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Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Hwy 107 & Yellow Jacket Dr.
Edcouch, TX 78538
Ph. (956) 262-6694 Fax: 262-6060
2018-2019
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this handbook is to delineate, as clearly as possible, the basic administrative
PURPOSE & BELIEF STATEMENTS
policies and procedures by which Edcouch-Elsa High School will be operated. These policies
and procedures are to be followed by all personnel. Grading policy, absence policy, grievanc-
es and governmental regulations will be found in the handbook.
Belief Statements
Fundamental beliefs are the bedrock or core values that move the organization to commit itself
to a specific mission and provide the moral and ethical priorities that guide all of the organiza-
tion’s activities. The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District community believes that:
Students always come first.
This precept simply states that failure will not be tolerated. We believe that when
a child fails to learn, it is the system that fails – not the child. This campus
(principal and the entire staff) must assume ownership and accept accountability
for the learning outcomes of each and every child. District policies and practices
will provide known standards, a demanding curriculum, well prepared teachers,
and a culture of excellence.
All students can learn and achieve.
This fundamental tenet proclaims that every child can and will learn in an educational setting
committed to high expectations for all. A traditional perception of an education system in
which young persons leave the public schools semi-skilled, and enter low wage, service jobs is
incongruent with the technological 21st century.
All school activities support learning in a nurturing and challenging environment.
The school system pledges to provide specialized student support services that involve parents
throughout the entire educational process of the child and will focus on expanded outreach
efforts to ensure uninterrupted school attendance and completion.
We will prepare all students for the future.
The future demands an educated workforce where all citizens are thinking productive members
of the community. The EEISD will provide equitable learning and support services to ensure
that every child becomes a responsible, productive citizen regardless of race, gender, econom-
ic, or social background, or unique developmental needs.
Effective and high quality administrators, teachers and support staff make a positive
difference in the lives of students.
The hallmark of a good educational system is measured by the quality of the
people who deliver instructions. Programs and innovations have been traditionally touted as the
pathways to a good educational system. No program, no matter how innovative, well
researched, or costly, will succeed without the efforts of an effective, caring teaching staff. The
District must encourage and nurture our teachers to explore, take risks, and grow intellectually
and professionally.
It is recommended each staff member read this material carefully. 2
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
JOBS, ROLES,
Edcouch-Elsa ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, natu-
ral origin, gender, or disability in providing education services, activities, and pro-
grams, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972; section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
& RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Descriptions/ Roles and Responsibilities
Job descriptions for all personnel will be disseminated at the beginning of each school year.
Job descriptions are also available in the following locations:
Principal’s Office
Personnel Services Department of Central Administration Building
Job descriptions available include:
Attendance/Receptionist • School Nurse
Secretary to Principal • Librarian
Community Aide • Counselor
Nurse Aide • Special Education Teacher
Library Aide • Classroom Teacher
Special Education Instructional Aide • Assistant Principal
Classroom Instructional Aide • Principal
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Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert Schmalzried President
Christopher Morales Vice-President
Robert Peacock Secretary
Juan Jose Ybarra Jr. Trustee
Fernando Torres Trustee
Tony Barco Trustee
Rolie Lozano Trustee
Superintendent of Schools Rolando Cavazos
Assistant Superintendent Carmen Garcia
C E N T R A L O F F I C E A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
Executive Directors of Curriculum Frances Rocha
Federal Programs Director Carmen Garcia
Special Education Director Itza Flores
Maintenance Director Rudy Rodriguez
Transportation Director Martin Rodriguez
Assessment Director Sandy Ochoa
Principal…………Principal………...………………………………..Mr. Jorge
Gutierrez 4
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EEISD Teachers and Administrators will continue to strive for
District Academic Goals
academic excellence and reach the District Academic Goals.
The academic goals of public education are to serve as a foundation for a well-balanced and
appropriate education. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary
performance in:
GOAL 1: The r eading and wr iting of the English language.
GOAL 2: The under standing of mathematics.
GOAL 3: The under standing of science.
GOAL 4: The under standing of social studies.
The objectives of public education are:
OBJECTIVE 1: Par ents will be full par tner s with educator s in the education of their childr en.
OBJECTIVE 2: Students will be encour aged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.
OBJECTIVE 3: Thr ough enhanced dr opout pr evention effor ts, all students will r emain in school un-
til they obtain a diploma.
OBJECTIVE 4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students.
OBJECTIVE 5: Educator s will pr epar e students to be thoughtful, active citizens who have an
appreciation for the basic values of our state and national heritage and who can understand and
productively function in a free enterprise society.
OBJECTIVE 6: Qualified and highly effective per sonnel will be r ecr uited, developed, and r etained.
OBJECTIVE 7: Texas students will demonstr ate exemplar y per formance in compar ison to national
and international standards.
OBJECTIVE 8: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined envir onment conductive to
student learning.
OBJECTIVE 9: Educator s will keep abr east of the development of cr eative and innovative techniques
in instruction and administration using those techniques as appropriate to improve student learning.
OBJECTIVE 10: Technology will be implemented and used to incr ease the effectiveness of
student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.
Education Code 4.001, 4.002
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Calendar
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Bell Schedule
Breakfast/ 8:10-8:20
Announcements 8:20-9:05
1st Period
Bell Schedule: Edcouch-Elsa High
2nd Period 9:30-10:15
3rd Period 10:20-11:05
4th Period 11:10-11:55
School
Lunch A
5th Period 12:00-12:45
Lunch B 12:50-1:35
6th Period
7th Period 1:40-2:25
8th Period 2:30-3:15
9th Period 3:20-4:05
Asst
Princi-
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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
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pal …………….……………………..Mrs. Nelda Rodriguez
Asst Principal …………………………...………Ms. Monica Kasprzynski
Asst Principal …………….……………………..Mr. Cande Cerda
Asst Principal …………….……………………..Mrs. Mary Garza
Edcouch-Elsa
Asst. Principal…………………………………...Rene Ramos
Academy/CTE Admin …………………….. Mrs. Lydia Gonzalez
S.A.I.L. (DAEP) Admin …………………….. Mr. Jorge Gutierrez
High
School:
ADMINISTRATION
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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Alma Mater
Edcouch-Elsa High School
Home of the Yellow Jackets!
