academic year will be divided into two (2) semesters of approximately eighteen weeks per semester (See the Appraisal Calendar below).

Mentors

All beginning teachers at DeBakey are assigned a mentor teacher who has received training specifically designed to address the most common areas of concern faced by new teachers.

First 12 Weeks Second 12

Weeks

Third 12 Weeks

Last 15 days of

instruction

Teacher Orientation · Within 1st 3 weeks · Observations no

earlier than three (3) weeks after this orientation

· Pre and Post conferences not exceed 30 minutes · Observation must be conducted within 5 days after the

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Teacher self Audit · At least two weeks prior to summative conference · Teacher continues to review self-audit with HOD through

out the entire professional learning process

Formal Observations · Minimum of 45 minutes · Written summary within 10 working days · Advanced notice will be given all formal observations and

walk-throughs · Advanced notice is not required for formal

summative/annual observations at the end of semester II · Follow school appraisal calendar · Supervisors/HODs will conduct pre and post conferences

for all observations and walk-throughs Walk-through Visits · To be used at the discretion of the supervisors and school administration · A minimum of three (3) walk-throughs will be conducted by HODs · A pre-conference will be conducted prior to each walk-through, and a post-conference will be

conducted after each walk-through Additional Timelines Issues · Within 10 working days

(Appraiser may extend to 15) · May rebut in writing or request

2nd appraisal within 10 working days after receiving the semester I/II summative report or summative annual appraisal report

Summative Conference · No later than 15 days

before last day of instruction

· May be waived in writing by teacher, not appraiser

Summative Annual Report · Five (5) working days before

post-conference · No later than 15 working days

before last day of instruction · Observation summary · Walk-through documentation · Third party and teacher

documentation · Completed/updated self-audit


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Returning TAG, Pre-AP, AP Teachers

6 hours- Each teacher is required to receive six (6) hours of gifted instruction annually. These hours are included in a teacher’s regular staff development hours. New TAG, Pre-AP, AP Teachers 30 Hours - These hours for new TAG, Pre-honors, Pre-AP and AP teachers are offered after school and on Saturdays. Additional training can be obtained through Advanced Placement Conferences.

EMERGENCY FIRE DRILL

FIRE DRELL SIGNALS:

* 3 Bells: Fire Alarm

* 2 Bells: Return to Class (when it relates to a fire drill)

* 1 Bell: Halt

During fire drills all students and adults are to leave the building

Because some fire drills may have a “Blocked Exit, discuss with students in each class the nearest available alternate route from your classroom to designated waiting area.

If an exit is blocked, the first person to it should raise a hand and another exit should be designated as a waiting area.

Signs have been post in classrooms to designate exit for fire drills.

The maps posted in your rooms indicate the designated exit rout for each room.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Closing or opening delays will be announced on the school website and by emails.

If classes are delayed one hour, teachers will be expected to be at school at the regular time. Any employee who fails to report to school when schools have been declared open, will use a personal business day for each day absent.

WEATHER ALERT PLAN

In the event of a weather alert, the signal for moving will be a series of bells. Teachers and students will proceed to the designated locations. Teachers who have planning periods during the time of the alert will be called to report to the principal’s office.


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EXPECTATIONS FOR THE TEACHING STAFF

Teachers are ultimately responsible for the learning experiences of students. The type of experience which the student receives will depend upon the instructional program, parental involvement, the learning environment and the professional performance of the teacher. The local school administration expects certain conditions to exist under each category. Instructional Program - The Teacher Must: 1. Provide an instructional program which meets the needs of the students. 2. Expect and accept only a high quality of performance according to the ability of the students. 3. Make necessary arrangements for supplies, materials and equipment for the instructional program. 4. Use various aids in an effective manner. 5. Teach objectives appropriate for the student’s grade level and all promotional objectives for the students grade placement. 6. Maintain records of pupil achievement including progress logs, student profiles, test data, and report cards. 7. Provide a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. 8. Have an awareness of the problems of our society and emphasize multicultural education. 9. Utilize oral language techniques. 10. Have a good rapport with students. 11. Attend all scheduled meetings and conferences on time. 12. Create appropriate lesson plans which indicate student progress through the curriculum.

EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Student development is our primary mission. Students should grow academically, physically, and emotionally under our directions. The environment in which the student has to learn and in which the staff must work must be one which affirms education. In our attempt to maintain a positive educational environment, all teachers should:

1. Establish and maintain classroom procedures and routines. 2. Contacts parents to report student’s behavior. 3. Serve as an example for students in dress and behavior. 4. Assist students in developing self-discipline and pride in themselves and their school. 5. Give each student opportunities to assist in keeping his/her environment clean and to assist the teacher in this task. 6. Be in the hall between class periods and immediately after school to monitor students in the hallways. 7. Have bell ringers on the board when students enter the classroom. 8. Establish seating arrangements appropriate for the class activity.


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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Many studies have pointed out the importance of the home and community in improving education. We believe it is most important that our parents become partners in our educational efforts. Teachers play an important role in this effort. Teachers are expected to:

1. Work with parents in our educational effort. 2 Have two educational conferences with parents during the school year. 3. Attend assigned P.T.A. meetings, two (2) meetings yearly. 4. Participate in P.T.A. activities.

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT

It is most important that all of us realize that we should have the same goal and that we must not let anything cloud our responsibility toward the achievement of that goal. It is most important that all of us have a good working relationship free from gossip. Three questions have assisted me from spreading gossip and may help you: (1) Do I know if it is true? (2) How does it affect me? and; (3) What is the benefit of repeating it ? Certain attitudes and conduct are needed by teachers to maximize student growth. Teachers should: 1. Be in attendance to assume responsibility of their classes. 2. Make every effort to report to duty as scheduled. 3. Spend time on assigned tasks as scheduled. 4. Provide input and obtain information from co-workers and administrators. 5. Work cooperatively with the total staff. 6. Prepare meaningful and accurate reports for administrators and other staff.

TEACHER SCHOOL-WIDE RULES 1. Talk to the student about his/her behavior. 2. Phone call/note home to parent/guardian. 3. Send student to his/her assigned Assistant Principal’s office after you have worked the Student School Wide Positive Behavioral Support Management Plan. 4. Upon six disruptive referrals, a teacher/administrator may refer a student to SST, if the student’s behavior does not improve.

DOCUMENTATION NOTEBOOK/PARENT CONTACT/DRESS CODE

Teacher Expectations:

1. School wide rules posted in room.

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3. All teachers will conference with students and attempt a parent contact prior to the student’s visit to the Assistant principal’s office, unless it is one of the following: ( non-negotiable-see mandatory and expellable form) -Fighting -Drugs -Guns/Weapons -Extreme profanity directed at teacher 4. All teachers will enforce the DeBakey School dress code. 5. Teachers may NOT send a student home at any time. 6. Teachers are NOT to send students to the assistant principal’s / principal’s Office for the following:

§ Unprepared for School work § No homework § Late to class § No pen, pencil, books, paper etc. § Talking without permission § No work in class § Changing a seat without permission § Whispering § Fooling around ( horseplay ) § Wearing a hat

Teachers may not put students out of the classroom and into the hall, unless the student does not belong in that classroom. Teachers may not tell a student that belongs to them to GET OUT. If the teacher needs their student out of the classroom, the right documentation should be used. If the student refuses to leave with documentation, then the teacher may send for an Assistant Principal. Teachers are not allowed to tell students that they are not allowed back into their classroom, without going through the referral process. If a student was sent with a referral or a referral was sent, the student is not to engage in the teacher’s activities until a disposition by the Assistant Principal is given. If the student return to class and the teacher has not received a disposition, the teacher is to send the student back to the office with a Request for Principal’s Disposition Form. A Teacher Referral Form, Request for Principal’s Disposition Form, or ONE Time Principal’s Time-out, must accompany a student when he/she is sent to The office. One pass per student, do not put multiple names on one pass. Passes are not to be given to go anywhere during the 1st period and 7th period. Emergency restroom passes can be given during the other class periods, but the student must have an Administrator’s Signature before returning to class.


