Educational Programs

Introduction

Academic Instructions

Programs

Administrative Rules

Programs

The school offers a large selection of extra-curricular activities. Students are invited to sign up to participate. Student clubs and activities likely to be offered during the school year include:

Bowling Club	Evelyn Bouley and Robert Enos	x116,x313,x176	G-112
Business Professionals of America	Cathy Chace	x103, x299	N/A
Chess Club	Tim Rodrigues	x202	Floater
Drama Club	Gerald Morrissey	x268	B-226
Environmental Club	Rob Gomes and Evelyn Bouley	x246, x770	H-102, MCAS Office
Gay/Straight Alliance	OPEN
Honor Society	Carole Girouard and Susan Richard	x268, x139	B-226, B-235
Karate Club	Brian Gonsalves	x175	B-313
Multi-Cultural Club	Belmira Barreiros and Susan Roderick	x181, x709	B-319, J-137
Music Club	Justin Haggerty	x202	N/A
Non-Traditional	Patricia Allen	x170	B-317
Peer Leadership	Robert Pimental	x256	A-131 (Field House)
Photography	Nancy Ford	x185	B-359
Renaissance Club	Henry Fortin and Evelyn Bouley	x160, x160	J-210, J-118
S.A.D.D.	OPEN
Sailing Club	Tom Canastra	x338	G-141b
Ski Club	Patricia Allen and Phebe Ditata	x170, x303	B-317, B-319
Spotlight Program	Susan Richard	x139	B-235
Tomorrow's Teachers Club	Cecilia Riley and Guy Sheperd	x351, x136	B-213, G-141
Urban Dance Club	Erin Dube	x142	N/A
SkillsUSA	Michael Lipp	x107	E-105
Video Game Club	Maciel Pais	x340	G110
Yearbook Liaison	Rick Quintin	x300	C-106

To participate in school activities and clubs, students are expected to maintain good attendance and good grades and demonstrate good behavior and citizenship both during school and at school-sponsored events. Students not meeting these expectations may be excluded from participation, at the discretion of the Superintendent-Director or designee. A parent or guardian must sign a permission slip before students may take part in any off-campus events. Some activities may require a physical exam. Notices of student activities are printed in the daily announcements available on the school’s website and shown on the large screen at the Welcome Center. Any class or club officer wishing to see a faculty advisor must do so at 2:30 p.m. Posters and other information pertaining to student activities and elections may only be displayed on the cafeteria bulletin boards and must be approved by the Adult Education Director. The Adult Education Director must approve all club and fund raising activities. The Principals must approve any variation of these rules.

Athletics

Participation in athletics is a valuable opportunity open to students in high school. Sports develop coordination of mind and body, teach fair play and sportsmanship which are so important a part of daily living, provide good physical exercise, show what may be accomplished by unselfish teamwork and faithful adherence to discipline, and offer a chance to make friends and develop leadership abilities. The school presently has teams in:

Baseball	Football	Soccer
Basketball	Golf	Softball
Cheerleading	Ice Hockey	Spring Track & Winter Track
Cross Country	Lacrosse	Volleyball

Students must adhere to Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules and regulations. They must also show evidence of good school citizenship and sportsmanship. Eligibility for Athletic Competition In order to be eligible to participate in athletic competition, a student must be currently passing at least 28 credits. For questions regarding eligibility, contact the Athletic Director.

Taunting Policy

The school will not tolerate taunting in any athletic event. Taunting includes any actions or comments by coaches, players, or spectators which are intended to bait, anger, embarrass, ridicule, or demean others, whether or not the deeds or words are vulgar or racist. Taunting is a flagrant un-sportsmanship foul that disqualifies the offending bench personnel or contestant from that day of competition. In addition, the offender shall be subject to MIAA Expulsion Rules. At all MIAA contest sites and tournament venues, appropriate management may give spectators one warning for taunting. Thereafter, spectators who taunt players, coaches, game officials, or other spectators are subject to ejection.

