Principal S Letter to Parents

Jackson Student Handbook 2015-2016

Jackson Elementary School 2650 South 32nd Street Abilene, Texas 79605 690-3602

Established 1962 Motto: Just Can’t Hide Our Jackson Pride Mascot: Buffalo Colors: Blue and Orange

School Hours

7:50 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Office Hours 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Table of Contents

Academic Achievement/Grading Policy………………………………………………………………………….17 Accelerated Reader………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Advertisements/Handout /Sales……………………………………………………………………………….....15 Arrival and Dismissal Safety Procedures ………………………………………………………………………...8 Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…7 Awards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 11 Breakfast………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Building Entry and Access to Campus……………………………………………………………………………10 Bullying……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Bus Transportation………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Campus Behavior Coordinator…………………………………………………………………………………….12 Cell Phones/Electronic Devices …………………………………………………………………………………..14 Conduct………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Conferences……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….2 Complaints/Concerns……………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Computer Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………….....12 Counselor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 DEAR Time ……………………… …………………………………………………………………………………22 Dismissal…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 9 Displaying Artwork/Projects…………………………………………………………………………………………4 Desks and Lockers………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Excusing a Student from Reciting the Pledges………………………………………………………………...... 4 Excusing a Student from Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence………………………...... 5 Field Trips…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Grading Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....18 Harassment/Discrimination/Retaliation……………………………………………………………………………15 Homeless Students………………………………………………………………………………………………….25 Homework……………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Instructional Materials………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Jackson School Home Folders ……………………………………………………………………………………28 Law Enforcement Agencies………………………………………………………………………………………..25 Leaving/Returning During the School Day…………………………………………………………………….....26 Makeup Work………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 Meal Prices…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32 Medicine at School………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Misconduct Notices for Noncustodial Parent……………………………………………………………………...5 Morning Arrivals………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Nurse/Clinic/Health………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...23 Opting Out of Surveys/Activities…………………………………………………………………………………….3 Parent Involvement……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..2 Parental Rights………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Parties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...26 Permission to Video/Audio Record a Student……………………………………………………………………...4 Pets……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...26 Pictures………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28 Pledges/Minute of Silence………………………………………………………………………………………...... 26 Progress Reports………………………………………………………………………………………………….....19 Promotion and Retention………………………………………………………………………………………..…..21 PTA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...2 Removing a Student from the Classroom……………………………………………………………………..…....4 Report Cards……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....19 Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27 School Facilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 27 School News……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….11 School Supplies……………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Snacks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Special Education………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Special Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………………..28 Staff Qualifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Statement of Nondiscrimination……………………………………………………………………………………..25 Student Activity Fund……………………………………………………………………………………………...... 28 Student Records………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Summer School……………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Telephone Use by Students……………………………………………………………………………………….29 STAAR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Tardy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....29 Textbooks……………………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Traffic………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...30 Transfers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Tutorials……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Vandalism…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...31 Valuables…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....31 Vending Machines………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Visitors……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Withdrawal from School……………………………………………………………………………………………..5 WOW (Writing on Wednesday) …………………………………………………………………………………..31 Yearbooks…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...31 Principal’s Letter to Parents

Just Can’t Hide Our Jackson Pride!

The 2015–2016 school year is here and I could not be more excited! As always, our expectations are exceedingly high and I’m looking forward to the challenges that a new school year brings. We have new safety additions to our school, such as our security vestibule, new fencing and gating as well as our safety cameras. We also have new smart boards in all class rooms! As we begin our journey this year, please know that I appreciate your involvement in your child’s education as well as your support. We are going to have a great, exciting and successful school year!

The Jackson Elementary Student Handbook is designed to provide a resource some of the basic information that you and your child will need during the school year.

Please be aware that the term “the student’s parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student.

Both students and parents must be familiar with the Abilene Independent School District Student Code of Conduct, required by state law and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. That document is posted online at www.abileneisd.org or you may request a copy from the principal’s office.

The Student Handbook is aligned with AISD Board Policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that the handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Please note that references to alphabetical policy codes are included so that parents can refer to current board policy. Changes in policy that affect Student Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters or other communications. The District’s Policy Manual is available in the school office or on-line at www.abileneisd.org. In case of conflict between Board policy including the Student Code of Conduct and any provisions of student handbooks, the current provisions of Board policy and the Student Code of Conduct are to be followed.

After reading through the entire handbook (on-line or hard copy) with your child, keep it as a reference during this school year. If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact a teacher, the counselor, or the principal. Please complete and return the Student Permission and Health Information form so that we have a record of your choices. This will be sent home as a separate document by the first week of school.

We welcome your participation and support during the school year and solicit your membership in PTA and volunteer (VIPS) program. Working together, we will be able to reach our goals.

Our goal of student success is achieved because of our dedicated staff and supportive parents. We look forward to celebrating with you the achievements of our students and creating some wonderful memories together! We look forward to having your child in school.

Sincerely,

Roy Sharp Principal

Telephone Numbers Main office 690-3602 Cafeteria Ext. 7850 FAX 794-1357 Nurse Ext. 8695 Counselor Ext. 5800 LRC Ext. 7933 JACKSON ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES This section of the Jackson Handbook includes information on topics of particular interest to you as a parent.

Conferences From time to time you might be asked to come to school to conference with your child’s teacher or other staff members. You might also want to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher, counselor, instructional coordinator or the principal. We welcome your presence and appreciate your participation in your child’s education. Please call, email, text or come to the office to set up a conference if you so desire. Our teachers and staff will respond to you in a timely manner. Teachers need our utmost support in being mindful of their limited instructional time with the students.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Both experience and research tell us that a child’s education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school, a partnership that thrives on communication. Your involvement in this partnership may include:

 Encouraging your child to put a high priority on education and working with your child on a daily basis to make the most of the educational opportunities the school provides. Ensure that your child completes all homework assignments and special projects. Be sure your child comes to school each day prepared, rested, and ready to learn.  Becoming familiar with all of your child’s school activities and with the academic programs, including special programs, offered in the District. Discuss with the counselor or principal any questions you may have about the options and opportunities available to your child. Monitor your child’s academic progress and contact teachers as needed  Attending scheduled conferences and requesting additional conferences as needed. To schedule a telephone or in-person conference with a teacher, counselor, or principal, please call the school office at 690-3602 for an appointment. The teacher will return your call and/or meet with you during his or her conference period.  Becoming a school volunteer. (For further information, see policy GKG and contact the PTA VIPS Coordinator.)  Participating in campus parent organizations. Parent organizations include: PTA committees.  Serving as a parent representative on the district-level or campus-level planning committees assisting in the development of educational goals and plans to improve student achievement. (For further information, see policies at BQA and BQB.)  Serving on the School Health Advisory Council, assisting the district in ensuring local community values are reflected in health education instruction.  Attending board meetings to learn more about district operations. (See policies BE and BED for more information.) PTA The Jackson PTA is an association of parents and staff members working cooperatively to enhance the educational program for our students. This association is based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. The PTA provides many activities and services to the educational program that could not be accomplished without parental involvement.

Please make sure you join PTA during this year’s membership drive! PTA sponsors and coordinates VIPS, school t-shirts, Skate Night, Reflections, the annual fundraiser, PTA music and PE programs, school supplies, yearbook, classroom pals, Jump Rope for Heart, and AR. Fundraising The students of Jackson Elementary will be invited to participate in fundraisers during the year sponsored by PTA.

VIPS (VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS) Our volunteers are invaluable! We appreciate the time and energy spent at Jackson to enhance the educational environment for our students. There are so many activities that parents may volunteer their time for including tutoring, reading to students, working in the LRC, chaperoning field trips, helping with the music and PE programs, making things for classroom use, helping with Jump Rope For Heart, volunteering in the cafeteria during lunch…the list is endless!

The VIPS chairperson will send home a volunteer signup sheet at the beginning of the year. Teachers will also have a sign-up sheet for classroom pals.

We appreciate the work our volunteers do every day! When you volunteer, please remember to sign in at the main office.