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TEACHER’S DRESS AND APPEARANCE

The classroom teacher and other certified and non-certificated personnel should always exemplify the highest appearance, demeanor, personal integrity, citizenship, social prudence, and good physical health characteristics. Historically, students are known to view their teachers, principals, and administrators as role models and have sought to emulate them. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all employees, especially the classroom teacher, to portray the best possible image to the community. Guidelines for the attire of professional personnel are as follows:

ACCEPTABLE DRESS

MALES Dress shirts with ties, dress slacks, suits with appropriate accessories, lace style or dress shoes, and socks. FEMALES Professional dresses (long sleeves or worn with a long sleeve sweater), suits, coordinates (skirts/blouse/jackets), pantsuits, shoes (enclosed toes), stockings, lingerie and foundation garments to enhance outfits underneath clothing, skirts no shorter than two inches below the knee.

UNACCEPTABLE DRESS

MALES Open-collared shirts, knit shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, jogging suits, t-shirts, sneaker-style and other similar footwear.

FEMALES Jeans, jogging suits, house shoes, revealing/provocative shirts and tops, spandex, or similar tight outfits, sneaker style and other similar footwear.

All employees are expected to have neatly groomed hair. Beards and /or mustaches shall be neatly groomed. Male employees shall not wear earrings or other similar facial jewelry. Employees shall not wear on the outside of their clothing any jewelry or similar artifacts that are either obscene or distracting, or may cause disruptions to the educational environment. Hats are not to be worn inside the building. Some exceptions shall apply to Physical Education personnel. PE teachers and coaches may wear shorts (Male only), jogging pants and tennis shoes while in the gym or locker room area. However, shorts are not to be worn in other parts of the building, i.e., lunchroom, office, halls, etc. Spirit shirts may be worn by the faculty and staff on game days during the Special Event Days and Sports Day.


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TELEPHONES

Only emergency call will be sent to a teacher as they are received. All other messages will be put in teacher’s box. The secretary and clerks have been instructed to screen incoming calls to determine emergency/non-emergency status.

Telephones are located in the lounges. NO LONG DISTANT PHONED CALLS ARE TO BE MADE FROM THESE PHONES. NO INFORMATION CALLS ARE TO BE MADE FROM THESE PHONES. BE OBSERVANT OF THESE RULES. Two pay phones are in the building, located in the hall across from the Youth Action Center. All office phones are considered business phones. Clerical personnel who have phoned access should no abuse the privilege by using these business phoned for personal usage. Do not send students to use the lounge or office phones for any reason. Teachers are to use lounge phones, only, not office phones or administrator’s phones, except in case of emergency.

TRANSPORTATION VIA VAN OR CAR

Teachers should follow these guidelines to transport students via van or car.

Submit a letter to the Managing Director (Mr. Heath) requesting permission to carry students to the event and request to use a van/car for the transportation, six weeks prior to the trip date. Upon approval from the Managing Director, write a letter to Mr. Heath requesting permission to rent a van/car and the purpose of the trip, with TEK objectives. This must be submitted One (1) Month prior to the date of the trip. Contact the Financial department for the correct forms and insurance information that should be submitted.

VIDEO TAPING SUDENTS

Teachers/Staff must obtain the written consent of a child’s parent before the employee may:

Make or authorize the making of a videotape of a child or record or Authorize the recording of a child’s voice.

VIOLENT ACTS

Violent acts should be referred to the Assistant Principal’s office (fights, verbal and physical abuse.) Refer to the Students School Wide Positive Behavioral Support Management Plan.

VISITORS

All visitors to the building must first be referred to the principal’s office to register and receive an I.D. badge. For the protection of the pupils, the school and personnel, all loiterers or visitors without proper identification or pass should be reported to the school office or Youth Action Center immediately.


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PURPOSE OF LESSON PLANNING

To have an organized, reflective PLAN for the teacher, principal, substitute and monitoring team which outlines how teaching and student learning will occur. To ensure that instruction is related and sequenced – not episodic – and that it delivers the District’s curriculum. To illustrate that plans are cumulative – one day flows to the next day, the week, the six weeks and finally, the year.

