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Grand Prairie Early College High School
Student Handbook 2018-2019
July 17, 2018
The mission of the Grand Prairie Early College High School is to provide a unique learning community to a diverse group of students who believe that desire beats adversity, who respect and treat others with dignity, and who hold each other to a standard of excellence.
Education is my path to freedom. The more I learn the more I achieve. I take advantage of my opportunities. I strive for higher things. - GP ECHS Creed
101 Gopher Blvd O Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 O (972) 343-6380
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Susan Simpson Hull, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
Susan. Simoson. Jlu1£
Sincerely,
It is a privilege to welcome you and your child to the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The world of our secondary students opens to a broad range of curriculum. Instructional programs stress basic skills anc challenge each student to reach for optimum achievement.
Both families and schools want the best for children! We want to help them learn, grow, an develop into educated, responsible, and caring adults. Because we share the same basic goals, we as parents and educators must work together.
In most instances, the early years strongly influence a student's academic success. We look forward to the opportunity to share in the preparation for your child's future.
This booklet is provided to help acquaint parents and students with routines and requirements. If you have further questions, please contact the principal of the school your child will attend.
Dear Parent:
Office of the Superintendent
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GR,á- PRAIRIE Independent School Cls!rlct
Table of Contents
Contents Expectations 3 Attendance 3
Character 3
Cheating 3
Academics 4
Discipline 4
DAEP Placement 4
Inappropriate use of Technology 4
Drug Testing 5
Consequences 5
Academics 5 Retake/ Makeup Test Policy 5
Summer Reading Projects 6
Academic Removal 6
Academic Supplies 6
Transportation 6 College Field Trips and Cultural Experiences 6
Meetings Error! Bookmark not defined. Student Meetings 6
Parent Meetings 7
Transfer of Credit to Universities 7
Schedule 7 CURRICULUM 7
APPENDIX A 8
Education Information Record Release 9
Student/Parent Contract 1 O
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Expectations Expectations are very high for our GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. Stucents cannot learn in a college environment without acquiring self discipline, recognizing the consequences of procrastination and acknowledging when help is needed Many hours of assistance are available and expectations are that students utilize that assistance.
Attendance GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL teaches the skills that are needed to be successfu in college. Attendance is very important in any learning environment, but most importantly in a college class. If you miss one day of a college class, you are missing more than one day of instruction. All classes are significant; however, it is imperative that you are in attendance for all GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL class periods.
GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will follow the GPISD guidelines for make-up work for the GP ECHS classes. However, your work in the college classes is expected to be turned in on time regardless of the absence.
The absence procedures for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL are as follows:
1) The student (not parent) emails all ECHS faculty and college professors stating the reason and date of the absence. This needs to be done as soon as the absence is known. This also must occur for a school-related absence such as an athletic event, field trip or college visit.
2) The student must bring a parent note, proof of a doctor's visit and any other documentation to the GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICE the day following the absence.
3) Students must not miss their college classes without prior approval from the college professor AND the GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL administrator (except in extenuating circumstances).
Students must be- on time to the bus for transportation to MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE. Please see Transportation Guidelines on Page 6.
Character You represent GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, Mountain View College, and GPfSD. Your character is expected to be above reproach. Any violation of the Student Cede of Conduct published by Grand Prairie Independent School District will not be tolerated and can have consequences that directly affect the student's participation in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Cheating MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE faculty has the right to remove a student from class for cheating and assign academic consequences for the semester. Consequences for cheating at the college level can include, but are not limited to, the student receiving an
Drug Testing GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will follow the GPISD guidelines for drug testing for extracurricular activities.
Consequences Any one or any combination of the following consequences (in addition to those outlined in the GPISD Code of Conduct) could occur for a GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL student:
• Consequences listed in the discipline management plan of Grand Prairie Independent School District
• Behavior contract • Removal from the college classes • Community service hours • Denial of credit for attendance (GPISD) • Attendance used as a percentage of grade for coursework (MOUNTAIN VIEW
COLLEGE) • Assigned mandatory academic tutorials until grades, attendance or behavior
improves • Meetings with the GPISD and/or MVC administration • Surrender of laptop • Not participating in field trips or college visits • Removal from GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Academics The success of the GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIG-1 SCHOOL students is our number one priority. Extraordinary steps will be taken by MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GPISD to assist those students who may not be performing satisfactorily. The following academic supports will be in place for the 2018-2019 school year:
Monthly grade checks conducted with each student in order to monitor all classes.
• Each GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL teacher will be a grade level of students to act as a mentor/academic advisor.
• Tutorials will be made available for students struggling in any course. • Currently, GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
offers tutorials: Monday- Friday 3:10 - 4:00 p.m. • ECHS teachers will conduct CPrep (Student Support/Advisory) once a week on
Fridays to assist students.