PARENTAL RIGHTS Obtaining Information and Protecting Students’ Rights Your child will not be required to participate without parental consent in any survey, analysis, or evaluation—funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education—that concerns:  Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent.  Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family.  Sexual behavior or attitudes.  Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior.  Critical appraisals of individuals with whom the student has a close family relationship.  Relationships privileged under law, such as relationships with lawyers, physicians, and ministers.  Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents.  Income, except when the information is required by law and will be used to determine the student’s eligibility to participate in a special program or to receive financial assistance under such a program.

You will be able to inspect any teaching materials used in connection with such a survey, analysis, or evaluation. (For further information, see policy EF.)

“ Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities

As a parent, you have a right to receive notice of and deny permission for your child’s participation in:

 Any survey concerning the private information listed above, regardless of funding.  School activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information gathered from your child for the purpose of marketing or selling that information.

 Any nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered and scheduled by the school in advance and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student. Exceptions are hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law. (See policies EF and FFAA.)

Displaying of a Student’s Artwork and Projects Teachers may display students’ work in classrooms or elsewhere on campus as recognition of student achievement. The district will seek parental consent before displaying students’ artwork, special projects, photographs taken by the student, and the like on the district’s Web site, in printed material, by video, or by any other method of mass communication,

Requesting Professional Qualifications of Teachers and Staff You may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers, including whether the 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 undergraduate and graduate degree majors, graduate certifications, and the field of study of the certification or degree. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of any paraprofessional who may provide services to your child.

Reviewing Instructional Materials As a parent, you have a right to review teaching materials, textbooks, and other teaching aids and instructional materials used in the curriculum, and to examine tests that have been administered to your child.

Accessing Student Records You may review your child’s student records when needed. You may review (1) attendance records, (2) test scores, (3) grades, (4) disciplinary records, (5) counseling records, (6) psychological records, (8) health and immunization information, (9) other medical records, (10) teacher and counselor evaluations, (11) reports of behavioral patterns, and (12) state assessment instruments that have been administered to your child.

Granting Permission to Video or Audio Record a Student As a parent, you may grant or deny any written request from the District to make a videotape or voice recording of your child. State law, however, permits the school to make a videotape or voice recording without parental permission for the following circumstances:  When it is to be used for school safety;  When it relates to classroom instruction or a co-curricular or extracurricular activity; or  When it relates to media coverage of the school.

Removing a Student Temporarily from the Classroom You may remove your child temporarily from the classroom if an instructional activity in which your child is scheduled to participate conflicts with your religious or moral beliefs. The removal cannot be for the purpose of avoiding a test and may not extend for an entire semester. Further, your child must satisfy grade-level and graduation requirements as determined by the school and by the Texas Education Agency.

Excusing a Student from Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags As a parent, you may request that your child be excused from participation in the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag. The request must be in writing. State law does not allow your child to be excused from

participation in the required minute of silence or silent activity that follows. [See Pledges of Allegiance and a Minute of Silence on page 24 and policy EC (LEGAL).]

Excusing a Student from Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence You may request that your child be excused from recitation of a portion of the Declaration of Independence. State law requires students in social studies classes in grades 3–12 to recite a portion of the text of the Declaration of Independence during Celebrate Freedom Week unless you provide a written statement requesting that your child be excused. (See policy EHBK.)

Requesting Notices of Certain Student Misconduct 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.]

School Safety Transfers As a parent, you have a right to request the transfer of your child to another classroom or campus if your child has been determined to have been a victim of bullying as the term is defined by Education Code 25.0341. Transportation is not provided for a transfer to another campus. See the director of student services for information. (See policy FDB.)

Withdrawal from School A student under 18 may be withdrawn from school only by a parent. The school requests notice from the parent in advance so that records and documents may be prepared. The withdrawal form will be given to each teacher for current grade averages and book clearance; to the librarian to assure a clear library record; to the clinic for health records; and finally, to the office. A copy of the withdrawal form will be given to the parent and a copy placed in the student’s permanent record.

Parents of Students with Disabilities Parents of students with learning difficulties or who may need special education services may request an evaluation for special education at any time. For more information, see Special Programs on page 28 and contact our counselor at 690-3602 Ext. 5800.

Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district’s overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other academic or behavior support services that are available to all students including a process based on Response to Intervention. The implementation of Response to Intervention has the potential to have a positive impact on the ability of school districts to meet the needs of all struggling students.

At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide informed written consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent.

If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a

statement that informs the parent of his or her rights if the parent disagrees with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards—Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities. The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is Connie Mangin at 677-1444.

If a student is receiving special education services at a campus outside his or her attendance zone, the parent or guardian may request that any other student residing in the household be transferred to the same campus, if the appropriate grade level for the transferring student is offered on that campus. [See policy FDB (LOCAL).]

Student Records Both federal and state laws safeguard student records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents certain rights of privacy. Before disclosing any personally identifiable information from a student’s records, the district must verify the identity of the person, including a parent requesting the information. Virtually all information pertaining to student performance, including grades, test results, and disciplinary records, is considered confidential educational records.

Release is restricted to:  The parents—whether married, separated, or divorced—unless the school is given a copy of a court order terminating parental rights or the right to access a student’s education records.  District school officials who have what federal law refers to as a “legitimate educational interest” in a student’s records. School officials would include trustees and employees, such as the superintendent, administrators, and principals; teachers, counselors, diagnosticians, and support staff; a person or company with whom the district has contracted or allowed to provide a particular service or function (such as an attorney, consultant, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, or volunteer); a parent or student serving on a school committee; or a parent or student assisting a school official in the performance of his or her duties. “Legitimate educational interest” in a student’s records includes working with the student; considering disciplinary or academic actions, the student’s case, or an individualized education program for a student with disabilities; compiling statistical data; reviewing an educational record to fulfill the official’s professional responsibility; or investigating or evaluating programs.

 Various governmental agencies.  Individuals granted access in response to a subpoena or court order. Release to any other person or agency will occur only with parental permission as appropriate. The principal or superintendent is custodian of all records for currently enrolled students at the assigned school. The principal or superintendent is the custodian of all records for students who have withdrawn. Records may be inspected by a parent during regular school hours. The records custodian or designee will respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the records. If circumstances prevent inspection during regular school hours the district will either provide a copy of the records requested or make other arrangements for the parent or student to review these records. The address of the superintendent’s office is PO Box 981, Abilene, Texas 79604. The address of the principal’s office is: 2650 S. 32nd Street, Abilene, Texas 79605.

A parent may inspect the student’s records and request a correction if the records are considered inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. A request to correct a student’s record should be submitted to the principal or superintendent. The request must clearly identify the part of the record that should be corrected and include an explanation of how the information in the record is inaccurate. If the district denies the request to amend the records, the parent has the right to request a hearing. If the records are not amended as a result

of the hearing, the parent has 30 school days to exercise the right to place a statement commenting on the information in the student’s record. Although improperly recorded grades may be challenged, contesting a student’s grade in a course is handled through the general complaint process found in policy FNG (LOCAL). (See Report Cards/Progress Reports and Conferences on page 25 and Student or Parent Complaints and Concerns on page 10 for an overview of the process.)

The district’s policy regarding student records found at FL (LOCAL) is available from the principal’s or superintendent’s office or on the district’s website at www.abileneisd.org.

The parent’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 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.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Topics in this section of the handbook contain important information on academics, school activities, and school operations and requirements. Take a moment with your child to become familiar with the various issues addressed in this section. It is organized in alphabetical order to serve as a quick-reference when you or your child has a question about a specific school-related issue. Should you be unable to find information on a particular topic, please contact the office at 690-3602.

ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE

Regular and prompt school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his or her education—to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day’s learning on that of the previous day, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.

Two state laws—one dealing with compulsory attendance, the other with attendance for course credit—are of special interest to students and parents. They are discussed below.

Compulsory Attendance

 State law requires that a student between the ages of 6 and 19 attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended year program, or tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt.  If a student, ages 12 through 18 incurs unexcused absences on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, the district, in most circumstances, will refer the student to truancy court.  A court of law may impose penalties against a student’s parent if a school-aged student is deliberately not attending school. A complaint against the parent may be filed in court if the student is absent, without excuse from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year.  Parents will be notified when a student experiences unexcused absences on three days or parts of days within a four-week period. The student is subject to truancy prevention measures.  If you receive notification of excessive absences and you have questions, Please call the office (690-3602) if you have any questions.

