2011-2012 Student Handbook - McKinney Independent School District

Students in middle or junior high school shall engage in [30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physicalactivity per day for at least four semesters OR at least 225 minutes of moderate or vigorous physicalactivity within a two-week period for at least four semesters].For additional information on the district’s requirements and programs regarding elementary, middle, andjunior high school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)During the preceding school year, the district’s School Health Advisory Council held 11 meetings.Additional information regarding the district’s School Health Advisory Council is available from theMcKinney ISD Coordinator of Health Services. [See also policies at BDF and EHAA.][See Removing a Student from Human Sexuality Instruction for additional information.]Other Health-Related MattersPhysical Fitness AssessmentAnnually, the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12 who areenrolled in a physical education course or a course for which physical education credit is awarded. Atthe end of the school year, the results of your child’s physical fitness assessment will be sent to you.Tobacco ProhibitedThe district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by students andothers on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. [See the Student Code ofConduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]Asbestos Management PlanThe district works diligently to maintain compliance with federal and state law governing asbestos inschool buildings. A copy of the district’s Asbestos Management Plan is available in the campus mainoffice. If you have any questions, or would like to examine the district’s plan in more detail, pleasecontact the campus principal.Pest Management PlanThe district is required to follow integrated pest management (IPM) procedures to control pests on schoolgrounds. Although the district strives to use the safest and most effective methods to manage pests,including a variety of non-chemical control measures, pesticide use is sometimes necessary to maintainadequate pest control and ensure a safe, pest-free school environment.As part of our commitment to provide your child with a safe, pest free learning environment, McKinneyIndependent School District may periodically apply pesticides to help manage insects, weeds orpathogens. Only Licensed Technicians or Certified Applicators licensed with the Department ofAgriculture will be permitted to perform pest control on District property.The State of Texas requires that all districts practice IPM. The State defines IPM as the following:Integrated Pest Management – A pest management strategy that relies on accurate identification andscientific knowledge of target pests, reliable monitoring methods to assess pest presence, preventativemeasures to limit pest problems, and thresholds to determine when corrective control measures areneeded. Under IPM, whenever economical and practical, multiple control tactics should be used toachieve best control of pests. These tactics will possibly include, but are not limited to, the judicious useof pesticides. (Texas Administrative Code Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter H, Division 1, Rule7.114, Line 16).- 32 -