Edcouch-Elsa, we are faithful
We are loyal, too
Alma mater, we all love you
We will fight for you.
Keep your colors ever flowing
Give all credit due.
We all love the Yellow Jackets,
They are brave and true.
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
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Schools, parents and the community must work together to improve students learning.
Quality education is a collaborative process among leaders and learners where teachers, par-
ents, students, the community, and administration are individually valued, and where they
jointly share responsibilities for making decisions that improve educational opportunities for
all
children. In a supportive environment, all stakeholders feel that their actions matter to the
overall success of the organization.
Effective and high quality administrators, teachers and support staff make a positive difference
WORKING TOGETHER & ACCOUNTABILITY
in the lives of students.
The hallmark of a good educational system is measured by the quality of the people who de-
liver instructions. Programs and innovations have been traditionally touted as the pathways to
a good educational system. No program, no matter how innovative, well researched, or costly,
will succeed without the efforts of an effective, caring teaching staff. The District must en-
courage and nurture our teachers to explore, take risks, and grow intellectually and profession-
ally.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL
The change process and change itself is an internal, personal process not a group activity.
Successful change comes about when each person is committed to a common vision and
mutually shared beliefs that guide the behavior of the entire organization. Each District
stakeholder, those within the school family (i.e. the Board, administration, school staff, and
students), and those in the extended school family (parents, community, business, and civic
organizations) must believe and exhibit the tenets that form the foundation of EEISD’s core
values. The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District values the role, responsibilities, and
worth of each person in the community to help make achieving excellence a reality.
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ACCIDENTS
All accidents involving students require the attention of the school nurse. She is qualified to
assess the type of treatment needed. Please refer to Emergency Procedures section.
All accidents involving school staff must be reported to the nurse and school principal
immediately to ensure proper documentation for Worker's Compensation. The school cannot
assume liability for accidents not reported within 24 hours of occurrence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daily announcements will be made at 8:15a.m.
APPRAISAL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
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Refer to the Texas Teacher Evaluation Supoort System (TTESS) Timelines are located in
Schedules section of handbook.
ATTENDANCE OF PERSONNEL
Teachers are not immune to illness. As a matter of fact, we are exposed to more disease than
most professions. But we should remember that sick leave is to be used wisely. There is no sub-
stitute that can do half the job that the teacher does. You know the students, what they can and
cannot do, etc. If you are sick, call NO LATER THAN 7:10a.m. or as soon as you know you
will need a substitute. Anyone calling after 7:30 a.m. will be required to report to school until
substitute can be secured.
Mr. J. Ms. Monica Mrs. Nelda Cande Cerda Mary Garza
Gutierrez Kasprzynski Rodriguez
Security Dept. English Dept. Dean Social Stud Dept. Science Dept.
Fine Arts Staff Special Ed. Curriculum 504 ECHS
All EEHS /
EEECHS ECHS Special Educa- Custodian Special Educa-
tion tion
Personnel Counselors Facilities
Nursing staff PEIMS Intake/Withdrawals
Athletics LPAC
Facilities Attendance
SAIL
Mrs. Lydia Mr. Rene Mr. Christian
Gonzalez Ramos Navarro
CTE Math Dept. Athletics/
Coaches
Academy Testing
ECHS
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If a personal emergency requires that a teacher leave the classroom, the following procedures
should be observed:
1. A teacher may leave the classroom provided arrangements have been made with another
teacher for supervision of students.
2. If a teacher needs to leave the classroom for more than a short interval, an assistant principal
should be notified immediately in order to send a person to take care of the class before the
teacher leaves the classroom.
A teacher may not leave his/her classroom unattended for any length of time.
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Teachers are expected to use discretion when leaving the classroom. Frequent absences from
class should be avoided. Teachers are advised that all absences are subject to review by
administration.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS- Refer to Recor dkeeping Section
BULLETIN BOARDS
You should consider your room a display case. A person-- teacher, child, parent, principal, etc. -
- who steps into your room will get an impression from your room, even if the visit is for just a
few seconds. Your own students are impressed by their surrounding and are influenced by
them. Bulletin boards and other displays make a fine impression to visitors and make for sur-
roundings that are conducive to good learning. In addition, they are also a valuable teaching
aid, from the learning that takes place in planning and preparing them to the interest and influ-
ence that they exert as a visual and as part of your program.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: CELLULAR PHONES
Cellular phones are permitted for staff members; however, they must be turned off and out of
sight while instruction is occurring in the classroom. Cell phones may not be used in the pres-
ence of students at any time.
Cellular phones are permitted for students; however, they must be turned off and out of sight
from the time the first period begins until the last bell rings at the end of the school day. If a
device is seen or heard, staff members are required to complete a discipline referral, the student
will be assessed a $15 fine and the parent will be required to pick up the device.
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The exception to the electronic device policy is as follows:
Students participating in the Early College High School, school-related activities off campus or
after the final bell [regular school or tutoring bell] may use cell phones/ or other telecommuni-
cation devices.
CONSUPMATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Coffee and soft drinks are to be consumed in the Teacher's Workroom only or in the classrooms
before children arrive or after they leave. Soft drink cans should be disposed of before the stu-
dents arrive in the room and should not appear on the teacher's desk. All meals should be eaten
in designated eating areas to prevent infestation of rodents/insects/pests. Snacks may be
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eaten in the classrooms, but again, leftovers need to be disposed of or returned to the Teacher's
Workroom. Students are not permitted in the Teacher's Workroom. Please do not send stu-
dents to the workroom to retrieve copies, water, sodas, or items from the refrigerator or mail-
boxes.
CLUB/ORGANIZATION SPECIAL EVENTS/DANCES
Any class, club organization that would like to hold an event/dance needs to get principal ap-
proval for placement on the school’s calendar via the Facility Use Request Form (Refer to
Recordkeeping).
The following should be considered in the planning:
1. Cost of security—minimum 2 officers at a cost of approximately $200. Check with the prin-
cipal.
2. Cost of music.
3. Cost of custodial overtime.
4. All dances and other events must end at 10:00 p.m.
At least one sponsor and administrator must be present at the function and must stay until all
students have left campus.
COPIER ALLOTMENT
A copier is installed in the Teacher’s Workroom for your convenience. Each teacher will be
allotted a set number of copies per month. The copier counter is maintained within the unit by
utilizing your copier code number. The school’s secretary will issue code numbers. Please keep
your confidential code number in a secure location. Students should never be allowed to
operate the copiers. Please contact the school’s office staff immediately if a copy machine is
jammed or in need of repair.
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Employees are expected to comply with the provisions of copyright law relating to the unau-
thorized use, reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of copyrighted materials (i.e.,
printed material videos, computer data and programs, etc.) Rented videos are to be used in the
classroom for educational purposes only. Duplication or backups of computer programs and
data must be made within the provisions of the purchase agreement.
COUNSELORS
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One of the goals of the Counseling Department is to work with faculty and staff to create an
environment which allows every student an opportunity to develop his or her abilities fully and
be successful in school. They are concerned with anything which might hinder a student’s
learning or well-being. Please share your concerns about students with them and make referrals
whenever you feel it would be helpful. Counselors will be open all day from 7:45 a.m. until
4:45 p.m. Students and faculty are welcome to stop by before and after school and at lunch.
During class hours, students must have a pass from a counselor or referring teacher. Counselors
will assist during the lunch periods and may take their lunch break before or after both lunch.
If an emergency arises, use your judgment. Scheduling an appointment in advance guarantees
uninterrupted time. Any other concerns may be brought up to the appropriate counselor.
COUNSELORS SCHEDULE CHANGES:
Schedule changes are only allowed during the second week of school with approval of the
principal. Go to the Guidance Office and pick up a “Student Schedule Change Petition”
form.(form is on page 66). Fill out the requested information. To add a class or section, you
must get the signature of the Principal’s approval. To drop a class, first check with your guid-
ance counselor to make sure that dropping won’t affect your school enrollment or your ability
to meet graduation requirements. Get the signature of the teacher whose class you want to drop,
as well as your parent’s signature. Make a photocopy in case the form gets misplaced. Then,
place the form in your guidance counselor’s “in” basket (ask a clerk where that is). Your guid-
ance counselor will enter the change into the school computer system; you and your teachers
will be notified when it takes effect.
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
The district has a crisis operational manual, Mr. Cerda, Assistant Principal, is your Crisis Man-
agement contact, and he will be providing an in-service for you. If you have any questions or
concerns, please visit with him.
CONFERENCE PERIOD
The conference period is to be used for planning for lessons, for student/parent,
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administrator/teacher conferences, department meetings and school business. A teacher may
not leave campus unless they receive approval from an administrator and must sign in/out with
the principal’s secretary.
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
All teachers are expected to follow the District’s Student Code of Conduct.
(Refer to Student Code of Conduct)
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Upon dismissal, designated staff on duty are expected to monitor the students at the designated
bus pick up area. Designated staff members will remain on duty according to the afternoon bus
duty roster until all buses have left the school. On inclement weather days, students will
exit through the main entrance. Please make sure your students remain in the bus pick up area
at all times. All teachers are expected to be on duty when there is an emergency or inclement
weather to ensure the safety and will being of our students.
DUTY
Each staff member has been assigned a duty schedule. It is the staff members responsibility to
be on time and vigilant during their scheduled duty. Please see schedules section of the faculty
handbook for your designated duty time. If for any reason you are unable to take your assigned
duty, please see the principal or designee at least 24 hours in advance. Teachers will have
morning or afternoon duty periodically. All staff is expected to stand at the doorway during the
5 minutes passing period.
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EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
The following is the policy of the Edcouch-Elsa High School concerning absences of pupils
from school.
1. Following an absence from school, a student is required to bring written
excuse from his parents explaining why he was absent.
2. Each day that a student is absent, the attendance clerk will call the child’s home.
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Following the third consecutive day that a student is absent, the community aide will
make a home visit. A follow up notice regarding the results of the home visit will be
placed in the mailbox of the 1st period teacher.
3. All tardies must be documented on the Grade Book system. Additionally, a
discipline referral must be completed and sent to the principal’s office.
(Refer to Student Code of Conduct)
FIELDTRIPS
All field trips must be academic related unless otherwise approved by the campus administra-
tor. Sponsors are required to take accurate attendance of all students leaving on the bus and
submit their attendance roster to our attendance clerk prior to departure.
FUNDRAISING
All fundraising projects by any student group must be approved in advanced by the prin-
cipal no less than two weeks prior to the fundraiser. Sponsor s will r eceive the r equir ed
information upon assignment. All scheduled events must also be recorded into the school calen-
dar through the principal’s office.
