SHARYLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TEA “Recognized” School District SHARYLAND I.S.D. IMPLYthe BEST 2013-2014 Student/Parent Handbook “To Better Serve All Students” COMMITMENTCOOPERATION COMMUNICATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fernando Ramirez Dr. Noel O. Garza Ricky Longoria President Vice-President Secretary Rolando Peña Eddie Montalvo Dr. Noe Oliveira Juan F. Zuniga Assistant Secretary Member Member Member The Sharyland Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and/or age in educational programs or activities that operates or in employment decisions. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) If you suspect discrimination please contact: Yasmina Nye, Title IX at (956) 584-6400; Debra Alaniz-Roque, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, at (956) 580-5218. General questions about the district should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (956) 584-6400. 1106 North Shary Rd. Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-5200 www.sharylandisd.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Cabinet Dr. Nellie Cantu, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Dr. Virginia N. Richter, SISD Superintendent; Jesse Muñiz, Asst. Superintendent for Business and Finance; and Yasmina Nye, Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources and Public Information. Administrative Staff Information Dr. Virginia N. Richter Graciela De Anda Debra Alaniz-Roque Superintendent Administrator for High School Director of Special Education [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jesse Muñiz Dr. Carla Zuazua David M. Culberson Asst. Superintendent for Director of Assesment, Director of Technology Business & Finance Research, & Evaluation [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Frank Perez Dr. Nereida “Nellie” Cantu Teresa Gonzalez Director of Transportation Asst. Superintendent for Director of Federal Programs, Parental [email protected] Curriculum & Instruction Involvement & SCE [email protected] [email protected] Vacant Coordinator of Bilingual/ESL Yasmina Nye Jaime Ortega Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources Director of Finance & Budgeting Dalila Ovando [email protected] [email protected] Coordinator of Purchasing [email protected] Richard Thompson Cynthia S. Sanchez Athletic Director Director of Child Nutrition Athit “Dede” Farias [email protected] [email protected] Instructional Software Specialist [email protected] Pam Montalvo Mark Dougherty Administrator for Elementary Director of Maintenance/Risk Manager [email protected] [email protected] Carolyn Mendiola Cynthia S. Thorman Administrator for Jr. High Director of Payroll [email protected] [email protected] PRINCIPAL’S & CAMPUS INFORMATION Principal’s Information Cynthia Wilson Janie Gomez Nayeli Carriaga Sharyland High School Principal Olivero Garza, Sr. Elementary Principal John H. Shary Elementary Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Leticia Leal Cuahutemoc “Temoc” Paz Anthony Limon Sharyland North Jr. High Principal Jessie L. Jensen Elementary Principal Harry Shimotsu Elementary Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] James Heath Dr. Debra L. Arce Karen Meadors B.L. Gray Jr. High Principal Ruben Hinojosa Elementary Principal Donna Wernecke Elementary Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maggie Gonzalez Rosa O’Donnell Lloyd and Dolly Bentsen Romulo D. Martinez Elementary Principal Elementary Principal [email protected] [email protected] Campus Information Sharyland High School Harry Shimotsu Elementary Olivero Garza, Sr. Elementary 1216 N. Shary Road 3101 San Mateo 7905 N. Taylor Road Mission, TX 78572 Mission, TX 78572 McAllen, TX 78504 Phone: (956) 580-5300 Phone: (956) 583-5643 Phone: (956) 580-5353 Fax: (956) 580-5311 Fax: (956) 519-1079 Fax: (956) 580-5363 Sharyland North Junior High Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary Jessie L. Jensen Elementary 5100 Dove Avenue 2101 S. Taylor Road 501 N. Glasscock Blvd. McAllen, TX 78504 McAllen, TX 78501 Alton, TX 78573 Phone: (956) 686-1415 Phone: (956) 668-0426 Phone: (956) 580-5252 Fax: (956) 668-0425 Fax: (956) 668-0430 Fax: (956) 580-5266 B.L. Gray Junior High John H. Shary Elementary Ruben Hinojosa Elementary 2707 E. FM 1016 2300 N. Glasscock Road 4205 Los Indios Road Mission, TX 78572 Mission, TX 78574 Mission, Texas 78572 Phone: (956) 580-5333 Phone: (956) 580-5282 Phone: (956) 584-4990 Fax: (956) 580-5346 Fax: (956) 580-5294 Fax: (956) 584-4998 Donna Wernecke Elementary Romulo D. Martinez Elementary 4500 Dove Avenue 2571 E. 4th Street McAllen, TX 78504 Mission, TX 78572 Phone: (956) 928-1063 Phone: (956) 584-4900 Fax: (956) 928-0221 Fax: (956) 584-4908 MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS Mission Statement The mission of the Sharyland Independent School District is to provide the highest quality education possible to all students. To the full extent of their individual abilities, students will be provided the opportunity to develop the ability to think logically, independently and creatively and to communicate effectively. The district will promote the worth and dignity of all students and encourage them to become productive and responsible members of society. District Strategic Plan Goals Goal 1: Attain Quality Student Achievement Goal 2: Provide a Safe, Secure, and Healthy Learning Environment Goal 3: Recruit and Retain Highly Qualified Personnel Goal 4: Increase Communication and Community Involvement Goal 5: Acquire Land, Building, and Maintenance of Facilities SHARYLAND INDEPENDENTIN SCHOOL DISTRICT To StudentsStudents and Parents:. Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Education is a team effort, and we know that students, parents, teachers, and other staff members all working together can make this a wonderfully successful year for our students. The Sharyland Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is designed to provide a resource for some of the basic information that you and your child will need during the school year. In an effort to make it easier to use, the handbook is divided into four sections: Section I—REQUIRED NOTICES AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS—with notices that the district must provide to all parents, as well as other information to assist you in responding to school-related issues. We encourage you to take some time to closely review this section of the handbook. Section II—INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS —organized alphabetically by topic for quick access when searching for information on a specific issue. Section III---STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Section IV---EXTRACURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT Please be aware that the term “parent” unless otherwise noted, is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or any other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. Both students and parents should become familiar with the Sharyland ISD Student Code of Conduct, which is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. That document may be found as a section in this handbook and posted on the district’s website at www.sharylandisd.org. The Student Handbook is a general reference guide only and is designed to be in harmony with board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that it is not a complete statement of all policies, procedures, or rules that may be applicable in a given circumstance. In case of conflict between board policy or the Student Code of Conduct and any provisions of the student handbook, the provisions of board policy or the Student Code of Conduct that were most recently adopted by the board are to be followed. Also, please be aware that the handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Changes in policy or other rules that affect Student Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters or other communications. The district reserves the right to modify provisions of the Student Handbook at any time, whenever it is deemed necessary. Notice of any revision or modification will be given as is reasonably practical under the circumstances. Although the Student Handbook may refer to rights established through law or district policy, the Student Handbook does not create any additional rights for students and parents. It does not, nor is it intended to, create contractual or legal rights between any student or parent and the district. If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact the campus principal. Also, please complete and return to your child’s campus the following forms included in this handbook or provided in the forms packet accompanying this handbook: 1. Acknowledgment Form or Acknowledgment of Electronic Distribution of Student Handbook form; 2. Notice Regarding Directory Information and Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information Form; 3. Parent’s