FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Houston Independent School District
MISSION STATEMENT: Learning is our Business. We at Halpin Early Childhood Center accept high levels of learning for all of our students as the fundamental purpose of our school and our work, and therefore are willing to examine all practices in light of their impact on learning.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL August 27, 2012
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL June 6, 2013
SCHOOL HOURS
Pre-K – Kindergarten 7:50 am –3:20 pm
Special Education 7:45 am –3:00 pm
Please be on time to pick up your child.
DISMISSAL
Your child’s safety is always our top priority. Students may only be picked up by adults on the authorized list. A photo identification is required to pick up students from the office.
EARLY PICKUP
For the safety of all students, students will NOT be called to the office for early pick up after 2:30 P.M.
ABSENCES
Written excuses are required the day a student returns to school following an absence.
TARDIES
Teachers and students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:50 A.M. ready to begin the instructional day.
CPS/CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Students not picked up following the 3:20 P.M. dismissal: HISD Police are notified and student is transported to Children’s Protective Services/CPS, Youth Services Center, 6300 Chimney Rock, 713-394-4000.
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
All students FREE
The cost of breakfast for adults $2.00
LUNCH
Reduced Lunch $0.40
Regular/Paid Lunch $2.25
Adult Lunch $3.00
Sodas/carbonated beverages, i.e., Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, etc., are NOT to be sent with student lunches.
DRESS CODE/UNIFORMS
Students dress should always reflect a concern for safety and decency.
All shirts are to be tucked inside pants and skirts.
TOPS: White, Navy, Khaki blouses or shirts.
BOTTOMS: Navy, Khaki, Black plants, slacks, jeans, jumper uniforms, knee-length shorts, and skorts.
SHOES: Closed toe and closed heel shoes with rubber soles suitable for physical education, i.e. tennis shoes.
REPORT CARD
Parent/Teacher conferences are required before the report card is sent home for the first time. The teacher will contact parents to schedule the conference.
REPORT CARD DATES
Pre-K Kindergarten
November 9, 2012 October 26, 2012
February 22, 2013 January 11, 2013
June 6, 2013 March 28, 2013
June 6, 2013
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
|Description and Grade level |Sept.’12 | Jan.’13 |April’13 |
|Language and Reading | | | |
| PreK- Frog Street Press assessment |+ |+ |+ |
| Kinder-TPRI (English) |+ |+ |+ |
| Tejas LEE (Spanish assessment) |+ |+ |+ |
| DRA (English) |+ |+ |+ |
| EDL (Spanish assessment) |+ |+ |+ |
|Mathematics | | | |
| PreK Early Childhood assessment |+ |+ |+ |
| Kinder- Kathy Richardson assessment |+ |+ |+ |
|“Counting Objects” | | | |
| | | | |
|NNAT – Gifted and Talented assessment |+ | | |
|Non Verbal. Kindergarten only. | | | |
| | |Dec. ‘12 | |
|Assessments | |+ | |
|Kinder – Stanford- (English) | | | |
|Kinder - Aprenda – (Spanish) | | | |
MORNING SUPERVISION
Adult supervision is available in the front lobby at 6:30 A.M. for Halpin Early Childhood Center students who arrive early. Spuervision is NOT available before that time. Do not send your child before 6:30 A.M.
STUDENT PICKUP
Student safety is our first priority at all times. Individuals picking up students must be listed on the “Student Pickup List” by the student’s parent(s). A photo identification is required of the individual picking up the student.
VISITORS AND BUILDING SAFETY
All visitors entering the main building beyond the front office are required to register at the front office with their photo identification. Each visitor will receive a Visitor’s Pass, indicating where he/she may go inside the building. The Visitor’s Pass must be visible and issued through the utilization of Raptor Trace, V-soft system, a web-based software that works with multiple state law enforcement databases and school administration to maintain a safe, secure environment at all times at Halpin Early Childhood center.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Supply lists will be provided the first day of school.
DISCIPLINE
HISD has established as one of its primary goals the provision of a high-quality education program for each student in a safe school environment free of disruptions that interfere with the educational process. Every parent will receive a copy of the HISD District-wide Code of Student Conduct, 2012-2013. The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to inform all students and parents of HISD’s expectations regarding behavior and conduct. Students and parents are expected to become familiar with the provisions, and the rules and regulations established at Halpin Early Childhood Center by the Houston Independent School District and TEA (Texas Education Agency).
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
When you need to speak with your child’s teacher, write a note or schedule a conference during the teacher’s planning time; specific times are available at the front office for your convenience. The instructional day begins promptly at 7:50 A.M., and will not be disturbed or interrupted by parent visits or phone calls.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Store bought cupcakes are recommended for the entire classroom in the event you will be celebrating your child’s birthday. Do not send ice cream, drinks, candy, party favors, candles or balloons. Classroom celebrations are held outside immediately following lunch, and inside during bad weather.
CHANGE OF CLOTHING
All students will need to have a complete change of clothing at school at all times; clothing should be labeled with the student’s name and sent in a Ziploc bag (top, bottom, underwear, and socks).
BACKPACKS
Check with your child’s teacher regarding backpack recommendations. Student backpacks must be worn on the student’s back. Backpacks on rollers are dangerous and NOT safe for all students and adults. Backpacks on rollers are NOT permitted at Halpin Early Childhood Center.
CELL PHONES
Turn cell phones off or on vibrate when leaving the front lobby and entering the main building. Our Business is “Teaching and Learning” for your children; their educational environment will NOT be disturbed or interrupted.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 27, 2012 First Day of School
September 17, 2012 Labor Day
September 6, 2012 Open House
September 26, 2012 Early Dismissal
October 24, 2012 Early Dismissal
November 2012 Pictures
November 14, 2012 Early Dismissal
November 21-23, 2012 Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 24, 2012 – Jan. 4, 2013 Winter Break
January 7, 2013 Teacher Preparation Day
January 8, 2013 Students Return to School
January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Holiday
January 30, 2013 Early Dismissal
February 20, 2013 Early Dismissal
March 2013 Pictures
March 11 – 15, 2013 Spring Break
March 29, 2013 Spring Holiday
May 27, 2013 Memorial Day Holiday
June 6, 2013 Las Day of School
HALPIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK
LEARNING IS OUR BUSINESS
10901 Sandpiper
Houston, Texas 77096
713-778-6720
JESSICA TEJADA, PRINCIPAL
TANYA LORENCE, TITLE I COORDINATOR
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