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GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT���������������
Where Diversity & Opportunity Inspire Achievement
2019-2020
Principal’s Welcome Letter-----------------------------------------------------------------------1 Mission/Vision Statement------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Central Office Staff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 FACE Overview--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Title I Overview--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Community Partners-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)------------------------------------------------------------7 Volunteer Opportunities--------------------------------------------------------------------------8 GWHS Care Center (Pantry)----------------------------------------------------------------------9 Report Card Calendar----------------------------------------------------------------------------10 2019-20 School Calendar-----------------------------------------------------------------------11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Indianapolis Public Schools George Washington High School
2215 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Stanley J. Law, Principal
Where Diversity and Opportunity Inspire Achievement
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the staff at George Washington High School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure your child can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, children need support from the home, school and community. In our experiences we realize that a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our student’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:
1. Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience 2. Completes all homework assignments given by teachers 3. Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills 4. Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life 5. Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject 6. Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and become enrolled in college, enlist in
the military or receive employment at a livable wage
Please consider joining our school volunteer program and PTO (Parent & Teacher Organization) as our students can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions to the school’s program and its operations. All potential volunteers must complete an Online Volunteer Application, which may be obtained by going to www.myips.org/get-involved/volunteer. Select the blue “English/Espanol” icon to start the application process. We seek volunteers to help us with the following activities:
1. Teacher-led instructional support, usually in the classroom 2. School-wide events (sports, field trips, college tours), etc...) 3. Student recognition events 4. Outreach and recruitment of parent and community volunteers
The wonderful George Washington staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school family. We thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Stanley Law, Principal
OUR MISSION To provide a rigorous and innovative curriculum in a safe and
supportive environment that leads to enrollment, enlistment and employment.
OUR VISION To develop future leaders through college and career-based
experiences that equip students to excel in the global economy.
MISSION & VISION
College & Career Readiness
Graduating Class of 2019
Educational Field Trips Freshmen AP History
BRANDON JACKSON, FRESHMEN----------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5284
CANDANCE CURRY, SOCIAL WORKER----------------------------------------------------------317-693-5290
CARA HACHMEISTER, LEAD COUNSELOR------------------------------------------------------317-693-5540
CARLA PERKINS, SOCIAL WORKER---------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5821
CAROLYN MEANS-HARRIS, FINANCE ASSOCIATE--------------------------------------------317-693-5283
CLINIC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5527
DANICA MCCLENDON, GRADUATION COACH------------------------------------------------317-693-5531
DEBORAH PATTON, REGISTER--------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5530
DEBORAH MOON, SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST---------------------------------------317-693-5827
ETOY HARVILLE, HEAD CUSTODIAN-------------------------------------------------------------317-340-8768
EZALEA ALLEN, FC RESOURCE ASSOC./WORK BASE LEARNING COORD.--------------------------317-693-5292
GARY CARTER, CAREER ACADEMY COORDINATOR-----------------------------------------317-693-5555
IESHA BILLUPS, ASST. PRINCIPAL----------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5555
JEANETTE BRITTEN, RECEPTIONIST--------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5555
KELLI LOVINGFOSS, ASST. PRINCIPAL-----------------------------------------------------------317-693-5545
LILIBETH GOLDSHINE, JROTC----------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5832
LUKAS MULLER, DEAN------------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5282
SHERRI BARROW, FUTURE CENTER COORDINATOR---------------------------------------317-693-5287
OFFICER DAWN AUSTIN----------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5281
OFFICER ELI JOHNSON------------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-6127
OFFICER MARCUS SPARKS-------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5555
RACHAEL ORTEGA, FUTURE CENTER WRITING SPECIALIST-------------------------------317-693-5292
SARA FOX, ESL CAREER ACADEMY COORDINATOR-----------------------------------------317-693-5555
SCOTT HICKS, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR--------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5541
STANLEY LAW, PRINCIPAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------317-693-5555
SUSAN ALLEN, ADM ASSOC. TO THE PRINCIPAL---------------------------------------------317-693-5286
SYLVIA PHILLIPS, PARENT INVOLVEMENT EDUCATOR-------------------------------------317-693-5288
CENTRAL OFFICE
STAFF
GWHS MODEL Family and Community Engagement
Family and community engagement is defined as “a reciprocal partnership between the school, parents and programs that refect a shared responsiblity to foster student development and learning.
Academic learning: models, strategies and practices involv-ing classroom instruction, tutoring, school climate inter-ventions, academic enrichment and curriculum alignment.
Academic LearningYouth DevelopmentYouth development: models, strategies and practices includ-ing after-school programming, mentoring, leadership groups, social recreation and other youth programs.
Family Engagement & SupportFamily engagement and support: models, strategies and practices including parent education classes, parent/teacher organization activities, family resource centers and support for learning at home.
F.A.C.EHealth & Social Services
Community Partners
Health and social services: models, strategies and practices such as mental health, primary care, health and nutrition education, physical education and related supports.
