Student/Parent Handbook - Ysleta Independent School District

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 10-12)Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a faculty council andis based on grade point average (GPA) of 85, then outstanding character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Onceselected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate the qualities that were the basis of their selection.In order to be considered for membership in the National Honor Society a student:1. must be a member of the sophomore, junior or senior class,2. must not have been assigned to SAC during the current school year,3. must not have been truant during the current school year,4. must not have been assigned to the alternative school during high school5. must not have been expelled during their high school enrollment, and6. must not have committed serious violations of rules as outlined in the YISD Discipline Management Program.A list of eligible students will be posted, and students will be asked to complete and return a Student Information sheet bythe published date to be considered for selection. Students will be awarded from 0-4 points in Service and 0-2 points inLeadership based on their responses on the information sheet. Students will receive from 0-3 points in Character, and0-3 points in Leadership in the Classroom based on ratings by teachers. Students will receive from 2-8 points forScholarship based on their GPA. The total number of points possible is 20. Students who have a point score equal to,or exceeding the school cutoff score established by the Faculty Council, will be offered membership in the National HonorSociety. Students who question the fact that they were not selected for National Honor Society membership shall begiven the opportunity to present their complaints to the chapter adviser and/or school principal.NHS members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection will be warned in writing by thechapter adviser of possible dismissal and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except in the caseof flagrant violation of school rules or civic laws.A student may appeal a dismissal decision to the school principal, then to the superintendent, and then to the Board ofTrustees. The rules for determining the GPA for this purpose are:1. Grades for courses taken for local credit are excluded. The faculty council may set limited variations to thisrequirement.2. Grades for courses designated "S" (Special Ed) are excluded.3. The extra grade points awarded to qualifying PreAP/AP course grades are included in the GPA calculation.4. Grades for evening and summer school courses are included.5. An incomplete grade is counted as a 50.6. When an induction is conducted during the fall semester, the student's GPA is as of September 1 of the currentschool year. When the induction is conducted during the spring semester, the student's GPA is as of the firstsemester of the current school year.7. Grades resulting in Credit by Examination or Dual Credit opportunities will be calculated the same as other coursegrades.MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 7-8)To be considered for induction into National Junior Honor Society, a student must maintain a minimum average of 85. Allstudents are eligible for National Junior Honor Society consideration if they meet the following criteria:1. scholastic grade average of 85 (summer school grades are considered in the averages),2. no more than two "N's" in conduct on report cards during the current school year,3. no "U's" in conduct on report cards during the current school year,4. must not have been assigned to SAC or received a suspension during the current school year, and5. must not have a truancy record during the current school year.Summer school grades are considered in the averages. Selections for membership into National Junior Honor Societyare not made solely on the basis of academic achievement. Students seeking membership in this organization shouldstrive to maintain a record of outstanding citizenship, character, leadership, and service. It is possible that a student witheven a 100 average might not be selected if he or she scores low in these areas.A student will be placed on probation for a nine weeks grading period if he/she receives one of the following during theschool year. While on probation, a student may not participate in any National Junior Honor Society activity. A secondoccurrence during the school year of any of the above seven items will result in the student's removal from theorganization. Once a student has been removed from National Junior Honor Society, he/she cannot be reconsidered formembership.1. "U" in conduct2. two "N's" in conduct3. an academic report card grade of 74 or lower4. assignment to SAC or alternative setting(disciplinary)5. truancy6. suspension7. proven cheating53
SPECIAL SERVICESGUIDANCE AND COUNSELINGCounselors will make every effort to provide for the academic, social and emotional needs of all students.Higher education counseling. Each counselor at an elementary or middle school shall advise students and theirparents or guardians regarding the importance of higher education, coursework designed to prepare students forhigher education, and financial aid availability and requirements. During the first school year a student is enrolled inhigh school, and again during a student’s senior year, a counselor shall provide information about higher education tothe student and the student’s parent or guardian. POLICY: EJ (LEGAL), EJ (LOCAL)Personal Counseling. The school counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns,including social, family, and emotional or substance abuse issues. A student may be referred to the counselor by aparent, teacher, or administrator. Students may also personally request to see a counselor.SUICIDE AWARENESS AND CRISIS INTERVENTIONThe district is committed to partnering with parents to support the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral developmentof its students. District personnel receive training on early warning signs for crisis and the possible need for interventionand will report their concerns to the counselor at the school, who will serve as the district’s liaison for notifying otherdesignated district personnel and the student’s parent so that appropriate action may be taken by the parent.If you are concerned about your child, please contact the school counselor or access the following Web sites or contactthe school counselor for more information related to suicide prevention and to find mental health services available inyour area: http://www.texassuicideprevention.org and http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhservices-search/TEEN PARENT SERVICESAll pregnant and parenting teens are encouraged to remain in school and complete educational requirementstoward graduation. Parents and students are encouraged to call 434-9965 or 434-9900 for assistance.Pregnant students have the right to continue their education during pregnancy [see FB] and may choose to exercise thatright by remaining in the regular school program and participating in any other special program the district may providefor pregnant students. [See EHBC and EHBD]. The student may also choose to request a leave of absence. Suchrequest shall be accompanied by a licensed physician’s certification that the leave is a medical necessity. Students whoavail themselves of this option are exempt from compulsory attendance during the period certified by the physician asnecessary for the leave of absence.Teen Parent Services are offered at every high school campus, including the alternative schools. Individual casemanagement is available to provide support services for the pregnant, parenting teen, or student in a parenting role.Support services vary, but include help obtaining assistance from government, public, or private agencies, daycare,transportation, counseling, and instruction in parenting knowledge and skills.Certified teachers provide Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI) to students during pre and/or postpartummaternity leave. A physician’s statement indicating the valid medical necessity for confinement, limitation of confinement,and length of confinement for the student is required before CEHI is provided during prenatal confinement. Eligiblestudents are required to participate in CEHI in order to meet attendance requirements to receive credit or be promoted.Each hour of home instruction provided to the student will result in the student being considered present in school oneday. A minimum of four (4) hours will be provided each week in order for the student to be considered present five (5)school days in the same week.“CHILD FIND” REQUIREMENTS - ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR WHONEED OR MAY NEED SPECIAL EDUCATIONIf a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district’soverall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety ofsupport options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroomshould be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other academic or behavior support services that are available to allstudents.At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount oftime, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked toprovide informed written consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 60calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to theparent.54
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