Student/Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct - Waller ISD - Website

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductTable of ContentsStudent Handbook Cover ...................................................................................................... 12012-2013 Calendar ............................................................................................................... 2Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 3Forms .................................................................................................................................... 8Student/Parent Handbook Acknowledgment Form ................................................................. 8Emergency Medical Treatment Form ....................................................................................... 9Food Allergy Disclosure Form ................................................................................................... 10Field Trip & Consent Permission and Release Form ................................................................. 11Random Student Drug Testing Permission Form (Grades 7-12) .............................................. 12Parent & Student Consent Checklist ........................................................................................ 13Acceptable Use of Electronic Communications Systems ......................................................... 14Student Computer Use Contract Form ..................................................................................... 15Complaint Level One Form ....................................................................................................... 16Our Vision, Philosophy & Mission ................................................................................................ 17History of Waller Schools ............................................................................................................. 18Letter from the Principals ............................................................................................................ 20Board of Trustees, Superintendents, Directors, Coordinators .................................................... 21School Campus Information ......................................................................................................... 22Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................... 23Complaints or Concerns ......................................................................................................... 25Enrollment and Withdrawal ................................................................................................... 26Compact for Learning .............................................................................................................Student Records ....................................................................................................................2829Audio/Video Tape .................................................................................................................... 29Directory and Student Publicity Information ........................................................................... 29Emergency Contact Information .............................................................................................. 29School Records ......................................................................................................................... 30School Records Corrections ...................................................................................................... 30Attendance & Absences ......................................................................................................... 31About Absences ....................................................................................................................... 31Activity Absences (Grades 6 th -12 th ) .......................................................................................... 32Attendance Age Requirement .................................................................................................. 32Attendance for Credit .............................................................................................................. 32Community College Enrollment ............................................................................................... 32Compulsory Attendance Law Violations .................................................................................. 32Early Dismissal for High School Co-op or Other Regular Arrangements .................................. 32Leaving School Early (Grades PreK-5 th ) .................................................................................... 33Leaving School Early (Grades 6 th -12 th ) ...................................................................................... 33Reporting Absences .................................................................................................................. 33Tardy Policy (Grades 6 th -12 th ) ................................................................................................... 33Truancy ..................................................................................................................................... 34Stay in School Program .......................................................................................................... 35Health Matters ...................................................................................................................... 36Bacterial Meningitis ................................................................................................................. 36Page 3 of 84