Student Handbook - rgccisd

3IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTSThis section of the Veterans Middle School Student Handbook includes information on topics ofparticular interest to you as a parent, such as:Your child’s grades and progress reports;Records pertaining to your child;Conferences with your child’s teacher;Procedures to follow if you have a concern that isn’t resolved by a conference; andSchool events and school-related groups that would welcome your attendance or participation.YOUR INVOLVEMENT AS A PARENTA child’s education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school, apartnership that thrives on communication. Your involvement in this partnership may include:Encouraging your child to put a high priority on education and working with your child on adaily basis to make the most of the educational opportunities the school provides.Becoming familiar with all of your child’s school activities and with the academic programs,including special programs, offered in the District. Discuss with the counselor or principalany questions you may have about the options and opportunities available to your child.Monitor your child’s academic progress and contact teachers as needed.Attending scheduled conferences and requesting additional conferences as needed. Toschedule a telephone or in-person conference with a teacher, counselor, or principal, pleasecall the school office at (956) 488-0252 for an appointment. A teacher will usually returnyour call or meet with you during his or her conference period or at a mutually convenienttime before or after school.Exercising your right to review teaching materials, textbooks, and other aids, and to examinetests that have been administered to your child.Serving as a parent representative on the district-level planning committees, assisting in thedevelopment of educational goals and plans to improve student achievement. For furtherinformation, see policies in BQA and BQB.Your child will not be required to participate without parental consent in any survey, analysis,or evaluation—funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education—thatconcerns:Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent.Mental and psychological problems of the student or the student’s family.Sexual behavior and attitudes.Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, and demeaning behavior.Criticism of individuals with whom the student or the student’s family has a close familyrelationship.Relationships privileged under law, such as relationships with lawyers, physicians, andministers.Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents.