Mabank Independent School District Elementary Student Handbook 2015 - 2016 Central Elementary School Grades PK-4 19119 E. US Hwy 175 Mabank, Texas 75147 Principal, Chelsea Capehart Associate Principal, Charity Groom Dean of Students, Melissa Sullivan (903) 880-1380 FAX (903) 880-1383 Lakeview Elementary School Grades K-4 306 Harbor Point Road Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156 Principal, Kevyn Pate Associate Principal, Melanie McAllister Dean of Students, Christopher Massey (903) 880-1360 FAX (903) 880-1363 Southside Elementary School Grades K-4 109 Paschal Blvd. Mabank, Texas 75147 Principal, Brandi Dyer Associate Principal, Kathy Allen Dean of Students, Michael Rowland (903) 880-1340 FAX (903) 880-1343 Dr. Russell D. Marshall Superintendent Linda K. McKee Assistant Superintendent Scott Adams Assistant Superintendent Dena Mojica Curriculum Director Rebecca Thompson Special Programs Director Tracy Carter Athletics Director J.K. Hyde PEIMS/Technology Director James Pate Instructional Technology Director Elizabeth Lovell Food Service Director Randy Welch Transportation Director Hunter Fisher Maintenance Director i MABANK I.S.D. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Mabank Independent School District is to provide a comprehensive, innovative educational program preparing individuals to be successful, responsible citizens. ii Mascot: Panther Colors: Green and White ALMA MATER Oh give three cheers for Mabank High, The fairest in the land. The girls and boys in loyalty cry, "Forever by thee stand." And if on some unfortunate day, Our land is in distress, The green cross, White cross colors will say, "Depend on M.H.S." FIGHT SONG O' when those dear old Panthers Fall in line, We're gonna win this game Another time. And for those dear ole boys We love so well, And for the football team We'll yell and yell and yell We're gonna fight, fight, fight For every score. We're gonna win this game And win some more. We're gonna stomp those (Rival Mascot) in the sod, in the sod, RAH! RAH! RAH! YEAH! iii MABANK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Administration Office 880-1300 Mabank High School 880-1600 310 E. Market St. Fax: 880-1303 18786 E. Highway 175 Fax: 880-1603 Dr. Russell Marshall, Superintendent Brad Koskelin, Principal Linda McKee, Asst. Superintendent Arynn Rasmussen, Assistant Principal Scott Adams, Asst. Superintendent Chase Melton, Assistant Principal Dena Mojica, Curriculum Director Joan Otten, Assistant Principal JK Hyde, Technology Coordinator Mabank Junior High School 880-1670 Special Programs 880-1331 822 W. Mason Fax: 880-1673 Rebecca Thompson, Director Barbie Conrad, Principal Danielle Williams, Associate Principal John Miller, Dean of Students Athletics Department 880-1625 Tracy Carter, Athletic Director Mabank Intermediate School 880-1640 513 N. Third St. Fax: 880-1643 Maintenance Department 880-1337 Debbie DeRosa, Principal Hunter Fisher, Director Jenny Harstrom, Associate Principal Brent Fisher, Assistant Principal Transportation Department 880-1690 822 W. Mason Fax: 880-1691 Central Elementary 880-1380 Randy Welch, Director 19119 US 175 Fax: 880-1383 Chelsea Capehart, Principal Charity Groom, Associate Principal Food Services 880-1315 Melissa Sullivan, Dean of Students Elizabeth Lovell, Director Traci Clark, Early Childhood Specialist Custodial Services 880-1300 Southside Elementary 880-1340 John Preedom, Director Ext. 9600 109 Paschal Blvd. Fax: 880-1343 Brandi Dyer, Principal Attendance 880-1600 Kathy Allen, Associate Principal Amy Hillhouse, Truancy Ext. 2025 Michael Rowland, Dean of Students Fine Arts 880-1620 Lakeview Elementary 880-1360 Jeffery DuBose, Director 306 Harbor Point Rd. Fax: 880-1363 Kevyn Pate, Principal Melanie McAllister, Associate Principal Academy (AEP) 880-1600 Christopher Massey, Dean of Students 18786 E. Highway 175 Fax: 880-1603 Fran Bardwell, Coordinator Alternative Campus (DAEP) 880-1320 309 E. Market Fax: 880-1323 Edna Duncan, Coordinator iv Table of Contents PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................11 SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS .............................................................................................. 12 CONSENT, OPT-OUT, AND REFUSAL RIGHTS ................................................................. 12 Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation .................................................................. 12 Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information .......................... 12 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law ....... 12 Prohibiting the Use of Corporal Punishment ........................................................................ 12 Objecting to the Release of Directory Information ............................................................... 13 Surveys ...................................................................................................................................... REMOVING A STUDENT FROM INSTRUCTION OR EXCUSING A STUDENT FROM A REQUIRED COMPONENT OF INSTRUCTION ....................................................................... Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 3–12 ............................... 13 Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags ................................................................. 13 Religious or Moral Beliefs .................................................................................................... 14 Tutoring or Test Preparation ................................................................................................. 14 RIGHT OF ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND DISTRICT RECORDS ............................................................................................................. 14 Instructional Materials .......................................................................................................... 14 Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent .......................................... 14 Student Records .................................................................................................................... 14 Accessing Student Records ............................................................................................... 14 Authorized Inspection and Use of Student Records ......................................................... 15 Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications ...................................................................... 18 STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES OR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES................... 18 Children of Military Families ............................................................................................... 18 Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments ............................................. 18 Multiple Birth Siblings ..................................................................................................... 18 Safety Transfers/Assignments ........................................................................................... 18 Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services ......... 19 Students Who Receive Special Education Services with Other School-Aged Children in the Home ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Students Who Speak a Primary Language Other than English ............................................. 20 Students With Physical or Mental Impairments Protected under Section 504 ..................... 20 SECTION II: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS .... 21 ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT………………………………………………………...…21 ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE................................................................................................... 21 v Compulsory Attendance ........................................................................................................ 22 Age 18 and Older .............................................................................................................. 22 Between Ages 6 and 18 ..................................................................................................... 22 Prekindergarten and Kindergarten .................................................................................... 22 Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance................................................................................ 22 All Grade Levels ............................................................................................................... 22 Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance ................................................................. 23 All Grade Levels ............................................................................................................... 23 Attendance for Credit or Final Grade (Kindergarten Through Grade 12) ............................ 23 Official Attendance-Taking Time (All Grade Levels) .......................................................... 24 Documentation after an Absence (All Grade Levels) ........................................................... 25 Doctor’s Note after an Absence for Illness (All Grade Levels) ............................................ 25 ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW (All Grade Levels) ............... 25 ASSEMBLIES………………………………………………………………………………...26 ATTENDANCE AREA ASSIGNMENTS AND INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER…………...26 BULLYING (All Grade Levels) ..............................................................................................