CRANDALL Independent School District 2021 – 2022 Student
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CRANDALL Independent School District 2021 – 2022 Student Handbook CRANDALL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES President - Rick Harrell Vice President - Mike Wood Secretary - Jennifer Hiser Trustee - Amy Barber Trustee - open Trustee - Dr. Sharon Long Trustee - Stacie Warren Superintendent of Schools – Dr. Wendy Eldredge CRANDALL ISD BOARD MEETINGS School Board meetings are held the second Monday of the month in the L. R. Raynes Education Center, 400 W. Lewis Street. Postings of all Board meetings are agendas are located at the CISD Administration Building. CRANDALL ISD ADMINISTRATION Physical Address: Phone: 972-427-6000 Mailing Address: 400 West Lewis Street Fax: 972-427-6134 P.O. Box 128 Crandall, TX 75114 Crandall, TX 75114 DEPARTMENTS Administration 972-427-6000 Athletics 972-427-6150 ext. 5307 Business and Finance Office 972-427-6000 ext. 5810 Communications 972-427-6000 ext. 5819 Crandall ISD Police 972-427-6000 ext. 5819 Curriculum and Instruction 972-427-6000 ext. 5820 Food Service 972-427-6000 ext. 5849 Human Resources 972-427-6000 ext. 5830 Intervention Services 972-427-6000 ext. 5858 Public Relations 972-427-6000 ext. 5804 Special Education 972-427-6000 ext. 5850 Technology 972-427-6000 ext. 5876 Transportation 972-427- 6024 CAMPUS INFORMATION CRANDALL HIGH SCHOOL CRANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CRANDALL COMPASS ACADEMY School Hours: 7:30-2:55 School Hours: 7:30-2:55 School Hours: 7:30-2:55 13385 FM 3039 500 West Lewis Street 400 West Lewis Street Crandall, TX 75114 Crandall, TX 75114 Crandall, TX 75114 972-427-6150 972-427-6080 972-427-6100 Principal: Jared Miller Principal: Amy McAfee Principal: Jennifer Coward HOLIS T. DIETZ ELEMENTARY W.A. MARTIN ELEMENTARY School Hours: 8:15-3:25 School Hours: 8:15-3:25 2080 Sunnybrook Drive 11601 West Highway 175 Heartland, TX 75126 Crandall, TX 75114 972-427-6050 972-427-6020 Principal: DeAnn Baker Principal: Matthew Besherse NOBLE-REED ELEMENTARY BARBARA WALKER ELEMENTARY School Hours: 8:15-3:25 School Hours: 8:15-3:25 2020 Wildcat Trail 4060 Abbey Road Heartland, TX 75126 Heartland, TX 75126 972-427-6060 972-427-6030 Principal: Paige Cherry Principal: Michael Starling NOLA KATHERYN WILSON ELEMENTARY School Hours: 8:15-3:25 300 South Meadowcreek Drive Crandall, TX 75114 972-427-6040 Principal: Holly Kirby CRANDALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Mission Statement Crandall Independent School District will provide each student an exceptional education, in an inspiring environment with caring people. Vison Statement To empower each student to positively impact the world. NOTICES TO PARENTS Statement of Nondiscrimination Crandall Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in Agricultural Science, HVAC, Business, Finance, Marketing, Arts/AV, Culinary Arts, Interior Design, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety, Health Science, Education and STEM. Admission to these programs are based on interest, aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability. It is the policy of Crandall ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Crandall ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Christy Starrett, Assistant Superintendent, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Christensen, at 400 W. Lewis, Crandall, TX 75114 or by phone at 972-427-6000. Asbestos Management Plan The district’s Asbestos Management Plan is designed to comply with state and federal regulations addressing asbestos and is available at the central office. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Crandall ISD, PO Box 128, Crandall, TX 75114, 972-427-6000. 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 Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Crandall ISD, PO Box 128, Crandall, TX 75114, 972-427-6000. Additional Notices Other important notices in the Student Handbook cover the following topics: • Student participation in a survey, analysis, or evaluation. • Opting out of surveys and data collection activities. • Requesting the professional qualifications of teachers and staff. • Requesting a transfer of your child to a safe public school. • Assistance to students who have learning difficulties. • Student records. • Bacterial meningitis. • Career and technology programs. • Homeless students and school lunch programs. Table of Contents Preface Parents and Students: ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Section One: Parental Rights ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Consent, Opt-Out, and Refusal Rights ............................................................................................................................. 3 Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation .............................................................................................................. 3 Consent to Provide a Mental-Health Care Service .......................................................................................................... 3 Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information ..................................................................... 4 Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if a Student is under Age 14 ................................ 4 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student when Not Already Permitted by Law ...................................................... 4 Limiting Electronic Communications between Students and District Employees ........................................................... 4 Objecting to the Release of Directory Information ......................................................................................................... 5 Participation in Third-Party Surveys ................................................................................................................................ 6 Removing a Student from Instruction or Excusing a Student from a Required .............................................................. 6 Components of Instruction .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Human Sexuality Instruction ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 3 – 12 ....................................................................... 7 Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags............................................................................................................. 8 Religious or Moral Beliefs ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Tutoring or Test Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Right to Access to Student Records, Curriculum Materials, and District Records/Policies ............................................. 8 Instructional Materials .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent .................................................................................... 9 Participation in Federally Required, State-Mandated, and District Assessments ............................................................ 9 Student Records .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications ............................................................................................................... 12 A Student with Exceptionalities or Special Circumstances ............................................................................................ 12 Children of Military Families .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments ....................................................................................... 13 Student Use of a Service/Assistance Animal ................................................................................................................. 13 A Student in the Conservatorship of the State (Foster Care) ........................................................................................ 13 A Student Who is Homeless