Student/Parent Handbook - Ysleta Independent School District

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CLASS RANKINGThe determination of the “top ten percent” of the graduating class entitled to automatic admission to a state teachinginstitution shall be done strictly on the basis of GPA, in accordance with law. See EIC(LEGAL). Determination of classranking will be done as follows: Class ranking and grade point averages (GPA) shall include all coursework in grades 9-12, and high school coursestaken at a middle school campus that count for high school credit. Only courses eligible for state credit determine class rank. Class rank is computed for students who have successfully completed one of the Texas graduation plans and localgraduation requirements, including satisfactory performance on the appropriate exit-level or end-of-course tests. The first failing grade in a class is part of the student’s academic transcript, GPA, and class rank. If a course isretaken and passed, the numeric grade and credit shall be entered on the student’s transcript. Both the failing gradeand the passing grade shall be recorded on the transcript, included in the GPA, and used in determining class rank.In the event that a student retakes a course for which credit has been awarded, only the final grade from the firstcourse shall count toward GPA and class rank. Class rankings shall be finalized only upon the availability of final grades for each semester. Only initial scores from End-of-Course assessment will be included in class rank calculations. GPA weighted points will be included as provided in Policy EIC (Local)For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the district calculates class rankdifferently due to the availability of certain criteria during senior year. See Policy EIC (Local) for detailed information.HONOR ROLLEligibility for Honor Roll identification will be based on academic performance and conduct/assertive discipline. See Reg.EID-R. Honor Roll criteria include:Grades Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Individual schools and/or classroom teachers are encouraged to developmechanisms to recognize the academic achievements and good citizenship of students in these grades.Grades 1-680 or higher (90 or higher for “High Honor Roll”) in each of the following: Reading, Composition, Mathematics,Science, Social Studies and “E” or “S” or 70-84 (85 or above for “High Honor Roll”) in all other subject areas.Students who earn one or more “U’s” in “Assertive Discipline”, are not eligible for Honor Roll designation, regardlessof grade averages. Limited English Proficient (LEP) students are eligible for High Honor Roll or Honor Rolldesignation if they meet the criteria based on performance in either language. Special Education students areeligible for High Honor Roll or Honor Roll designation if they meet the criteria based on performance in special and/orregular classes.Grades 7-12.High Honor Roll, 90 in each subject/course, with no grade less than 85 in any Pre-Advanced Placement or AdvancedPlacement course.A-B Honor Roll, 80 in each subject/course, including any Pre-Advanced Placement or Advanced Placement course.Grades for courses taken in the special education classroom will be included in the calculation of the nine weeks andsemester grade averages. Students who earn one or more “U’s” in conduct are excluded from the High Honor Rolland A-B Honor Roll designations, regardless of grade averages.48
STUDENT ACTIVITIESEXTRACURRICULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND UILInterested students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities (University Interscholastic League [UIL] andnon-UIL). Competitions occur in academic, athletic and fine arts events at elementary, middle, and high school levels.These programs and competitions are diversified, allowing students the opportunity to realize their full potential relative togrowth and development.ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATIONIn order to be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity during a grading period following the initial six weeksperiod of a school year, a student must have an average of 70 or above in any general course. Eligibility for a studentwhose grade in an identified advanced class is less than 70, but higher than 60, is determined by the principal. Individualcampuses may require more stringent eligibility for extracurricular participation.All incomplete grades are considered failing grades for eligibility purposes. Incomplete grades that are changedto passing grades may result in eligibility being reinstated according to TEA and YISD policy.ATHLETICS PROGRAMSAthletic offerings for boys at the middle school are football, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country, wrestling,swimming, tennis, golf and track. Athletic offerings for girls are volleyball, basketball, track, soccer, cross-country,wrestling, swimming, tennis, golf and softball. Males at the high school level may compete in football, cross country,basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming, golf, track, gymnastics and wrestling. Sports for females at the highschool level include volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, golf, track, gymnastics, wrestling, andsoftball. Students interested in athletic participation should contact the appropriate coach for additional information.The district provides to students involved in extracurricular athletic activities safety training and information developed byTEA/UIL regarding the use of anabolic steroids and the health risks involved with such use.ACADEMIC AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES AND CONTESTSAcademic UIL programs include a wide variety of subjects with competition throughout the district.Elementary School students may compete in English Storytelling, Spanish Storytelling, English Oral Reading, SpanishOral Reading, Number Sense, Spelling, Listening, Creative Writing and Ready Writing.Middle School contests are available in Calculator Applications, Maps/Graphs/Charts, Number Sense, Ready Writing,Science, Spelling, Duet Improvisation, Duet Acting, Impromptu Speaking, Poetry Interpretation, Prose Interpretation,ESOL Poetry, ESOL Prose, French Poetry, French Prose, Spanish Poetry, and Spanish Prose.High School contests include Cross Examination Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Informative Speaking, PersuasiveSpeaking, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, Headline Writing,Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Computer Applications, LiteraryCriticism, Ready Writing, Spelling, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, and One-Act Play.MUSIC ACTIVITIES AND CONTESTSMusic contests are available for elementary students in Solo and Ensemble. Middle school contests include Band, Choir,Orchestra Solo and Ensemble, and Concert and Sight Reading. High school contests include Regional Marching, AreaMarching, State Marching, Solo and Ensemble, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Concert and Sight Reading. Students may asktheir principals for the names of the teachers sponsoring each contest.High Schools and Middle Schools offer enrichment activities such as Mariachi groups, Folklorico, Pipe Band, Jazz Band,Jazz Dance, Show Choir, and Drill teams. Other activities/ contests offered in the district include Destination Imagination,Academic Decathlon, district-wide Creative Writing, Spanish Spelling Bee, Elementary/Primary and Secondary ScienceFairs. Not all programs are offered at all campuses.CLUB ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONSAll students are encouraged to become active participants in clubs at their schools. Each campus offers a wide variety ofmembership opportunities. Only the school principal may approve the formation of school clubs. Clubs must be under thejurisdiction of the schools, sponsored by a member of the school faculty, and contribute to the good of the school. UnderTexas law, club membership must be open. Clubs shall be open to members of both sexes. Disproportionate numbers ofmembers of either sex are discouraged. Parents’ approval must be obtained for membership in school clubs involvingphysical activities. Clubs will not meet on school time, but may meet before or after school, or during lunch. All schoolsponsoredevening events must take place in the United States. The principal will approve club-meeting time and place inadvance. As a condition of participation in certain clubs and performing groups, students/parents may be required to signan acknowledgment of stricter standards of behavior.49
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DisciplinePhysicalEducationMinimum
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GRADINGSee Policies and Regulations
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SPECIAL SERVICESGUIDANCE AND COUNSE
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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL FACILITIESLIBRA
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