Retake/ Makeup Test Policy GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL WILL FOLLOW THE SAME POLICY AS GPISD FOR RETEST AND MAKEUP TEST POLICY.
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"F" for the course. Mountain View College's policy for cheating can be located in the MVC Student Code of Conduct.
Academics Academics are very important to GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. You are expected to turn in all assignments on time, fully completed, and at the level of expectations for 3RAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students. This applies to all classes taken at GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL and Mountain View College. If the work is not at the AP or Pre-AP level, students will be required to stay after school to correct their assignment. The determination of the grade for the corrected assignment will follow the GPISD grading policy.
Discipline Discipline affects your participation in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. Students cannot be in attendance for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL classes if he/she is in ISS or DAEP. If you have discipline consequences that affect your participation at GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, then your continued participation in the program could be in jeopardy.
DAEP Placemen1 Students may lose college credit for their enrolled courses if placed in DAEP. Students must contact Mr. Burks to inform him of the placement and make arrangements to complete coursework if available. If a student has a loss of college credit due to DAEP placement, the student will be expected to retake the course if applicable. The district does not provide transportation to any student placed in DAEP to Mountain View College, therefore, you might be withdrawn from the course.
Multiple placements in ISS or DAEP will result in removal from GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Inappropriate use of Technology Students in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ECHS are required to use the latest technology to facilitate accelerated learning with multiple learning environments. Technoioqy is a necessity for the success of the student in the program. If students are required to forfeit their laptop due to discipline, it could have a direct effect on grades.
Students are expected to use technology appropriately. Students may not download shareware softwa-e (i.e. lime wire), music with offensive lyrics, pornographic material, inappropriate photos or any material deemed offensive by the ECHS staff. Students will follow the GPISD technology acceptable use policy.
If a student has d sciplinary actions that require removal of any distributed technology, the student will be required to stay daily in tutorials from 3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to complete assiqnments that require technology.
Summer Reading Projects GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students a-e required to complete a summer reading project in all academic classes that cover the material in the assigned book(s). Mandatory after school tutorials will be required until project is completed if the project is not turned in on the due date.
Academic Removal Students who do not advance to the next grade level due to failure to earn sufficient credits will be considered for removal from the ECHS or placed 01 academic probation.
Academic Supplies GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will provide the first college-ID, laptop, and textbooks. Any item that is lost or destroyed will be replaced at the student's expense. See Mrs. Garcia for the cost 2f any lost item.
Transportation Students will be transported by GPISD to and from MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and the GPHS throughout their junior and senior years. Parents can only bring or pick up their student from the MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE campus after signing a transportation release form. Parents must come to the GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICE to sign their student in or out.
If a student misses the bus from the ECHS to MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE, any of the consequences listed on Page 5 could be implemented. It is imperative that students make the bus on time in order to be on time for their college classes,
The district does not provide transportation to any student placed in DAEP or 155.
College Field Trips and Cultural Experiences Every effort will be made to enable the students to visit a colleqe each semester. GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will provide transportation and any fees for college trips.
Cultural Experiences (such as museum trips, theater productions, etc.) are an important part of the learning experience of GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COL_EGE HIGH SCHOOL. Every effort will be made to attend one cultural experience a year.
Student Organizations Student organization involvement is voluntary for students and can often be beneficial to admission to colleges/universities.
• Student placement in extracurricular activities during the school day will depend on the student's schedule and course availability.
• All academic courses will be scheduled first.
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CURRICULUM An articulated four-year curriculum (grades 9-12) will be developed that provides a seamless transition from grade level to grade level and allows student to transition from sheltered dual credit classes in grades 9 and 10 to full integration in MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE classes by grade 11. Curriculum will represent advanced level coursework. Within this framework, students will be ab e to earn a minimum of a foundational high school diploma within a four-year time frame and 60 or more credit hours towards an associate's degree, technical certification, and/or baccalaureate degree or an associate's degree dependent upon the student's TSI scores.
Parent Meetings Parent meetings will be scheduled to allow parents to network with other ECHS parents and to provide/receive information to/from staff. Parent meetings will be scheduled, at a minimum, once each quarter. If you are interested in volunteering or assisting in the planning of a parent meeting, please contact Mrs. Garcia.
Transfer of Credit to Universities Mountain View College has established relationships with regional universities that enable its students to transfer up to 60 hours of credit or more towards a baccalaureate degree, depend ng upon the program and students' amount of effort. MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE has every reason to believe that students within GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will experience no difficulty in transferring their credits to a public university within the state of Texas.
Schedule (Academic Plan or Crosswalk) Students will have both a high school graduation plan and a college degree plan. Each semester Mr. Burks will update the students' transcripts. Students should maintain their own personal degree pan, GPA and rank in class on a semester basis. Mrs. Gilda Nunez Carterson will meet with junicrs and seniors to create their associate's degree plan.
