Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

Testing
The homebound teacher will administer state assessments to eligible students.
Miscellaneous
1. Homebound Services are provided within the Aldine Independent School District
boundaries.
2. Homebound instructors will not enter situations that are dangerous. This includes a home
where any person has an infectious or contagious condition.
3. An adult must be present in the home with the student during the entire provision of
Homebound Services. This is required even if the student is age 18 or older.
Transition from GEH to the classroom
1. Length of the transition period must be determined by the GEH committee based on the
student’s current medical information.
2. ADA eligibility shifts back to the requirements of the 2-4 hour rule once the student has
completed the transition period as determined by the GEH committee.
AA. SPECIAL PROGRAMS
1. STAAR: Students who are not mastering the STAAR objectives in reading, writing, and/or
mathematics may participate in the STAAR Intervention activities/programs.
2. TITLE I: All schools in Aldine ISD have school-wide Title I programs. All teachers and
students may benefit from the program funds with an emphasis being given to those students
needing instructional assistance in language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. The
purpose of the Title I, Part A program is to enable schools to provide opportunities for children
served to acquire the knowledge and skills contained in the state content standards and to meet
the state performance standards developed for all children.
3. SNAPP Program: SNAPP (Students Need a Pat and a Push) is a program designed to increase
graduation rates for at-risk students. Through early identification, the SNAPP program can
reinforce successful and appropriate behavior. Students will be provided support through
individual, group, and peer counseling.
4. VISA Program: VISA (Volunteers In Schools in Aldine) is a program designed to involve
parents in school.
5. Gifted/Talented Program/Encounters: For students who have been identified as having
specific academic aptitude in mathematics, language arts, social studies and/or science are
provided special instruction. The lessons are differentiated and individualized.
AB. TRANSITIONAL INFORMATION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO 9 th GRADE CAMPUS
The following items are to be furnished to the receiving high school before the beginning of the next
school year.
A. Middle school permanent record cards.
Labels for all assessments affixed to middle school permanent record card.
B. The following lists of students are required:
1. Promoted students
2. Special education program (e.g., life skills, resource, inclusion)
3. ESL
4. G/T (specify math, language arts, social studies, or science)
5. Placed
6. Retained
7. Foreign language credit (second year students only)
8. Algebra I/Geometry
9. Accelerated list by subject area
10. List of personal graduation plan students
11. TAKS Failures
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