Gateway Lab School 2501 Centerville Road Wilmington, Delaware Phone: Fax: Rebeccah Brooking- Principal

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1 2501 Centerville Road Wilmington, Delaware Phone: Fax: Rebeccah Brooking- Principal August 3, 2015 Dear Gateway Gladiator Families, Welcome to the school year! I would like to take this opportunity to not only welcome all of our families back but also introduce myself. My name is Rebeccah Brooking and I am pleased and humbled to be the new principal here at Gateway Lab School. I have a background in both urban and special education and I have a deep passion for creating learning environments where students feel supported and successful. I received my Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Temple University and my Masters of Education in School Leadership from Wilmington University. I am coming to Gateway from EastSide Charter School in Wilmington, DE where I served as the Assistant Principal of Middle School for 2 years. I am incredibly excited to start off this year with all of you and your amazing child. Enclosed you will find some additional information to prepare students and their families for a successful start to the new school year: Summary of Information (revised) Calendar (revised) Before Care Program Registration Home language Survey (DOE requirement for every family) Student Transportation Information Form Parent/Guardian Information for ROBO call/ Form Music Program Welcome Letter ***Advance Bus Transportation Information will come out shortly! The school calendar (revised), supply lists, and reading lists are available on the website. Our Nutrition Program manager, Elizabeth Scheinberg, is sending a packet to you containing: Breakfast and Lunch menus, Meal Benefit Forms to apply for free or reduced price meals, and an information overview of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our GLS Nutrition Program. Enjoy! The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 27 th. Doors open at 8:45. The day will officially begin at 8:55. Students need to be in their Homerooms by 9:00. Dismissal is 4:00PM. You are invited to tour the school and meet your child's teachers before school starts at the Teacher Meet and Greet on August 25 th, 5:00-7:00PM. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with you and your child! Gratefully, Rebeccah Rebeccah Brooking- Principal

2 Summary of Information Please be sure to review the Student Handbook which will be available on the website. Attendance (School hours: Doors open at 8:45 am; School day is 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Students need to be in their homeroom before 9:00 am. Any students arriving late must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and signed in at the school office. Bus dismissal is at 4:00 pm and dismissal for car riders at 4:05 pm. Students must have notes for absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals to the office within 3 days. If students arrive after 11:30 am, even though they attend the remainder of the school day, it will be counted as an absence. Absences without a doctor/medical note or for a viable reason with a note will be an unexcused absence. Before Care Registration Due to the interest shown on the Before Care Survey, GLS will be offering Before Care. Please complete the Before Care Registration Form. Cost per student is 10 equal payments of $99.50 due the first day of the month, September to June. Any student who pays to attend Before Care will have the benefit of joining Clubs and Sports at no cost! Bus Information The Bus Route schedules will be posted on the school website and will be sent to out to parents in August. The routes are for Hub Stops ---this is not a door-to-door service. It will take a few weeks to perfect the exact times of pick-up and drop-off, so please be patient, and be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to and after the schedule times. All students must fill out a Transportation Form and return to the school office by Tuesday, August 25 th at the Meet & Greet 5-7:00 pm. Calendar (Available on the school website.) The school calendar is provided for families to plan events and activities at school and home. The school has endeavored to include all activities but may need to add events or change dates. Please be sure to check the calendar for changes as well as your student s book bags and folders and ask them about changes in activities. The school will continue to contact parents/guardians through the website, E-Blasts, ROBO Calls, and with flyers and mailings. Dismissal Procedures In our pursuit of excellence at Gateway Lab School, we continue to improve in all areas including our dismissal procedures. To dismiss our students quickly and safely, for everyone s benefit, we need everyone to cooperate. Administrators and teachers are not available for conferences at morning drop off or dismissal. If you need to talk to an administrator or teacher, please call the office and leave a message or them directly (found on the website). 1. The latest time for an Early Dismissal is 3:30 pm. If you need to take your child to an appointment, etc. you must pick up by 3:30 pm. The office needs to be open and available at the end of the day. 2. Bus riders will be dismissed from class one bus at a time. Students will be released when their bus is called. 3. Car riders will be dismissed in order of their car position in the car line. Health Information Emergency Data Cards MUST be turned in to the Nurse by the first student school day! The Nurse s Letter and Illness Policy should be reviewed, as it serves as a guideline to your child s health and school attendance. Please notify the nurse with any changes in your child s medications or health treatments. All medicines must be given to the Nurse by a parent or guardian for the Nurse to dispense. Students are not allowed to carry medicines. Lunch & Snacks / Food Program Information about the Food Program including costs and menu are available in the school office, on the website and at the Meet & Greet. If your child brings their breakfast or lunch, please remember to pack a nutritiously, including a drink. (No sodas, sport drinks, or any high caffeine or high sugar content drink.) Students need to bring their own water bottles clearly marked with their name, and may refill them at the water fountain. Cool Packs are recommended for foods that are perishable. Students who eat in the lunch room may have limited access to a microwave depending on the number of users and the amount of time for lunch. Meet & Greet Night Tuesday, August 25 th from 5-7:00 pm This is a wonderful opportunity to see the facility changes, meet your new teachers, get your schedules and see your friends and new classmates. Information will be available for extra-curricular activities and many additional events and activities at GLS. Parent Notification System GLS uses an automated system to contact parents for late openings and early dismissal due to inclement weather, important events, weekly notification of events, bus information, etc. Please be sure to fill out the Parent/Guardian Information & ROBO Call Form and return it to the homeroom teacher or school office.

3 School Supplies Grade level school supply lists are included in the summer packet. Please use this as a reference while doing your back to school shopping. Summer Reading (Available on the website under RESOURCES / Parents.) Technology Agreement Forms Included in the summer packet. The agreement form must be signed and returned to homeroom teachers/office before school begins. Uniform Information GLS is using Flynn & O Hara and RUSH Uniform for the convenience of our families. Contact: Flynn & O Hara School Uniforms, Phone: (800) FAX: (215) Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am 8:00 pm (August); Saturday: 10:00 am 2:00 pm Contact: Phone: Hours: RUSH Uniform, (302) Fax: (302) info@rushuniform.com Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - :005 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Students will be given until the end of September to follow the mandatory dress code. While waiting for delivery of uniforms, students will need to wear the following: Collared shirts in Lt. blue, navy, white, yellow or pink. NO non-gls T- SHIRTS ALLOWED. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A WHITE GATEWAY COLLARED SHIRT FOR PERFORMANCES AND FIELD TRIPS. As of October, all students must be in in school uniform, whether T-shirts or collared shirts with the school logo. The bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts, jumpers, skorts, and capris) must be in navy or khaki color, and may be purchased at a store of your choice. No cargo pants/shorts with large pockets, please. All bottoms must be to the waist--- no low-riding clothing. Shoes must be in good condition (sneakers preferred), properly fastened or tied, and sandals must have a back to them. Crocs are NOT acceptable. Student uniform violations will result in a call to parents to remove their child or bring a change of clothing/shoes for their child to continue the school day. The school maintains discretion over the clothing choices, including tight or improper fitting of clothes. See the school handbook for complete dress code and foot wear requirements. Your respect for the school standards is appreciated.

4 Meet and Greet Night August 25 th 5-7 pm Parents and Students are invited to visit anytime during this open house event. Stop in and see the changes to the school building completed this summer. Visit the classrooms and meet your new teachers. Rosters will be posted outside each homeroom. Light refreshments will be available. Gateway Friends & Family (GFF) welcomes you back for the year! It s going to be a great one! Come see our table at the Meet & Greet night on August 25 th, 5-7 pm. A limited number of Gateway spirit wear shirts will be for sale ($10 each) and orders will be taken for an early fall order. ALL families at Gateway Lab School are a part of the GFF (no dues required!). See the calendar for upcoming monthly PAC /GFF meetings, come hear what s going on, what s coming up and give your thoughts on how to make Gateway the BEST it can be for our KIDS! We are looking for a few great parents, grandparents or guardians interested to help this year with planning, teacher appreciation, events, fundraisers, Box Tops and more! We also have a few Board positions for consideration if you think you could be interested please contact Maggie White at maggiewhite2@me.com.

