A Message from the Aubrey I.S.D. Superintendent Dear Chaparral Parents & Students, I would like to welcome your children to Aubrey ISD for another school year. We are looking forward to another great year. I know how hard it is to leave the fun of summer behind; however, I also know this year will be educationally and socially rewarding for those students who choose to actively participate. Students are expected to attend school regularly, complete all assignments and behave appropriately. This year will be exciting and filled with many opportunities for growth and fun. We are thrilled to have you as our partner in academics during your child’s most impressionable years. The staff at Aubrey ISD is always available to assist you throughout the school year. As the year progresses, and as you become either more informed or more puzzled, I encourage you to call the school and talk with those who might be of help. If your question deals with classroom activities, homework, etc., please ask to speak to the appropriate teacher. If it deals with the overall program, curriculum or activities, please contact the counselor or principal. Please consider this handbook a valuable guide throughout the school year. The handbook explains in great detail the Aubrey Independent School District rules and procedures along with our expectations for each student. We ask that you also review, complete, sign and return to school the appropriate forms located to the back of this handbook. Completion of these forms is required by state law. I want to assure you that we will do our best to help every child experience academic, social and emotional growth. By working together, we will have another outstanding school year. Sincerely, Dr. James A. Monaco Aubrey ISD Superintendent Aubrey Independent School District Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct Dr. James A. Monaco, Superintendent of Schools 415 Tisdell Lane, Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] Connie Lott, Principal, H.L. Brockett Elementary 900 Chestnut St., Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] Jana Lowman, Principal, James A. Monaco Elementary 9350 Cape Cod Blvd., Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] Delore Jones, Principal, Aubrey Middle School 815 West Sherman Drive, Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] Jeff Mulkey, Principal, Aubrey High School 510 Springhill Road, Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] Angela Hellman, Early Bird Learning Center 415 Tisdell Lane, Aubrey, TX 76227 [email protected] The Aubrey Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing educational services. Terrie McNabb, Director of Special Programs has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended. Terrie McNabb has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Aubrey Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability by denying access to the benefits of District services, programs or activities. To request information about the applicability of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), interested persons should contact the Superintendent. The Aubrey Independent School District is a fully accredited institution through the Texas Education Agency. Aubrey ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. ii Important Information Provided for Your Information School Phone Numbers Dr. James Monaco, Superintendent 668-0060 Ms. Debby Sanders, Deputy Superintendent 668-0060 ext. 1805 Ms. Terrie McNabb, Asst. Superintendent 668-0060 ext. 1810 Mr. Daryl Hellman, Athletic Director 668-3900 ext. 1040 Ms. Kathy Hinsley, AISD Nurse 668-0060 Mr. Jeff Mulkey, Aubrey High School Principal 668-3900 ext. 1003 Ms. Susan Holloway, Aubrey High School Counselor 668-3900 ext. 1006 Ms. Delore Jones, Aubrey Middle School Principal 668-0200 ext. 3001 Mr. Richard Garner, Aubrey Middle School Dean 668-0200 ext. 3006 Ms. Jona Gillum, Aubrey Middle School Counselor 668-0200 ext. 3006 Ms. Connie Lott, H.L. Brockett Elementary Principal 668-0036 ext. 4303 Ms. Tina Milacek, H.L. Brockett Elementary Counselor 668-0036 ext. 4306 Ms. Jana Lowman, James A. Monaco Elementary Principal 668-0000 ext. 4004 Ms. Dusty Wright, James A. Monaco Elementary Counselor 668-0000 ext. 4007 Ms. Angela Hellman, Early Bird Learning Center Coordinator 668-0066 ext. 1806 School Board Trustees Mr. Mike Sessions, President Mr. Ron Bullock, Vice President Mr. Jim Milacek, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. John Brogdon Mrs. Colleen Dow Mr. Marcus Pierce Dr. Joey Saxon Please Note: School Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the Aubrey ISD board house. District Website: www.aubreyisd.net iii Acknowledgment of Electronic Distribution of Student Handbook and Code of Conduct My child and I have been offered the option to receive a paper copy or to electronically access at www.aubreyisd.net the Aubrey Independent School District Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct for 2012–2013. I have chosen to: Receive a paper copy of the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. Accept responsibility for accessing the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct by visiting the Web address listed above. I understand that the handbook contains information that my child and I may need during the school year and that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and will be subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. If I have any questions regarding this handbook or the Code, I should direct those questions to the principal at my child’s campus. Printed name of student: Signature of student: Signature of parent: Date: Grade: ________________________________________________________________________ Please sign, date and return to your child’s teacher or the front office of your child’s school. iv Notice Regarding Directory Information and Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information State law requires the district to give you the following information: Certain information about district students is considered directory information and will be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting the information unless the parent or guardian objects to the release of the directory information about the student. If you do not want Aubrey ISD to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by September 7, 2012. This means that the district must give certain personal information (called ―directory information‖) about your child to any person who requests it, unless you have told the district in writing not to do so. The district is providing you this form so you can communicate your wishes about these issues. [See Directory Information on page vi. for more information.] v The district has defined directory information for district students into two separate categories [see Policy FL(local)]: 1. Items for use only for school-sponsored purposes; and 2. Items for all other purposes. For school-sponsored purposes, such as district publications and announcements, the District has designated the following information as directory information: Student’s name Grade level Enrollment status Dates of Attendance Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Photograph Degrees, Honors, and Awards received Weight and height, if a member of an athletic team For all other purposes, directory information shall include: Student name Grade level Enrollment status Address Dates of attendance Degrees, honors and awards received Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Parent: Please circle your preference in both options below: I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), (do give) (do not give) the district permission to use the information in the above list for the specified school-sponsored purposes. Parent signature Date I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), (do give) (do not give) the district permission to release the information in this list in response to a request unrelated to school-sponsored purposes. Parent signature Date vi Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters Federal law requires that the district release to military recruiters, upon request, the name, address, and phone number of secondary school students enrolled in the district, unless the parent or eligible student directs the district not to release information to these types of requestors without prior written consent. [See Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters on page 11 for more information.] Parent: Please complete the following only if you do not want your child’s information released to a military recruiter without your prior consent. I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), request that the district not release my child’s name, address, and telephone number to a military recruiter upon their request without my prior written consent. Parent signature Date Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information to Institutions of Higher Education Federal law requires that the district release to institutions