If your child will be absent, please call school. If necessary we will call parents at home or work to verify an absence that has not been called in.

When returning to school after an absence, students should bring a doctor’s note or a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence. A student absent for more than 3 consecutive days because of personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school.

Students enrolled in Kindergarten are required to attend school. State law requires attendance in an accelerated reading program when kindergarten, first grade, or second grade students are assigned to such a program. Parents will be notified in writing if their child is assigned to an accelerated reading instruction program as a result of a diagnostic reading test.

A student in grades 3–8 will be required to attend any assigned accelerated instruction program, which may occur before or after school or during the summer, if the student does not meet the passing standards on the state assessment for his or her grade level and applicable subject area.

Please notify the office if you move, change jobs, or change telephone numbers. If you move out of the Jackson attendance zone, you may call the administration building (677-1444) to request a transfer.

ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student must be in attendance at least 90% of the days the class is offered. A student who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered will be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can and how the student can regain credit or a final grade lost because of absences.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

MORNING ARRIVALS All students arriving at school at 7:45 and before 7:50 will go directly to the gym. School personnel will supervise them in each area. It is recommended that students who eat breakfast at school be in line by 7:35 in order to have time to eat. The cafeteria doors are closed at 7:45 and the breakfast line is closed. Students eating breakfast at school will go through the cafeteria line, eat, and be dismissed to the gym or to class depending on the time. In order to ensure a calm start to the school day this is a quiet time with no talking. Students who wait in the gym are encouraged to bring books to read or drawing/writing materials. Students will be dismissed from the gym to their classrooms at 7:50. Students who arrive between 7:50 and 8:00 may go directly to their classroom. The tardy bell rings at 8:00. Morning announcements are at 8:05. All students should be in their classrooms. Tardies are counted when a student arrives after the bell at 8:00am. Students who are tardy must report to the main office for a pass to enter class. Parents are not allowed to go to any part of the building except the cafeteria, unless it has been approved by the building principal, or a conference with the teacher has been pre-arranged. Parents must always check in at the office to get a visitors badge and render their drivers licence to be kept by the office attendant until they leave campus. When parents leave they turn in their badge and retrieve their driver’s license. BREAKFAST Students who will be eating breakfast at school should arrive by 7:35 a.m. in order to have enough time to eat before the 7:50 bell. The doors are closed at 7:45 so they can finish and be done by 7:50. If students try to get into the line at 7:45, they really don’t have enough time to get their breakfast and eat it in 5 minutes. Students are supervised and seated by school personnel.

Breakfast is a quiet time with no talking including students eating with their parents. Parents eating breakfast with their children should observe the cafeteria rules. Students eating with their parents will go to the gym or their classroom as soon as they’ve finished eating. Parents will exit the school when their child is finished eating. DISMISSAL OF SCHOOL All grade levels are dismissed at 3:00. For the safety of our students parents should wait outside for student dismissal. Students will be dismissed by their teacher. Monitors are on duty after school at all pick-up points. In order to ease traffic and ensure a safe dismissal, Jackson has developed a Safety Plan.

Students must go straight to their ride, ride their bike, or walk home. Monitors are on duty at all pick-up points. Students are not allowed to play on campus after school. Students are not allowed to re-enter the building after dismissal. Any changes regarding how a child is to get home should be discussed with your child/children before school, or called in to the office (690-3602) so that we may give a message to the student/students. Please call changes in early to ensure that we have enough time to get the message to the child.

 All Kindergarten students will exit Jackson out the east classroom doors of rooms 105 and 106 and sit on the step against the wall. Kindergarten teachers will stay with their students until they are on the bus, picked up by a daycare, or picked up by a parent or designee.

 All 1st grade – 5th grade car riders in the main building will exit through the main south foyer door or the main north foyer door.

 Parents that park in the Redbud Park parking lot or on S. 32nd St. should walk to the main entrance of the building to pick up students. We will not let students cross the driveway.

 Parents that park in the Dixie League parking lot may wait in the parking lot.

 All bus riders in the main building will exit through the main south foyer door and go directly to the bus on Marshall Street. Please leave the bus lane open. The bus leaves Jackson at 3:05.

 Classes in the 400 hall annex will be dismissed from their rooms by their teachers.

 Alliance After School Care students will go straight to the cafeteria.

 Students that are not picked up by 3:15 will be brought to the office. No student will be allowed to wait anywhere else after 3:15 and must be picked up from the office. Students may see Mrs. Schulle to call and check on their ride after 3:15. All students picked up after 3:15 will be signed out in the office.

Late pickup should be rare. It’s a good idea to call and let us know if you will be late (690-3602).

BUILDING ENTRY AND ACCESS TO CAMPUS A fencing and gate map is located on the next page to guide you through the procedure for access to the campus and the school. The outside perimeter gates of the campus will all remained locked at all times except for the following two gates. The northwest corner gate (A) and the middle north gate (B) 1. Gates (A) and (B) will be locked at 8:00am and the only entry will be through the front vestibule door on the south side. During school days, Gates A and B will be locked from 8:00 am until 2:50pm for the safety of our students. These gates will remain open from 2:50pm, on weekdays until 8:00am for our neighborhood friends to have access to the playground and track. These two gates will also remain open on weekends and holidays at all times, once again for community to use our track and playground. 2. The new north (back) inner fences have gates that will be open from 8:00am until 3:00pm with the exception of the inner middle gates (G-H) and the inner gate (E) between the gym and building 400. These gates will be opened starting at 7:50am to allow students coming from the north, to access the building and be locked at 6:00pm. These gates are left open until 6:00pm for A-Care parents to pick up their students from the Dixie parking lot. On school days, the south two main entry doors will be open starting at 7:00am and will be locked at 8:00am sharp. This allows early arriving students to enter the building for tutoring and breakfast. At 8:00am all outside doors will be locked and only the office security vestibule door will be open. Tardy students will have to enter through the office safety door to gain access to their classroom. Visitors also will enter the building through the security office vestibule doorway if they arrive after 8:00am. Parents, please always remember to bring your valid driver’s license for us to keep in the office while you are on campus. You will receive a visitor’s badge and be allowed entry into the main building for teacher/parent conferences, lunches, meetings, etc., by office staffing electronically opening that door. You may enter through the main doors to eat breakfast or drop off early childhood kids if it is before 8:00am. We will have monitors in the main foyer in the mornings and they will assist students to their classes. If it is after 8:00am they will not be allowed to open the main doors to let anyone inside, so please understand that they are only doing their jobs and not trying to be difficult. They might see you walking up late to the front doors, but they will motion for you to go to the office security entrance (vestibule). The main front doors will remain locked until the students have exited the building for the day. At 3:15 the main doors will be opened until 6:00pm at which time they will be locked until 7:00am the next school morning. On nights when we have programs or events that numerous people will be attending, the south main doors will be open for easy access.

AWARDS Awards assemblies are scheduled for grade levels 3-5 at the end of the school year. Grades K, 1 and 2 will present awards in the classroom at the end of the school year. Golden Buffalo Students in grades 1-5 will receive a certificate and a pin for straight A’s the entire school year in each core subject. In 1st grade the subjects are math and the combined language arts grade. In 2nd through 5th grades science and social studies are added.

Silver Buffalo Students in grades 1-5 who earned an A average in each core subject for the entire school year will receive a certificate and a pin. In 1st grade the subjects are math and the combined language arts grade. In 2nd through 5th grades science and social studies are added.

Perfect Attendance Students in grades K-5 with perfect attendance for the year will receive a certificate.

E Citizenship Students in grades 1-5 who maintain “E” citizenship for the year will receive a certificate.

PE and Music A boy and a girl from each homeroom in grades 3-5, will be selected by their PE and music teachers for Outstanding PE and Music Student awards. These students will receive a certificate for excellent behavior, attitude, and participation in class.

