STAAR Alternate 2, for students receiving special education services who meet certain criteria, will be available for eligible students, as determined by the student’s ARD committee. STAAR-L is a linguistically accommodated assessment that is available for certain limited English proficient (LEP) students, as determined by the student’s Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). A Spanish version of STAAR is also available to students through grade 5 who need this accommodation. STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE (All Grade Levels) In an effort to provide educational stability, the district strives to assist any student who is currently placed or newly placed in foster care (temporary or permanent custody of the state, sometimes referred to as substitute care) with the enrollment and registration process, as well as other educational services throughout the student’s enrollment in the district. Please contact Trisha Dillingham, who has been designated as the district’s foster care liaison, at 940-553-1900 with any questions. [See also on page 21 for more information.] Students in the Conservatorship of the State STUDENT SPEAKERS (All Grade Levels) The district provides students the opportunity to introduce certain school events. If a student the eligibility criteria and wishes to introduce one of the school events, the student should submit his or her name in accordance with policy FNA(LOCAL). SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION (All Grade Levels) If you are worried that your child may be using or is in danger of experimenting, using, or abusing illegal drugs or other prohibited substances, please contact the school counselor. The school counselor can provide you with a list of community resources that may be of assistance to you. The TDSHS maintains information regarding children’s mental health and substance abuse intervention services on its website: . SUICIDE AWARENESS (All Levels) The district is committed to partnering with parents to support the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development of its students. If you are concerned about your child, please access or contact the school counselor for more information related to suicide prevention services available in your area. TARDIES (All Grade Levels) Students arriving to school after 7:50 am will be counted tardy. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
STAAR Alternate 2, for students receiving special education services who meet certain criteria, will be available for eligible students, as determined by the student’s ARD committee. STAAR-L is a linguistically accommodated assessment that is available for certain limited English proficient (LEP) students, as determined by the student’s Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). A Spanish version of STAAR is also available to students through grade 5 who need this accommodation. STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE (All Grade Levels) In an effort to provide educational stability, the district strives to assist any student who is currently placed or newly placed in foster care (temporary or permanent custody of the state, sometimes referred to as substitute care) with the enrollment and registration process, as well as other educational services throughout the student’s enrollment in the district. Please contact Trisha Dillingham, who has been designated as the district’s foster care liaison, at 940-553-1900 with any questions. [See also Students in the Conservatorship of the State on page 21 for more information.] STUDENT SPEAKERS (All Grade Levels) The district provides students the opportunity to introduce certain school events. If a student the eligibility criteria and wishes to introduce one of the school events, the student should submit his or her name in accordance with policy FNA(LOCAL). SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION (All Grade Levels) If you are worried that your child may be using or is in danger of experimenting, using, or abusing illegal drugs or other prohibited substances, please contact the school counselor. The school counselor can provide you with a list of community resources that may be of assistance to you. The TDSHS maintains information regarding children’s mental health and substance abuse intervention services on its website: . SUICIDE AWARENESS (All Levels) The district is committed to partnering with parents to support the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development of its students. If you are concerned about your child, please access or contact the school counselor for more information related to suicide prevention services available in your area. TARDIES (All Grade Levels) Students arriving to school after 7:50 am will be counted tardy. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.