MINIMUM INFORMATION Needed in a Lesson Plan:

§ What is to be taught? § What are your long-range goals – TEKS? § What are your objectives – H.O.’s for the day’s lesson? § Paraphrase, write, code, use numbers, circle, check, reference pages, or Xerox § How is the curriculum to be taught? § What will you do to teach to the stated objective for the lesson? § What are the teaching/learning activities? § What variety of materials/resources will be needed? § What texts, kits, etc., will you use to teach to the stated objectives? § When will the instructions occur? § What time allotments are needed? § What evaluation techniques will be used? § Will you pre-test, test daily, weekly, by six weeks, use questioning § techniques, competitions, assignments, projects? § How will you know learning has occurred? § How will you know that progress toward the stated objectives was met?

LOCKERS

Lockers are available to students to be used for storing coats and books when they are not in use. The locker Key fee is QR 50 . Lockers will be issued during the first week of school. Violations will result in the locker Key being cut off by the custodian. Any questions pertaining to lockers should be referred to the Resource Coordinator. One locker will be issued to only one student. Students will be fined QR 50 for damaged to his/her locker and QR 50 for issuing a new locker key (after losing the locker key).


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LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS

The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items belonging to individuals within the school although every effort will be made to recover such items. Lost or missing school property must be reported to the Assistant Principal immediately. Do not leave purses or valuables in your room. Lost and found is located in the Attendance Office.

MEDIA CENTER

We encourage teachers in all subject areas to utilize the facilities and services of the Media Center. The librarians maintain a schedule for classes wishing to spend time in the Media Center. Individual students may be sent to the Media Center from classrooms with library permit. Please allow only one student at a time to be sent unless previous arrangements have been made with the librarians. Audio-visual equipment is checked out through the Media Center. Equipment is to be returned daily. Films must be returned by 4:00 p.m. the day before the date on the film canister.

NO ADMITTANCE TO CLASS LIST

A list will be prepared daily of students who are not to be permitted in class without a clearance slip signed by the principal or one of his designees. A copy of this list will be placed in each teacher’s mailbox daily. Make it a habit to check this list as early as possible each day and do not admit those listed students to class.

NON-TEACHING PERIODS

Teachers in high school are scheduled one non-teaching period to prepare for classes, grade papers, call parents, hold conferences with students, parents, and other school personnel. In addition, teachers have an additional non-teaching period that is designated as a “Duty Period.” This period is utilized by the school in a manner that will serve some need of the total school need.

PARENT /TEACHER CONFERENCE

Teachers will be required to attend and participate in conferences with parents or guardians of students during each school year at times designated by the SMT. Such conference times shall be mandatory for all teachers as a part of their 192-day contract. The parent conference times adopted by the Board will be treated as regular workdays for payroll purposes. In addition, conferences may also be scheduled during teachers’ daily conference period, or before or after school.


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PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

The PTA meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Each teacher is encouraged to join the local PTA, and be present at the meetings. Encourage students to invite their parents to attend.

PARENTAL IVOLVEMENT

Call parents. Nothing can replace in effectiveness a call from the teacher. This will gain parental cooperation quickly. Be available when a parent requests a conference. Conferences are not held during a teacher’s class period. Send home “Good” notes. All interim reporting of students’ difficulties should be followed up by reports of their improvement. This may be reports concerning behavior as well as those concerning academic progress.

Room Parents acting as a liaison between the PTA and the grade level teachers.

PARKING LOT

The teacher’s parking lot is the lot nearest the building. Space is at a premium; therefore, it is most important that you park between the white lines, taking up only one space. Parking tags are available in the main office. Placement of the decal on your car is very important because it aids us in spotting unauthorized cars quickly. Please hang it on your rearview mirror. Several parking spaces are reserved for administrative staff and the handicapped. Please do not utilize these spaces unless authorized. All staff must reverse park in the parking lot to facilitate the evacuation of the building in case of crisis and emergencies.

PLANNING PERIODS

Planning periods are a minimum of 45 minutes in length. Teachers are to utilize this time to make preparations for classes, grade papers, have conferences with students or parents, confer with the principal, or other beneficial procedures contributing to our instructional program. Planning periods should not be used for running errands, etc.

PROFESSIOANL ORGANIZATIONS – MEETINGS

All professional organization meetings and personal contacts from professional organization representatives shall be held before 8:15 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. during school days. Correspondence may be passed out during these meetings.