“J” Award Students in grades K, 1 and 2 will receive the “J” award for Jackson Buffalo Spirit.

Presidential Academic Fitness Award The Presidential Academic Fitness Award and pin is awarded to 5th grade students who meet the following criteria:  A average in each of the core subjects in grades 4 and 5  Commended Performance on all TAKS tests in 4th and 5th grade

Exemplary Learning Attitude Students in grades 3-5 are recognized for outstanding attitude in the learning process. Recipients consistently demonstrate respect for the efforts of teachers, respect for the rights of fellow learners, and have shown wisdom in valuing their own opportunities to learn and grow. This award distinguishes students whose attitudes and behaviors have been clearly outstanding and present exceptional models for others.

Other special awards may be given at the discretion of the teacher. These will be presented in the classroom.

SCHOOL NEWS Each month your child will bring home a calendar with major events listed. Every Monday, the Abilene Reporter-News prints a list of school activities for the week. Occasionally there are last minute changes! Morning announcements, the marquee, Jackson folders, and parent notes that are sent home will have the latest information. Please check often!

BULLYING Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school-sponsored or related activity, or in a district operated vbehicle, and the the behavior:  Results in harm to the student or the student’s property  Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student’s property; or  Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.

The board has established policies and procedures to prohibit bullying and to respond to reports of bullying. See FFI (LOCAL).

COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be addressed by a phone call or a conference with the teacher or principal. For those complaints and concerns that cannot be handled so easily, the district has adopted a standard complaint policy at FNG (LOCAL) in the district’s policy manual. A copy of this policy may be obtained in the principal’s office, the superintendent’s office or on the district’s Web site at: www.abileneisd.org.

In general, the student or parent should submit a written complaint and request a conference with the campus principal. If the concern is not resolved, a request for a conference should be sent to the director of student services. If still unresolved, the district provides for the complaint to be presented to the board of trustees.

COMPUTER RESOURCES To prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, the district has made a substantial investment in computer technology for instructional purposes. Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approved purposes only. Students and parents will be asked to sign a user agreement (Student Permission and Health Information form in the front of this handbook) regarding use of these resources; violations of this agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action. Students and parents should be aware that any e-mail using a district computer is not private and may be monitored by district staff. For additional information, see policy CQ.

CONDUCT Applicability of School Rules As required by law, the board has adopted a Student Code of Conduct that prohibits certain behaviors and defines standards of acceptable behavior—both on and off campus—and consequences for violation of these standards. The district has disciplinary authority over a student in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Students and parents should be familiar with the standards set out in the Student Code of Conduct, as well as campus and classroom rules. Also required by law, a person at each campus must be designated as the: Campus Behavior Co-coordinator. The CBC is primarily responsible for maintaining student discipline. At Jackson, this person is the principal.

Code of Conduct/School Rules

All children should have the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in a safe, caring environment. For this reason, Jackson Elementary has adopted a school-wide set of conduct rules to help create a positive learning environment for your children. The conduct rules are as follows on the next page.

The faculty and staff at Jackson Elementary support the idea that school should provide a safe and orderly environment for everyone. It is a commitment that requires everyone – school personnel, students, and parents to assume his or her share of the responsibility toward the attainment of this goal. To do otherwise would be a disservice to our students.

In order to provide the best learning environment for our students and to ensure their safety, there are three school-wide rules at Jackson:

1. Students may not interfere with the learning or safety of others or themselves.

2. Students must be respectful of adults and other students in school.

3. Students must be respectful of personal and school property.

These rules are the same whether a student is in the hallway, in music, in PE, on the playground, anywhere on school grounds, or at a school sponsored event. Teachers and administrators have full authority over student conduct at before and after school activities. Students are subject to the same rules of conduct that apply during the instructional day and will be subject to consequences established by the Student Code of Conduct.

Each classroom has specific rules posted. In addition school wide rules are posted in appropriate areas throughout the building. These include the cafeteria, hallway, playground, dress code, restroom, assembly, sidewalk, and school wide expectations.

All school personnel have responsibility for all Jackson students.

A student’s behavior should conform to acceptable standards of conduct as established by the principal and teachers. Positive behavior is essential for effective learning. Student behavior that disrupts the learning process or infringes on the rights of others will not be tolerated. It is important that students take responsibility for their actions and realize their own attitudes and actions are directly related to their school experience and that of their classmates. With the support and assistance of school personnel and parents/guardians, all students have the capacity to choose behaviors that enhance their relationships and facilitate learning. The ultimate goal of discipline is self-discipline.

Jackson Elementary will provide a positive learning environment for students. In order to help students become self-motivated, self-disciplined, and life-long learners, school personnel are encouraged to respond to student success with positive reinforcement.

When students are engaged in inappropriate behaviors, it is the responsibility of the teacher and the principal to work with the student to correct the behavior. Students shall be treated equitably and fairly. Discipline shall be based on the seriousness of the offense and frequency of misconduct. There will be immediate and consistent intervention of any behavior that impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of school.

Jackson Elementary follows the District-Wide Discipline Plan. On the Discipline Plan, if a student is referred to the principal, parents/guardians will be notified with a Discipline Report and/or a telephone call. The Discipline Report must be signed and sent back the next school day. Failure to bring back a Discipline Report could result in assignment to In School Suspension. Students are responsible for discussing misbehaviors with parents/guardians at home so that we can work together to correct inappropriate behaviors.

Conduct Before and After School Teachers and administrators have full authority over student conduct at before- or after-school activities on district premises and at school-sponsored events off district premises, such as play rehearsals, club meetings, and special study groups or tutorials. Students are subject to the same rules of conduct that apply during the instructional day and will be subject to consequences established by the Student Code of Conduct or any stricter standards of behavior established by the sponsor for extracurricular participants.

Disruptions As identified by law, disruptions include the following:  Interference with the movement of people at an exit, entrance, or hallway of a district building without authorization from an administrator.  Interference with an authorized activity by seizing control of all or part of a building.  Use of force, violence, or threats in an attempt to prevent participation in an authorized assembly.  Use of force, violence, or threats to cause disruption during an assembly.  Interference with the movement of people at an exit or an entrance to district property.  Use of force, violence, or threats in an attempt to prevent people from entering or leaving district property without authorization from an administrator.  Disruption of classes or other school activities while on district property or on public property that is within 500 feet of district property. Class disruption includes making loud noises; trying to entice a student away from, or to prevent a student from attending, a required class or activity; and entering a classroom without authorization and disrupting the activity with loud or profane language or any misconduct.  Interference with the transportation of students in vehicles owned or operated by the district.

Physical Restraint Any district employee may, within the scope of the employee’s duties, use and apply physical restraint to a student that the employee reasonably believes is necessary in order to: protect a person from injury, obtain possession of a weapon or dangerous object, protect property from serious damage, restrain an irrational student, remove a student from a specific location in order to restore order or to impose disciplinary measures.

Cell Phones/Telecommunication Devices For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess cell phones if it is turned off and out of sight. Students shall not use a cell phone or other telecommunication device with phone, IM, and/or text messaging, or other capabilities during the instructional day including field trips. A student who uses a telecommunications device during the school day shall have the device confiscated and returned only to the student’s parent or legal guardian. Beginning with the second offense, the parent or guardian will be charged a $15 cash fee. Any disciplinary action for the student will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district will not be responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunication devices.

Other Electronic Devices Students are not permitted to possess electronic devices such as tablets, games, viewing or listening devices (iPods, DVD/CD players, radios, camcorders, cameras, etc.) or pagers unless prior permission has been obtained from the principal or teacher. Without such permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. Only a parent or legal guardian may pick up the confiscated item. The district will not be responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen electronic devices.

Counselor 690-3602 Ext. 5800 Our counselor is available to answer questions about testing, school programs, and special needs of students. During the year, she conducts classroom guidance lessons and is available to listen to and visit with individual students or small groups. She is also our Campus Test Coordinator for the state assessments.

HARRASMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and RETALIATION The district believes that all students learn best in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and that their welfare is best served when they are free from this prohibited conduct while attending school. Students are expected to treat other students and district employees with courtesy and respect; to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive; and to stop those behaviors when asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to treat students with courtesy and respect. Discrimination is defined as any conduct directed at a student on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law that negatively affects the student. Harassment, in general terms, is conduct so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity; creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or offensive educational environment; or substantially interferes with the student’s academic performance.

Retaliation of a student might occur when a student receives threats from another student or an employee. Retaliation does not include petty slights and annoyances from other students or negative comments from a teacher that are justified by the student’s poor academic performance in the classroom. Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of harassment or discrimination is prohibited.

Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited harassment should immediately report the problem to a teacher, counselor, and principal or other district employee. The report may be made by the student’s parent.

A copy of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office and in the superintendent’s office or on the district’s website www.abileneisd.org.

ADVERTISEMENTS/HANDOUTS/SALES (DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS) Publications prepared by and for the school may be posted or distributed, with prior approval by the principal, sponsor, or teacher. Such items may include school posters, brochures, flyers, etc.

The school yearbook is sponsored and sold by the PTA and is available to students. All school publications are under the supervision of a teacher, sponsor, and the principal.

Unless a student or parent obtains specific prior approval from the principal or the district, written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, posters, or other visual or auditory materials may not be posted, sold, circulated, or distributed on any school campus.

DRESS AND GROOMING Dress Code A student’s dress should be neat, clean, and in good taste at all times. A student’s appearance shall not create a distraction from or interfere with the normal orderly process of the instructional program or of the management of any school program. These are few items that are covered in the AISD student code of conduct. For a full description and explanation of the dress code, please refer to the AISD Student Code of Conduct.

 Clothing that displays inappropriate advertising, words, or pictures either explicitly or by innuendo is not allowed.  Boys and girls will not wear hats, caps, scarves, or any other head covering inside the building  Tank tops with very thin straps must be worn with a t-shirt underneath them or a shirt over them. Shirts must be long enough that the midriff is not exposed at any time. Other examples of items not to wear include but are not limited to: muscle shirts, halter-tops, bicycle shorts, and sunshades in the building.  Pants must fit at the waist. Clothing excessively altered, slit, worn, or frayed is not allowed. Leggings/tights are not allowed unless covered by the appropriate length shorts or skirts  Shorts, skirts, and dresses may not be shorter than 5 inches above the knee or higher than the extended fingertips; whichever is more modest. Slits in skirts and wind shorts will be measured from the top of the slit. Shoes appropriate for school must be worn at all times. No house shoes. No shoes with wheels. Visible body piercing or clipping jewelry is limited to the ears. Hair should be clean and appropriately groomed and cut or styled in a way that it does not cover the eyes. Students will not be allowed to spray paint or dye their hair green, blue, purple, pink, or other unnatural tints. The district also prohibits hairstyles and treatments that are unconventional, gang related and/or create a potential disturbance/distraction. Designs in hair and Mohawks are prohibited for elementary and middle school students. See campus handbook for high school. Any apparel, accessory or visible body marking that denotes gang-related association is prohibited (i.e. rags, bandannas, chains, spiked or studded items, or other physical alterations as identified by local law enforcement).

Questionable dress will be screened by the principal and may require a change of clothing. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, jeans, shorts, zip ties, and t-shirts will be available at school.

Thank you parents for paying attention to the length of shirts, skirts and shorts! We are in the habit of wearing Capri pants, long pants, and longer length shorts and shirts. We really appreciate your attention to this rule. It saves important instruction time if we don’t have to take out time for dress code violations.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

CURRICULUM MASTERY

Promotion and course credit shall be based on mastery of the curriculum.* Assignments, tests, projects, classroom activities, and other instructional activities shall be designed so that the student’s performance indicates the level of mastery of the designated District objectives. The student’s mastery level shall be a major factor in determining the grade for a subject or course. [EIA (LOCAL)]

*The curriculum is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) plus district, includes the TEKS Resource System, Year-At-A-Glance, Vertical Alignment Documents and Instructional Focus Documents. Additionally, Advanced Placement course follow the College Board approved syllabus and content.

STANDARDS FOR MASTERY

Mastery shall be determined as follows:

1. Course assignments and unit evaluation shall be given to determine student grades in a subject. An average of 70 or higher shall be considered a passing grade. [EIE (LOCAL)]

2. Mastery of the skills (TEKS) necessary for success at the next level shall be validated by assessments that may either be incorporated into unit or final exams, or may be administered separately. Mastery of at least 70 percent of the objectives shall be required. [EIE (LOCAL)]

All grades should be based on mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Grades reflect mastery of course TEKS that teachers have taught. [For example: Accelerated Reader is an independent reading program not based on TEKS and not for direct instruction. It should be used as a motivational reading program, not for grades.]

Noncompliance with established classroom procedures shall be reflected in a student’s ‘work habits’ grade. (For example: Improper or incomplete headings should not result in grade

penalties or point deductions. This is a ‘work habits or failure to follow directions’ issue, not an academic issue.)

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE

In addition to local standards for mastery and promotion, students in grades 5 and 8 must meet the passing standard established by the State Board on an applicable assessment instrument in the subjects required under state law in order to be promoted to the next grade. [STAAR] (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness ) test. [EIE (LOCAL)]

ATTENDANCE

Unless credit is awarded by the attendance committee or regained in accordance with District policy, a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. [See FEC (LEGAL) GUIDELINES FOR GRADING

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each campus or instructional level develops guidelines for teachers to follow in determining grades for students. These guidelines shall ensure that grading reflects a student’s relative mastery of an assignment and that a sufficient number of grades are taken to support the average grade assigned. Guidelines for grading shall be clearly communicated to students and parents. [EIA (LOCAL)]

DATABASE FOR GRADES

Grades recorded in FrontRunner shall serve as the official basis for determining grades for each of the three six-weeks reporting periods of the two semester reporting periods. A minimum of one grade per week for each six-weeks reporting period shall be recorded in FrontRunner. The teacher shall provide appropriate documentation as required by the administration for grades recorded. Grades recorded in FrontRunner and appropriate documentation shall be used in conferring with students and parents. If a teacher records a grade lower than 70 on the report card, documentation of parent contacts and the interventions provided for a student must be available. COMPUTING AVERAGES FOR SIX-WEEK GRADES Elementary School: Six-week grades shall be determined by averaging grades in each subject area. Classwork, assessments, projects, etc., carry equal weight at the elementary level.

GRADE COMPUTATION FOR STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW

Semester grades for students enrolled for fewer than 15 days shall be computed by accepting the withdrawal grade(s) from the school that the student last attended, with the option of increasing, but not decreasing, the grade if the teacher determines that the student has made progress. If the student is enrolled 15 days or more, the withdrawal grade shall be averaged with those grades accumulated in the District to determine final grade averages.

WRITTEN NOTICE TO PARENTS Teachers shall send out written notice to parents every sixth week of a student’s performance in each class or subject. [EIA (LOCAL)] Exception: prekindergarten, and kindergarten for first six- weeks grading period as detailed under Grade Reports to Parents.

Kindergarten: Achievement in kindergarten shall be reported with ratings that indicate the student is meeting grade level expectations, progressing, experiencing difficulties or exceeding grade level expectations as communicated through the standards on the report card.

Grade 1: Achievement for students in grade 1 shall be reported to parents as numerical grades for reading, mathematics, language (English) and spelling. E, S, L and U shall be used for reporting student progress in all other areas.

Grades 2-5: Achievement for students in 2-5 shall be reported to parents as numerical grades for reading, mathematics, language (English), spelling, social studies and science. E, S, L and U shall be used for reporting student progress in all other areas.

REPORT CARDS (GRADE REPORTS TO PARENTS)

1. Prekindergarten, kindergarten will provide information to parents through parent conference during the parent’s conference the first six-weeks grading period. Written grades or records of mastery should be kept for each six-weeks grading period. All conferences are to be documented.

2. The report card shall be taken home by the prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Signatures are required for parent(s) or guardian, through the parent conference and for students whose parents do not attend a conference.

3. Grade 1 – A computer generated report card will be mailed to the home of each student beginning with the second six-weeks grading period.

