Assist the student with the completion of any applications for admission or for financial aid; Arrange and accompany the student on campus visits; Assist in researching and applying for private or institution-sponsored scholarships; Identify whether the student is a candidate for appointment to a military academy; Assist the student in registering and preparing for college entrance examinations, including, subject to the availability of funds, arranging for the payment of any examination fees by the DFPS; and Coordinate contact between the student and a liaison officer for students who were formerly in the conservatorship of the state. Students Who Are Homeless Children who are homeless will be provided flexibility regarding certain district provisions, including: Proof of residency requirements; Immunization requirements; Educational program placement, if the student is unable to provide previous academic records, or misses an application deadline during a period of homelessness; Credit-by-examination opportunities; The award of partial credit (awarding credit proportionately when a student passes only one semester of a two-semester course); Eligibility requirements for participation in extracurricular activities; and Graduation requirements. If a student in grade 11 or 12 is homeless and transfers to another school district but does not meet the graduation requirements of the receiving district, the student can request to receive a diploma from the previous district if he or she meets the criteria to graduate from the previous district. Federal law also allows a homeless student to remain enrolled in what is called the “school of origin” or to enroll in a new school in the attendance area where the student is currently residing. A student or parent who is dissatisfied by the district’s eligibility, school selection, or enrollment decision may appeal through policy FNG(LOCAL). The district will expedite local timelines, when possible, for prompt dispute resolution.
Upon enrolling in their first course that is eligible for high school credit, the district will provide written notice concerning automatic college admission, the curriculum requirements for financial aid, and the benefits of completing the requirements for automatic admission and financial aid. Students and parents should contact the school counselor for further information about automatic admissions, the application process, and deadlines. College Credit Courses Students in grades 9–12 have opportunities to earn college credit through the following methods: Certain courses taught at the high school campus, which may include courses termed dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college preparatory; Enrollment in an AP or dual credit course through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN); Enrollment in courses taught in conjunction and in partnership with other colleges or universities, which may be offered on or off campus; Enrollment in courses taught at other colleges or universities; and Certain CTE courses. All of these methods have eligibility requirements and must be approved prior to enrollment in the course. Please see the school counselor for more information. Depending on the student’s grade level and the course, a state-mandated end-of-course assessment may be required for graduation. It is important to keep in mind that not all colleges and universities accept credit earned in all dual credit or AP courses taken in high school for college credit. Students and parents should check with the prospective college or university to determine if a particular course will count toward the student’s desired degree plan. Communications—Automated Emergency The district will rely on contact information on file with the district to communicate with parents in an emergency situation, which may include real-time or automated messages. An emergency purpose may include early dismissal or delayed opening because of severe weather or another emergency, or if the campus must restrict access due to a security threat. It is crucial to notify your child’s school when a phone number previously provided to the district has changed. Nonemergency Your child’s school will request that you provide contact information, such as your phone number and e-mail address, for the school to communicate items specific to your child, your
Index absences attendance review committee, 83 doctor’s note, 26 excused, 23 extenuating circumstances, 25 for college visits, 23 for competition, 46 for playing "Taps", 23 for students in foster care, 23 makeup work, 63 military families, 16, 23 parent’s note, 26 unexcused, 24 See also attendance. academic programs nontraditional, 66 parent involvement, 66 accelerated instruction attendance, 22, 24 defined, 83 failure to meet passing standards on state assessment, 22 reading instruction, 22 accident insurance, 71 accountability of the school district, 27 ADA/Section 504 coordinator, 66 admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee, 53 admissions college and university, 32 University of Texas at Austin, 32 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 33 anaphylaxis, 65 See also food allergies. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, 27 asbestos, 59 assistance animals, 17 attendance, 22 college visits, 23 compulsory, 22 doctor’s note, 26 driver license, 27 extenuating circumstances, 25 for credit, 25 for final grade, 25 military families, 16 official time, 26 parent’s note, 26 principal’s plan, 25 students 19 or older, 22 students with disabilities, 24 truancy court, 24 truancy prevention measures, 24 unexcused absences, 24 warning letter, 24 attendance review committee, 25, 37 defined, 83 automatic admission, 32 awarding credit, 36 awards, 28 bacterial meningitis, 55 communicability, 56 defined, 55 prevention, 56 symptoms, 56 See also contagious diseases. bilingual programs, 21, 45 bullying, 28 counseling, 29 cyberbullying, 28 policy, 86 school safety transfer, 17 See also hazing. bus rules, 80 buses, 79 hazardous route pickup, 79 pickup and drop-off locations, 80 required conduct, 80 routes and schedules, 79 cafeteria, 73 campus behavior coordinator, 34 career and technical education (CTE), 29 college credit courses, 33 counseling, 36 nondiscrimination statement, 29 Celebrate Freedom Week, 11 celebrations, 30 cell phones, 43 certificate of attendance, 53 certificate of coursework completion, 53 child abuse, 30 class changes, 79 class rank, 31 class schedules, 31 partial vs. full-time, 31 schedule changes, 72 classroom parties, 30 clubs. See extracurricular activities.