Community partnerships: models, strategies and practices targeting higher education, faith-based organizations, business partner-ships, service learning and other community building strategies.
TITLE I Federal & Special Programs
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Title I is a federally funded education program that works to give all children a chance to learn at higher academic standards. Its purpose is to prevent failure by ensuring that more children experience success in school.
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Title I provide assistance in one or more academic areas, extra help includes:
1. Additional teachers andassis tants to work with verysmall groups or one-on-one
2. Additional training for staff3. A variety of instructional
strategies and materials4. Smaller classes
What is Title I
What does Title I provide
Parent Compact PolicyThe Parent Compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partner-ship that will help students achieve the state’s high standards.
TThe Parent Involvement Policy explains how the IPS School District and GWHS itself supports the important role of the parents in the education of their child. It is a shared responsibility of students, parents/family, schools and community.
Parent Involvement Policy
Currently, IEP children can be served with Title I services. Building staff are encour-aged to coordinate Title I and Special Education services to provide an optimal learning environment for students.
Special Needs Services
MARY RIGG
URBAN LEAGUE
ELEVATE INDIANAPOLIS
IUPUI
HEALTHNET
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
THE HUB
STR8^ MENTORING
GWHS ALUMNI Open Mon-Fri | 9:00AM-5:00PM777 Indiana Ave. #1| Indianapolis, IN 46202317- 693-7603
1125 E. Brookside | Indianapolis, IN 46202Mabel Moreno - 915-383-5505Student In- School Mentoring
Open Mon-Fri | 9:00AM-6:00PM2440 W. Ohio St. | Indianapolis, IN 46202317- 637-4312
P.O. Box 18184 | Indianapolis, IN 46218Kurt Moore - 317-616-5560Young Mens Mentoring
2215 W. Washington St. | Indianapolis, IN 46222Brandon Buckley - 317-616-5560
Afterschool Programs
Washington High School 2215 W. Washington St. | Indianapolis, IN 46222
Student Clinic
Washington High School2215 W. Washington St. | Indianapolis, IN 46222
Fred Quarles , President - 317- 652-3096
Open Mon-Fri | 8:30AM-5:00PM1920 W. Morris St. | Indianapolis, In 46221317- 693-6106
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
COMMUNITY PARTNERS 2019-20Midtown Community Mental Health3171 N. Meridian St. | Indianapolis, IN 462082nd Floor | (317) 941-5003
Eli Lilly & Company893 Delaware St., | Indianapolis, IN 46225(317) 276-2000
Salesforce433 N Capitol Ave., | Indianapolis, IN 46204(866) 362-4538
Indy Park & Rec. Admin. Office200 E Washington St # 2301 | Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 327-7275
PARENTTEACHER
ORGANIZATIONWE NEED YOU
VOLUNTEER
CONTACT US !
FUNDRAISING
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year George Washington High School will be forming it’s first PTO. PTO stands for Parent Teacher Organization. Our goals are to encourage interaction between family and school, serve as a source of support, and work with teachers, staff, and the community at large to improve our students’ educational experience. The PTO works closely with the school administration to meet this goal.
Volunteer opportunities are available for all parents throughout the school year. Families are asked to
volunteer for at least 2 events, or activities, or concessions and, or field trips per year. If interested
in volunteering, please contact the school for opportunities.
Website: myips.org/georgewashingtonTwitter: twitter.com/gwcontinentalsFacebook: facebook.com/GWContinentalsYoutube: youtube.com/user/ipsschoolspro�ce: 317-693-5555 | fax: 317-266-3273
GWHS will be hosting a community wide garage sale as our only school wide fund-raiser to support our school budget. We need your help for this to be a
successful and memorable event.
Volunteer Opportunities
• Front Office Help • Care Center Volunteer • PTO • HUB Volunteer • Cafeteria Monitor • Field Trip Chaperones • Sporting Events
1. Concessions 2. Ticket Sales
PTO vs PTA (What is the Difference)
• The technical differences between a PTA and a PTO are fairly simple. The National PTA is a formal membership organization now headquartered in Alexandria, Va., with a 120-year history of working for children. School-based groups that choose to belong to the PTA must pay dues to the state and national organizations and abide by state and national group rules. In return, they get member benefits, and they get a voice in the operations of the larger organization. The National PTA maintains a Washington, D.C., office where it pursues a public policy agenda, and most state PTA units advocate at their respective state capitals, as well. The PTA carefully protects its name so that only dues-paying members of the group can call themselves a PTA.
• PTO, on the other hand, is a generic term. It usually represents groups that choose to
remain independent. These are most often single-school or district-level groups that operate under their own bylaws and by and large concern themselves with the school building level issues and or concerns. Popular acronym includes PCC (parent communication council), PTG (parent teacher group), and HSA (home and school association); because PTO is the most common name, we use it generically to refer to all non-PTA school parent groups.
