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Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.  \nVISION STATEMENT  \nAt GUGCS, we envision an inclusive and diverse school community that places students powerfully at the center of their education through authentic, relevant and rigorous learning experiences, grounded in inquiry; a community that is devoted to doing the work needed to create a space where equity in regards to race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender, and ability, is a given. GUGCS graduates will be innately curious learners, open-minded thinkers, compassionate critics, productive problem-solvers, and passionate challengers of the status quo who embrace differences instead of finding them divisive. GUGCS graduates will take action to promote a more environmentally sustainable future. A growth mindset will define how graduates view themselves and others in the context of learning, adversity, and the world around them. GUGCS graduates will be prepared to be leaders of the future.  \nCORE VALUES  \nKindness-Collaboration-Courage-Social Justice  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \n1. SCHOOL CALENDAR 4  \n2. THE SCHOOL DAY 4  \n3. SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS 4  \n4. VISITORS & MEETING WITH STAFF 4  \n5. MORNING DROP OFF & BREAKFAST 4  \n6. DISMISSAL 5  \n7. BUSING 6  \n8. MEDICAL/ NURSE’S OFFICE 8  \n9. DRESS CODE 9  \n10. LOST AND FOUND 10  \n11. LUNCH AND CAFETERIA PROCEDURES 10  \n12. HEALTHY FOOD POLICY 11  \n13. BIRTHDAYS & SPECIAL DAYS 12  \n14. OUTDOOR RECESS POLICY 12  \n15. HOLIDAYS 12  \n16. SCHOOL CULTURE 12  \n17. MARKING PERIODS, REPORT CARDS, & CONFERENCES 13  \n18. GRADING SYSTEM 13  \n19. HOMEWORK 16  \n20. STUDENT ABSENCES/TARDINESS & HOMEWORK FOR ABSENTEES 16  \n21. BOOKS & EQUIPMENT 17  \n22. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY EXPECTATIONS 22  \n23. PROMOTION CRITERIA 22  \n24. REGENTS COURSES 22  \n25. HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS 23  \n26. FAMILY-STAFF COMMUNICATION 24  \n27. PARENT ACCESS TO BUILDING 25  \n28. SUPPORT SERVICES 25  \n29. FIELD TRIPS 27  \n30. TEACHER GIFTS 28  \n31. CELLULAR PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 28  \n32. MANDATED REPORTERS 29  \n33. DISCIPLINE 29  \n34. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 40  \n35. STUDENT LOCKERS 40  \n36. INTERNET POLICY 41  \n37. HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, & BULLYING POLICY 42  \n38. FIRE & EMERGENCY DRILLS 48  \nEMERGENCY DRILLS EXPECTATIONS 49  \n39. FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT ( FERPA) 50  \n40. SURVEYS & ACTIVITIES 52  \n41. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 53  \n42. VIOLATION OF LAW OR CHARTER COMPLAINT 53  \n43. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) 54  \n44. DATA PRIVACY & SECURITY 55  \n1.  SCHOOL CALENDAR  \nThe most up to date version of the GUGCS School Calendar can be found on our website here.  \n2. THE SCHOOL DAY  \nGUGCS Middle Schools’ hours are 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. School doors open every morning for breakfast at 7:35 am. Any student arriving after 8:05 am will be marked late. Dismissal begins at 3:10 pm and is concluded by 3:30 pm ( unless a bus arrives late to our building) .  \n3.  SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS  \nGUGCS follows New York City Department of Education decisions on weather-related school closings and delays. Please monitor local media outlets for information on school closings and delays. For school closings, GUGCS may opt to switch to remote learning in place of in-person instruction.  \nIn addition to providing you with the yearly school calendar, you will have the option to sign up to receive automated reminder phone calls and text alerts, with specific calendar information related to your student. 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