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PROGRAMS

Any department or organization wishing to present a program must plan well in advance in order that all arrangement may be made.

RADIOS, TAPE PLAYERS, AND GAMES

Students are not permitted to have radios, tape players, telephones, electronic games and/or beepers on campus. All radios, tape or CD players will be taken up. All items taken up should be labeled and turned in to the Administration. They will be returned to a parent at the end of the year or during a parent conference.

REFERRALS

Please do not send a student to the office without a referral or written statement. Please follow Discipline Management Procedures. Please use Counseling Referral forms if student needs to see a Counselor.

REQUESTS

Requests to the office should be written rather than verbal. (We may forget!)

REQUESTS/SUGGESTIONS FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Put all requests in writing. This ensures prompt and accurate attention to your requests. If your room is not being cleaned properly, please advise Mr. Issa. Custodial service deficiency forms to report inadequate service are available in the Principal’s Office. Requests for moving furniture and equipment should be approved by an administrator. These requests will be handled by the night crew. Please encourage your students to keep paper picked up off the floor and from under the desks. If you have information on the chalkboard that should not be erased, please place a sign stating “Do Not Erase.”

RESIGNATIONS

The Principal and the Executive Manager-Personnel should be notified of a resignation as a courtesy before the information is general knowledge. The earliest possible notification would be of help in making adjustments in room assignments and in subject assignments.


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ROLL CALL / STUDENT ATTENDANCE

The teacher should check the roll by seating chart. Much valuable time is lost by calling the roll. Absences are recorded in the Renweb.. You are encouraged to create a seating chart, so that you can spend more time on direct instruction.

Be sure to pick up your attendance sheets each morning as you sign in and be very careful that you only up your sheets – not someone else’s. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PICK UP TEACHER’S MAIL OR ROLL SHEETS UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

It is extremely important that teachers carefully check the roll each period and keep an accurate record of absences and tardies. This should NOT be done by a student. Pleas be more cautious about who is or is not absent. The teacher’s grade book is the “final word” when audits are done.

SCHEDULING OF AUDITORIUM AND AUDITORIUM USAGE

· To avoid scheduling conflicts for major activities, it is important that sponsors clear dates for proposed activities and get these dates entered on the master calendar, which will be kept up to date by student affairs. These proposed dates should be approved and entered as early as possible (at least two weeks before the activity).

· Guidelines for auditorium booking, arranging stage crews and house personnel, use of equipment and state setting and clean-up are available, in print, in Student Affairs office. Request for Program/Assembly forms are also available in his office.

· Please adhere to the following guidelines in using the auditorium. · Absolutely no food or drinks anywhere in the auditorium at any time. This includes the pit and

the dressing rooms. · Dressing rooms, if used, are to be cleaned before you leave. · Sponsors are to be present when their group is decorating or performing. Outsiders should

STAY outside. · Only authorized personnel (stage crew) are allowed to touch the spotlights or sound equipment. · No one is to use the stagecraft tools without permission. · No on is to go into the light cage, fly gallery, catwalk, or grid. · Please do not play the piano unless it is a part of the program. · Do not use glitter on the stage. · Please do not damage any curtain, drops, scenery, or props on stage. They are extremely

expensive. · Please arrange to use the auditorium at least two weeks in advance. Pre-planning will avoid

double scheduling. Please see Student Affairs . · Each Sponsor is totally responsible for implementation of the guidelines listed above.


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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY COVERING SALES

Employees should not engage in the sale of any merchandise or product on school property during working hours, except those authorized by the Administration.

“All such sales must be done after working hours and off the school premises.”

SCHOOL PROPERTY – CARE OF

It is the responsibility of every staff member to see that school property is not defaced. This includes care of furniture, books, maps, etc., walls in the classrooms and halls, and any other public property located in the building or on the campus. Any student found guilty of the above will be suspended from school until such time as restitution is made or a plan is worked out for restitution.

SCOTCH TAPE

Although masking tape may be used on walls, Scotch tape is not to be used on walls.