5 Calendar Calendar may be subject to change by the GLS administration. DRAFT (302) Fax (302) School Day: 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Arrival 8:45 am; Dismissal at 4:00 pm Teacher Day: 7:45 am-4:15 pm July 2015 July 3 (Friday) August 2015 Aug Aug 25(Tues) Aug 27 (Thurs) September 2015 Sept 4 (Fri) Sept 7 (Mon) Sept 9 (Wed) Sept 10 (Thurs) Sept 18 (Fri) October 2015 Oct 1 (Thurs) Oct 6 (Tues) Oct 8 (Thurs) Oct 9 (Fri) Schools & Offices Closed Independence Day School & Offices Closed every Friday in July Professional Development for All Staff Members; 8:00 am-4:00 pm Family/Teacher Meet and Greet 5:00-7:00 pm Student First Day of School (Full Day) No School-Labor Day Weekend No School Labor Day Back to School Night 3 rd -5 th grade 6:30-8:00 pm Back to School Night 6 th -8 th grade 6:30-8:00 pm No School Professional Development PAC Meeting (Parent Advisory Council) & GFF Meeting (Gateway Family & Friends) High School Night at Gateway 6:30-8:00 pm Interim Report Parents please check eschool Home Access Center (HAC) for a progress update. Let the homeroom teacher know if you need a printed copy. No School Parent Conferences November 2015 Nov 3 (Tues) No School Election Day Nov 5 (Thurs) PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting Nov 11 (Wed) No School Veterans Day Nov 18 (Wed) End of Trimester 1 Nov (W-F) No School Thanksgiving Break December 2014 Revised 04/16/15

6 Dec 3 (Thurs) Dec 23-Dec 31 January 2016 Jan 1 (Fri) Jan 4 (Mon) Jan 7 (Thurs) Jan 14 (Thurs) Jan 18 (Mon) February 2016 Feb 4 (Thurs) Feb 15 (Mon) Feb 16 (Tues) PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting No School Winter Break No School New Year s Day Return to School PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting Interim Report Parents please check eschool Home Access Center (HAC) for a progress update. Let the homeroom teacher know if you need a printed copy. No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting No School President s Day No School Professional Development (Teachers available for parent conferences) March 2016 Mar 3 (Thurs) PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting Mar 4 (Fri) End of Trimester 2 Mar 25-Apr 4 No School- Spring Break April 2016 Apr 7 (Tues) Apr 13 (Wed) May 2016 May 5 (Thurs) May 6 (Fri) May 13 (Fri) May 13 (Fri) May 26 (Thurs) May 30 (Mon) June 2016 June 2 (Thurs) June 3 (Fri) PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting Interim Report Parents please check eschool Home Access Center (HAC) for a progress update. Let the homeroom teacher know if you need a printed copy. PAC Meeting & GFF Meeting 8 th Grade Dinner Dance 6:00-8:30 pm No School Professional Development Spring Arts Festival & Concert 6:00 pm 8 th Grade Graduation Ceremony 7:00pm No School-Memorial Day Student Last Day Early 1:00 pm (Lunch will be served to students) Teacher Last Day Revised 04/16/15

7 3 rd Grade 1 plastic shoe box container (to fit in cubby) 1 soft pencil case (for desk) 5 2 pocket folders 2 pks of Clorox Wipes 2 box of tissues 2 large rolls of paper towels 3 large gluesticks 1 5 scissors 1 pack of highlighters (multi color) 1 pack of 4 dry erase markers (low order) 2 24 pks of #2 pencils (Dixon Ticongeroga, sharpened) 1 pack pencil top erasers & block 1 hand held pencil sharpener 1 pack of thin markers 2 packs of crayons 1 pack of colored pencils Gateway Lab School 3 rd Grade 1 plastic shoe box container (to fit in cubby) 1 soft pencil case (for desk) 5 2 pocket folders 2 pks of Clorox Wipes 2 box of tissues 2 large rolls of paper towels 3 large gluesticks 1 5 scissors 1 pack of highlighters (multi color) 1 pack of 4 dry erase markers (low order) 2 24 pks of #2 pencils (Dixon Ticongeroga, sharpened) 1 pack pencil top erasers & block 1 hand held pencil sharpener 1 pack of thin markers 2 packs of crayons 1 pack of colored pencils

8 4 th Grade 2 boxes of #2 pencils, 24-count (no mechanical pencils, please) 1 pack of pencil top erasers 2 large pink block erasers NO individualized soft pencil cases NO plastic shoe box containers 1 manual pencil sharpener (medium sized w/clear plastic top), no tiny sharpeners they break easily 1 pack of yellow highlighters 1 box of crayons (24 count) 1 8-pack of washable markers (NO permanent ink markers, please) 1 box tissues 1 set of single digit x single digit multiplication flash cards (try to get another set for home) 1 pair of 5 scissors 2 double pocket folders (solid colors, please) Ear Buds for blocking noise (solid color, please) 1 marble note book 1 large glue stick (22 g size) Gateway Lab School 4 th Grade 2 boxes of #2 pencils, 24-count (no mechanical pencils, please) 1 pack of pencil top erasers 2 large pink block erasers NO individualized soft pencil cases NO plastic shoe box containers 1 manual pencil sharpener (medium sized w/clear plastic top), no tiny sharpeners they break easily 1 pack of yellow highlighters 1 box of crayons (24 count) 1 8-pack of washable markers (NO permanent ink markers, please) 1 box tissues 1 set of single digit x single digit multiplication flash cards (try to get another set for home) 1 pair of 5 scissors 2 double pocket folders (solid colors, please) Ear Buds for blocking noise (solid color, please) 1 marble note book 1 large glue stick (22 g size)

9 5 th Grade 1 pump bottle of hand sanitizer 2 - Glue sticks 2 Clorox wipes 1 soft pencil case 2 baby wipes 2 boxes of tissues 2 pks wide-ruled 3-hole paper 1 12 ruler w/inches & centimeters 5 2-pocket folders (sturdy, different colors) Erasers (pencil top & block) 2 large rolls of paper towels 1 pack of 3 x 5 cards 2 #2 pencils 24-pk (Dixon Ticonderoga) 1 pack of colored pencils 1 binder for Music (black or dark blue) 1 5 scissors 1 sketch pad at least 5 x 7, no lines for Art/Music 1 8-pack of markers 1 pack of highlighters (multi colors) 1 ream of paper 3 5-pack of dividers 3 Composition Books 1 foll of scotch tape (filler roll) 1 red pen ring binders (1 each color: green, black, blue) Gateway Lab School 5 th Grade 1 pump bottle of hand sanitizer 2 - Glue sticks 2 Clorox wipes 1 soft pencil case 2 baby wipes 2 boxes of tissues 2 pks wide-ruled 3-hole paper 1 12 ruler w/inches & centimeters 5 2-pocket folders (sturdy, different colors) Erasers (pencil top & block) 2 large rolls of paper towels 1 pack of 3 x 5 cards 2 #2 pencils 24-pk (Dixon Ticonderoga) 1 pack of colored pencils 1 binder for Music (black or dark blue) 1 5 scissors 1 sketch pad at least 5 x 7, no lines for Art/Music 1 8-pack of markers 1 pack of highlighters (multi colors) 1 ream of paper 3 5-pack of dividers 3 Composition Books 1 foll of scotch tape (filler roll) 1 red pen ring binders (1 each color: green, black, blue)

