Student Handbook (English) - Alvin Independent School District

110 Pages·2012·0.89 MB·English

2011-2012

ALVIN ISD
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
AND
CODE OF CONDUCT

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AISD
CAMPUSES

Alvin High School (9 – 12) Manvel High School (9-12)
Principal – Kathy Windsor Principal – Darrell Alexander
802 South Johnson 19601 Hwy. 6
Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-245-3000 Office – 281-245-2232

Alvin Junior High (6– 8) Longfellow Elementary (3 – 5)
Principal – Trent Thrasher Principal – Dee Dee Baker
2300 West South Street 1300 E. House Street
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-585-3397 Office – 281-585-3397

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary (PreK-5) Mark Twain Primary (Pre-K – 2)
Principal – Terri Bruce Principal – Brenda Vincent
2225 Kingsley Dr. 610 East Clemens
Pearland, Texas 77584 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-245-3090 Office – 281-585-5318

Nolan Ryan Junior High (6-8) Savannah Lakes Elementary (PreK-5)
Principal: Christina Lovette Principal: Elizabeth Sassin
11500 Shadow Creek Parkway 5151 Savannah Parkway
Pearland, Texas 77584 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office – 281-245-3210 Office – 281-245-3212

Fairview Junior High (6-8) Mary Marek Elementary (Pre-K – 2)
Principal: Kelley Jackson Principal – Jessica McMullen
12722 CR 190 1947 Kirby Drive
Alvin, TX 77511 Pearland, Texas 77584
Office – 281-245-3100 Office – 713-436-0180

Harby Junior High (6 – 8) Walt Disney Elementary (3-5)
Principal – Dr. Johnny Briseño Principal – Dale Tribble
1500 Heights Road 5000 Mustang Road
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-388-2246 Office - 281-331-9959
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Manvel Junior High (6 – 8) R. L. Stevenson Primary (Pre-K – 2)
Principal – Shawn Williams Principal – Julie Weiss
7350 Lewis Lane 4715 Mustang Road
Manvel, Texas 77578 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office - 281-245-2078 Office – 281-585-3349

ASSETS Learning Center (7 –12) E. C. Mason Elementary (Pre-K – 5)
Principal – Tracy Hummel Principal – Fulvia Shaw
605 E. House Street 7400 Lewis Lane
Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-331-1690 Office – 281-489-7251

M. L. Passmore Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Alvin Elementary (3-5)
Principal – Carol Nelson Principal – Tracy Olvera
600 Kost Road 1910 Rosharon Road
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511
Office – 281-585-6696 Office – 281-585-2511

Hood-Case Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Don Jeter Elementary (Pre-K – 5)
Principal– Donna McMillan Principal – Kim Fox
1450 Heights Road 2455 County Rd. 58
Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578
Office – 281-585-5786 Office – 281-245-3055

Alvin Primary (Pre-K – 2) ADAPT Center (6-12)
Principal – Diane Peltier Principal – Donald Brown
2200 West Park 802 S. Johnson St
Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, TX 77511
Office - 281-585-2531 Office – 281-245-2681

Glen York Elementary (Pre-K – 2)
Principal – Kimberly Wells
2720 Kingsley Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
Office - 281-245- 2100

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Alvin Independent School District
Dr. Fred Brent, Superintendent of Schools
301 East House Street
Alvin, Texas 77511
(281) 388 – 1130

Alvin Independent School District
Board of Trustees

Earl Humbird, President
Tiffany Wennerstrom, Vice-President
Charles McCauley, Secretary
Pete Vincent
Sue Stinger
Mark Patterson
Eddie Martinez
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 Goals
Alvin Independent School District
District Performance Goals
2011-2012

Academic Performance
 Student academic performance on state and national exams will reflect continuous
improvement and excellence in learning.
 Emphasis will be placed on initiating strategies aimed at closing the achievement gap for
at-risk, limited English proficient, special education, and economically disadvantaged
students.
 Students will have access to extensive advanced academic offerings and programs
designed to provide college credit.
 Alvin ISD will expand course offerings in Career and Technical Education with an
emphasis on skilled trades.

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Teachers and Staff
 Alvin ISD will attract and retain the highest quality teachers and staff and support their
efforts with quality professional development.
 Competitive district salary schedules, benefits, and a quality environment for teaching
and learning will be emphasized.
 Meaningful professional development opportunities will be provided that support school
district goals and continuous professional growth for personnel.

