Student Handbook - rgccisd

9Unless you object to the use of your child’s information for these limited purposes, the school willnot need to ask your permission each time the district wishes to use this information for the schoolsponsoredpurposes listed above.RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION TO MILITARY RECRUITERS ANDINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONThe district is required by federal law to comply with a request by a military recruiter or aninstitution of higher education for students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings, unlessparents have advised the district not to release their child’s information without prior writtenconsent. A form has been attached for you to complete if you do not want the district to providethis information to military recruiters or institutions of higher education.TESTINGIn order for students to do their best on any test, they must be comfortable and alert. Parents areencouraged to be aware of their child’s schedule and to assure that the child comes to school everyday—but especially on test days—after:A good night’s sleep;A good breakfast; andDressing for the weather or for the temperature inside the testing center.State AssessmentIn addition to routine testing and other measures of achievement, students at certain grade levelswill take state assessment tests in the following subjects:Middle School State Assessments:6 th Grade students will test with STAAR Math and Reading*7 th Grade students will test with STAAR Math, Reading and Writing*8 th Grade students will test with STAAR Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies**Other assessments available include STAAR L, STAAR M, and STAAR Alt.High School State Assessments End-of –Course (EOC) – Required for graduationEnglish I & English IIBiology, Algebra I and U.S. HistoryCertain students—some with disabilities and some with limited English proficiency—may beeligible for exemptions, accommodations, or deferred testing. For more information, see theprincipal, counselor, or special education director.RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLBecause class time is important, doctor’s appointments should be scheduled, if possible, at timeswhen the student will not miss instructional time.A student will not be released from school at times other than at the end of the school day exceptwith permission from the principal or designee and according to the campus sign-out procedures.