HALL PASSES
It is the responsibility of the teacher to see that a student does not leave the classroom without a
pass and has a legitimate reason for using the pass. Students should be informed and reminded
that being in the hallways without a pass will be reason enough for a disciplinary referral. Hall
passes are used as restroom privileges and/or administrative appointments. In order to mini-
mize hall traffic; do not issue any type of hall pass during the first and last 15 minutes of
class time. The assistance of teacher s is needed to help monitor hall tr affic dur ing class
period changes. All teachers are expected to be at the entrance of their classrooms during the
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HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES
Each teacher is urged to take a personal interest in the way the teacher’s classroom, the build-
ings, and grounds are kept. Reporting any unusual condition to the assistant principal or princi-
pal is helpful. An attractive classroom is not an accident. It is the result of planned creativity.
The appearance of a classroom creates a general impression of a teacher’s effectiveness.
Teacher should see to it that furniture is used in the proper manner that graffiti marks are
washed from the desks and that prompt disciplinary action is taken when furniture is deliberate-
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ly scarred and damaged. Teachers will keep the window at the door clear for viewing into the
classroom at all times. The classroom’s teaching assignment should be posted at the window.
The door shall not be locked during class time. Good Housekeeping takes the cooperation of
teachers, students, custodians, and administrators each doing their share. Let's all do our part!
ID CARDS
Students are issued picture ID Cards. These cards are the official form of identification at
school and must be in your possession at all times. You will not be able to use any of the
school facilities on campus like the library, cafeteria, and field trips. The ID Cards are re-
quired to leave the campus or to go on school field trips. They must be presented when you
enter the building and to staff members upon request. They must be presented when you enter
the building and to staff members upon request. Lost or misplaced ID Cards will have a fee of
$3.00. The first ID Card will be given to all students from the campus.
KEYS
Professional staff members will be issued a key to their assigned room and closet. This key
must be kept in a secure place at all times. The key may not be duplicated. Keys for your
assigned room(s) will be issued through Mr. C. Cerda, Assistant Principal. You will need to
sign for all keys. You are not permitted to duplicate keys. If there are any problems with keys
please contact Mr. C. Cerda
LEAVING CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
A staff member may leave during their lunchtime but not to exceed40 minutes. Should an
emergency arise or you need to leave the building at another time, the assistant principal as-
signed to the department/subsitute must approve it. During the assistant principal’s absence,
the principal will need to be notified.
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LEAVING EARLY/ARRIVING LATE
As family members, we all have responsibilities that may prohibit us from being at work at the
designated time. In an effort to accommodate this need, any staff member needing to leave
work early or arrive late to work may do so only one time per semester by making prior
arrangements with the campus principal or assistant pr incipal. The pr incipal or assistant
principal will ensure that your students are supervised and classes continue. The time allotment
for leaving early or arriving late may not exceed 60 minutes. Employees must sign in/out at the
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time they arrive/depart. Any other time this occurs, the employee must arrange to take personal
time off in half-day increments.
LESSON PLANS
Lesson plans are due on Thursdays for the following school week. Lesson plans are to be
emailed to the department chair no later than 4:00 p.m. Department chairs will turn in all lesson
plans to their assigned administr ator s on Fr iday after noon no later than 4:30 p.m. via
email.
MAIL AND NOTICES TO TEACHERS/STAFF
Every teacher will be assigned a mailbox. It should be checked first thing in the morning and
before leaving in the afternoon. You will also be responsible for checking your e-mail every-
day.
MEETINGS
Faculty meeting will be held each month as announced. You are expected to attend all planning
meetings. Department meetings will be held on Mondays with your administrator during your
common planning period. Every faculty member will be expected to be in attendance. Absenc-
es will be noted unless otherwise cleared by the principal beforehand. Each staff member is
responsible for information covered during these meetings.
MORNING PROCEDURES
Teachers must be ready to greet and admit students into their classrooms when the bell rings at
8:00 a.m. Breakfast will be delivered to the classroom and should be eaten during the first 15
minutes of the 1st period Announcements are made before 8:30 a.m.
MULTI-MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM
Films, videos, television viewing and computer-use are to be done for a purpose. When using
either medium, it should be related to a lesson and written in the lesson plan for that week and
what step in the lesson cycle it is going to be used. The librarian will assist in ordering multi-
media. All films/software are to be returned on the due date.
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PARKING
Faculty members are required to park in the staff parking lot. There are no assigned parking
spaces at Edcouch-Elsa High School. The only assigned parking will be for administration.
PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST.
PERMANENT RECORD FOLDERS
Permanent Record Folders will be kept in the Registrar’s Office. The folders are available to the
teachers during regular school hours. Permanent Record Folders may not be taken out of the
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office area for any reason.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
The teaching profession is deeply involved with the public that we serve. We are going to have
public relations - either good or bad. It is our aim to always seek to maintain good relations
with those whom we serve. Always seek to make a good first impression. Make parents feel
welcome in our school. If the parents are for our school and our school program, it will be
100 % easier to teach their children. You will not be required to make home visits, but if you
desire to, it is an excellent way to create goodwill for our school. In talking with parents, do not
get involved in personality evaluations, gossiping, criticisms, etc. Our job is to sell our school
program to the public we serve. People are interested in education. Your relationship with par-
ents should positive rather than negative. Make it a point to contact parents and report some-
thing good or complimentary about their child. Don't wait until you must report something of a
negative nature. Information must be true, frank, and sincere.
PURCHASES
(Refer to Recordkeeping Section)
SCHOOL DAY FOR STAFF MEMBERS
(Refer to Schedules Section)
SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS/ SPONSORS/ ADVISORS/ COACHES/ DI-
RECTORS
All clubs/organizations/teams have the freedom to award or recognize their students with a
small gift. This award or recognition must coincide with the UIL guidelines with regards to the
amounts of money spent per student.