GWHS (Parent Teacher Organization)
• Beginning in the 2019-20 school year George Washington High School will be forming it’s first PTO. PTO stands for Parent Teacher Organization. Our goals are to encourage interaction between family and school, serve as a source of support, and work with teachers, staff, and the community at large to improve our students’ educational experience. The PTO works closely with the school administration to meet this goal. Parents if you are interested in being apart of this awesome team please contact our FACE Liaison, Ms. Phillips at 317-693-5288 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GWHS Care Center (Pantry)
• The purpose of the GWHS Care Center (Pantry Program) is to help alleviate child hunger through the provision of food to children and their families at GWHS. The Care Center will be located on the south west side of the school and is intended to provide a more readily accessible source of food assistance to our students and families in need. The Care Center will also provide small clothing items, hygiene products and school supplies as donated for our GWHS students and their families. Hours of operation will be bi-weekly on Fridays, schedule is forthcoming, from 12PM-5PM. Parents if you are interested in serving at the Care Center, please contact our FACE Liaison, Ms. Phillips at 317-693-5288 or [email protected].
GWHS Care Center
1st Quarter Report Cards
Date Action
Friday, October 11, 2019 All teachers have verified in PowerSchool that their grades are complete Principal/secretary runs verification report
October 12 – October 21, 2019 Window is still open and issues can be addressed without additional access from IT Monday, October 21, 2019 Window closes for grade entry – 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2019 IT runs procedure to make grades available for printing (called Historic Grades in PowerSchool) Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Report Cards Available for printing by schools Thursday, October 24, 2019 Schools Print and Verify Report Cards
Elementary School Secretary/HS Registrar can deal with any grade concerns Other issues report to IT Service Desk at 317-226-3600
Friday, October 25, 2019 All Report Cards Sent Home with Students
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Date Action
Friday, December 20, 2019 All teachers have verified in PowerSchool that their grades are complete Principal/secretary runs verification report
December 21, 2019 – January 6, 2020 Window is still open and issues can be addressed without additional access from IT Monday, January 6, 2020 Window closes for grade entry – 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2020 IT runs procedure to make grades available for printing (called Historic Grades in PowerSchool) Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Report Cards Available for printing by schools Thursday, January 9, 2020 Schools Print and Verify Report Cards
Elementary School Secretary/HS Registrar can deal with any grade concerns Other issues report to IT Service Desk at 317-226-3600
Friday, January 10, 2020 All Report Cards Sent Home with Students
3rd Quarter Report Cards
Date Action
Friday, March 20, 2020 All teachers have verified in PowerSchool that their grades are complete Principal/secretary runs verification report
March 21 – April 6, 2020 Window is still open and issues can be addressed without additional access from IT Monday, April 6, 2020 Window closes for grade entry – 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2020 IT runs procedure to make grades available for printing (called Historic Grades in PowerSchool) Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Report Cards Available for printing by schools Thursday, April 9, 2020 Schools Print and Verify Report Cards
Elementary School Secretary/HS Registrar can deal with any grade concerns Other issues report to IT Service Desk at 317-226-3600
Friday, April 10, 2020 All Report Cards Sent Home with Students
4th Quarter (Final) Report Cards – Traditional and Standards Based Report Card Date Action
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Window closes for grade entry – 2:00 pm All teachers have verified in PowerSchool that their grades are complete IT runs procedure to make grades available for printing (called Historic Grades in PowerSchool)
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Schools Print and Verify Report Cards Elementary School Secretary/HS Registrar can deal with any grade concerns Other issues report to IT Service Desk at 317-226-3600
Thursday, June 4, 2020 All Report Cards Sent Home with Students
2019-2020 Report Card Distribution Timeline
2019-20 School Year Calendar
Semester 1 87
Semester 2 93
Total 180
PD days 3
Work days 3
Student days 88
Semester 1 94
PD days 1
Work days 3
Student days 92
Semester 2 96
Total 190
Summary of Days
Students
Staff
Professional Development DaysAll instructional personnel report.Students DO NOT attend.School Opening Preparation DaysAll school-based employees attend to prepare for the opening of school.School staff meetings and dedicated teacher workday.Days of Student AttendanceParents in Touch DayDay purposed for parent-teacher conferences; students DO NOT attend.HolidaysHoliday pay distributed according to employee group contract.Records and Close-outFlex DaysAs needed to make up days of school closure.BreakSummer SchoolSummer Break
Monday, August 5 First Day Tuesday, January 6 First Day
Tuesday, September 3 Professional Development Tuesday, January 21 Professional
Development
Wednesday, September 25 Parents In Touch Day
Wednesday, March 4 Parents In Touch Day
Mon, Oct 14- Fri, Oct 18 Fall Break Mon, Mar 23- Fri, Mar 27 Spring Break
Wed, Nov 27- Fri, Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Mar 30- Fri, Apr 3 Spring Break
Thursday, December 19 Last Day of 1st Semester
Friday, April 17 Teacher Work Day
Friday, December 20 Semester Close (Flex day)
Thursday, June 4 Last Student Day
Friday, June 5 Yearly Close
Mon, June 8-Fri June 26 Summer School Session
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