APPENDIX A
Signed Date _
i give permission for MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GPISD to relea:se my education record information to the person(s) listed below. (Your education record includes financial aid, campus life, grades and related academic information.)
Name: Chancellor of GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL and/or DEAN Address:
101 GOPHER BLVD. City: Grand Prairie, TX ZIP: 75050
Relationship to Student: GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Telephone: (972) 343-6380
Name: Alice Atchison, MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Director, Academic Outreach & Recruitment/Dual Credit Address: 4849 West Illinois Avenue, W124C City: Dallas ZIP: 75211
Relationship to Student: MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Administrator/Liaison Telephone: 214-8E:0-8818
This release is given for the purpose of disclosing my education record to the person(s) named above so that they can be informed about my activities and progress at MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
• I also release my academic progress for the purposes of tutorials and student support to be used as deemed necessary by the administrative staff listed above.
• I understand that by signing this authorization, I am voluntarily waiving my rights of nondisclosure of my education records under federal law only as to the person(s) specifically listed. This release does not permit the disclosure of these records to any other person(s) or entities without my written consent.
• I understand that I am not required to release my education record to anyone and that this r~ease remains in effect until I revoke it, graduate or otherwise leave MOUNTAlt~ VIEW COLLEGE or GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Student's email
Education Record Information Release
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Mountain View College cannot -except in certain limited situations- release grades or other personally identttable information to any person other than the student without a written release from the student.
Student's name (print)
GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Student/Parent Contract
Name of Student: ------------- Enrollment Date: August 2018
The mission of GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is to provide a unique learning community to a diverse group of students who believe that desire beats adversity, who respect and treat others with dignity, and who hold each other to a standard of excellence.
GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Provide access to rigorous curriculum • Provide academic support • Provide excellent faculty who are educated in research based instructional
strategies • Provide access to the college going environment • Provide open and useful communication to all stakeholders (students, parents,
communities, school board, and benefactors)
The GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Staff Will: • Engage students in meaningful learning experiences utillzinq various sources
and methods of delivery • Participate in staff development and engage in educational opportunities on an
ongoing basis • Be accessible to students outside the traditional school day • Utilize collegiality in the daily operations of the school
Families Involved In GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Provide support to the students and staff • Actively participate In the activities planned for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y
COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students and their families • Monitor student progress on an ongoing basis • Be available to teachers and staff for communication (meetings and conferences)
Students Involved In GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Take responsibility for their learning • Utilize all opportunities for academic success provided • Represent the program by demonstrating moral, ethical end exemplary behavior
and work ethic • Communicate with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, college staff,
administration, peers, etc.) • Support peers in the program by providing encouraqeme-rt, leadership, and
friendship
Student Signature ------------ ____________ Parent Signature
racha el [email protected]
linda [email protected]
heronn. [email protected]
Mrs. Gilda Nunez Carterson (MVC) (214) 860-8849
(972)343-6378
(972)343-6379
Mr. Phillip Burks, Cean
Mrs. Lenora Brown, Chancellor
Mr. Heronn Harrison, Business Computer
(972) 343-6380
Ms. Adrianne Lewis, Psychology
Mrs. Anna Garcia, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Boyd, Math
Mrs. Shauna Love, Math
Ms. Jessica Edwa-ds, English
Ms. Rachael Steeger, English Mr. Brian Loveland, Science
Ms. Sheena Banks, Science
Mr. Patrick Lane, History
Mr. Heath Henry, History
Ms. Linda Gleasor, Health Science Mrs. LaShawn Ríc iard, Health Science
Ms. Carly Hester, College Career
Faculty & Staff Emails
Grand Prairie Early College High School
Grand Prairie Early College High School
Faculty & Staff Emails
Mrs. Anna Garcia, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Boyd, Math
Mrs. Shauna Love, Math
Ms. Jessica Edwards, English
Ms. Rachael Steeger, English
Mr. Brian Loveland, Science
Ms. Sheena Banks, Science
Mr. Patrick Lane, History Mr. Heath Henry, History Mrs. LaShawn Richard, Health Science
Mr. Chad Bates, College Career
(972) 343-6380
Ms. Adrianne Lewis, Psychology
Mr. Heronn Harrison, Business Computer
Mr. Phillip Burks, Dean
Mrs. Lenora Brown, Chancellor (972) 343-6378
(972) 343-6379
christopher [email protected]
rachael [email protected]
brian.lovela1c;;D,gpisd.org [email protected]
patrick. lane1:v,gpisd .org
heath. [email protected] lashawn [email protected]
chad .batesQ¿gpisd .org
• Infringes on the rights of the victim at school. Bullying includes cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined by
section 37.0832 of the Education Code as bullying that is done through the use of any electronic
communication device, including through the use of a cellular or other type of telephone, a computer, a
camera, electronic mail, instant messaging, text messaging, a social media application, an Internet website,
or any other lnte·net based communication tool. The District is required to adopt policies and procedures
regarding: 1. Bullying that occurs on or is delivered to school property or to the site of a school-sponsored or