10 6 th Grade 1 pack colored pencils 1-24 pack of crayons 2-8 packs of pencils 1 - trapper keeper (binder that zips shut) 1-8 pack of binder dividers 4-3 hole punched folders that can go in the binder 1 - pack of wipe off markers 1 - roll of scotch tape 1- bottle of liquid glue 2 - glue sticks 1 - pack of multi colored construction paper 1 - pack of copy paper 1 - SMALL pack of eraser toppers 1 - SMALL pack of pencil grips 2 - box of tissues 1 - safety scissors Last Names A-M 4 rolls of paper towels Last Names N-Z 3 containers of clorox wipes Gateway Lab School 6 th Grade 1 pack colored pencils 1-24 pack of crayons 2-8 packs of pencils 1 - trapper keeper (binder that zips shut) 1-8 pack of binder dividers 4-3 hole punched folders that can go in the binder 1 - pack of wipe off markers 1 - roll of scotch tape 1- bottle of liquid glue 2 - glue sticks 1 - pack of multi colored construction paper 1 - pack of copy paper 1 - SMALL pack of eraser toppers 1 - SMALL pack of pencil grips 2 - box of tissues 1 - safety scissors Last Names A-M 4 rolls of paper towels Last Names N-Z 3 containers of clorox wipes

11 7 th Grade 1 pair of computer headphones 2 composition books 1 large binder (preferably zip style) 1 5-pack of dividers 3 packs of lined paper 2 packs of pens 1 pencil case (zipper) 1 pack of multi colored construction paper 8 pk of markers, crayons, or colored pencils 2 pks of white board markers 2 pks of clorox wipes 1 large roll of paper towels 1 roll white-out tape (not liquid) *Do not write names on items. We will do this in school and they will be distributed as needed.* Gateway Lab School 7 th Grade 1 pair of computer headphones 2 composition books 1 large binder (preferably zip style) 1 5-pack of dividers 3 packs of lined paper 2 packs of pens 1 pencil case (zipper) 1 pack of multi colored construction paper 8 pk of markers, crayons, or colored pencils 2 pks of white board markers 2 pks of clorox wipes 1 large roll of paper towels 1 roll white-out tape (not liquid) *Do not write names on items. We will do this in school and they will be distributed as needed.*

12 8 th Grade 1 pair of computer headphones TI-83 Plus of 84 graphing calculator 2 large 2 binder 1 5-pack of dividers 5 2-pocket folders (sturdy, different colors) 12 ruler w/inches & centimeters 2 packs of lined paper, 3-hole punched 2 packs of pens (black or blue) 2 24 pks of #2 pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga are best) Erasers (pencil top & block) 1 soft pencil case (zipper) 1-8 pk of markers 2 pks of colored pencils 2 pks of white board markers 2 pump bottles of hand sanitizer 2 pks of clorox wipes 2 large rolls of paper towels 3 boxes of tissues 3 glue sticks 5 scissors 1 pk of zip lock sandwich bags 2 reams of copy paper 1 roll white-out tape (not liquid) Gateway Lab School 8 th Grade 1 pair of computer headphones TI-83 Plus of 84 graphing calculator 2 large 2 binder 1 5-pack of dividers 5 2-pocket folders (sturdy, different colors) 12 ruler w/inches & centimeters 2 packs of lined paper, 3-hole punched 2 packs of pens (black or blue) 2 24 pks of #2 pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga are best) Erasers (pencil top & block) 1 soft pencil case (zipper) 1-8 pk of markers 2 pks of colored pencils 2 pks of white board markers 2 pump bottles of hand sanitizer 2 pks of clorox wipes 2 large rolls of paper towels 3 boxes of tissues 3 glue sticks 5 scissors 1 pk of zip lock sandwich bags 2 reams of copy paper 1 roll white-out tape (not liquid)