SCHOOL PROPERTY INVENTORY
Equipment, materials, and supplies belong to the school and are not to be taken from the
premises. Teachers are responsible for maintaining up-to-date inventories of their rooms and
these will be checked at least once annually by the administration.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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Employee-to-employee. Sexual har assment of a co-worker is a form of discrimination and is
prohibited by law. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct under the following conditions:
- Submission to such conduct is explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment.
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions.
- The conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or otherwise offensive work environment.
Employee-to-student. Sexual har assment of students by employees is a for m of
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discrimination and is prohibited by law. Sexual harassment of students include any welcome or
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other oral, written, physical, or vis-
ual conduct of a sexual nature. Romantic relationships between, district employees and stu-
dents, is strictly prohibited. Other prohibited conduct includes the following:
- Engaging in sexually oriented conversations for the purpose of personal sexual
gratification.
- Telephoning students at home or elsewhere and engaging in inappropriate social
relationships.
-Engaging in physical contact that would reasonably be construed as sexual in nature.
Enticing or threatening students to get them to engage in sexual behavior in exchange for
grades or other school-related benefits.
SEXUAL ABUSE OF STUDENT BY EMPLOYEE
Sexual abuse of a student by an employee violates a student’s constitutional right to bodily
integrity. Sexual abuse may include, but is not limited to, fondling, sexual assault, or sexual in-
tercourse. Employees who suspect a student is being sexually harassed or abused by another
employee are obligated to report their concerns to the campus principal. All allegations of sex-
ual harassment or sexual abuse of a student will be reported to the proper authorities and the
student’s parents and promptly investigated. Conduct that may be characterized as known or
suspected child abuse will also be reported to the appropriate authorities, as required by law.
Employees with questions or concerns relating to the alleged sexual harassment of a student
should contact the campus principal.
SIGN IN/SIGN OUT FOR STAFF MEMBERS
All staff members will be required to report each morning at 7:45 a.m. Staff is expected to
check in with the Biometric Sign In or binder on the south building and on the north building.
classroom teachers will permit students to enter the classroom by 8:10 a.m. The end of the
workday for all professional staff is 4:30 p.m. All staff is expected to check in/check out. 21CAMPUS
SMOKING/TOBACCO USE
The use of tobacco is not permitted on the school grounds.
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL
Permission from an administrator must be obtained, if it is necessary for a student to leave
school during school hours for illness or any other reason. No student may leave school or be
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taken by parents until a permission slip has been obtained from the principal's office.
SUPPLIES
Each teacher will be issued basic classroom supplies at the beginning of the school year. Staff
is expected to return all non-consumable items. All other supplies will be purchased through
classroom supply monies. General purpose supplies will be issued by the school secretary at
the beginning of the year. If you feel that you need additional supplies, contact your depart-
ment chairperson.
STAFF DRESS CODE
Today's new fashion in clothing provides for a more comfortable wear, yet it has
brought up questions as to what is within the guidelines of our dress code. The dress
code for all staff at Edcouch-Elsa High School should be neat, clean, properly fitting and
reasonably simple. Dress should reflect a professional image.
Staff Dress Code
A. Campus employees shall dress in a clean, neat and professional manner. It is im-
portant that all personnel dress professionally. We are a proud campus and we show this
pride by demonstrating professionalism at all times whether in campus or out of campus
(including staff development).
B. Good grooming and personal hygiene in all areas of our attire are key to having em-
ployees look professional and serve as role models for our students.
C. Jeans will be allowed only Fridays, field days, work days and/or any pre-designated
days. Jeans, denim trousers, or any pants that look like jeans can only be worn with
campus polo shirts on Fridays. This applies to both male and female personnel. Excep-
tion: Special Education Self Contained Unit Staff.
D. Jeans cannot be torn, tattered, faded, too tight, low rise or skinny jean type. Jeans
must be neat and appropriate fitting.
E. No bare-back, sleeveless, low cut, middriffs, tank tops, halter tops or strapless attire
will be allowed (including “off-the-shoulder” blouses). Strap dresses and sleeveless at- 22tire must be worn with a jacket or sweater. All hem lengths must fall at least to the top
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part of the knee cap.
F. Thong-type sandals without back straps or casual crocs will not be allowed. Slides
and strap sandals may be worn. All foot attire must be professional looking.
G. Men’s hair should not be longer than the top edge of the shirt collar and beards must
be short and neatly trimmed.
H. No caps or hats will be worn except on designated days.
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I. Shorts will only be allowed on field days and/or on designated days. Shorts must be
appropriate length (top part of knee cap or longer). No mid-thigh shorts will be allowed.
J. Skirts and skort sets may be worn as long as they fall to the top part of knee cap. No
mid-thigh skorts will be allowed.
K. All shirts with tails need to be tucked inside pants (male only).
L. Men are not allowed to wear earrings.
M. It is recommended that heels not be higher than 2 inches due to safety concerns in
the work environment.
N. Tattoos must be covered at all times.
O. Cropped pants or Capri pants may be worn provided they reach the mid-calf. Cargo
pants are not allowed.
P. No leggings, jeggings, yoga or tight fitted pants, or mini skirts are allowed.
Q. See-through (translucent-sheer) blouses or dresses are not allowed.
R. Assigned uniforms must be worn at all times.
Note: Cell phone use will not be allowed during the instructional day. Cell phones must be turned off and
cannot be visible. In case of an emergency please have family members contact front office. Failure to follow
this dress code is failure to comply with district and campus policy (TTESS 4.1 ).