college admissions, 32 credit, 33 University of Texas at Austin, 32 visits, 23 communicable diseases See contagious diseases. communications, automated, 33 emergency, 33 nonemergency, 33 complaints, 15, 34 conduct at social events, 35 before and after school, 73 campus behavior coordinator, 34 disrupting school operations, 35 on school buses, 80 on school transportation, 35 use of hallways, 73 when school rules apply, 34 contagious diseases, 55 bacterial meningitis, 55 excluding from school, 55 leaving campus in case of illness, 63 corporal punishment, 7 correspondence courses. See distance learning. counseling academic, 36 grades 7 and 8, 35 at elementary and middle/junior high school, 35 personal, 36 postsecondary education, 36 credit by exam, 36 for acceleration or advancement, 37 with prior instruction, 36 without prior instruction, 37 credit recovery, 36 for coursework, 36 partial credit, 36 CTE insurance, 72 dating violence, 38 Declaration of Independence excusing a student from reciting, 11 Department of Public Safety (DPS), 27 diabetes, 65 directory information, 5, 8 disabled students, 17–20 discrimination, 38 distance learning, 41 distribution, 41–42 nonschool materials by others, 42 by students, 42 school materials, 41 doctor’s appointments, 23 dress code, 43 driver license, 27 verification of enrollment form, 27 drug testing, 75 See also steroids. dual-credit programs, 33 early mental health intervention, 78 earning credit, 36 e-cigarettes. See electronic cigarettes. elections for student clubs and organizations, 47 electronic cigarettes, 59 electronic media contact between student and staff, 7 end-of-course (EOC) assessments, 77 English as a second language, 21, 45 English language learner, 21, 45 exams. See tests. extracurricular activities, 46 conduct, 47 eligibility, 46 fees, 47 meetings, 74 offices and elections for student clubs and organizations, 47 fees, 47 graduation, 54 waivers, 48 fire drills, 72 Fitnessgram. See physical fitness assessment. food allergies, 57 management plan, 57 See also anaphylaxis. See also celebrations. foster care liaison, 78 foster students. See students in foster care. foundation graduation program distinguished level of achievement, 50 endorsements, 50 performance acknowledgments, 50 personal graduation plans (PGP), 52
student illness leaving campus, 63 See also contagious diseases. student records, 12 accrediting organizations, 14 colleges and postsecondary schools, 14 confidentiality, 13 copies, 15 corrections, 15 court orders, 14 custodian, 15 directory information, 8 driver license attendance verification, 27 financial aid, 14 government agencies, 14 institutions of higher education, 9 military recruiters, 9 released with permission, 15 school officials, 14 students age 18 or older, 14 student speakers, 78 See also graduation, student speakers. student work display of, 6 publishing, 6 students in conservatorship of the state, 17 students in conservatorship of the state. See students in foster care. students in foster care, 17, 78 diplomas for students in conservatorship of the state, 17 educational services, 78 enrollment assistance, 78 enrollment of students in conservatorship of the state, 17 exemptions to compulsory attendance, 23 foster care liaison, 78 students with disabilities, 17–20 graduation, 53 nondiscrimination, 66 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 21, 66 students with learning difficulties, 19 substance abuse prevention and intervention, 78 suicide awareness, 78 summer school, 78 surveys, 9 inspecting, 10 opting out, 10 tablets, 43 tardiness, 79 teacher and staff qualifications, 16 technology, 43 acceptable use of district resources, 44 confiscated devices, 43 instructional use of personal electronic devices, 44 personal electronic devices, 43 personal telecommunications devices, 43 prohibited uses of district resources, 44 recording still and video images prohibited, 43 searches of personal devices, 44 unauthorized use, 43 test preparation. See tutoring. tests, 11, 12 confidentiality, 13 credit by exam, 36 exams for accleration or grade advancement, 37 personal electronic devices, 43 scores, 12 See also standardized tests. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment, 76 Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN), 33, 41 textbooks, 12, 79 Title IX Coordinator, 66 tobacco prohibited, 59 top 25 percent, 32 top ten percent, 32 tornado drills, 72 transfers, 79 multiple birth siblings, 16 safety reasons, 16 special education, 20 students who are victims of bullying, 29 students who engage in bullying, 17, 29
unsafe schools, 17 victims of bullying, 17 transportation, 79 school-sponsored trips, 79 truancy, 24 prevention measures, 24 truancy court, 24 tutoring, 11 removal from classroom, 11 school services, 12 UIL. See University Interscholastic League. unexcused absences, 24 university admissions. See college admissions. University Interscholastic League (UIL), 46 condition of football helmets, 46 safety rules, 46 use of school facilities, 73 vandalism, 80 vaping. See electronic cigarettes. vending machines. See health, vending machines. video cameras, 81 visitors, 81 business, civic, and youth groups, 82 career day, 82 classroom observation, 81 parents, 81 patriotic societies, 82 unauthorized persons, 81 vocational education. See career and technical education (CTE). volunteers, 67, 82 voter registration, 82 withdrawing from school, 82 yearbook, 41