13 Transportation STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Please complete the following and add any additional information needed. STUDENT NAME GRADE & TEACHER HOME ADDRESS MY CHILD WILL: Ride the bus both morning and afternoon. Ride the bus only in the morning & picked up in the afternoon. Ride the bus only in the afternoon & will be dropped off in the morning Be dropped off in the morning & picked up in the afternoon (CAR RIDER) IF CHILD WILL BE RIDING BUS, PLEASE PROVIDE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Bus Route # Pick up location: Drop of location: Adult will meet student at bus stop Child permitted to walk home from bus stop Parent/Guardian Signature Effective Date Telephone Number Alternate Contact Number Office Fax (if you fax the form, please call for verification of receipt)

14 Parent / Guardian Information ROBO Call Form (one form per child) ** Return to the school office by September 11 th, 2015** Student Name: Grade/Homeroom: / Car rider Bus Rider AM: # (please include Bus#) Bus Rider PM: # (please include Bus#) *If your child is a bus rider on a regular or on an occasional basis, we will include them on the bus list or lists for notification concerning the bus. Parent/Guardian #1: Home#1: Cell#1: Address: City/State/Zip: (s): Preferred method of weekly communication (check all that apply including ROBO notification): Home Cell Comments: Parent/Guardian #2: Hm#2: Cell#2: Address: City/State/Zip: (s): Preferred method of weekly communication (check all that apply including ROBO notification): Home Cell Comments:

15 Before School Care Registration Student: Grade: Parent/Guardian(s): Contact ph#s: Drop-off at Gym Door (Martin Center) located in back of school after 7:30 am. Students will be dismissed to their homeroom at 8:45 am. Any questions may be addressed to Mrs. Shaheda Pine, Counselor & Before Care Director. Payment has been calculated into 10 equal payments of $99.50 due at the 1 st of each month (September-June). No family discounts. No refunds for absences, inclement or cancelled school days. Cost is less than $6/day. Any student who pays to attend Before Care will have the benefit of joining Clubs and Sports at no cost! Make checks payable to: Gateway Lab School Drop off payments at the school office or mail to: Gateway Lab School 4091 Centerville Rd. Wilmington, DE Before School Care Registration Student: Grade: Parent/Guardian(s): Contact ph#s: Drop-off at Gym Door (Martin Center) located in back of school after 7:30 am. Students will be dismissed to their homeroom at 8:45 am. Any questions may be addressed to Mrs. Shaheda Pine, Counselor & Before Care Director. Payment has been calculated into 10 equal payments of $99.50 due at the 1 st of each month (September-June). No family discounts. No refunds for absences, inclement or cancelled school days. Cost is less than $6/day. Any student who pays to attend Before Care will have the benefit of joining Clubs and Sports at no cost! Make checks payable to: Gateway Lab School Drop off payments at the school office or mail to: Gateway Lab School 4091 Centerville Rd. Wilmington, DE 19808

16 Home Language Survey Date: School: Grade: Age: Student Name: Last First MI Native Language: Native Country: The Delaware education policy requires schools to determine the language(s) spoken at home by each student. This information is essential in order for schools to provide meaningful instruction for all students. Your cooperation in helping us meet this important requirement is requested. Please answer the following questions and return this form. Thank you for your help. 1. Which language did your son/daughter learn when he/she first began to talk? 2. Which language does your son/daughter most frequently use at home? 3. What language do you use most frequently to speak to your son/daughter? 4. Name the language most spoken by the adults in the house: Parent/Guardian Signature