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TEACHER’S LOUNGE
The lounge is for preparation of materials only. There are workrooms available for the faculty.
The workroom will have some materials for the use of all faculty members. All workrooms are
equipped with a copier.
TEACHER’S Lounge
The teachers lounge is located in the cafeteria area and is for your pleasure and comfort for your
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lunch time. The refrigerators may be used to store faculty lunches. Please remember to remove
all personal items each Friday. All items will be discarded each Friday evening. Please help to
keep it clean by disposing of all litter. It is expected that each teacher do his/her part in keeping
the lounge neat and clean by placing used cups and utensils, articles of food and trash in their
proper place. Faculty members are asked to use discretion regarding their discussions in the
teachers’ workroom/lounge. Conversations concerning students and student problems, personal
problems or criticism of faculty members and discussions about administrative situations
should be conducted on a professional basis.
TELEPHONE CALLS
The telephones in various locations about the campus are for school business. Calls to parents
and school related matters should be placed through the school’s phones. Should you need to
make a personal call, please keep the conversation at a bare minimum. Teachers will not be
called out of the classroom to receive telephone calls unless it is strictly an emergency. In
the event of an emergency, an administrator will immediately take over your classroom so that
you will be able to deal with the crisis. Otherwise, the secretary will take a message, place it in
your mailbox and you may return the call during your planning period or at lunch.
TESTS
All students will be given a six weeks test in all subject areas.
VALUABLES IN THE CLASSROOM
Money or valuables should not be left in the classrooms during the day or overnight. All school
money must be turned in to the office daily.
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VISITORS
All visitors must report to the office. If you see a stranger in the building, please
refer him/her to the office immediately. Edcouch-Elsa High School is a closed
campus. Only visitors with official school business are allowed on campus. All
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visitors are asked to register at the attendance office or the principal’s office.
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STUDENT VISITORS ARE NOT
PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.
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ATTENTION ALL
VISITORS
All Parents and Visitors are required to
show a picture I.D., register in the
administrative office with the recep-
tionist and indicate the reason for visit-
ing the campus. They are also required
to sign-out prior to leaving the campus.
Upon sign-in, all Parents and Visitors
should receive a Visitor’s Pass.
26CURRICULUM
&
INSTRUCTION
27Instruction
Cur riculum
Edcouch-Elsa ISD INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
The major goal of the Edcouch Elsa ISD Instructional program is to assure that all students re-
ceive appropriate instruction and that this instruction leads to optimum achievement. This sys-
tematic approach, the Edcouch Elsa ISD Instructional Delivery System, has been organized to
deliver instruction.
The delivery of instruction through this system, (1) clearly defines what students will be ex-
pected to learn and to what level; (2) gives students that amount of time they will need to learn;
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(3) helps students when and where they have learning difficulties. In the following pages the
steps in the system are defined.
All staff is expected to teach grade level/subject area TEKS. Edcouch Elsa I.S.D. has invested
a considerable amount of time and effort to develop curriculum timelines and frameworks. All
staff must use the recommended district and state resources.
District and Campus assessments have been prepared to assess student achievement. These as-
sessments will be administered periodically. (Refer to campus calendar)
All staff will use the campus-created lesson plan templates. Each teacher will email a copy of
the weekly lesson plan to the department chair on the preceding Friday by 4:30 p.m.
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Cur riculum
"Marzano concludes that a guaranteed and viable curriculum is the most
powerful school-level factor in determining overall student achievement."
The curriculum development team, including Education Service Center personnel,
and other content area experts have done extensive work adding specificity to the
TEKS student expectations. With this added specificity, Texas Educators are able to
track the development and complexity of an objective, or group of similar objectives,
as they progress across grade levels. Each standard from the TEKS framework
includes specificity for each student expectation so standards and instruction are truly
aligned between grade levels.
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The Vertical Alignment, Year at a Glance, and Instructional Focus Documents
along with the TEKS Verification Matrix comprise the curriculum documents .
These documents are the foundation for all instructional planning. The curriculum is
a foundation curriculum, guiding the "what" of instruction.
Vertical Alignment Documents
The Vertical Alignment Documents:
Present clearly articulated and aligned standards among grade levels using the TEKS
statements and student expectations. The Vertical Alignment Documents present a
tightly aligned curriculum that delineates student expectations with specificity. This
ensures that the teacher understands exactly what is to be taught and can plan
effective instruction.
Year At A Glance
The Year at a Glance:
is designed to present a snapshot of the entire year's instructional plan. The Year at
a Glance is a map and pacing guide for units of study. It makes the curriculum
viable by ensuring that the teacher has adequate instructional time to present the
required content.
29Instructional Focus Documents
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Cur riculum
Instructional Focus Documents:
are used to group the specified standards from the Vertical Alignment Documents
and the Year at a Glance into a logical sequence for instruction.
EXEMPLARY LESSONS:
The lessons represented in the written curriculum are lessons intended to inspire
decision making, teacher creativity, and appropriate use of available resources.
They are resources which are intended to be models of what good instruction
could look like. Regardless of which curriculum a district uses, it is at the level
of the lesson that teachers employ their expertise with the art of teaching, which
incorporates their knowledge of individual student and their interests. Teachers
will use the exemplar lessons as a standard of rigor and relevance. They share
responsibility to address essential questions; however, methods, materials, and
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approaches may vary.
Assessments:
The Assessments are designed to assess the students' understanding of
unit concepts and their ability to apply those concepts in a different context.
Teachers may choose to use the unit assessment data in a variety of ways:
as formative or summative assessment data, graded or ungraded, completed by
individuals or groups of students.
In order to sustain continuous improvement several attributes must be in
place.
