WEST BRAZOS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ROUSTABOUTS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 West Brazos Junior High Principal – Robert McReynolds Assistant Principal – Alfred Black Administrative Assistant – Donna Diver Counselor – Dianne LaBay Registrar – Michelle King Receptionist – Deb Tepera
School Safety Officer – Vicki Green Columbia-Brazoria ISD COLUMBIA - BRAZORIA I. S. D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jonathan Champagne, President Matt Damborski, Member Linda Huebner, Secretary Nick Kondra, Member Wendy Monical, Member Jackie Gotcher, Member Becky Danford, Vice President Superintendent – Steven Galloway Assistant Superintendent – Lynn Grell-Boethel Assistant Superintendent – Chris Miller Special Education Coordinator – Jennifer Kelly Human Resource Director – Cyndy Pullen Contact Information 979-799-1730 Physical Address: 111 Roustabout Dr. Brazoria, TX School 7:25 am – 2:50 pm
79 79 79 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 82 85 85 Preface To Students and Parents: Welcome to the 2017–18 school year! Education is a team effort, and we know that students, parents, teachers, and other staff members all working together can make this a wonderfully successful year for our students. The West Brazos Junior High School Student Handbook is designed to provide basic information that you and your child will need during the school year. The handbook is divided into two sections: Section I—Parental Rights—with information to assist you in responding to school-related issues. We encourage you to take some time to closely review this section of the handbook. Section II—Other Important Information for Students and Parents—organized alphabetically by topic, and, where possible, further divided by applicability to ages and/or grade levels, for quick access when searching for information on a specific issue. Please be that the term “parent,” unless otherwise noted, is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, any person granted some other type of lawful control of the student, or any other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. Both students and parents should become familiar with the Columbia-Brazoria ISD Student Code of Conduct, is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an
Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent A noncustodial parent may request in writing that he or she be provided, for the remainder of the school year, a copy of any written notice usually provided to a parent related to his or her child’s misconduct that may involve placement in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) or expulsion. [See policy FO (LEGAL) and the Student Code of Conduct.] Participation in Federally Required, and District Assessments You may request information regarding any state or district policy related to your child’s participation in assessments required by federal law, state law, or the district.
The district’s policy regarding student records found at policy FL is available from the principal’s or superintendent’s office or on the district’s website at . The parent’s or eligible student’s right of access to and copies of student records do not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records—such as a teacher’s personal notes about a student that are shared only with a substitute teacher—do not have to be made available to the parents or student. Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications You may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers, including whether a teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; whether the teacher has an emergency permit or other provisional status for which state requirements have been waived; and whether the teacher is currently teaching in the field of discipline of his or her certification. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of any paraprofessional who may provide services to your child. Students with Exceptionalities or Special Circumstances Children of Military Families Children of military families will be provided flexibility regarding certain district requirements, including: Immunization requirements. Grade level, course, or educational program placement. Eligibility requirements for participation in extracurricular activities. Graduation requirements. In addition, absences related to a student visiting with his or her parent, including a stepparent or legal guardian, who has been called to active duty for, is on leave from, or is returning from a deployment of at least four months will be excused by the district. The district will permit no more than five excused absences per year for this purpose. For the absence to be excused, the absence must occur no earlier than the 60th day before deployment or no later than the 30th day after the parent’s return from deployment. Additional information may be found at . Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments Multiple Birth Siblings As a parent, if your children are multiple siblings (e.g., twins, triplets, etc.) assigned to the same grade and campus, you may request that they be placed either in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. Your written request must be submitted no later than the 14th day after the enrollment of your children. [See policy FDB (LEGAL).]
be notified prior to pesticide application inside their child’s school assignment area may contact Justen Williams, the district’s IPM coordinator, at 979-799-1800. HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES In addition to the programs offered by the district, students in grade 8 may earn high school credit for Algebra I, Advanced Theater Arts, Foundations of Physical Education, Health, and Spanish I, The grade earned is recorded on the student’s high school transcript. Homeless Students (All Grade Levels) You are encouraged to inform the district if you or your are experiencing homelessness. District staff can share resources with you that may be able to assist you and your family. For more information on services for homeless students, contact the district’s homeless education liaison, Katrina at 979-799-1730. [See Students Who Are Homeless on page 24.] Homework (All Grade Levels) The teacher is responsible for assigning effective, well-planned homework assignments that aid the student in the mastery of the essential knowledge and skills. Students will be provided ample notice of pending homework assignments. Homework will not be assigned as punishment. (Board Policy EIB, regulation). Homework is an essential part of a student’s educational process. It provides opportunities for skill practice, review of major concepts, proof of skill attainment, and preparation for future learning objectives. Through positive homework completion students can learn real world skills such as meeting deadlines, completing projects, organizing, and prioritizing. Students at West Brazos Junior High are expected to complete homework according to their teachers’ specifications and the timeline given. ID Badges Identification badges are to be in the students possession at all times while on campus, excluding physical education or Athletics. One free I.D. badge and lanyard, will be provided for each scholar at West Brazos Junior High. Replacement badges may be purchased by the student for $5.00, and lanyards are $1.00 for a replacement. They may be purchased in the library. Illness [See Student Illness under Health-Related Matters on page 58.] Immunization (All Grade Levels) A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate or statement that, for medical reasons or reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, the student will not be immunized. For exemptions based on reasons of conscience, only official forms issued by the Texas