school- related activity on or off school property; 2. Bullying that occurs on a publicly or privately-owned
school bus or veh ele being used for transportation of students to and from school or a school-sponsored or
school-related ac1 ivity; and 3. Cyberbullying that occurs off school property or outside of a school-sponsored
or school-related activity if the cyberbullying interferes with a student's educational opportunities or
substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a classroom, school, or school-sponsored or school-related
activity. Bullying is prohibited by the District and could include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, assault,
demands for money, confinement, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor
spreading, and ostracism. In some cases, bullying can occur through electronic methods, called
"cvberbullvlng." If a student believes that he or she has experienced bullying or has witnessed bullying of
another student, t is important for the student or parent to notify a teacher, counselor, principal, or another
District employee as soon as possible to obtain assistance and intervention. The administration will
investigate any allegations of bullying and will take appropriate disciplinary action if an investigation indicates
that bullying has occurred. (See Board Policy FFI Local). As a parent, you may request the transfer of your
child to another dassroom or campus if your child has been determined by the District to have been a victim
• Materially and substantially disrupts the educational processor the orderly operation of a classroom or
school; or
• Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student;
• Has the efí':,:J or Nill have the effect of; :1.¡sical harming i! student, damaging a student's property, or placing
a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property;
Bullying occurs when E student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through
electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school- sponsored or
school-related activity, or in a District operated vehicle, and the behavior results in harm to the student or the
student's property, places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student's property, or
is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment. Bullvlng is defined in Section 37.0832 of the Education Code as a single significant act or a pattern
of acts by one or more students directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power and involves
engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that:
BULLYING
as the term is defined by Education Code 37.0832. Disciplinary or other action may be taken even if the
conduct did not rise to the level of bullying. The District will also contact the parents of the victim and of the
student who was found to have engaged in the bullying. Available counseling options will be provided to
these individuals, as well as any students who have been identified as witnesses to the bullying. Any
retaliation against a student who reports an incident of bullying is prohibited. IJpon the recommendation of
the administration, the Board or designee may, in response to an identified case of bullying, decide to
transfer a student found to have engaged in bullying to another classroom a~ the campus. In consultation
with the student's parent, the student may also be transferred to another campus in the District. A copy of
the District's policy is available in the principal's office, superintendent's office, and on the District's website.
A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation rray appeal through policy FNG
(LOCAL),
BUS TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SCHOOL VEHICLES
The District makes school bus transportation available to students living two or mo ·e miles from school; transfer
students are not eligible for transportation. Students may be picked up at their designated bus stop. A parent may
also designate a child-care facility or grandparent's residence as the regular plckuo and drop-off location for a
child. The designated facility or residence must be on an approved stop on an app·oved route. Bus routes and
stops will be designated annually, and any subsequent changes will be posted at the school and on the District's
website. For the safety of the operator of the vehicle and all passengers, students must board buses or other
vehicles only at authorized stops, and drivers must unload passengers only at authorized stops. Students are
subject to guidelines of the Student Code of Conduct when they are on school transportation.
Any student who violates that code or the established rules of conduct while on school transportation may be
denied transportation services and will be disciplined.
The following rules will apply to student conduct on school transportation:
• Student must have ID badge to utilize transportation services.
• Follow the driver's directions at all times.
• Board and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop.
• Keep books, band instrument cases, feet, and other objects out of tae aisle.
• Do not deface the bus and/or its equipment.
• Do not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window or hold anv object out of the window or throw objects within or out of the vehicle.
• Do not smoke or use any form of tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, illegal drugs, controlled substance or alcohol.
• Upon leaving the bus, wait for the driver's signal before crossing in front of the vehicle.
• Observe all usual classroom rules.
• In the case cf serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other passengers or the driver, the driver
should contact his/her supervisor or call for law enforcement assistance. The principal and parents will be
notified of t ie situation as soon as possible. The student will not be allowed to ride the bus until a
conference involving all persons listed above has been held.
• The principal may suspend the student's bus-riding privileges. If so, the parents will be notified prior to the time the suspension takes effect.
When a student violates the rules of conduct on school transportation:
• A conference with the principal, the student, the driver, and the parent(s) may be required.
• Follcw any other rules established by the operator of the vehicle.
• Fasten their seat belts - if seat belts are provided.
• Be seated while the vehicle is moving.
