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

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2. Retention With approval of a committee consisting of at least the student’s teacher or teachers and two administrators, one of whom shall be assigned above the campus level, and permission of the parents or guardian, a second retention within grades K-4 and 5-8 may be allowed. 3. Placement a. A student may be placed in the next grade level by the building principal if he/she is achieving at a level that is not significantly lower than other students at the grade level. b. Students placed in a grade level will be assigned to a remedial program. 4. Remedial Programs a. Title I: Student may be placed in the program on a priority basis for reading and/or math if they meet specified criteria. b. Tutorial Classes: Any student who is not meeting minimum grade level requirements in language arts, mathematics, science or social studies may participate in tutorial classes. c. STAAR: Students who are not mastering the STAAR Reporting Categories in reading, writing and/or mathematics may participate in the STAAR Remediation Program. d. Extended Year/Extended Day: Students who are performing below grade level in an academic area will be considered for placement in the extended year program. e. Accelerated Program for children in kindergarten through grades 2: Kindergarten through grade two students identified as at-risk through TPRI results and other criteria will attend a summer program to accelerate reading skills. f. Accelerated Instruction during Extended Year: Students may attend accelerated instruction during extended year school for reading, math, science, or social studies. Each of these curriculum areas will be offered if the demand is great enough. Encounters (G/T) Program Student Review By April of each year, the principal of each elementary school will direct G/T teachers and counselors to review the progress of each G/T student. If any student is not performing to a level that is acceptable to remain in his G/T component, the student will be referred to the G/T screening committee for evaluation. (Sufficient documentation of parent contact must be in the student folder.) The screening committee will review, evaluate, and recommend continued placement or removal from the G/T component. Additional Promotion Standards a. Limited English Proficient students must make a minimum of one year’s growth in English/reading to be promoted. b. Students in grades 3 and 4 who do not pass all parts of the STAAR test must participate in accelerated instruction in order to be eligible for promotion. Second Retention a. A principal may determine that a second retention may be necessary based on lack of appropriate academic progress. Placement a. A student may be placed in the next grade level by the building principal if he/she is achieving at a level that is at principal or committee discretion. b. Students placed in a grade level will be assigned to intervention program(s). Teacher Handbook 2012-2013 59
Special Programs a. Tutorial Classes: Any student who is not meeting minimum grade level requirements in language arts, mathematics, science or social studies may participate in tutorial classes. b. TAKS: Students who are not mastering the TAKS objectives in reading, writing and/or mathematics may participate in the TAKS Intervention activities/programs. c. 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. d. Promotional Summer School: Students may attend promotional summer school for reading, math, science or social studies. Each of these curriculum areas will be offered if the demand is great enough. e. Extended Day/Week/Year: Students needing additional instruction can be served through extended day/week/year. This initiative can be funded through various fund sources. f. Accelerated Program for Kindergarten through 4 th Grade Children: Kindergarten through 4 th grade students meeting program criteria (TPRI/Tejas Lee results, ITBS results, report card and STAAR results) will benefit from supplemental instructional opportunities. g. Dyslexia: In grades K-4, at any time that a student continues to struggle with one or more components of reading, the individual school will collect additional information about the student. Schools will use this information to evaluate the student’s academic progress and determine what actions are needed to ensure the student’s improved academic performance. A 504 committee determines the identification of dyslexia after reviewing all accumulated data including a formal assessment. Students with dyslexia will be placed in Aldine's Multisensory Academic Program for dyslexia intervention. Students will attend intervention in accordance with Tier III/RtI recommendations and progress monitoring will occur weekly. Upon completion of the dyslexia intervention program, students will be placed on monitor status. Students who have been exited from dyslexia intervention will be monitored every nine weeks for the first year and every semester thereafter through grade 12. Annual 504 meetings will occur between November and December each school year to ensure that proper accommodation plans are in place to meet each individual dyslexic student's needs. h. 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. i. VISA Program: VISA (Volunteers In Schools in Aldine) is a program designed to involve parents in school. j. 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. R. EXTENDED YEAR/ENRICHMENT Each elementary school will offer extended year for promotion needs and may offer: Art enrichment, computer enrichment, science enrichment, etc., as needed, as well as, Special language programs and, Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) will be provided as a result of ARD decision, usually at a centralized location. Bus transportation will be provided for students. NOTE: All teachers hired for summer school/extended year will be paid $25.00 per hour. Special Education teacher pay is $35.00 per hour. Teacher Handbook 2012-2013 60
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General Education Homebound Program
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5. IF STUDENT DOES NOT WARRANT HOME
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Testing The homebound teacher will
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AG. AED EQUIPMENT January 18..…
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D. PLANNING AND THE LESSON PLAN FOR
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Non-EOC courses: o Each nine weeks
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Testing Policy Campus staff will fo
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Conduct Grades Conduct grading is a
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As students complete their high sch
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Elections: Elections for class fav
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3. An adult must be present in the
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December each school year to ensure
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and will not be allowed. Organizati
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C. Keys Extreme caution should be t
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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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XV. STUDENT LOCKERS / TOTE TRAYS St
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EMPLOYEE INTERNET USE Rules and Res
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1. attendance records 2. test score
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A. All school funds must be deposit
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Academic Organizational Plan SECTIO
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I. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Substitute te
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services. Teachers are required to
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We appreciate your comments, concer
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incomplete assignments; the inclus
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k. Ensure their child's compliance
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VII. TEMPORARY REMOVALS FOR OTHER R
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SECTION VII ETHICS STATEMENT ALDINE
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