Policies and Procedures
Tardy & Attendance Policies
Tardy Policy
Attendance Policy
NEISD Attendance Policy Consequences
Flagrant Absences
Procedures For Reporting Absences
Other School Information
Enrollment Procedures
School Health Program
Vision & Hearing
Special Health Problems
Medication At School
Immunization
Money At School
Withdrawal From School
Reporting Student Progress
Counseling & Guidance
School Rules For Dress & Grooming
Specific Rules - NEISD Board Approved Policy 2003-2004
School Wide Discipline
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Parents are asked to help students learn to value education and to understand the importance of arriving to school on time and being consistently in attendance for the entire school day. The habits developed by children during their elementary years will last a lifetime. For that reason, tardiness to class, tardiness in picking up students after school (after 3:00), and excessive absences will not be acceptable and serious consequences may result, possibly to include parent and student attending Saturday School to requiring parent court summons and/or fines if warranted. back to top |
| The teachers will document tardies in the classroom. A tardy is recorded if a student is not in his/her classroom when the tardy bell rings at 7:30 a.m. This means that you will need to drop your child off no later than 7:20 a.m. in order for your student to have sufficient time to walk to class. The tardies will also be recorded on the nine week report cards. When students accrue five tardies the school administration will become actively involved in the step process. Progressive action will be taken if tardies continue. If tardies are due to parental neglect, the parent will be referred for action in accordance with the state compulsory attendance laws. Tardies are cumulative throughout the school year and do not begin anew with the beginning of the second semester. The only excused tardies are those that have a doctor's note turned in to the data processor upon arrival. A parent must come in to the office to sign their child/children in. When making doctor appointments, please try to schedule them as late in the afternoon as possible. It is important that your child attend school for the full day. A parent excuse (ex. oversleeping) does not excuse a child's tardiness, even with a note. Bus transportation is provided to all students residing outside a two-mile radius. In order to insure that your child will not be counted tardy, it is strongly suggested that you make every possible effort to get your child on the bus every morning. Numerous staff members are on duty to supervise your child in our school cafeteria, playground and/or gym. Students are dismissed at 7:20 a.m. in order to arrive to class on time; therefore, the time spent in the cafeteria is not lengthy. Students eating breakfast should arrive on campus no later than 7:15 a.m. (exception: bus students). back to top |
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State law requires that students shall be in attendance a minimum of 159 days of a school year to receive credit for the school year, unless a student has an official doctor's note. If a student is in attendance less than 159 days, the student will lose credit unless unexcused absences are made up in an alternative educational manner such as Saturday School. A fee is charged to attend Saturday School and a parent must attend Saturday School with the child. You will be notified by the assistant principal if your child needs to attend Saturday School. |
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According to NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT policy, any student arriving after 9:30 a.m. is counted absent for the entire day, unless the child brings in proof that he/she has been to the doctor that day and has an official doctor's note. A parent must come into the office to sign the student in and turn the note into the office. After all other full day absences, a doctor's note should be sent to the child's teacher within a two-day period. A note from a doctor is very important every time your child is absent.
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According to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Laws a student must be in compliance unless illness, family emergency, or religious holidays prevent attendance. The NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT policy states after the eighteenth day of absence your child is at risk of losing credit for the year; therefore, Saturday School may be required if deemed necessary by the school administration. back to top |
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When your child is absent, you must call the school office at 407-6600 by 9:30 a.m. to inform us of the absence. We will attempt to call the home if we do not get a call. Following an absence, a note must be sent (within two days) with your child to the teacher stating the reason for his/her absence. A doctor's note should be sent each time the student sees the doctor. These notes are filed in the office. Students will be allowed reasonable time to make up work due to an absence. If a student is out more than three (3) days due to illness, parents may call the school office by 9:00 a.m. to request the work missed. The teachers will make every effort to have make-up work in the school office by the time school is out. Make-up work will not be given in advance. back to top |
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When a parent enrolls kindergarten through 5th grade students he/she will fill out enrollment cards. These cards supply the school with necessary family and emergency information. Evidence of required immunizations must also be submitted. All students must also have a state birth certificate on file in the office. Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1. First grade students must be six on or before September 1. Parents are required to show proof of residence when enrolling a student. There is also a space provided on the AGR card for the student's Social Security number. We ask parents to please provide a copy of the child's social security card and current proof of residence when enrolling.
