1. GAEL period Dublin High School 2015-2016

2. Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! Welcome http://youtu.be/zyQcLC4JvRw

3. 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

4. Expectations of the GAEL period Non-negotiables Scan in during the first 10 minutes Stay on campus Stay in designated areas

5. 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 Union Beginning next week: Student Union and HUB Future: Collaboration spaces, Career Center

6. What is available during the GAEL period? Tutoring in the HUB: Available ALL day. Areas of expertise: Math, Science, English, History, World Language Student Activities: Hours posted Counselor appointments Food services

7. Future GAEL periods College speakers Career representations Wellness groups Google Study Groups Talent Showcases More areas for study, i.e. Collaboration Spaces Quiet Zones

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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?