GAEL period

Dublin High School 2015-2016

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!

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What is a GAEL period?

Academic Flex Period designed to help develop your time management skills.

Opportunity during your day to study, access tutoring, make up missed tests, visit counselor, take care of school business (ie buy dance tickets, check out books), eat

Expectations of the GAEL period

Non-negotiablesScan in during the first 10 minutesStay on campusStay in designated areas

Scan In: SSICA

SSICA: Scan Student Information Card Authorization

You MUST sign in during the first 10 minutes of your GAEL period.

This week in the Student UnionBeginning next week: Student Union and HUBFuture: Collaboration spaces, Career Center

What is available during the GAEL period?

Tutoring in the HUB: Available ALL day.Areas of expertise: Math, Science, English,

History, World LanguageStudent Activities: Hours posted Counselor appointmentsFood services

Future GAEL periods

College speakersCareer representationsWellness groupsGoogle Study GroupsTalent ShowcasesMore areas for study, i.e. Collaboration

Spaces Quiet Zones

What is the HUB?

GAEL period is a privilege available to those who demonstrate academic and behavioral responsibility.

ACADEMIC monitoring: Every 3 weeks. If your grades drop to D’s, you will be required to spend this period in the HUB.

System is designed to help you in a timely manner. We want you to be successful!

What is Loss of Privilege (LOP)?

Every period we have a LOP (detention) location.

You will be assigned to LOP during your GAEL period for not demonstrating responsible behavior. (See GAEL force guide)

Examples:Tardies, Dress Code, failure to scan in during GAEL, not having ID card

This week in the GAEL Period

Thursday Student Union: Administration Roadshow

Friday in the Student Union: Review opportunities in the HUB

Beginning Monday 8/31: Scan in either the Student Union or the HUB

QUESTIONS?