Cooperative Education

The Cooperative Education program (Co-Op) consists of supervised, paid, on-the-job training for selected 12th grade students and some highly recommended 11th grade students. Students must receive written permission from their Cluster Coordinator to initiate the process for possible Co-Op employment. Co-op students report to the job site during the scheduled shop cycle and must provide their own transportation. If a student fails to adhere to the regulations, the Co-Op agreement will be voided and the student must return to school. Cooperative Education is a privilege awarded to students who qualify according to the rules set forth by the School Committee, the Child Labor Laws, and all laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For more information, please see the Cooperative Education Handbook.

Freshman Dean's List

The purpose of the Dean’s List is to encourage student achievement and recognize successful freshmen who have contributed to our school in a positive way. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

an average of 80 or above in academic courses
an average of 80 or above in shop
no failed subjects
no suspensions
an average of a “3” or better in conduct and effort

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Dean of Freshmen.

Renaissance Honor Roll

Renaissance aims to increase school attendance rates, improve overall academic performance, increase graduation rates, and support a positive and safe school environment. Criteria for the five different honor rolls that comprise Renaissance are as follows:

Principals’ List	All grades 90 or above
First Honors	All grades average 90 or better and all grades 80 and above
Second Honors	All grades average 85 or better and all grades 75 and above
Honorable Mention	All grades average 80 or better and all grades 70 and above
Perfect Attendance	No absences, no tardiness, no dismissals

For the four categories of academic awards, students must also maintain a “3” or better in conduct.

National Honor Society

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. The induction ceremony is held annually in the spring. Eligibility for the National Honor Society is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service and character. To fulfill the scholarship requirement, students must have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.4 on a scale of 4.0. Following notification of eligibility, students must submit the required credentials for consideration by the faculty council. After careful consideration of all information, final invitations are issued by the faculty council and the advisors. In order to maintain membership, National Honor Society members are subject to regular review by the faculty council. This review will include but not be limited to the four eligibility criteria listed above. Warnings will be issued as necessary and further measures may result. For further information, refer to the National Honor Society Handbook and the by-laws of our local chapter, both of which are on file in the school library media center.

School Council

Students and parents are both represented on the School Council, an advisory group that was established because of the Education Reform Act of 1993. Each year, one class officer from each class is designated to serve on the School Council. Parents interested in serving on the School Council should contact either of the Principals.

Student Advisory Committee

Each year, students elect a student advisory committee. This committee meets monthly with the administration of the school.

Summer School

Summer programs are offered at the school for both enrichment and make-up in academic / related courses. Students are charged a fee for summer school courses and transportation is not provided. Students who make up credits at another accredited high school during the summer must provide written verification to the school that they have made up the credits. Make-up courses are designed for students who have not successfully completed specific course requirements during the school year. Students who fail to meet requirements from year to year shall be required to attend summer or evening school to be promoted. Students who are placed on probation shall be required to attend summer related or academic classes. Career and technical education programs and physical education cannot be made up. A student may make-up most other failed subjects. If a student passes a subject through the make-up process (summer or evening school), the credits lost will be restored and the mark of 65 will be entered in the record. One make-up course equals one course offering. Enrichment courses are designed for students seeking additional academic course work. Enrichment courses only run if a sufficient number of students sign up.

Tech Prep

Tech Prep is a program that allows qualified students to earn college credits and to achieve advanced placement in colleges and technical schools while still enrolled in high school. In some cases, students can get college credit for courses completed successfully at GNB Voc-Tech. In others, they are able to take college courses while still enrolled in high school. Under the Tech Prep program, post-secondary institutions grant credits for certain courses at Voc-Tech which they deem the equivalent of courses offered at the college or technical school and for which there are articulation agreements with Voc-Tech. Many colleges have articulation agreements with GNB Voc-Tech are Bristol Community College, Newbury College, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, the New England Institute of Technology, Massasoit Community College, Baran Institute of Technology, Universal Technical Institute, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Nashville Auto-Diesel College, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Ohio Technical College, and Johnson & Wales University. Students must maintain an average of 83 or better to be eligible, depending on the college or technical school. For further information, students should contact their Guidance Counselor or the Coordinator of Cooperative and Career Education.

Introduction

Academic Instructions

Programs