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Student Handbook 2018-2019
July 17, 2018
The mission of the Grand Prairie Early College High School is to provide a unique learning community to a diverse group of students who believe that desire beats adversity, who respect and treat others with dignity, and who hold each other to a standard of excellence.
Education is my path to freedom. The more I learn the more I achieve. I take advantage of my opportunities. I strive for higher things. - GP ECHS Creed
101 Gopher Blvd O Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 O (972) 343-6380
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Susan Simpson Hull, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
S usan. S imoson. Jfu1l
Sincerely,
It is a privilege to welcome you and your child to the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The world of our secondary students opens to a broad range of curriculum. Instructional programs stress basic skills and challenge each student to reach for optimum achievement.
Both families and schools want the best for children! We want to help them learn, grow, an develop into educated, responsible, and caring adults. Because we share the same basic goals, we as parents and educators must work together.
In most instances, the early years strongly influence a student's academic success. We look forward to the opportunity to share in the preparation for your child's future.
This booklet is provided to help acquaint parents and students with routines and requirements. If you have further questions, please contact the principal of the school your child will attend.
Dear Parent:
Office of the Superintendent
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GRJf PRAIRIE Independent School o·strlct
Table of Contents
Contents Expectations 3 Attendance 3
Character 3
Cheating 3
Academics 4
Discipline 4
DAEP Placement 4
Inappropriate use of Technology 4
Drug Testing 5
Consequences 5
Academics 5 Retake/ Makeup Test Policy 5
Summer Reading Projects 6
Academic Removal 6
Academic Supplies 6
Transportation 6 College Field Trips and Cultural Experiences 6
Meetings Error! Bookmark not defined. Student Meetings 6
Parent Meetings 7
Transfer of Credit to Universities 7
Schedule 7 CURRICULUM 7
APPENDIX A 8
Education Information Record Release 9
Student/Parent Contract 1 O
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Expectations Expectations are very high for our GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. Students cannot learn in a college environment without acquiring self discipline, recognizinq the consequences of procrastination and acknowledging when help is needed. Many hours of assistance are available and expectations are that students utilize that assistance.
Attendance GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL teaches the skills that are needed to be successful in college. Attendance is very important in any learning environment, but most importantly in a college class. If you miss one day of a college class, you are missing more than one day of instruction. All classes are significant; however, it is imperative t iat you are in attendance for all GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL :;lass periods.
GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will follow the GPISD guidelines for make-up work for the GP ECHS classes. However, your work in the college classes is expected to be turned in on time regardless of the absence.
The absence procedures for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL are as follows:
1) The student (not parent) emails all ECHS faculty and college professors stating -:he reason and date of the absence. This needs to be done as soon as the absence is known. This also must occur for a school-related absence such as an athletic event, field trip or college visit.
2) The student must bring a parent note, proof of a doctor's visit and any other documentation to the GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICE the day following the absence.
3) Students must not miss their college classes without prior approval from the college professor AND the GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOCL administrator (except in extenuating circumstances).
Students must be on time to the bus for transportation to MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE. Please see Transportation Guidelines on Page 6.
Character You represent G~AND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, Mountain View College, and GPISD. Your character is expected to be above reproach. Any violation of the Student Cede of Conduct published by Grand Prairie Independent School District will not be tolerated and can have consequences that directly affect the student's participation in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Cheating MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE faculty has the right to remove a student from class for cheating and assign academic consequences for the semester. Consequences for cheating at the coileqe level can include, but are not limited to, the student receiving an
"F" for the course. Mountain View College's policy for cheating can be located in the MVC Student Code of Conduct.
Academics Academics are very important to GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. You are expected to turn in all assignments on time, fully completed, and at the level of expectations for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students. This applies to all classes taken at GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL and Mountain View College. If the work is not at the AP or Pre-AP level, students will be required to stay after school to correct their assignment. The determination of the grade for the corrected assignment will follow the GPISD grading policy.
Discipline Discipline affects your participation in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. Students cannot be in attendance for GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL classes if he/she is in ISS or DAEP. If you have discipline consequences that affect your participation at GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, then your continued participation in the program could be in jeopardy.
DAEP Placement Students may lose college credit for their enrolled courses if placed in DAEP. Students must contact Mr. Burks to inform him of the placement and make arrangements to complete coursework if available. If a student has a loss of college credit due to DAEP placement, the student will be expected to retake the course if applicable. The district does not provide transportation to any student placed in DAEP to Mountain View College, therefore, you might be withdrawn from the course.
Multiple placements in ISS or DAEP will result in removal from GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Inappropriate use of Technology Students in GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ECHS are required to use the latest technology to facilitate accelerated learning with multiple learning environments. Technology is a necessity for the success of the student in the program. If students are required to forfeit their laptop due to discipline, it could have a direct effect on grades.