17 Technology Use Agreement Throughout the school day, your student may be allowed to use technology owned by the Gateway Lab School. That technology includes, but is not limited to, desktop and laptop computers, tablets and digital projectors. This document will outline the expectations for use and care of the technology while it is being lent to the student. All technology will be loaned to the student in good working condition. It is the student s responsibility to care for the equipment and ensure that it is retained in a safe environment during use. This equipment is, and at all times, remains the property of the Gateway Lab School, and is herewith loaned to the student for educational purposes only. The student may not deface or destroy this property in any way. Inappropriate use of technology may result in the student losing his/her right to its use. Repair or replacement costs due to the misuse of technology may be responsibility of the student or student s family. Technology may be used by the student for non-commercial purposes only, in accordance with the school s policies and rules, Gateway s Acceptable Use Policy, as well as local, state, and federal statutes. The Gateway Lab School network is provided for the academic use of all students and staff. The student agrees to take no action that would interfere with the efficient, academic use of the network. Gateway administration has the ability and reserves the right to track, monitor, and device wipe all technology devices, related technology, and communications to assure and maintain responsible use and maintain system integrity in accordance with its acceptable use policy. The student acknowledges and agrees that the student s use of the school s property is a privilege and that by the student s agreement to the terms hereof, the student acknowledges the student s responsibility to protect and safeguard the school s property and to return the same in good condition and repair upon request by Gateway Lab School. Your student will not be allowed to use school-owned technology unless this agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy is signed and returned to the school. Student Agreement: I have read the Gateway Lab School Technology Loan Agreement above and understand the policies set forth by Gateway Lab School. In the event I engage in willful violation in any of the above-referenced policies, those privileges set forth within the reference policies will be revoked and other disciplinary measures will be implemented at the sole discretion of the Gateway Lab School. Student Name (printed) Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Agreement: I understand that my child will use technology throughout the day at the Gateway Lab School. I have read the Gateway Lab School Technology Use Agreement above and understand the policies set forth by Gateway Lab School. I agree to the Gateway Lab School expectations and responsibilities of parents for my student s appropriate use of the school s devices set forth in Technology Use Agreement Policy. Guardian Name (printed) Guardian Signature Date Return this signed form to the school on the first day. Gateway Lab School * 2501 Centerville Road * Wilmington, DE (302) * Fax (302) * gatewaylabschool.org

18 Internet Safety Policy Introduction It is the policy of the Gateway Lab School to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No and 47 USC 254(h)]. Definitions Key terms are as defined in the Children s Internet Protection Act.* Access to Inappropriate Material To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or Internet filters ) shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information. Specifically, as required by the Children s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors. Inappropriate Network Usage To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Gateway Lab School online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Specifically, as required by the Children s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called hacking, and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors. Education, Supervision and Monitoring It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Gateway Lab School staff to educate, supervise and monitor appropriate usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy, the Children s Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Children s Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 2st Century Act. Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Technology Coordinator or designated representatives. The Technology Coordinator or designated representatives will provide age appropriate training for students who use the Gateway Lab School s Internet facilities. The training provided will be designed to promote Gateway s commitment to: a. The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the Gateway Lab School Internet Safety Policy; b. Student safety with regard to: i. safety on the Internet; ii. appropriate behavior while on online, on social networking Web sites, and in chat rooms; and iii. cyberbullying awareness and response. c. Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children s Internet Protection Act ( CIPA ). Gateway Lab School * 2501 Centerville Road * Wilmington, DE (302) * Fax (302) * gatewaylabschool.org

19 Following receipt of this training, the student will acknowledge that he/she received the training, understood it, and will follow the provisions of the school's acceptable use policies. CIPA definitions of terms: MINOR. The term minor means any individual who has not attained the age of 17 years. TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION MEASURE. The term ``technology protection measure'' means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are: 1. OBSCENE, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code; 2. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code; or 3. Harmful to minors. HARMFUL TO MINORS. The term ``harmful to minors'' means any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that: 1. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; 2. Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and 3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors. SEXUAL ACT; SEXUAL CONTACT. The terms ``sexual act'' and ``sexual contact'' have the meanings given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code. STUDENT As a user of the Gateway Lab School computer network, I agree to follow rules of the Acceptable Use Policy. I understand this policy is in effect for the current school year. Student Name (printed) Student Signature Date PARENT / GUARDIAN As the parent/guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy and agree to promote this policy with my student. Having read the policy, I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. Guardian Name (printed) Guardian Signature Date Return this signed form to the school on the first day. Gateway Lab School * 2501 Centerville Road * Wilmington, DE (302) * Fax (302) * gatewaylabschool.org