4. Grades 2 through 12 – A computer generated report card will be mailed to the home of each student at the conclusion of each six-weeks grading period.

PROGRESS REPORTS (THREE WEEK REPORTS)

The District will continue the distribution of electronically generated progress reports for grades 1-12. These are to be sent home to the parents of students who are borderline passing (70-74) and/or failing (below 70). Reports will be sent by the Wednesday following the first three weeks of each six-weeks grading period. (Abilene ISD Administration Policy) ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to disciplinary penalties and grade penalties on assignments or tests. Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination. The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or other supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation, or information from students. [EIA (LOCAL)] HOMEWORK When homework is assigned it is due the next morning. In case of an absence, the assignment is due the first morning the child returns to school. Some homework assignments such as studying for a test may be assigned at the beginning of the week for a test at the end of the week.

MAKE-UP WORK Students shall be expected to make up assignments and tests after absences within 3 school days. Students shall receive a zero for any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time. The District shall not impose a grade penalty for make-up work after an unexcused absence or an absence due to suspension.

Time allowed to make up work after an absence Students shall have at least three days to make up for one day absent. Long term projects such as research papers are not provided this extension. Projects must be turned in the day the student returns to class. Any student that misses class due to a board approved or school approved activity must receive work before they leave and must turn in work upon the return to class. They will not be granted three days to make up work for a board or school approved activity. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed by each individual teacher.

LATE WORK Points to be deducted for late work An assignment is considered late if it is turned in after the due date. Late assignments will receive a maximum grade of 70 and will be accepted up to three (3) days late. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed by each individual teacher. Clarification: A student turns in an assignment late and scores an 80; the grade to be recorded is a 70. If the student makes a 60, then a 60 is recorded.

RE-DO WORK Policy for retaking or redoing failed assignments (classwork or assessments)

In accordance with grading guidelines, a student shall be permitted a reasonable opportunity to redo an assignment or retake a test for which the student received a failing grade. [EIA (LEGAL)]. The goal of this procedure is to ensure students learn the appropriate skills. It is also important for students to be responsible for doing the work to the best of their ability and to submit assignments in a timely manner.

Students who fail classwork or assessments will be given one opportunity to redo the work. The student will have three (3) school days after receiving the failing grade to complete the retake of the assignment or test. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed by each individual teacher. Work turned in late will not be granted the retake or redo opportunity. Clarification: If a student makes 50 on an assignment and is re-assessed and makes an 80, the student will receive a 70. If a student fails the reassessment the student will receive the higher of the two grades made. NOTE: A student may be given a replacement assignment when retaking or redoing failed assignments/tests at the discretion of the individual teachers.

PROMOTIONS AND AWARD OF CREDIT

A student may be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject matter of the course or grade level. [TEC 28.021 (1)]

The award of credit for a course affirms that a student has satisfactorily met all state and local requirements. Course credit shall be awarded according to this policy. [19TAC 74.26 (a)]

A course may be considered completed and credit may be awarded if the student has demonstrated achievement by meeting standard requirements of the course, including demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter, regardless of the time the student has received instruction in the course or the grade level at which proficiency is attained. [19 TAC 74.26]

Grade K-1: Promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100 based upon course level, grade-level standards (TEKS) for all subject areas and a grade of 70 or above in each of the following areas: language arts composite (reading, English/language, word study) and mathematics.

The language arts composite is calculated as follows: Reading = 50% Writing = 25% Word Study = 25%

Grades 2 – 8: Promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100 based upon course level, grade-level standards (TEKS) for all subject areas and a grade of 70 or above in each of the following areas: language arts composite (reading, English/language, spelling), mathematics, science and social studies. Students in grades 6-8 who fail more than two courses cannot earn promotion in summer school.

The language arts composite in grades 2 -5 is calculated as follows: Reading = 50% Writing = 25% Word Study = 25%

In addition, 5th grade students—with limited exceptions—will be required to pass the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) math and reading assessments.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Promotion standards and appropriate and acceleration options, as established by the individual education program (IEP), or grade-level classification of students eligible for special education shall be determined by the ARD committee. [EIE (LOCAL)] Also, the ARD committee shall determine the type of assessment to be administered and how the score on an EOC assessment shall be used for, and graduation requirements. [EIA (LOCAL)]

DYSLEXIC In measuring the academic achievement or proficiency of a student who is dyslexic, the student’s potential for achievement or proficiency in the area must be considered. [TEC 28.021 (b) [See policies EIE (LEGAL) and EHB, EKB, and FB] LIMITED ENGLISH In assessing students of limited English proficiency for mastery of the TEKS, the District shall be flexible in determining methods to allow the students to demonstrate knowledge or competency independent of their English skills in the following ways:

1. Assessment in the primary language

2. Assessment using ESL methodologies

3. Assessment with multiple varied instruments [EIE (LOCAL)}

FACULTY TRAINING

Principals are responsible for providing training to all staff involved in evaluating students on their campus concerning:

 District grading policies

 District promotion/retention policies

 Consistent application of the district and campus policies by all involved staff

Policies that govern student grading (passing/failing) and student promotion/retention requirements must be included in the student handbook and/or letters to parents.

Student handbooks must be filed by the third Friday of September each year in the Elementary and Secondary Education office. This information must also be shared with students and parents during the first six-weeks grading period.

Teachers should work closely with principals on any grading and/or promotion and retention problems or concerns that may apply to students in special education, bilingual, ESL, etc. (Abilene ISD Administrative Policy and Domain III, Number 6 and Domain VIII-C, Number 9 of the PDAS state evaluation form.)

DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) – Each year our Jackson PTA sponsors a program to encourage reading for pleasure. This year the program will be called “DEAR Time” (Drop Everything And Read).

Accelerated Reader – Jackson participates in the district-wide Accelerated Reader program. Students will have the opportunity to read a variety of books matched to individual reading levels. As they demonstrate understanding of what they read, students will earn points that can be exchanged for prizes. Our Library Associate will coordinate the program.

HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS Physical Activity for Students in Elementary In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, [and FFA], the district will ensure that students in elementary school engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day or 135 minutes per week. To ensure safety students should bring athletic shoes for PE class. Annually the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3-12.

Physical Fitness Assessment Annually, the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12. At the end of the school year, the results will be sent home with your child.

SCHOOL NURSE/JACKSON CLINIC 690-3602 Ext. 8695 We have a registered nurse at Jackson. Her office is equipped to handle routine medical needs. In the event of a more serious illness or injury, parents will be notified immediately. It is vital that we have the latest information on student’s Emergency Cards! If you move, change your telephone number, or change jobs, we need to know so that we can reach you with the shortest possible delay.

IMMUNIZATION 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 Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Immunization Division, can be honored by the district. This form may be obtained by writing the DSHS Immunization Branch (MC 1946), P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347; or online at https://webds.dshs.state.tx.us/immco/affidavit.shtm. This form must be notarizes and submitted to the principal or school nurse within 90 days of notarization. A separate form must be used for each student. The immunizations required are: diphtheria, rubella (measles), rubella, mumps, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis (polio), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and varicella (chicken pox). The school nurse can provide information on age-appropriate doses or on an acceptable physician-

validated history of illness required by the Department of State Health Services. Proof of immunization may be personal records from a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature or rubber-stamp validation. If a student should not be immunized for medical reasons, the student or parent must present a certificate signed by a U.S. licensed physician stating that, in the doctor's opinion, the immunization required poses a significant risk to the health and well- being of the student or any member of the student's family or household. This certificate must be renewed yearly unless the physician specifies a life-long condition. [For further information, see policy FFAB and the Department of State Health Services Web site: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm]

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES / CONDITIONS To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while contagious. If a parent suspects that his or her child has a communicable or contagious disease, the parent should contact the school nurse or principal so that other students who might have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. The school nurse or the principal’s office can provide information from the Department of State Health Services regarding these diseases.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INFORMATION If a student has a medical emergency at school or a school-related activity when the parent cannot be reached, the school may have to rely on written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment and information about allergies to medications, foods, insect bites, etc. Therefore, parents are asked each year to complete an emergency care consent form. Parents should keep emergency care information up-to-date (name of doctor, emergency phone numbers, allergies, etc.). Please contact the school nurse at 690-3602 ext. 8695 to update any information that the nurse or teacher needs to know.

