Gulf High School 20082009

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GulfHigh School 2008-2009

• Student Orientation
• Anchored In Excellence,
• United in Pride

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Welcome
Introduction of Administrative Team

• Mr. Knobl - Principal
• Mrs. Buono- Assistant Principal- Grade 12
• Mr. Brochu - Assistant Principal- Grade 11
• Dr. Lepley- Assistant Principal- Grade 10
• Dr. Gallagher - Assistant Principal- Grade 9
• Mr. Elias - Assistant Principal- Ad Ed Gr. 9

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Welcome
Other Key Buccaneer Staff

• Ms. Ortiz- Admin. Assistant-Grade 9
• Ms. Voorhees- Admin. Assistant-Grade 10
• Mr. Schweiger- Admin. Assistant-Grade 11
• Mrs. Herzog- Admin. Assistant-Grade 12
• Mr. Buonosonto- ISS Instructor
• Corporal Fichtemeier- SRO

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Student Services Team

• Guidance Counselors Other Support Staff
• Ms. Cotney Mrs. Trapp- Career Specialist
• Ms. Davey Mrs. Girardi- Nurse
• Mrs. Kelly Mrs. Reed- Social Worker
• Mr. Scheifla Ms. Schneider- Health Assistant
• Ms. Nelson Ms. Krause- Psychologist
• Ms. Romano- Guid. Sec.

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Pride in our History

• Our main building opened in September 1971 as
  Gulf Junior High School.
• In 1977 Gulf High School and Gulf Middle School
  switched buildings.
• The "300 Building" opened in September 1987. It
  was originally called the Math/Science wing, or
  the annex.

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Pride in our History

• The stadium, "Des" Little Field, is named
  for William Desmond "Des" Little, who was a
  supporter of Gulf athletics.  Little Road is also
  named for him.
• The Bever-Hicks Activity Center was named
  in 1992. It was named for Joe Bever, a coach and
  math teacher for 20 years, and Robert K. Hicks,
  who taught English, Latin and humanities for 21
  years.

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Pride in our History

• The baseball field was named for Rudy Snyder
  in 1979. He was a long-time supporter of Gulf
  athletics and was president of the Booster
  Club. He was the Gulf High valedictorian in 1931.
  
• His son is Les Snyder, who is now a science
  teacher here he was the salutatorian in 1965.

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Pride

• At Gulf High School, we will have Pride in
  everything we do!
• Pride in Academics
• Pride in Athletics
• Pride in the Arts and Music
• Pride in Clubs, Organizations and Service
• Pride in who we are and where we are!
• Pride in Competition and wanting to be the best!
  

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Pride
Zero Tolerance for the Following

• Drugs Weapons
• Vandalism Thefts
• Fighting Instigation
• Racial Slurs Gang Activity
• Weapons Instigating a Fight
• Bullying Cyber-bullying
• Intimidation/Threats

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Pride

• The Excellence we show in all that we do will
  make our school colors of Green, Black and White
  recognized throughout our community and county.
• This school has a long history and we will once
  again rise to the top in all areas! You can help
  make this a reality!

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GHS Goals

• Priorities/Goals at Gulf High School
• Unity Pride
• Academic Excellence

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One School

• Zero Tolerance means that violations will result
  in Suspension, Arrest, Expulsion.
• Every student is responsible for keeping OUR
  school safe and clean.
• All students are expected to report any
  incidents to teachers or administration.

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Academic Excellence

• Student learning is our top priority.
• GHS has the best teachers and the best students.

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Anchored in Excellence

• Teachers are expected to teach every day, every
  period, every minute, of every class.
• Students are expected to be on time, prepared and
  ready to learn every day. No excuses!
• Classroom disruptions will not be tolerated by
  staff and should not be tolerated by students
  either!

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Academic Integrity

• Gulf High School has an Academic Honor Code.
• This code deals with the Integrity of all student
  work.
• All students are held to this Honor Code.

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Attendance Effort

• You control your effort each school year, each
  day, each class period!
• Be in school! Its important for ALL of you to
  earn a HS Diploma!
• Start today to create a better future!
• The campus is now equipped with video
  surveillance throughout the campus.

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Lunch ProceduresSeniors-Speed Pass 1st 10
minutes one lineSeniors- Courtyard area during
lunchEnglish 4 on scheduleALL students- IPODS
Policy ReviewedCell Phone Policy reviewed
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Unauthorized Areas during lunch

• Underclassmen- Courtyard
• Front of schoolCommons/Upstairs

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Authorized Areas during lunch

• Band Room- Study Hall (Need Pass)- 25-50
• Media Center (Need Pass)- 75
• Weekly Media/Band Room Passes through any of your
  teachers
• Need to leave with pass by the midpoint of lunch
  period

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Unauthorized Areas after school

• GMSElementary SchoolsOther High Schools
• Unless Approved by their administration

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ParkingSeniors- 1st 4-6 rows At 740,
seniors not in lot park in open area of lot in
sequenceOnly park in student lotDress Code
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Senior PrivilegesDismiss at 155Parking
SectionCourtyard for Lunch (English 4)Senior
Row- Lockers
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Thank you for your Attention! Together, we can
make this a great school!