· a specific observable and measurable proficiency
· ongoing collection of performance data; item analysis of those data
· review both horizontally and vertically among the actual people
responsible for instruction
· adjustments to the instruction based on the item analysis
· planning time on a regular basis for review of student performance
among the people who share the care and instruction for the target
Population sufficient time to allow for sustained growth among the
Students.
These attributes are consistent with the curriculum. Having curriculum
is not enough. The biggest impact of instruction will be in the ongoing
curriculum and instruction discussions around vertical alignment, instructional
focus, lesson planning, and pedagogy.
30Instruction
Cur riculum
PRE - TEACHING
1. Pre-Entry The Pre-Entry stage includes a description of the pre-
requisites that a child must possess prior to receiving
instruction for a given task (objective or set of objectives).
2. Task This stage identifies the given objective (s) classified as a
concept, procedure, or information that the student will
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master.
3. Planning During the Planning stage activities are designed for:
a. initial instruction (consider mode of
learning)
b. guided practice
c. independent practice
d. enrichment
e. correctives
The following are also specified:
a. assessment (pre-requisites, formative,
summative, exemption, self-assessment)
b. levels of master
c. standards for grades
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Instruction
Cur riculum
4. Initial Teach This is a crucial step. During this step the teacher
presents the "best shot instruction" to the whole
group. The teacher tells students about the skill and
what the expectation will be. The teacher as primary
instructor, demonstrates what will be learned. Direct
instruction is provided by explaining, demonstrating,
telling, giving examples, using visuals, modeling the
desired behavior, and doing alot of encouraging.
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5. Guided Practice This is guided learning. The teacher guides the
students through the process. Two or three
examples of the materials being worked with are
used. Students use the skills acquired in the Initial
Teach step while being guided so that the
teacher can answer any questions and correct any
misconceptions.
6. Independent Independent Practice includes the application of
Practice those skills that have taught by the teacher and
learned by the student. The students are allowed to work
their own. At this time seatwork and/or Homework can
be utilized more effectively with students. Independent
Practice is practice on skills after the teacher has taught
them in class.
32TEACHING (CONTINUED)
Instruction
Cur riculum
7. Assessment/ Feedback In this step it is determined if students have
mastered that which was presented the Initial Teach
step. The student is given feedback for his/her
performance Initial Teach, Guided Practice, and/or
Independent Practice assignment (s). Assessment in
this step is referred to as formative evaluation.
Formative data reveals whether students are specific
elements of the curriculum at the time they are
taught. This indicates whether students have met the
criteria and are able to go on to the next elements
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(skill/concepts). Formative data is generated when
students respond to questions, read orally, do
practice on worksheet, complete homework
assignment or when the teacher gathers through
observation, etc.
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Cur riculum
POST TEACHING
8. a. Enrich If the student mastered the concept procedure, or
information presented during Initial Teach he
proceeds to new levels learning involving activities
organized specifically for the Enrichment stage and
emphasize higher cognitive skills.
b. Correct If the Assessment/Feedback of independent
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practice indicates that the student objective
(skills/concept) alternative activities are presented.
Correctives include alternative activities as well as
alternative teaching strategies and not more of the same
type of activities which students had difficulties with.
9. Feedback / Closure After Enrichment and/or Correctives have been
provided accordingly, the receives feedback on his
performance. The teacher then brings closure to the
experience summarizing the skills or concepts.
10. Summative Present a Summation that reveals total learning. It
Evaluation is the kind of assessment conducted at the end of a
level, sub-level, part, section, chapter, or unit. A
Evaluation covers a substantial part of curriculum. It
reveals whether students have retained sufficient
information and/or skills be advanced from one
section or unit to the next.
34GRADING
POLICY
352018-2019
GRADING POLICY
GRADING
POLICY
Each six weeks will be averaged using a composite weighting system with the scale below:
Quizzes……………………………………….10%
Projects/Essays/Lab…………………………..20%
Daily Assignments/Student Binder
Homework/Class Participation……………30%
Unit Tests, Chapter Tests……………………...20%
Six Weeks Test/Benchmarks.............................20%
All grades will be averaged according to the approved grading policy. Teachers are required
to have two grades per week and a minimum of twelve each six weeks.
All grades will be recorded onto the Grade book system each week.
All tests, daily work, quizzes, and homework must be clearly identified with a description
and date on the Grade book system.
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A grade of 70 will be the highest grade a student can earn for make-up work as a result of
an unexcused absence or being in In-School Suspension.
All teachers will post student grades by student ID number on a weekly basis in plastic
sleeves on the walls of your classroom.
There will be no retesting on six weeks tests except under extenuating circumstances as deter-
mined by campus principal.
The semester grade will be the average of the three six weeks marking periods and the se-
mester exam.
For example:
1st Six Weeks + 2nd Six Weeks + 3rd Six Weeks + Sem. Exam = 1st Semester Average
4th Six Weeks + 5th Six Weeks + 6th Six Weeks + Sem. Exam = 2nd Semester Average
For all students who entered high school in or before 2015-2016:
The final grade will be the average of the two semesters.
1st Semester Average + 2nd Semester Average = Final Average
36CLASS RANKINGS
GRADING
CLASS RANKING (LOCAL)
POLICY
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The valedictorian and salutatorian shall be the eligible students with the highest and second highest
ranking as determined by the district's class ranking procedure described in this policy and who com-
plete the Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Program. The valedictorian shall receive the Honor
Certificate granted under Education Code 54.201.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian honors, a student must have been continuously enrolled
in the district high school for the four semesters preceding graduation; completed the Advanced/ Dis-
tinguished Achievement Program for graduation; earned a minimum of six credit courses designated as
G/T, Pre-AP, AP, or college course; and be a four-year graduate.
