Table of Contents - IDEA Public Schools

Table of Contents

ABOUT IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ............................................................................................... 8

Mission ..........................................................................................................................................8

Vision ............................................................................................................................................8

History ...........................................................................................................................................8

Statement of Nondiscrimination .....................................................................................................8

Homeless Liaison and Title I Participants.........................................................................................9

Teacher Qualifications....................................................................................................................9

Special Programs............................................................................................................................9

Videotaping of Students ...............................................................................................................11

ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................... 11

General Admissions and Enrollment Information ..........................................................................11

Exclusion from Admission ...................................................................................................................................12 Admissions Application .......................................................................................................................................12 Acceptance Procedures .......................................................................................................................................12

Student Information to Verify Enrollment Eligibility ......................................................................12

Establishing Identification...................................................................................................................................12 Undocumented Students.....................................................................................................................................13 Residency Verification .........................................................................................................................................13

Expulsions....................................................................................................................................13

Transfers......................................................................................................................................13

Withdrawal from School...............................................................................................................13

Voluntary Withdrawal.........................................................................................................................................13 Involuntary Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................14

ATTENDANCE AND TUITION................................................................................................. 14

Attendance and Tardiness ............................................................................................................14

Texas Compulsory Attendance Law...............................................................................................14

Required Documentation of Absences ..........................................................................................15

Excused Absences ........................................................................................................................15

Unexcused Absences ....................................................................................................................16

Leaving Campus During School Hours............................................................................................16

Tuition .........................................................................................................................................16

REQUIRED INSTRUCTION AND GRADUATION ....................................................................... 16

Required Curriculum ....................................................................................................................16

Physical Education Requirements .................................................................................................16

Physical Education Exemption ............................................................................................................................16

Graduation Plan ...........................................................................................................................17

Testing Requirements for Graduation.................................................................................................................17 Foundation Graduation Program........................................................................................................................17

Standardized Testing ....................................................................................................................18

STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) .............................................................................18 End-of-Course Assessments for Students in Grades 9?12 ...................................................................................18 Texas Success Initiative Assessment ...................................................................................................................19 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).....................................................................19

Attendance Needed Per Class for Credit........................................................................................19

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Promotion and Retention Requirements.......................................................................................20

Students with Disabilities ....................................................................................................................................21

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test..........................................................................21 Career and Technical Education Program ......................................................................................22 HEALTH ............................................................................................................................... 22 Health-Related Resources, Policies, and Procedures......................................................................22 Alcohol-Free School Notice ...........................................................................................................23 Tobacco-Free School Notice..........................................................................................................23 Drug-Free School Notice ...............................................................................................................23 Mental Health Promotion and Intervention ..................................................................................23 Mental Health Support (All Grade Levels) .....................................................................................23 Emergency Medical Treatment .....................................................................................................24 Immunizations .............................................................................................................................24

Provisional Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................24 Exemptions from Immunization Requirements...................................................................................................25 Immunization Records Reporting........................................................................................................................25 Food Allergy Information ....................................................................................................................................26

Communicable Diseases ...............................................................................................................26

Head Lice.............................................................................................................................................................26

Administration of Medication.......................................................................................................27

Authorized Employees.........................................................................................................................................27 Self-Administration of Prescription Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medicine................................................................27

Bacterial Meningitis Information ..................................................................................................28 Dyslexia and Related Disorders.....................................................................................................29 Vision and Hearing Screenings ......................................................................................................30 Spinal Screening...........................................................................................................................30 Acanthosis Screening for Diabetes ................................................................................................30 Fitness Testing .............................................................................................................................30 Preparedness Training..................................................................................................................31 Pest Control .................................................................................................................................31 Asbestos Management Plan .........................................................................................................31 Steroid Notice ..............................................................................................................................31 Seizure Management and Treatment Plan.....................................................................................31 Toileting.......................................................................................................................................32

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STUDENT SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 32

Student Code of Conduct..............................................................................................................32

Child Abuse Reporting and Programs ............................................................................................32

Plan for Addressing Sexual Abuse, Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment ofChildren.........................................32

Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation..........................................................35

Statement of Nondiscrimination .........................................................................................................................35 Discrimination .....................................................................................................................................................35 Prohibited Harassment .......................................................................................................................................35 Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Harassment...........................................................................................36 Dating Violence ...................................................................................................................................................37 Retaliation ........................................................................................................................................................... 37 Reporting Procedures..........................................................................................................................................37 Confidentiality .....................................................................................................................................................38 Appeal .................................................................................................................................................................38

Freedom from Hazing ...................................................................................................................38

Freedom from Bullying and Cyberbullying.....................................................................................38

Reporting Procedures..........................................................................................................................................39 Investigation of Report .......................................................................................................................................39 Confidentiality .....................................................................................................................................................40 Appeal .................................................................................................................................................................40

Interrogations and Searches .........................................................................................................40

Desk and Locker Searches ...................................................................................................................................40 Vehicles on Campus ............................................................................................................................................41

Law Enforcement Agencies ...........................................................................................................41

Questioning of Students......................................................................................................................................41 Students Taken into Custody...............................................................................................................................41

School Visitors .............................................................................................................................42

Registered Sex Offenders ....................................................................................................................................42

Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Outs .............................................................................43

Disruptions ..................................................................................................................................43

Fireworks .....................................................................................................................................43

Weapon and Concealed Handgun Prohibition ...............................................................................43

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO STUDENTS ....................................................... 44

Religious Expression.....................................................................................................................44 Pledges of Allegiance and Moment of Silence................................................................................44

Recitation of the Declaration of Independence .............................................................................44

School Calendar ...........................................................................................................................44

School Day ...................................................................................................................................44

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Textbooks and Curriculum Materials.............................................................................................44 Transcripts ...................................................................................................................................45 Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations .......................................................................45 Fees .............................................................................................................................................45 Displaying a Student's Artwork, Projects, Photos, and Other Original Work ...................................46 Distribution of Materials or Documents ........................................................................................46

School Materials .................................................................................................................................................46 Non-School Materials..........................................................................................................................................46

Electronic Devices and Technology Resources ...............................................................................47 Change of Address or Telephone Number .....................................................................................49 Uniform Requirements.................................................................................................................49 Child Nutrition Program ...............................................................................................................49 Transportation .............................................................................................................................49

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................. 50

Purpose of the Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................................50 Authority and Jurisdiction ............................................................................................................50

Reporting Crimes.................................................................................................................................................51

Standards for Student Conduct .....................................................................................................51 Discipline Management Techniques..............................................................................................51 Corporal Punishment....................................................................................................................52 Student Code of Conduct Offenses and Consequences ..................................................................52

Level I Offenses: ..................................................................................................................................................52 Level II Offenses: .................................................................................................................................................53 Level III Offenses: ................................................................................................................................................54

Student Code of Conduct Consequences .......................................................................................58

Detention ............................................................................................................................................................58 After School Detention ........................................................................................................................................58 Suspension ..........................................................................................................................................................58 In-School Suspension...........................................................................................................................................58 Out-of-School Suspension ...................................................................................................................................59 Special Rules for Suspensions Involving Homeless Students ...............................................................................59 Emergency Placement.........................................................................................................................................59 Removal from School Transportation .................................................................................................................59

Conferences, Hearings, and Appeals .............................................................................................59

Process for Suspensions Lasting Up to Five Days ................................................................................................59 Process for Out-of-School Suspensions Over Five Days (extended suspension) and Expulsion ...........................60 Appeal to Regional Executive Director or Regional Superintendent ...................................................................61 Appeal to Superintendent ...................................................................................................................................61

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