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.
 The district will provide technology that supports efficient administrative, district
support, and teaching activities.
 Technology professional development and training opportunities for personnel will be
emphasized.

Facilities
 Facilities will be provided that are supportive of a quality instructional program and
represent the importance of public education within the community.
 Facility improvements will reflect the importance of energy management and
conservation in maintaining efficient fiscal operations.
 Community input and involvement will be sought if new facilities or significant
renovations are proposed by the district.
 Facilities will be provided that provide a safe and secure environment for students and
district personnel.

Parental/Community Involvement
 Alvin ISD will actively engage parents and the district communities in the education
process of our students.
 The district will provide opportunities for parents and community members to become
active campus volunteers.
 Available positions on the District Improvement Committee, Campus Improvement
Committees, and other committees that contribute to the success of the district will be
made known to the general public.

Fiscal Responsibility
 Alvin ISD will be efficient managers of all district revenues by targeting expenditures
through careful planning and goal setting strategies.
 District goals and priorities will be supported by appropriate budget allocations.
 Alvin ISD will widely distribute information concerning the district budget, tax rate, and
accountability ratings associated with fiscal management.

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THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL

Name of Student______________________________________ Grade ___________

2011 - 2012 Student Handbook
Please read and discuss with your child the information in Student Handbook, which includes the
Student Code of Conduct. You and your child should sign at the bottom once you have reviewed
this information. Your signature acknowledges that you understand that you are not receiving a
paper copy of the student handbook and that the complete handbook can be accessed online at
www.alvinisd.net in accordance with Alvin ISD Board Policy and the Texas Education Code. If
you prefer a paper copy of the handbook, please notify the school principal.
My child and I have reviewed the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct and I
understand that my child will be subject to school discipline and possibly to criminal
prosecution if he or she is found to have violated the District’s Student Code of Conduct. I
also understand that my child will be held accountable for his/her behavior and will be
subject to disciplinary consequences outlined in the code. Pursuant to House Bill 603 of the
79th Legislature, consideration is given [in a decision to order suspension, removal to a
disciplinary alternative education program (AEP), or expulsion] to self-defense, intent or lack
of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct, a student’s disciplinary history, or a
disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of
the student’s conduct.
One of the behavior management techniques listed in the Student Code of Conduct that may
be used at some campuses is corporal punishment. If it is used at your child’s school,
please circle and initial yes if you give permission for corporal punishment to be
administered or no if you do not want corporal punishment to be administered.
_____ Yes _____ No
Students are assigned a password to access the internet for research, information, etc. and are
always closely monitored when using the internet. Students must agree to abide by the
District’s Electronic Acceptable Use Policy (located in the Student Handbook), and
understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal
offense. Should a student commit any violation, his/her access privileges may be revoked,
disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. If you do not want your child to
have access to the internet through a school computer, please notify the principal in
writing within 10 days of the beginning of school.

According to state law and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
certain “directory information” about students (name, address, telephone number, date and
place of birth, awards {honor roll, top graduates, science fair, etc.}, photographs, grade level,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of
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athletic teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status, e-mail address) will be released to
anyone (institutions of higher education and military recruiters as indicated in Section 9528
of the No Child Left Behind Act) who follows District-approved procedures for requesting it,
unless the parent objects to the release of directory information about their child.
Information (listed above) that you do not want released should be indicated in writing
to the principal within 10 days of the beginning of school.

From time to time, students are photographed, videotaped, or recorded by a representative of
the school district or the local media for purposes of safety, maintenance of discipline in
school or on school buses, any purpose related to a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity,
awards, or any purpose related to regular classroom instruction. (Examples include, but are
not limited to newspaper, photo or work posted on website, yearbook, etc.). There is no
financial remuneration if photos or work is used and Alvin ISD is released from any future
claims, as well as any liability arising from the use of said items. If you do not want your
child photographed or videotaped or his/her work used, please notify the principal in
writing within 10 days of the beginning of school.

I have read the above information.

