Student Handbook 2019-2020
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Bramlette Elementary (STEAM / Charter Academy) East Texas Montessori Prep Academy Hudson PEP Elementary J. L. Everhart Elementary Johnston-McQueen Elementary Ned E. Williams Elementary (IB / Magnet Campus) South Ward Elementary Ware East Texas Montessori Academy Student Handbook 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Virgina Northcutt ................................... President Mrs. Shan Bauer .................................... Vice President Dr. Chris Mack ............................................... Secretary Mr. Michael Tubb ........................... Assistant Secretary Mr. Ted Beard .................................................. Member Dr. Troy W. Simmons ...................................... Member Mrs. Ava Welge ............................................... Member VISITOR CHECK-IN For the safety of students and staff, all visitors entering the campus grounds must go immediately to the office of the principal to check-in. All visitors will be required to present an acceptable ID and will be issued a visitor’s badge that is to be worn until the visitor exits the campus. See “Visitors to the School” in the back of this book for additional information. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, the Longview Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education services, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with 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. DISCLAIMER The provisions and information set forth in this handbook are intended to be used for informational purposes only. This handbook is not to be considered as a substitute for state or federal law, the official district policy manual, the Student Code of Conduct, or administrative regulations. Federal law, state law, or local policy shall prevail in the event of any conflict between them and the provisions of the handbook. This handbook is not intended and shall not be construed to constitute a contract between the Longview Independent School District and any other employee, prospective employee, student, parent, or any other person. The Longview Independent School District reserves the right to amend, alter, change, delete, or modify provisions of the handbook at any time. Longview Independent School District 1301 East Young Street, Longview, Texas 75602 P. O. Box 3268 / Longview, Texas 75606 w3.lisd.org ELEMENTARY CAMPUSES Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Bramlette Elementary (STEAM// Charter Academy) 111 Tupelo Dr. Nakita Mumphrey 903-803-5600 East Texas Montessori Prep Academy 400 N. Eastman Road Dr. Jacqueline Burnett 903-803-5000 Hudson PEP Elementary 1311 Lilly St. Sue Wilson 903-803-5100 Johnston-McQueen Elementary 422 FM 2751 Dr. Jennifer Bailey 903-803-5300 J. L. Everhart Elementary 2919 Tryon Rd. Arthur Brown 903-803-5400 Ned E. Williams Elementary (IB/Magnet Campus) 5230 Estes Pkwy. Melanie Hamilton 903-803-5500 South Ward Elementary 1011 South Mobberly Ave. Joaquin Guerrero 903-803-5200 Ware East Texas Montessori Academy 601 West Garfield Patricia Duck 903-803-5700 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1301 E. Young Street Longview, TX 75602 903-381-2200 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday Superintendent: Dr. James Wilcox Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services: Dr. Jody Clements Assistant Superintendent of Campus Accountability: Horace Williams Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Pupil Services: Dennis Williams Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Instruction: James Brewer Chief Financial Officer: Joey Jones Director of Athletics: John King Directors of Bilingual/ESL Services: Lori Sustaita Director of Career Technical Education: Brian Kasper Director of Child Nutrition: Phyllis Dozier Director of Early Childhood Services: Dr. Jacqueline Burnett Director of Elementary Education: John York Director of ETAA: Dr. Cynthia Wise Director of Federal Programs: Sheri Broadwater Director of Human Resources: Loretta Thompson Martin Director of Innovation & Transformation: Dr. Craig Coleman Director of Instruction: Beth Bassett Director of Operations and Transportation: TBA Director of Secondary Curriculum: Melanie Pondant Director of Special Education: Dr. Maureen Lewis Director of Technology: Brian Pitts Director of Testing and Accountability: Latitia Wilson i Student Calendar August September October Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 (19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 (30 28 29 30 31 19 – 1st Six Weeks Begins 2 – Labor Day 4 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 27 – 1st Six Weeks Ends 30 – 2nd Six Weeks Begins November December January Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8) 9 10 11 12 13 6 (7 8 9 10 (11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 8 – 2nd Six Weeks Ends 20 – 3rd Six Weeks Ends 1 – 3 Christmas Holidays 11 – 3rd Six Weeks Begins 23 – 31 Christmas Holidays 6 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 15 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 7 – 4th Six Weeks Begins 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Holidays 20 – MLK Holiday February March April Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9) 10 10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 (13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21) 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 (24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 31 21 – 4th Six Weeks Ends 9 – 13 Spring Break 9 – 5th Six Weeks Ends 24 – 5th Six Weeks Begins 10 – Good Friday 28 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 13 – 6th Six Weeks Begins May June July Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27) 28 29 29 30 25 – Memorial Day 4 – Fourth of July 27 – 6th Six Weeks Ends ii Contents PREFACE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 CONSENT, OPT-OUT, AND REFUSAL RIGHTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation or Provide a Mental Health Care Service ---------------------------------- 2 Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information ----------------------------------------------------- 2 Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if Student is Under Age 14 --------------------------- 2 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law -------------------------------------- 2 Prohibiting the Use of Corporal Punishment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Limiting Electronic Communications with Students by District Employees --------------------------------------------------- 3 DIRECTORY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Objecting to the Release of Directory Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Directory Information List --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Use of Information by the Longview School District ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Use of Information by anyone requesting it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education ----------- 4 PARTICIPATION IN THIRD-PARTY SURVEYS --------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation ----------------- 4 Opting Out of Surveys or Screenings and the Disclosure of Personal Information -------------------------------------------- 4 EXCUSING OR REMOVING A STUDENT FROM REQUIRED INSTRUCTION ----------------------- 5 Human Sexuality Instruction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 3-12 ---------------------------------------------------------- 6 Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Religious or Moral Beliefs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Tutoring or Test Preparation Purposes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 RIGHT OF ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND DISTRICT RECORDS/POLICIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Instructional Materials ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent ------------------------------------------------------------------