Students are expected to use technology appropriately. Students may not download shareware software (i.e. lime wire), music with offensive lyrics, pornographic material, inappropriate photos or any material deemed offensive by the ECHS staff. Students will follow the GPISD technology acceptable use policy.
If a student has disciplinary actions that require removal of any distributed technology, the student will be required to stay daily in tutorials from 3:1 O p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to complete assignments that require technology.
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Drug Testing GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will follow the GPISD guidelines for drug testing for extracurricular activities.
Consequences Any one or any combination of the following consequences (in addition to those outlined in the GPISD Code of Conduct) could occur for a GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL student:
• Consequences listed in the discipline management plan of Grand Prairie Independent School District
• Behavior contract • Removal from the college classes • Communjty service hours • Denial of credit for attendance (GPISD) • Attendance used as a percentage of grade for coursework (MOUNTAIN VIEW
COLLEGE) • Assigned mandatory academic tutorials until grades, attendance or behavior
improves • Meetings with the GPISD and/or MVC administration • Surrender of laptop • Not participating in field trips or college visits • Removal from GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Academics The success of :he GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students is our number one priority. Extraordinary steps will be taken by MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GPISD to assist those students who may not be performing satisfactorily. T1e following academic supports will be in place for the 2018-2019 school year:
Monthly grade checks conducted with each student in order to monitor all classes.
• Each GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL teacher will be a grade leveí of students to act as a mentor/academic advisor.
• Tutorials v.·ill be made available for students struggling in any course. ■ Currently, GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
offers tutorials: Monday- Friday 3:10 - 4:00 p.m. • ECHS teachers will conduct CPrep (Student Support/Advisory) once a week on
Fridays to assist students.
Retake/ Makeup Test Policy GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL WILL FOLLOW THE SAME POLICY AS GPIED FOR RETEST AND MAKEUP TEST POLICY.
Summer Reading Projects GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students are required to complete a summer reading project in all academic classes that cover the material in the assigned book(s). Mandatory after school tutorials will be required until project is completed if the project is not turned in on the due date.
Academic Removal Students who do not advance to the next grade level due to failure to earn sufficient credits will be considered for removal from the ECHS or placed on academic probation.
Academic Supplies GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will prov.de the first college-ID, laptop, and textbooks. Any item that is lost or destroyed will be replaced at the student's expense. See Mrs. Garcia for the ccsi 2f any lost item.
Transportation Students will be transported by GPISD to and from MOUNTAII\ VIEW COLLEGE and the GPHS throughout their junior and senior years. Parents can only bring or pick up their student from the MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE campus after signing a transportation release form. Parents must come to the G~AND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICE to sign their student in or out.
If a student misses the bus from the ECHS to MOUNTAIN VIE\/V COLLEGE, any of the consequences listed on Page 5 could be implemented. It is imperative that students make the bus on time in order to be on time for their college classes.
The district does not provide transportation to any student placed in DAEP or 155.
College Field Trips and Cultural Experiences Every effort will be made to enable the students to visit a cotleqe each semester. GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will provide transportation and any fees for college trips.
Cultural Experiences (such as museum trips, theater productions, etc.) are an important part of the learning experience of GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COL_EGE HIGH SCHOOL. Every effort will be made to attend one cultural experience a year.
Student Organizations Student organization involvement is voluntary for students and can often be beneficial to admission to colleges/universities.
• Student placement in extracurricular activities during the school day will depend on the student's schedule and course availability.
• All academic courses will be scheduled first.
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CURRICULUM An articulated four-year curriculum (grades 9-12) will be developed that provides a seamless transition from grade level to grade level and allows student to transition from sheltered dual credit classes in grades 9 and 10 to full integration in MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE classes by grade 11. Curriculum will represent advanced level coursework. Within this framework, students will be ab.e to earn a minimum of a foundational high school diploma within a four-year time frame and 60 or more credit hours towards an associate's degree, technical certification, and/or baccalaureate degree or an associate's degree dependent upon the student's TSI scores.
Parent Meetings Parent meetings will be scheduled to allow parents to network with other ECHS parents and to provide/receive information to/from staff. Parent meetings will be scheduled, at a minimum, once each quarter. If you are interested in volunteering or assisting in the planning of a parent meeting, please contact Mrs. Garcia.
Transfer of Credit to Universities Mountain View College has established relationships with regional universities that enable its students to transfer up to 60 hours of credit or more towards a baccalaureate degree, depending upon the program and students' amount of effort. MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE has every reason to believe that students within GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL will experience no difficulty in transferring their credits to a public university within the state of Texas.
Schedule (Academic Plan or Crosswalk) Students will have both a high school graduation plan and a college degree plan. Each semester Mr. Burks will update the students' transcripts. Students should maintain their own personal degree pan, GPA and rank in class on a semester basis. Mrs. Gilda Nunez Carterson will meet with junicrs and seniors to create their associate's degree plan.