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL District employees will not give a student prescription medication, nonprescription medication, herbal substances, anabolic steroids, or dietary supplements, with the following exceptions: Only authorized employees, in accordance with policies at FFAC, may administer:  Prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent, along with a written request.  Prescription medication from a properly labeled unit dosage container filled by a registered nurse or another qualified district employee from the original, properly labeled container.  Nonprescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent along with a written request.  Herbal or dietary supplements provided by the parent only if required by the student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan for a student with disabilities. In certain emergency situations, the district will maintain and administer to a student nonprescription medication, but only:  In accordance with the guidelines developed with the district’s medical advisor; and  When the parent has previously provided written consent to emergency treatment on the district’s form. A student with asthma or severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may be permitted to possess and use prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication at school or school-related events only if he or she has written authorization from his or her parent and a physician or other licensed health-care provider. The student must also demonstrate to his or her physician or health-care provider and to the school nurse the ability to use the prescribed medication, including any device required to administer the medication.

If the student has been prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication for use during the school day, the student and parents should discuss this with the school nurse or principal.

In accordance with a student’s individual health plan for management of diabetes, a student with diabetes will be permitted to possess and use monitoring and treatment supplies and equipment while at school or at a school-related activity. See the school nurse or principal for information. [See policy FFAF (LEGAL).]

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS Teachers and other District employees may discuss a student’s academic progress or behavior with the student’s parents or another employee as appropriate. However, they will not recommend use of a psychotropic drug. A district employee who is a registered nurse, an advanced nurse practitioner, a physician, or a certified or credentialed mental health professional can recommend that a student be evaluated by the appropriate medical practitioner, if appropriate. (For further information, see policies at FFAC.)

If you would like a complete copy of the Jackson Health Services Policy, you may ask the nurse at school. Also, see the Student Code of Conduct for information about over the counter products.

Other Health-Related Matters

TOBACCO PROHIBITED The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. (See the Student Code of Conduct and policy GKA.)

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN The district’s Asbestos Management Plan, designed to be in compliance with state and federal regulations, is available in the maintenance office.

PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN The district applies only pest control products that comply with state and federal guidelines. Except in an emergency, signs will be posted 48 hours before application. Parents who want to be notified prior to pesticide application inside their child’s school assignment area may contact the principal.

HOMELESS STUDENTS For more information on services for homeless students, contact the district’s Liaison for Homeless Children and Youths, Brett Wright, at 677-1444.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES Questioning of Students When law enforcement officers or other lawful authorities wish to question or interview a student at school, the principal will cooperate fully regarding the conditions of the interview, if the questioning or interview is part of a child abuse investigation. In other circumstances:

The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and ask for an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the parents unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.

The principal ordinarily will be present unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.

Students Taken Into Custody Before a student is released to a law enforcement officer or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the officer’s identity and, to the best of his or her ability, will verify the official’s authority to take custody of the student.

The principal will immediately notify Student Services and will ordinarily attempt to notify the parent unless the officer or other authorized person raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection to notifying the parents. Because the principal does not have the authority to prevent or delay a student’s release to a law enforcement officer, any notification will most likely be after the fact.

Notification of Law Violations The district is required by state law to notify: All instructional and support personnel who have responsibility for supervising a student who has been arrested or referred to the juvenile court for any felony offense or for certain misdemeanors. All instructional and support personnel who have regular contact with a student who has been convicted, received deferred prosecution, received deferred adjudication, or was adjudicated for delinquent conduct for any felony offense or certain misdemeanors. [For further information, see policy GRA (LEGAL).]

NONDISCRIMINATION In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, AISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing educational services, activities, and programs in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

PARTIES The official classroom party for the year will be a Christmas party. Classroom Pals and VIPS will plan these parties with the teachers. The parties should be on the same day within each grade level and be coordinated so that each class in the grade level has an equitable party. Parents may be asked for a small donation to cover the cost of the party.

Birthday treats are welcome 15 minutes before dismissal time or at a teacher designated snack time. Birthday treats cannot be brought to the cafeteria at lunch. No birthday parties will be held at school.

Invitations to personal student parties away from school can only be handed out at school if every child in the class receives one.

It is against AISD policy to send flowers or balloons to students at school.

PETS Pets should be left at home unless there is an occasion that is instructional and approved by the principal.

PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MINUTE OF SILENCE Each school day, students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag. Parents may submit a written request to the principal to excuse their child from reciting a pledge.

One minute of silence will follow recitation of the pledges. Each student may choose to reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity during that minute so long as the silent activity does not interfere with or distract others. [See policy EC (LEGAL) for more information.]

LEAVING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Because class time is important, doctor’s appointments should be scheduled, if possible, at times when the student will not miss instructional time. Parents will wait in the office and Jackson staff will send for or bring the student to the office.

Please follow the campus sign-out procedures before leaving the campus with a student. Otherwise, a student will not be released from school at times other than at the end of the school day. Unless the principal or superintendent has granted approval because of extenuating circumstances, a student will not regularly be released before the end of the instructional day.

If a student becomes ill during the school day, the student should receive permission from the teacher before reporting to the school nurse. The nurse will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student’s parent.

RETURN OF STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY A student returning to campus before the school day is over must come by the office for a pass before returning to class.

SAFETY Student safety on campus and at school-related events is a high priority at Jackson. Although the district has implemented safety procedures, the cooperation of students is essential to ensuring school safety. A student should:

 Avoid conduct that is likely to put the student or others at risk.  Follow the behavioral standards in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct, as well as any additional rules for behavior and safety set by the principal, teachers, or bus drivers.  Remain alert to and promptly report to a teacher or the principal any safety hazards, such as intruders on campus or threats made by any person toward a student or staff member.  Know emergency procedures. Follow immediately the instructions of teachers, bus drivers, and other district employees who are overseeing the welfare of students.

Accident Insurance Soon after the school year begins, parents will have the opportunity to purchase low-cost accident insurance that will help in meeting medical expenses, in the event of injury to their child.

Drills: Fire, Tornado, and Other Emergencies

From time to time, students, teachers, and other district employees will participate in drills of emergency procedures. When the alarm is given, students should follow the direction of teachers or others in charge quickly, quietly, and in an orderly manner.

SCHOOL FACILITIES Use By Students Before and After School Certain areas of the school will be accessible to students before and after school for specific purposes. Students are required to remain in the area where their activity is scheduled to take place. The cafeteria and gym are open to students before school, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Unless the teacher or sponsor overseeing the activity gives permission, a student will not be permitted to go to another area of the building or campus.

After dismissal of school in the afternoon, and unless involved in an activity under the supervision of a teacher, students must leave campus immediately. Alliance After-School Care students will go straight to the cafeteria.

CAFETERIA SERVICES The district participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers students nutritionally balanced meals daily. Free and reduced-price meals are available based on financial need. Information about a student’s participation is confidential. Every family in AISD is sent a form to apply for free or reduced meal prices.

Your child will bring home a breakfast and lunch menu every month. Meal tickets are available. Meal tickets can be bought for the week, month, semester, or in any dollar amount. There is a $6.00 limit on the amount that may be charged. If a child is over the charge limit, the register will not accept the charge and the student will be served a standard peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The cafeteria manager makes every effort to warn parents ahead of time. Please pay cafeteria charges promptly. Your cooperation with this is very helpful. The district follows the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day. [For more information, see policy CO (LEGAL).]

You are welcome to come to school and eat breakfast or lunch with your child. You may not invite other students to eat breakfast or lunch with you and your child.

LIBRARY The library is a learning laboratory with books, computers, magazines, and other materials available for classroom assignments, projects, and reading pleasure. All classes have a scheduled library lesson each week. The library is open for independent student use with a teacher permit.