CLASS RANKINGS High School
CONDUCT
To qualify to give the valedictorian or salutatorian speech, a student shall not have engaged in any seri-
ous misconduct violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including removal to a DAEP, a three day
suspension, or expulsion during his or her last two semesters.
BREAKING A TIE
In case of a tie, the ranking student shall be chosen according to the following criteria:
1. The student with the most AP and/or dual credit courses shall be considered first.
2. However, if a tie still remains, the student with the highest numerical grade average of all AP courses
taken shall be the valedictorian.
3. If a tie still remains for valedictorian, co-valedictorians shall be named with no salutatorian named.
4. If a tie exists for salutatorian, the same procedures shall be used and no third-ranking student
would be named.
HONOR GRADUATES/ TOP TEN PERCENT
All students whose weighted grade point averages (GPA) make up the top ten percent of the gradu-
ating class and qualify for automatic admission under Education Code 51.803 shall be recognized as
honor graduates. Eligibility requirements for determining valedictorian and salutatorian or other local
honor positions, such as time in the District, shall not apply to the procedure for determining the top
ten percent. The GPA shall be reported on the student's transcript and made available in accordance
with the application deadline for the college or university when requested by the student. [See EIC
(LEGAL)]
EARLY GRADUATES
A student's class ranking shall be determined within the graduation class of the school year in which
the student completes all requirements for a diploma, regardless of the number of years the student is
enrolled in high school. For ranking purposes, a school year begins on the first day of summer school
and ends on the last day of the spring semester. Early graduates shall not be eligible for valedictorian
or salutatorian honors but shall be eligible for top ten percent recognition.
37CLASS RANKINGS
GRADING
POLICY
CLASS RANKING
The District shall calculate a student's class rank using only credits earned in the following
content areas as defined by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. Social studies
5. Core Area Concurrent/Dual Enrollment courses
Grades earned in correspondence courses, summer school, independent study, distance
learning courses, credit by examination with prior instruction, examinations for acceleration,
and PLATO courses shall not count toward determination of class rank.
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
A student who transfers into the district high school with higher level course credits shall re-
ceive similar credits counted toward the GPA according to the list of higher-level courses
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offered in the district and the grade point scale used for credit earned in the district.
38RECORD
RECORD KEEPING
KEEPING
39THINGS TO DO BEFORE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
KEEPING
RECORD
1. If you are responsible for morning duty, you need to report to your duty station
no later than 7:40 a.m. Be ready for your lessons before the morning classes
begin.
2. Rooms ready - All bulletin boards complete, furniture arranged, desks grouped.
3. Read All of your handbook. Note your responsibilities for the year.
4. Familiarize the students with the fire drill procedures on the first day of school.
A fire drill will be held within the second week of school.
F I R S T D AY O F C L A S S
5. Turn off the lights and lock door when you leave your room every day.
40GUIDELINES FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
KEEPING
RECORD
A helpful hint:
Plan for every minute. Plan more than you think you will have time to do with your class. Do
not get "friendly" with your students - be pleasant, but let them know exactly what you expect
of them.
Greet the students cordially.
Introduce yourself. Let students introduce themselves.
Talk about the supplies they will need and course syllabus.
Discuss school procedures:
School hours
What we do in the classroom before the tardy bell
Breakfast procedures
Restroom procedures
Hall Passes
F I R S T D AY O F C L A S S
Bus Schedule
Lunch Period
Note: Nothing on floor during the day.
Discuss books to be used. Review table of contents.
Review end of the class period procedures.
Allow 3 - 5 minutes at the end of each period for reviewing day's work.
Discuss Classroom Standards.
The way to enter and exit the classroom (Always Walk)
Committee Work/Group Work (Cooperative Learning)
Procedure for passing out books and other materials
Procedure for collecting papers, books, and other materials
Dismissal
At the close of each class period make sure the room students have done their part to
keep the room in order before they leave - or then it becomes your responsibility to
leave the room in order. You are the example - clean teacher's desk, clean student's
desks.
At the close of the class period let them know how much you enjoyed them and that you
are looking forward to seeing them tomorrow.
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RECORD
PERMANENT RECORD FOLDERS
Information that is filed in this folder that you may review and complete profile sheets are:
1. Test scores for state assessments, language proficiency, grades, etc.
2. All bilingual paperwork in the program insert folder.
PERMANENT RECORDS MAY NOT BE TAKEN FROM THE FILE ROOM. THEY MUST BE FILED
AT THE END OF EACH DAY BY 4:00 p.m. All folders must be stored in the permanent record file
PERMANENT RECRDS/HANDBOOK
cabinet located in the File Room. Permanent Record Folders must be checked in and out by,
Mrs. Rosa Granados.
SUPPLY LIST
All students should receive a syllabus outlining class objectives, materials and expectations.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance must be posted during the first five minutes of the period. The attendance clerk,
will verify attendance each period. You will be asked to correct any errors found each day.
There are times throughout the school year when our internet system is not fully operational. In
the event that this occurs, teachers must record attendance manually. Please follow the guide-
lines outline in the next section.
Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D.
Attendance Rules & Procedures
Responsibility
The teacher recording the initial absence for the accuracy of the report, and attests to the
validity of the data with his or her signature. 19TAC 129.2(a)
The attendance personnel generating absence summaries and/or transcribing the absence or cod-
ing information into the accounting system are responsible for adhering to all laws and reg-
ulations pertaining to student attendance accounting.
Special program directors and/or staff ar e r esponsible for r eviewing special pr ogr am data
and totals for accuracy and completeness.
The Principal of each campus is responsible for reviewing their respective Campus Summary
Reports for completeness and accuracy.
The superintendent is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and safekeeping of all attendance
records and reports.
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