APPENDIX A
Signed Date _
i give perrnlsslon for MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GPISD to relea:se my education record information to the person(s) listed below. (Your education record includes financial aid, campus life, grades and related academic information.)
Name: Chancellor Jf GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL and/or DEAN Address:
101 GOPHER BLVD. City: Grand Prairie, TX ZIP: 75050
Relationship to Stu::lent: GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Telephone: (972) 343-6380
Name: Alice Atchison, MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Director, Academic Outreach & Recruitment/Dual Credit Address: 4849 West Illinois Avenue, W124C City: Dallas ZIP: 75211
Relationship to Student: MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Administrator/Liaison Telephone: 214-8€0-8818
This release is given for the purpose of disclosing my education record to the person(s) named above se, that they can be informed about my activities and progress at MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE and GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
• I also release my academic progress for the purposes of tutorials and student support to be used as deemed necessary by the administrative staff listed above.
• I understard that by signing this authorization, I am voluntarily waiving my rights of nondisc asure of my education records under federal law only as to the person(s) specifically listed. This release does not permit the disclosure of these records to any other person(s) or entities without my written consent.
• I understand that I am not required to release my education record to anyone and that this release remains in effect until I revoke it, graduate or otherwise leave MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE or GRAND PRAIRIE ISO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Student's email
Education Record Information Release
In compliance wth the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Mountain View College cannot -except in certain limited situations- release grades or other personally identifiable information to any person other than the student without a written release from the student.
Student's name (print)
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Student/Parent Contract
Name of Student: ------------- Enrollment Date: August 2018
The mission of GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is to provide a unique learning community to a diverse group of students who believe that desire beats adversity, who respect and treat others with dignity, and who hold each other to a standard of excellence.
GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Provide access to rigorous curriculum • Provide academic support • Provide excellent faculty who are educated in research based instructional
strategies • Provide access to the college going environment • Provide open and useful communication to all stakeholders (students, parents,
communities, school board, and benefactors)
The GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Staff Will: • Engage students in meaningful learning experiences utilizing various sources
and methods of delivery • Participate in staff development and engage in educational opportunities on an
ongoing basis • Be accessible to students outside the traditional school day • Utilize collegiality in the daily operations of the school
Families Involved In GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Provide support to the students and staff • Actively participate In the activities planned for GRAND PRAIRIE EARL Y
COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL students and their families • Monitor student progress on an ongoing basis • Be available to teachers and staff for communication (meetings and conferences)
Students Involved In GRAND PRAIRIE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Will: • Take responsibility for their learning • Utilize all opportunities for academic success provided • Represent the program by demonstrating moral, ethical and exemplary behavior
and work ethic • Communicate with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, college staff,
administration, peers, etc.) • Support peers in the program by providing encouragement, leadership, and
friendship
Student Signature ------------ ____________ Parent Signature
anna [email protected]
rachael [email protected]
brian [email protected]
patrick. [email protected]
Mrs. Gilda Nunez Carterson (MVC) (214) 860-8849
(972) 343-6378
(972) 343-6379
Mr. Phillip Burks, C·ean
Mrs. Lenora Browr, Chancellor
Mr. Heronn Harrison, Business Computer
Mrs. Anna Garcia, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Boyd, Math
Mrs. Shauna Love, Math
Ms. Jessica Edwards, English
Ms. Rachael Steeger, English
Mr. Brian Loveland, Science
Ms. Sheena Banks, Science
Mr. Patrick Lane, History
Mr. Heath Henry, History
Ms. Linda Gleason, Health Science
Mrs. LaShawn Ríc iard, Health Science Ms. Carly Hester, College Career
(972) 343-6380
Ms. Adrianne Lewis, Psychology
Faculty & Staff Emails
Grand Prairie Early College High School
Grand Prairie Early College High School
Faculty & Staff Emails
Mrs. Anna Garcia, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Boyd, Math
Mrs. Shauna Love, Math
Ms. Jessica Edwards, English
Ms. Rachael Steeger, English
Mr. Brian Loveland, Science
Ms. Sheena Banks, Science
Mr. Patrick Lane, History
Mr. Heath Henry, History Mrs. LaShawn Richard, Health Science
Mr. Chad Bates, College Career
(972) 343-6380
Ms. Adrianne Lewis, Psychology
Mr. Heronn Harrison, Business Computer
Mr. Phillip Burks, Dean
Mrs. Lenora Brown, Chancellor (972) 343-6378 (972) 343-6379
brian .lovelan~~gpisd .org
pa trick. lane,á),gpisd .org
[email protected] [email protected]
heronn .harr [email protected]
hharrison@:lcccd.edu
• Infringes on the rights of the victim at school. Bullying includes cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined by
section 37.0832 of the Education Code as bullying that is done through the use of any electronic
communication device, including through the use of a cellular or other type of telephone, a computer, a
camera, electroni:: mail, instant messaging, text messaging, a social media application, an Internet website,
or any other lnte.·net based communication tool. The District is required to adopt policies and procedures
regarding: 1. Bullylng that occurs on or is delivered to school property or to the site of a school-sponsored or