SIGN IN – SIGH OUT

The biometric clock and teachers’ bulletin board must be “visited” twice daily. Check your mailbox frequently – before school, during lunch and after school. Teachers should clock in by 7:00 a.m. and sign out no earlier than 3:00 p.m. (except on Monday – Wednesday on 3:45 pm)

SMOKING

Smoking in all areas of the building is prohibited. Please smoke only in the designated areas outside the building.

SOLICITORS

Solicitors and bill collector are not allowed to see you at school.


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SPECIAL REPORT TO PARENTS (Possible Failures)

Because we are in the business of helping our students be successful, each teacher will receive from the attendance office, “Possible Failure” forms each third week of each six weeks. Students who are making below 70 should be listed on this form. After you have completed this form, return it to the attendance office. Possible Failure Notices will be mailed to parents. Possible Failure Notices are required by District Policy. Teachers, we strongly suggest that you make a phone call to parents sometime between the third and fifth week when it becomes more apparent that the student may fail if something doesn’t change.

SPONSORS

You are responsible for students at any activity you support. You must remain with your students until the last one leaves the activity site. (See TEACHER SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS GUIDELINES.)

STUDENTS ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM

Students are not to be left alone in the classroom during or after school, or at any time except in case of an emergency.

STUDENTS IN THE HALLS DURING CLASS PERIOD

Every student is the responsibility of some teacher each period of the day. Students should not be in the halls during class periods. Permitting students on the high school level to leave class for a book, paper, pencil, etc. or to go to the restroom is not sound procedure. Hall passes will be avoided except in emergencies.

SUBSITUTE TEACHERS

Current assignments, lesson plans, class roll, grade book, seating chart, fire/catastrophe procedures, class schedule, and other pertinent information must be left available for the substitute teachers. Substitute teachers cannot be held responsible for missing items, including textbooks.

SUICIDE THREATS AND ATTEMPS

To ensure the safety of all students, suicide attempts and threats should be considered an emergency and the following procedures implemented:


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· Any person on the local campus aware of a suicide threat on the part of a student will immediately contact the school counselor or nurse in his/her building.

· The building counselor or nurse conducts a screening of the students. · All dangerous substances and/or implements are removed from the students and the area. · Student should not be left alone or returned to the class unsupervised. · The building administrator is informed of the crisis situation. · The counselor or nurse reports the threat to the Psychological Services Department at SEC. · Parents should be notified of student’s threat by school personnel and/or specialized

suicide and crisis personnel/ psychologist.

TEACHER SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS GUIDELINES

TO ALL CLUB SPONSORS: May we congratulate you and thank you for your interest and dedication to the school and to the youth of this community. In order that we may move toward consistency, excellence, and uniformity, it will be necessary for the sponsors of each club or organization to familiarize themselves with and adhere to the guidelines listed below:

COLLECTION OF MONEY

All monies collected during the day should be turned in to the Financial Department by 2:45 p.m. the same day. No club will operate its own bank account. Money and/or fees must be turned in to the bookkeeper to be deposited in the school activity account for your club or organization. All vendors will be paid through the school activity fund. SPONSORS SHOULD NOT PAY VENDORS WITH PERSONAL CHECKS. There will be a 10% charge to your account for the general operating fund. All students will be issued a receipt for the amount of money or fees collected by the sponsor.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Make a list of all students belonging to the organization that you sponsor and turn it in to the appropriate Assistant Principal. Make a calendar of events that will include meeting dates, times, activities, etc., for the entire year. List goals to be accomplished during the year and include target dates.


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Sponsors may wish to keep students after school hours for various reasons such as practicing for programs, meeting, conferences, etc. Be sure you inform parents. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to see that the students leave the building when they are dismissed. An organization found involved in a fund-raising activity without prior approval will be subject to disciplinary actions based on district guidelines.

Suggested DeBakey High School Clubs and Organizations

2014-2015

ORGANIZATION SPONSOR(S) ROOM #

Choir / orchestra

National Honor Society

Scrabble

Speech/Debate

Journalism/School Newspaper

Cooking Club

Math Circle

MUN

Gymnastics

Health Club

Environmental Club

Soccer – Boys / Girls

Basketball-Boys/Girls

Robotics club

ROTTA


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