Arnoldo Cortez, art Elva Figueroa, English Language Arts Diana Garcia, mathematics Noe Garcia, Support Center aide Alfredo Garza, science Sharon Kaiser, mathematics Anna Knuckles, physical education Armando Lira, technology Nezameddin Maani, science Yaquelin Magana, mathematics Daniel Rodriguez, science Kathy Starr, technology Daren Trevino, science Manuel Uribe, science Lupita Vacio, in-school suspension TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I, PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACCESS TO BOARD MEETINGS 4 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 4 PARENTAL RIGHTS 5 SECTION II, OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE 14 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 16 ACCIDENT INSURANCE 17 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM 17 BELL SCHEDULE 17 BULLYING 18 CAFETERIA 18 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 18 CLASS SCHEDULES 19 COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS 20 CODUCT 20 CONTAGIOUS DISEASES/ CONDITION 24 COUNSELING 24 CREDIT BY EXAM 25 DATING VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, HARRASSMENT, AND RETALIATION 25 DISTANCE LEARNING 27 DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS & DOCUMENTS 28 DRESS AND GROOMING 29 DRILLS 31 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 31 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT 33 EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING 33 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS 33 FEES 34 FUND RAISING 35 GANG-FREE ZONES 35 GRADING GUIDELINES 35 HAZING 35 HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS 36 HOMEWORK 38 HONOR ROLL 39 I.D. CARDS 39 IMMUNIZATIONS 39 IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION 39 LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL 39 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES 40 LIBRARY 41 LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENT 41 MAKE-UP WORK 42 MEDICINE AT SCHOOL 42
LEVEL ONE Date Possible Level-One Consequences Level-One Infractions __________ __________ __________ __________ Student moves to Level Two after four infractions at Level One or committing a Level Two infraction. Student does not returnto this level after he orshe is at Level Two. Detention (adm. discretion) 1 – 3 days in-school suspension Parent conference Restitution Confiscation Behavior contract Service Grade reduction Filing of charges Combination of above Other Failing to comply with directives (insubordination) (mild, administrator’s discretion) Showing disrespect, rudeness (mild, admin.’s discretion) Disrupting class (mild, administrator’s discretion) Misbehaving Using or having cell phone on when not allowed Using MP3 player, IPod, games, etc. when not allowed Not following directions/refusing to cooperate Violating dress code Engaging in inappropriate public display of affection Horseplaying Cheating or copying Leaving school grounds or activity without permission Skipping class Skipping detention Skipping intervention Using a cell phone Other LEVEL TWO Date Possible Level -Two Consequences Level-Two Infractions Once at Level Two, student does not begin at or return to Level One. __________ __________ Student moves to Level Three after two Level Two infractions or 4 – 10 days in-school suspension 1 – 3 days out-of-school suspension Parent Conference Restitution Removal from activities, class, or transportation Behavior contract Service Filing of charges Combination of above Other Repeatedly violating Level One infractions Disrupting class (serious, administrator’s discretion) Misbehaving in in-school suspension or detention Showing disrespect, rudeness (serious, admin.’s discretion) Disobeying school bus rules Being truant Failing to comply with directives (insubordination) (serious, administrator’s discretion) Refusing to accept consequences assigned by teacher Falsifying school documents Scuffling Using vulgar language or obscene gestures(not to staff) Engaging in inappropriate verbal, physical, or sexual conduct (mild, administrator’s discretion) Recording the voice or image of another without prior consent or in any way that disrupts Damaging or vandalizing the property of