Pasadena Independent School District PK - High School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 2016 – 2017 The Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct are available in Spanish. Please contact the school principal to request a copy. El Manual Para Estudiantes y Codigo de Conducta está disponible en español. Favor de ponerse en contacto con el/la director/a para obtener una copia. The Pasadena Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment matters, in its admissions policies, or by excluding from participation in, denying access to, or denying the benefits of district services, academic and/or vocational and technology programs, or activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information about Title IX rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Director for Communications and Community Relations, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas 77502; (713) 740-0247. For information about Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jeanne Nelson, Coordinator Dyslexia, Intervention, and 504, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas 77502; (713) 740- 0067. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DeeAnn Powell, Ed.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Nelda Sullivan...................................................................................................... President Mr. Fred Roberts ................................................................................................. Vice-President Mr. Kenny Fernandez .................................................................................................. Secretary Mrs. Vickie Morgan ....................................................................................... Assistant Secretary Mr. Jack Bailey .............................................................................................................. Member Mr. Marshall Kendrick. ................................................................................................... Member Mrs. Mariselle Quijano…..….…………………………………………………………………..Member Mission Statement The mission of Pasadena ISD, the gateway to unlimited opportunity for our culturally rich community, is to empower students to become accomplished, self-directed, collaborative, lifelong learners, who boldly contribute to an increasingly complex and evolving world by engaging them in positive relationships, rigorous curriculum, and innovative meaningful experiences. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING When severe weather conditions or other factors pose a threat to the normal operation of school, the Superintendent of Schools shall evaluate the hazard and determine if school closing is necessary. Please check the Pasadena ISD web page at www.pasadenaisd.org or sign up for closings alerts at the Pasadena ISD Twitter account or at or www.SafeSchoolAlerts.org. Please refer to the following radio stations for directions: KILT 610 AM KRBE 104.1 FM KIKK 650 AM KILT 100 FM KTRH 740AM KKMX 95.5 FM KPRC 950 AM KKBQ 93 FM KXYX 1320 AM KNUZ 1230 AM KODA 99 FM KLOL 101.1 FM KLTN 102.9 KOVE 106.5 KQBU 93.3 Table of Contents Absences/Attendance .............................................. 1 Career and Technical Education ........................... 10 Compulsory School Attendance ............................ 1 Child Abuse ........................................................... 10 Credit Loss/Recovery ........................................... 1 Child Nutrition Services ......................................... 10 Consecutive Absences ......................................... 2 Breakfast Program .............................................. 11 Daily Attendance (Official ADA) ............................ 2 Lunch Program ................................................... 11 Religious Holy Days .............................................. 2 Non-Discrimination ............................................. 11 Health Care Appointments .................................... 2 Payment of Meals ............................................... 11 U. S. Naturalization Appointments ........................ 2 Smart Snacks in Schools………………………….12 Court Appointments .............................................. 2 Special Diets ...................................................... 12 College Visits ........................................................ 2 Student ID Numbers ........................................... 12 Military Visitation ................................................... 2 College Credit Courses ........................................ 12 Other “Excused” Absences ................................... 2 Advanced Placement - AP/Pre-AP Program ....... 12 “Unexcused” Absences ......................................... 2 Dual Credit Opportunities (San Jacinto Excuses ................................................................ 2 Community College……………………………....13 Make-Up Work ...................................................... 3 College Preparation ............................................... 13 Parent Responsibility ............................................ 3 College and University Admissions .................... 13 Release of Students from School ......................... 3 College Admission Exams .................................. 14 Tardy to School ..................................................... 3 Test Dates .......................................................... 14 V.O.E.-Verification of Enrollment .......................... 4 ACT/SAT/PSAT Test Preparation Classes ......... 14 Accountability under State and Federal Law………..4 TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment….….14 Arrival and Dismissal ............................................... 4 Financial Aid ....................................................... 14 Assemblies............................................................... 4 Scholarships ....................................................... 15 Obligation of the audience to the American………4 TEXAS (Toward Excellence, Access, and Flag-Posting the Colors ..................................... 4 Success) Grant ............................................... 15 Courtesy of the audience to those on the stage.... 5 Athletic Scholarships .......................................... 15 Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Conferences/Resolving Problems ......................... 15 Difficulties ............................................................. 5 Conferences ....................................................... 15 Awards and Honors ................................................. 5 Resolving Problems ........................................... 15 PK-8 ....................................................................... 5 Counseling............................................................. 16 Honor Roll ............................................................. 5 Guidance Curriculum ......................................... 16 Merit Honor Roll .................................................... 5 Responsive Services ......................................... 16 Presidential Academic Award ............................... 5 Individual Planning ............................................ 16 Academic Excellence ............................................ 5 System Support ................................................. 16 Certificates ............................................................ 6 Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, Honor Society (Grades 5-6) .................................. 6 and Retaliation ................................................... 16 National Junior Honor Society (Grades 7-8) ......... 6 Discipline ............................................................... 17 High School ............................................................. 6 Discipline Management………………………………17 Academic Excellence ............................................ 6 Early Childhood ..................................................... 17 Honor Roll ............................................................. 6 Head Start Program ........................................... 17 Mu Alpha Theta .................................................... 7 Kindergarten ....................................................... 17 National Honor Society ......................................... 7 Prekindergarten .................................................. 17 Who’s Who ........................................................... 7 Elections and Offices ............................................. 18 “Mr. and Miss” ....................................................... 7 Becoming a Candidate ....................................... 18 President’s Award for Educational Excellence ...... 7 Campaigning ...................................................... 18 Superintendent Scholars Program ........................ 7 Filling Vacancies in Office .................................. 19 Class Ranking ....................................................... 7 Removal from Any Office or Leadership Bacterial Meningitis .................................................. 8 Position ........................................................... 19 What is Meningitis? ..............................................