school- related activity on or off school property; 2. Bullying that occurs on a publicly or privately-owned
school bus or veh ele being used for transportation of students to and from school or a school-sponsored or
school-related activity; and 3. Cyberbullying that occurs off school property or outside of a school-sponsored
or school-related activity if the cyberbullying interferes with a student's educational opportunities or
substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a classroom, school, or school-sponsored or school-related
activity. Bullying is prohibited by the District and could include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, assault,
demands for morev, confinement, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor
spreading, and ostracism. In some cases, bullying can occur through electronic methods, called
"cyberbullying." If a student believes that he or she has experienced bullying or has witnessed bullying of
another student, t is important for the student or parent to notify a teacher, counselor, principal, or another
District employee as soon as possible to obtain assistance and intervention. The administration will
investigate any allegations of bullying and will take appropriate disciplinary action if an investigation indicates
that bullying has occurred. (See Board Policy FFI Local). As a parent, you may request the transfer of your
child to another c ass room or campus if your child has been determined by the District to have been a victim
• Materially and substantially disrupts the educational processor the orderly operation of a classroom or
school; or
• Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student;
• Has the ef :;.:;tor Nill have the effect of ;.:,ysical harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing
a student in reascnable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property;
Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through
electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school- sponsored or
school-related activity, or in a District operated vehicle, and the behavior results in harm to the student or the
student's property, places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student's property, or
is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational
environment. Bullyinf is defined in Section 37.0832 of the Education Code as a single significant act or a pattern
of acts by one or mor= students directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power and involves
engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that:
BULLYING
as the term is defined by Education Code 37.0832. Disciplinary or other action may be taken even if the
conduct did not rise to the level of bullying. The District will also contact the parents of the victim and of the
student who was found to have engaged in the bullying. Available counseling options will be provided to
these individuals, as well as any students who have been identified as witnesses to the bullying. Any
retaliation against a student who reports an incident of bullying is prohibited. Jpon the recommendation of
the administration, the Board or designee may, in response to an identifie:l case of bullying, decide to
transfer a student found to have engaged in bullying to another classroom a: the campus. In consultation
with the student's parent, the student may also be transferred to another campus in the District. A copy of
the District's policy is available in the principal's office, superintendent's office, and on the District's website.
A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation rr av appeal through policy FNG
(LOCAL).
BUS TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SCHOOL VEHICLES
The District makes school bus transportation available to students living two or mo·e miles from school; transfer
students are not eligible for transportation. Students may be picked up at their designated bus stop. A parent may
also designate a child-care facility or grandparent's residence as the regular plckuo and drop-off location for a
child. The designated facility or residence must be on an approved stop on an app·oved route. Bus routes and
stops will be designated annually, and any subsequent changes will be posted at the school and on the District's
website. For the safety of the operator of the vehicle and all passengers, students must board buses or other
vehicles only at authorized stops, and drivers must unload passengers only at authorized stops. Students are
subject to guidelines of the Student Code of Conduct when they are on school transportation.
Any student who violates that code or the established rules of conduct while on school transportation may be
denied transportation services and will be disciplined.
The following rules will apply to student conduct on school transportation:
• Student must have ID badge to utilize transportation services.
• Follow the driver's directions at all times.
• Board and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop.
• Keep books, band instrument cases, feet, and other objects out of the aisle.
• Do not deface the bus and/or its equipment.
• Do not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window or hold anv object out of the window or throw objects within or out of the vehicle.
• Do not smoke or use any form of tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, illegal drugs, controlled substance or alcohol.
• Upon leaving the bus, wait for the driver's signal before crossing in front of the vehicle.
• Observe all usual classroom rules.
• In the case cf serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other passengers or the driver, the driver
should contact his/her supervisor or call for law enforcement assistance. The principal and parents will be
notified of t re situation as soon as possible. The student will not be allowed to ride the bus until a
conference involving all persons listed above has been held.
When a student violates the rules of conduct on school transportation:
• A conference with the principal, the student, the driver, and the parent(s) may be required.
• The principal may suspend the student's bus-riding privileges. If so, the parents will be notified prior to the time the suspension takes effect.
• FollJw any other rules established by the operator of the vehicle.
• Fasten their seat belts - if seat belts are provided.
• Be seated while the vehicle is moving.