JACKSON SCHOOL-HOME FOLDERS Every student in grades K-5 will have a Jackson School-Home folder. This folder should be checked on a routine basis. The folder will contain notes to parents, homework, daily work, discipline reports, calendars, field trip news, and any other information that you need to be aware of. Routine use of the folder will ensure communication between the parents and the school. Folders will be replaced at the semester. Lost folders can be bought for $1.00.

SCHOOL PICTURES Every student’s school picture is taken in the fall and spring. Individual pictures in the fall are prepaid. In the spring, individual pictures, class pictures, and kindergarten graduation pictures

are taken. Class pictures are prepaid. The other spring pictures go home as proofs and you may order packages if you choose to do so.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES A list of supplies for each grade level is available in the office. Teachers may ask for additional supplies during the year.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS The District provides special programs for gifted and talented students, bilingual students, migrant students, homeless students, students with limited English proficiency, dyslexic students, and students with disabilities. A student or parent with questions about these programs should contact the counselor at 690-3602 Ext. 5800.

Liaison for Homeless Children and Youths, who coordinates services for homeless students: Brett Wright, 241 Pine Street, 677-1444.

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND The student activity fund pays for items that directly affect students. Examples are: field trips, classroom supplies, student rewards, classroom projects, PTA program supplies and costumes, the Golden Buffalo and other awards.

This is an absolutely painless ways to earn money for this fund! We will continue the very successful General Mills Box Tops for Education. Please save box tops and return them to school. Put your child’s name on the back. If you have a lot, put them in a plastic bag and label the bag. We draw for free vendor coupons monthly. Eligible products include: Big G cereals, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Kleenex, Yoplait Yogurt, Lloyd’s Barbeque Buckets, Green Giant frozen vegetables, and Betty Crocker products. Each box top is worth $.10! Thank you for supporting this program!

STUDENT’S DESKS AND LOCKERS Students’ desks and lockers are school property and remain under the control and jurisdiction of the school even when assigned to an individual student.

 Students are fully responsible for the security and contents of their assigned desks and lockers.  Searches of desks or lockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that they contain articles or materials prohibited by policy, whether or not a student is present.  The parent will be notified if any prohibited items are found in the student’s desk or locker.

STUDENT SNACKS Many classrooms allow a snack time for an extra burst of energy during the busy day. Snacks are usually brought from home. Snacks may be purchased in the cafeteria at lunch. If you do not want your child buying extra items or if you want to limit the amount of extra items bought so that charges won’t be necessary, let the cafeteria manager know (690- 3602 Ext. 7850). The district follows the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day.

SUMMER SCHOOL This program is for students in grades 1-5 for academic reasons or excessive absences. The program is free.

STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness ) Students at certain grade levels will take state assessment tests (STAAR) in the following subjects, as well as routine testing and other measures of achievement:

 Mathematics, annually in grades 3–5  Reading, annually in grades 3–5  Writing, including spelling and grammar in grade 4  Science in grade 5 STAAR-Alternate for students receiving special education services are administered to eligible students. STAAR-Lfor ELL students

Linguistically accommodated testing (LAT), as well as the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) for students identified as limited English proficient, are also administered to eligible students.

TARDINESS Please set your watch to “Jackson Standard Time”! Most computers, cell phones are set to CST and are accurate. The tardy bell rings at 8:00. All students should be in their classrooms and positioned as instructed by their teacher at that time. Morning announcements are at 8:05. Late arrivals are disruptive to the classroom and have an adverse effect on educational progress. In order to help our students achieve the most they can in one school year, we cannot afford to lose instructional time.

TELEPHONE USE Parents are asked to make after school arrangements with their children before they leave home. It is not desirable to interrupt classroom instruction to deliver messages. In addition, the office cannot handle last minute messages for students. After school students may use the office phone to check on a ride after waiting 15 minutes.

TEXTBOOKS Students shall be responsible for the care and return of textbooks. State-approved textbooks are provided free of charge for each subject or class. Although textbooks are not always used for every class, as electronic instruction is becoming more prevalent in education. A student who is issued a damaged book should report the damage to the teacher. Any student failing to return a book in acceptable condition loses the right to free textbooks until the book is returned or paid for by the parent. However, a student will be provided textbooks for use at school during the school day.

TRAFFIC Cooperation is essential to avoid conflicts in the parking lots! Traffic flows one-way in the front circle on South 32nd Street. Arriving students should be dropped off in the right hand lane closest to the sidewalk. The outside lane is only used for thru traffic at this time. After School, both lanes are used for pickup. Departing students will be guided to their cars by monitors.

TRANSFERS Students are able to attend Jackson on a transfer if they live out of our attendance zone or in another school district. If a student moves out of our attendance zone during the school year it will be necessary to get a transfer to remain at Jackson. All transfers are free. Transfers are contingent upon prompt and regular attendance and may be revoked if attendance and tardies are a problem. Call Kari Leong at 677-1444 for more information.

TRANSPORTATION Students are expected to assist district staff in ensuring that buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding in district vehicles, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. Students must:  Follow the driver’s directions at all times.  Enter and leave the bus or van in an orderly manner at the designated stop  Keep feet, books, instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle.  Not deface the bus, van, or its equipment.  Not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window, or throw objects within or out of the bus or van.  Not possess or use any form of tobacco on school buses.  Observe all usual classroom rules.  Be seated while the vehicle is moving.  Wait for the driver’s signal upon leaving the bus or van and before crossing in front of the vehicle.  Misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; bus-riding privileges may be suspended.

Further information may be obtained by calling Rodney Murphy at 677-1444.

Field Trips Field trips within Abilene and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by each grade level throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement the curriculum and to introduce students to resources in the community. Parents will receive notices of field trips well in advance. Usually students will be transported by AISD school buses. Every student must have permission to participate in field trips checked on the Student Permission and Health Information page in the front of this handbook on file before participating in field trips. An additional permission slip may be required for certain activities and trips. TUTORIALS Tutorials are provided during the school day. Teachers may make arrangements to tutor before or after school.

VANDALISM The taxpayers of the community have made a sustained financial commitment for the construction and upkeep of school facilities. To ensure that school facilities can serve those for whom they are intended—both this year and for years to come—littering, defacing, or damaging school property is not tolerated. Students will be required to pay for damages they cause and will be subject to criminal proceedings as well as disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

VALUABLES Items of value should not be brought to school to prevent them getting lost or broken.

VENDING MACHINES The district has adopted policies and implemented procedures to comply with agency and food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines. For more information regarding these policies and guidelines see the principal. (See policies CO and FFA.)

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

Parents and others are welcome to visit Jackson Elementary. For the safety of those within the school and to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visitors must first report to the main office. A driver’s license is required and visitor stickers must be worn. Driver’s licenses will be held in the office until the visitor comes by the office to pick it up and surrender their badge on their way out of the building. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time will not be permitted. This is done as to not interfere with the delivery of instruction or disrupt the normal school environment. Conferences with teachers need to be scheduled in advance.

All visitors are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct; disruptive behavior will not be permitted.

School personnel may require identification of any person on school property. All outside doors are locked except the foyer doors. Access to the building is through the foyer doors only; all other doors are locked. If your child forgot his/her lunch or some other needed item, please stop by the office. Time permitting, we will deliver it. Former students may not visit during school hours. Students from other schools may not visit during school hours.

WOW (Writing on Wednesdays) In order to encourage the development of important writing skills, we have school-wide writing every Wednesday morning after announcements.

YEARBOOKS Every year at Jackson is a once in a lifetime experience! PTA will sell yearbooks toward the end of the school year. Each student will bring home an order form.

New AISD Meal Prices: Student Breakfast - $1.25 Student Lunch - $2.25 Reduced Price Student Breakfast - $.30 Reduced Price Student Lunch - $.40 Adult Breakfast - $1.75 Adult Lunch - $3.25

Just Can’t Hide Our Jackson Pride!

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Our teachers and staff are truly dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual student. This handbook works in conjunction with the AISD Student Code of Conduct and contains portions of the districts guidelines. Our handbook is designed to help you work with us at school. Together we can make sure your child gets off to a good start.

With your support we will have another successful year and create some wonderful memories together! Children learn best when home and school are partners. We look forward to having your child in school!

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