Granite Mountain Charter School Scholastic & Leadership Pathways

We are excited to invite our middle school Trailblazers to Fall Fest! This fun in-person experience gives students the opportunity to connect with peers, build friendships, and enjoy being part of the Granite Mountain community. Fall Fest is also an opportunity to give back! Families are invited to donate requested items, with all donations benefiting the Ronald McDonald House and the families they serve. Donations are encouraged but are not required to participate in the Fall Fest experience. Click here to access the Ronald McDonald Wish List. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Each student is allowed one guest, who must be in middle school and not exceed 8th grade. Should you choose to bring a guest, they must complete a GMCS guest Waiver prior to attending the GMCS Fall Fest. Please keep in mind that the focus of these events is to build a strong middle school community; as a result, all guest must be currently enrolled middle school students. 

To ensure your understanding and agreement with the acknowledgements listed below, please take a moment to read each acknowledgement and intial upon completion. 

 

• I understand that there will be no required Educational Units (EUs) assigned for this activity for theparticipant. Additionally, there will be no EUs assigned should the participant bring a guest. 
• I have read and understand the Event Guidelines

Scholastic & Leadership Pathways live virtual classes and in-person experiences are designed around our school mission. Throught the school year, these experiences may be recorded for educational and reference purposes, and photos may be taken during in-person events. These recordings and images may capture your child's participation, including their likeness, name, and/or voice. Photos and videos may be used in school publications and communications, including the yearbook, The Trailblazer weekly family newsletter, social media platforms, and presentations at school board meetings. A completed media waiver is required for participation in all Scholastic & Leadership Pathways live virtual classes and in-person experiences and must be signed prior to the start of participation. 

 

In addition to providing permission for recordings and images, families are asked to review and follow the policies outlined in Granite Mountain Charter School's Parent/Student Handbook, as well as the Virtual Code of Conduct below. These guidelines apply to all students participating in Scholastic & Leadership Pathways live virtual classes and in-person experiences. 

 

Virtual Code of Conduct

When participating in virtual class dialogue or in the chat, no one monopolizes discussions to exclude the others.
The student's camera will be turned on and the student will be visible for the duration of any and all live virtual classes and tutoring sessions. 
No side conversations or other distracting behaviors via chat or drawing tool during class discussions or presentations.
Members of the class as well as the teacher are to be respected and responses to lessons/conversations should be polite and courteous.
No offensive comments, language, or gestures, or pictures will be permitted in our online classroom.
Behavior that is obscene, defamatory, or that is intended to harass or bully another student or teacher will not be permitted.
There will be no gum chewing, no eating or drinking near school issued computers and/or during instruction time.
Handling or displaying weapons, or images of weapons, including toy or facsimile weapons. 
 

Consequences of Inappropriate Online Conduct

After an initial verbal warning:

1st action step: 2nd Verbal warning with a follow up email to parents.
2nd action step: Written warning via email to parents and cc FBLT and departmental supervisor.
3rd action step: Mandatory meeting with virtual teacher, FBLT, family and departmental supervisor to discuss behavior and possibly implement a behavior plan.
4th action step: Removal from live virtual setting

Parents and students must be aware that conduct that is unacceptable and disruptive in the regular classroom environment is, typically, equally unacceptable in the virtual classroom. GMCS recognizes, however, that virtual learning is a new experience for some students and families, and that the context in which student conduct occurs must be taken into account in determining the appropriate penalty, if any, imposed for violations of the Student Code of Conduct in the virtual classroom.

 

Inappropriate student conduct that occurs in the virtual classroom, shall be subject to the above listed progressive consequences depending on the seriousness of the conduct at issue. The seriousness of the conduct at issue will dictate the actions of administrators. For example, a student may be subject to a severe penalty, even for a first offense, depending on the seriousness of the conduct at issue. 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK GENERALLY: By signature hereon, parent/guardian waives liability against and holds harmless the school and its board members, staff, volunteers, vendors, agents; the school district; and State of California; and further acknowledges that this voluntary activity and/or transportation to and from (as applicable) and/or access to and use of a dangerous product (such as sharp tools, chemistry kits, knives, paints, etc.) may expose the student to potential harm including injury or death. If student believes that an unsafe condition or circumstance exists with respect to the activity(ies), student will discontinue participation and immediately notify school staff. Student shall not further participate until the unsafe circumstance is remedied. Parent/guardian hereby agrees to remain responsible at all times for supervising the student(s).

I,  (parent and/or legal guardian), have reviewed and read (venue name’s) rules, regulations, and liability waivers. I understand that the GMCS purchasing team will sign on my behalf. I agree that GMCS has my express permission to sign on my behalf any and all liability waivers for my child’s participation at said vendor. I agree that these liability waivers will be binding on my child(ren) and my family.

 

COVID-19 RISKS: I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the business providing the enrichment services identified above is following all local, state and federal health guidelines required in order for the business to provide said services. I understand that my child(ren)’s participation with in-person services during a health pandemic may result in my child contracting COVID-19, which may be spread to me and my family, which may result in severe illness, hospitalization and/or death. By signing hereon, parent/guardian waives liability against and holds harmless the school and its board members, staff, volunteers, vendors, agents, the school district, and the State of California relating to the contraction of COVID-19 to the student or his/her family. If the student/parent/guardian believes that an unsafe condition or circumstance exists with respect to the activity(ies), student will discontinue participation and immediately notify school staff. Student shall not further participate until the unsafe circumstance is remedied.

By signing below: (1) I am giving up substantial actual or potential rights in order to allow the student to voluntarily participate in this activity(s); (2) I have signed this agreement with full appreciation and understanding of the risks inherent in the activity(s) or use of the product; (3) I have no question regarding the intent of this agreement; (4) I, as parent or guardian, have the right to bind myself, the student and any other family member, representative, assign, heir, trustee or guardian to the terms of this agreement; and (6) I have explained this agreement to the student, who understands his/her/their obligations hereunder.

I have read and understand the above information and I agree to the terms regarding: