2018-2019 alvin isd student/parent handbook alvin independent school district

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2018-2019
ALVIN ISD
STUDENT/PARENT
HANDBOOK

ALVIN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alvin ISD Student Handbook
AISD
Campuses
ADAPT Center (6-12) Alvin Elementary (3-5)
Principal – Dr. Christopher Brazzle Principal – Tracy Olvera
610 E. Clemens Street 1910 Rosharon Road
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-245-2681 Office – 281-585-2511

Alvin Junior High (6-8) Alvin High School (9-12)
Principal – Leroy Castro Principal – Dr. Johnny Briseno
2300 West South Street 802 Johnson Street
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 775811
Office 281-585-3397 Office – 281-245-3000

Alvin Primary (Pre-K-2) ASSETS Academy (9-12)
Principal – Karla Klyng Principal – Elizabeth Garcia
2200 West Park 605 E. House Street
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-585-2531 Office – 281-331-1690

Bill Hasse Elementary (Pre—K-5) J.B. Hensler CTE Center
Principal – DeeDee Baker Principal – Elizabeth Garcia
1200 House Street 7381 Lewis Lane
Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-585-5318 Office 281-245-2160

Don Jeter Elementary (Pre-K-5) E.C. Mason Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Tina McCorkle Principal – Dixie Jones
2455 County Rd 58 7400 Lewis Lane
Manvel, Texas 77578 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-245-3055 Office – 281-489-7251

Fairview Junior High Glenn York Elementary (Pre-K-K)
Principal – Greg Bingham Principal – Lisa Hicks
2600 County Rd 190 2720 Kingsley Drive
Alvin, Texas 77511 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office – 281-245-3100 Office – 281-245-2100

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Harby Junior High (6-8) Hood-Case Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Juan Gonzales Principal – Donna Reynolds
1500 Heights Rd 1450 Heights Rd
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-585-6626 Office – 281-585-5786

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary (Pre-K-5) Manvel Junior High (6-8)
Principal – Stacie VanLoenen Principal – Robert Ford
2225 Kingsley Drive 7302 McCoy Road
Pearland, Texas 77584 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-245-3090 Office – 281-245-3700

Manvel High School (9-12) Mark Twain Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Dr. Bobby Martinez Principal – Brenda Vincent
19601 Hwy 6 345 Kendell Crest Drive
Manvel, Texas 77578 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office -281-245-2232 Office – 281-585-5318

Mary Marek Elementary (Pre-K-5) Meridiana Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Roman Nieto Principal – Julie Weiss
1947 Kirby Drive 9815 Meridiana Parkway
Pearland, Texas 77584 Iowa Colony, Texas 77583
Office – 281-245-3232 Office – 281-245-3636

M.L. Passmore Elementary (Pre-K-5) Nolan Ryan Junior High (6-8)
Principal – Rosemary Reed Principal – Ashley Marquez
600 Kost Road 1500 Shadow Creek Parkway
Alvin, Texas 77511 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office – 281-585-6696 Office – 281-245-3210

Pomona Elementary (Pre-K-5-5) Red Duke Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Renae Rives Principal – Fulvia Shaw
4480 Kirby Drive 2900 County Rd 59
Manvel, Texas 77578 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-245-3670 Office – 281-245-3400

R.L. Stevenson Primary (Pre-K-2) Rodeo Palms Junior High (6-8)
Principal – Dale Tribble Principal – Aeniqua Flowers
Associate Principal – Kim Graham 101 Palm Desert Drive
4715 Mustang Road Manvel, Texas 77583
Alvin, Texas 77511 Office-281-245-3212
Office 281-585-3349

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Dr. Ronald McNair Junior High (6-8) Savannah Lake Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Craig Rodes Principal – Charles Bagley
2950 Kingsley Dr. 5151 Savannah Parkway
Pearland, TX 77584 Rosharon, Texas 77583
Office – 713 –TBD Office – 281-245-3212

Shadow Creek High School (9-12) Shirley Brothers Elementary (Pre-K-5)
Principal – Kelly Hestand Principal-Krystal Hawks
11850 Broadway 2910 Half Moon Bay Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office -281-245-3800 Office – 281-345-3660

Walt Disney Elementary (3-5)
Principal – Dale Tribble
5000 Mustang Road
Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-585-6234

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Superintendent of Schools

Dr. James “Buck” Gilcrease
301 East House Street
Alvin, Texas 77511
(281) 388 – 1130

Board of Trustees

Nicole Tonini, President

Earl Humbird, Vice-President

Vivian Scheibel, Secretary

Cheryl Harris

Regan Metoyer Peterson

Julie Pickren

Tiffany Wennerstrom

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Mission Statement
The mission of Alvin Independent School District, the center for public
education, is to offer exemplary programs enabling all students to possess
the ability to learn for the rest of their lives and become productive
citizens.

District Performance Goals
Academic Performance
• Student academic performance on state and national exams will reflect continuous
improvement and excellence in learning.
Teachers and Staff
• Alvin ISD will attract and retain the highest quality teachers and staff and support their
efforts with quality professional development.
Technology
• Alvin ISD will invest in evolving technology and maintaining existing infrastructure in
order to promote student/technology engagement in the teaching and learning process.
Facilities
• Facilities will be provided that are supportive of a quality instructional program and
represent the importance of public education within the community.
Parental/Community Involvement
• Alvin ISD will actively engage parents and the district communities in the education
process of our students.
Fiscal Responsibility
• Alvin ISD will be efficient managers of all district revenues by targeting expenditures
through careful planning and goal setting strategies.

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Alvin ISD Vision

Alvin ISD is a dynamic learning
organization committed to excellence for
each student and every program.

AISD Core Beliefs

• We believe students achieve their maximum potential when provided
engaging learning opportunities.
• We believe parents expect excellence in educational experiences that will
make each child’s goals become achievable.
• We believe teachers create a safe and engaging learning environment that
fosters the success of each student.
• We believe campus leaders establish a climate where everyone matters by
creating a culture of pride and ownership in their schools.
• We believe the central office provides the foundation to equip staff with
resources in a supportive environment so that each student has the
opportunity to thrive.
• We believe the Board of Trustees engages the community to create an
environment where excellence is prioritized so that each student reaches
his or her maximum potential.

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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................... 10
Accessibility ............................................................................................................................ 11
Section I: Parental Rights ............................................................ 12
Consent, Opt-Out, and Refusal Rights ................................................................................... 12
Removing a Student from Instruction or Excusing a Student from a Required Component of
Instruction .............................................................................................................................. 16
Right of Access to Student Records, Curriculum Materials, and District Records/Policies .... 18
Students with Special Needs or Special Circumstances ......................................................... 22
Section II: Other Important Information for Students and Parents.28
Absences/Attendance ............................................................................................................ 28
Accountability under State and Federal Law (All Grade Levels) ............................................ 33
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test ................................................................. 33
Awards and Honors (All Grade Levels) ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Bullying (All Grade Levels) ...................................................................................................... 33
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ................. 35
Celebrations (All Grade Levels) .............................................................................................. 36
Child Sexual Abuse and Other Maltreatment of Children (All Grade Levels) ......................... 36
Class Rank/Highest-Ranking Student (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ................................... 37
Class Schedules (Secondary Grade Levels Only) .................................................................... 39
College and University Admissions and Financial Aid (Secondary Grade Levels Only) .......... 39
College Credit Courses (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ......................................................... 40
Communications—Automated .............................................................................................. 41
Complaints and Concerns (All Grade Levels) ......................................................................... 41
Conduct (All Grade Levels) ..................................................................................................... 41
Counseling ............................................................................................................................. 43
Course Credit (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ....................................................................... 43
Credit by Examination—If a Student Has Taken the Course/Subject (All Grade Levels) ....... 44
Credit by Examination for Advancement/Acceleration—If a Student Has Not Taken the
Course/Subject ...................................................................................................................... 44
Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (All Grade Levels) ................ 45
Discrimination ........................................................................................................................ 48
Distance Learning .................................................................................................................. 48
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Distribution of Literature, Published Materials, or Other Documents (All Grade Levels) ...... 50
Dress and Grooming (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................. 51
Electronic Devices and Technology Resources (All Grade Levels) ......................................... 55
End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments ......................................................................................... 56
English Language Learners (All Grade Levels) ........................................................................ 56
Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations (All Grade Levels) ................................. 57
Fees (All Grade Levels) ........................................................................................................... 59
Fundraising (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................................ 60
Gang-Free Zones (All Grade Levels) ....................................................................................... 60
Gender-Based Harassment .................................................................................................... 60
Grade-Level Classification (Grades 9–12 Only) ...................................................................... 60
Grading Guidelines (All Grade Levels) .................................................................................... 60
Grading Scale ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………61
Graduation (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ........................................................................... 61
Harassment ............................................................................................................................ 66
Hazing (All Grade Levels) ....................................................................................................... 66
Health-Related Matters ......................................................................................................... 67
Homeless Students (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................... 71
Homework (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................................ 71
Illness ..................................................................................................................................... 71
Immunization (All Grade Levels) ............................................................................................ 72
Law Enforcement Agencies (All Grade Levels) ....................................................................... 72
Leaving Campus (All Grade Levels) ........................................................................................ 74
Lost and Found (All Grade Levels) .......................................................................................... 75
Makeup Work ........................................................................................................................ 75
Medicine at School (All Grade Levels) .................................................................................... 76
Nondiscrimination Statement (All Grade Levels) ................................................................... 80
Nontraditional Academic Programs (All Grade Levels) .......................................................... 81
Parent and Family Engagement (All Grade Levels) ................................................................ 81
Physical Examinations/Health Screenings ............................................................................. 82
Pledges of Allegiance and a Minute of Silence (All Grade Levels) ......................................... 82
Prayer (All Grade Levels) ........................................................................................................ 83
Promotion and Retention ...................................................................................................... 83
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Release of Students from School ........................................................................................... 85
Report Cards/Progress Reports and Conferences (All Grade Levels) ..................................... 85
Retaliation .............................................................................................................................. 85
Safety (All Grade Levels) ........................................................................................................ 85
SAT, ACT, and Other Standardized Tests ............................................................................... 87
Schedule Changes (Middle/Junior High and High School Grade Levels) ................................ 87
School Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 87
Searches ................................................................................................................................. 89
Sexual Harassment ................................................................................................................. 90
Special Programs (All Grade Levels) ....................................................................................... 90
Standardized Testing ............................................................................................................. 91
Steroids (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ................................................................................ 93
Students in Foster Care (All Grade Levels) ............................................................................. 93
Student Speakers (All Grade Levels) ...................................................................................... 93
Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention (All Grade Levels) ........................................ 93
Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Support (All Grade Levels) ........................................ 94
Summer School (All Grade Levels) ......................................................................................... 94
Tardies (All Grade Levels) ...................................................................................................... 94
Textbooks, Electronic Textbooks, Technological Equipment, and Other Instructional
Materials (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................................... 94
Transfers (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................................... 94
Transportation (All Grade Levels) .......................................................................................... 95
Vandalism (All Grade Levels) ............................................................................................... 966
Vehicles on Campus…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..96
Video Cameras (All Grade Levels) .......................................................................................... 99
Visitors to the School (All Grade Levels) ................................................................................ 99
Volunteers (All Grade Levels) ............................................................................................... 100
Voter Registration (Secondary Grade Levels Only) .............................................................. 100
Withdrawing from School (All Grade Levels) ....................................................................... 100
Glossary ................................................................................... 101
Appendix: Freedom from Bullying Policy .................................. 104
Student Welfare: Freedom from Bullying ............................................................................ 104
Index ........................................................................................ 108
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