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A registered nurse is assigned to supervise the school's health services, to render first aid when needed, and to be the school's contact with the medical community. We also have a clinic aide on duty for the major part of each day. Students are dismissed from school for health reasons through the principal's office only. Incase of an accident or illness during the school day, only first aid treatment can be administered at school. The family will be notified promptly if the situation should require emergency medical treatment. If the parent of the alternate adults listed on the emergency card cannot be contacted, the family physician named on the card will be contacted for instructions. If the physician cannot be contacted, EMS will be called.
It is imperative that we have a means of contacting parents in case an emergency situation arises. We ask that you give us current telephone numbers at home and work, and that you supply the names and phone numbers of two additional responsible adults who know the child and who might help us locate you in the event we cannot contact you. This information is recorded on the "Student Emergency Card" and is kept in the office. Please notify the school office immediately of any changes in phone numbers and address changes (a new proof of residence is required when there is a change of address.) If you move out of the school attendance area, please request a continuing enrollment form in order to obtain approval to remain for the rest of the school year. |
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All kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students new to the district will have their vision and hearing checked. You will be notified if there are any suspected problems.
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If your child has a special health problem we require that you have your doctor fill out the "Special Health Form" which states the diagnosis and medication to be given at school and limitations placed on physical education activities. The nurse will provide you with this form. |
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All medications must be in correct prescription bottles, not in an envelope or wrapped in a piece of paper, etc. All medication must be taken to the clinic by the parent. There will be no medication kept in the teachers' rooms, nor may the child give himself/herself medication. Parents should pick up medication when it is no longer needed, or at the end of the school year. There will be no exceptions to these rules.
Prescription medications (those in the pharmacy bottle ordered by the doctor) can be given with a note from the parent. Nonprescription medications or "over the counter" medications are not permitted to be given at school unless the parent comes to administer it or it is accompanied with a doctor's note. back to top |
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State law and NEISD policy requires medical validated records of immunization to be on file for all students. Please take the School Immunization Record to your doctor for completion. Be sure he/she signs the card. If you have records from Public Health Clinics, bring those to school for transfer to the school record. Any student whose medical records are not complete within 30 days of entry will be asked to remain home until these are complete. All immunizations must have medical verification. If a person is medically exempt from any immunization, we must have written verification from the physician.
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If you give your young child money for milk, juice, breakfast, lunch, etc., please put it in an envelope and write on the envelope your child's name and purpose for which the money is sent. |
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The school must be notified 24 hours prior to the day on which a student withdraws. Both the office and the student's teacher should be informed of the date and the reason for withdrawal. Final withdrawal procedures must go through the office. The student will be released only to the legal parent or guardian at the office.
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Grades are reported every nine weeks. Teachers in grades K-1 use a check list grading system. Grades 2-5 will report progress through the use of a report card with numerical grades. Progress reports are sent home at three (3) weeks if a student is not making adequate progress or is in grades 2-5 and failing a core subject. Another progress report is sent out at the end of the six weeks to every student. Report cards go home on the Friday following the last week of the nine (9) weeks.
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The school counselor works with students, teachers, parents and community personnel in providing a developmental guidance program in the school. They are available to individual students for counseling on specific problems, groups of students, to parents/guardians for advice, and do classroom group guidance lessons.
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Philosophy and general statement to parents: |
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All students are expected to adhere to these rules! The following specific rules are to be followed by North East Independent School District students:
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Good citizenship which promotes a positive learning environment is expected from Castle Hills students at school and to and from school. Respect for self and others is of utmost importance. Students should treat others in the manner they want to be treated.
We have incorporated a school-wide discipline plan with uniform school rules and consistent procedures on each grade level. We expect students will not act in a way which will: (1) be disrespectful, (2) hurt themselves or others verbally or physically, (3) damage or destroy property, or (4) disturb the classroom learning atmosphere. Students are encouraged to show PRIDE in themselves, the school, and in their work. Individual student conduct is recorded daily in a special conduct folder. Parents are sent a copy of the school discipline plan each fall. If a student gets out of control in such a way that he/she does not meet these expectations, it becomes important for the home and the school to work cooperatively to help the student develop self-discipline skills. If your child has a problem with behavior, you will be notified by phone or by a "Discipline Report" signed by an administrator. back to top |
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According to the North East Independent School District guidelines, two classroom parties are held each year, one during the winter season, and one at the end of the year. Your child's teacher will contact you if they need help with these parties.
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