Parent’s Signature ______________________________________

Student’s Signature _____________________________________

Educational opportunities are offered by the Alvin Independent School District
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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Table of Contents
PREFACE ..................................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................. 14
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT................................................................................................ 14
Working Together ................................................................................................................. 14
Parent Involvement Coordinator ........................................................................................... 15
PARENTAL RIGHTS .............................................................................................................. 15
Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights.......................................................... 15
“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities ............................................................................... 16
Inspecting Surveys ................................................................................................................ 16
Requesting Professional Qualifications of Teachers and Staff ............................................. 16
Reviewing Instructional Materials ........................................................................................ 16
Displaying a Student’s Artwork and Projects ....................................................................... 16
Accessing Student Records ................................................................................................... 17
Granting Permission to Video or Audio Record a Student ................................................... 17
Granting Permission to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction ................ 17
Removing a Student Temporarily from the Classroom ........................................................ 17
Removing a Student from Human Sexuality Instruction ...................................................... 18
Excusing a Student from Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags ........................ 18
Excusing a Student from Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence ............... 18
Requesting Notices of Certain Student Misconduct ............................................................. 19
School Safety Transfers ........................................................................................................ 19
Requesting Classroom Assignment for Multiple Birth Siblings........................................... 20
Parents of Students with Disabilities .................................................................................... 20
Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning
Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education .............................................. 20
Accommodations for Children of Military Families ............................................................ 21
Student Records .................................................................................................................... 21
Directory Information ....................................................................................................... 23
Directory Information for School-Sponsored Purposes .................................................... 23
Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher
Education .......................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION II: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS.. 24
ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE .................................................................................................. 24
Compulsory Attendance........................................................................................................ 24
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Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance ............................................................................... 25
Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance ................................................................. 25
Attendance for Credit ............................................................................................................ 26
Parent’s Note after an Absence ............................................................................................. 27
Doctor’s Note after an Absence for Illness ........................................................................... 27
Driver License Attendance Verification ............................................................................... 27
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................... 28
AWARDS AND HONORS ...................................................................................................... 28
BULLYING .............................................................................................................................. 28
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS ....................................... 28
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE ....................................................................................................... 29
CLASS RANK / TOP TEN PERCENT / HIGHEST RANKING STUDENT ......................... 30
CLASS SCHEDULES .............................................................................................................. 30
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES .............................................................................................. 30
COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS ......................................................................................... 31
COMPUTER RESOURCES ..................................................................................................... 31
CONDUCT ............................................................................................................................... 32
Applicability of School Rules ............................................................................................... 32
Corporal Punishment ............................................................................................................ 32
Disruptions ............................................................................................................................ 32
Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones .............................................. 32
Other Electronic Devices ...................................................................................................... 33
Inappropriate Use of Technology ......................................................................................... 33
Social Events ......................................................................................................................... 33
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES / CONDITIONS ......................................................................... 34
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES ........................................................................................... 34
COUNSELING ......................................................................................................................... 34
Academic Counseling ........................................................................................................... 34
Personal Counseling.............................................................................................................. 34
Psychological Exams, Tests, or Treatment ........................................................................... 34
CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course ...................................................... 35
CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course ............................................... 35
DATING VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION ....... 35
Dating Violence .................................................................................................................... 35
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Discrimination....................................................................................................................... 36
Harassment ............................................................................................................................ 36
Sexual Harassment ................................................................................................................ 36
Retaliation ............................................................................................................................. 36
Reporting Procedures ............................................................................................................ 37
Investigation of Report ......................................................................................................... 37
DISCRIMINATION ................................................................................................................. 37
DISTANCE LEARNING ......................................................................................................... 37
DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS ................................. 37
School Materials ................................................................................................................... 37
Nonschool Materials...from students .................................................................................... 38
Nonschool Materials...from others........................................................................................ 38
DRESS AND GROOMING ..................................................................................................... 38
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS ......................... 41
Standards of Behavior ........................................................................................................... 42
Offices and Elections ............................................................................................................ 42
FEES ......................................................................................................................................... 43
FUND-RAISING ...................................................................................................................... 43
GANG-FREE ZONES .............................................................................................................. 44
GRADE CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................... 45
GRADING GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................... 45
GRADUATION ........................................................................................................................ 45
Requirements for a Diploma ................................................................................................. 45
Graduation Programs ............................................................................................................ 46
Certificates of Coursework Completion ............................................................................... 48
Students with Disabilities ..................................................................................................... 48
Graduation Activities ............................................................................................................ 49
Graduation Speakers ............................................................................................................. 49
Graduation Expenses ............................................................................................................ 49
State Scholarships and Grants ............................................................................................... 50
HARASSMENT ....................................................................................................................... 50
HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS ........................................................................................... 50
Bacterial Meningitis .............................................................................................................. 51
Physical Activity for Students in Elementary and Middle School ....................................... 52
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