Holland Independent School District

Student Handbook

2007-2008
Table of Contents

Notice Regarding Directory Information and Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information ii

Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education. iii

Consent/Opt-Out Form.. iv

PREFACE.. 3

SECTION I: REQUIRED NOTICES AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS. 3

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION.. 3

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. 3

Working Together 3

PARENTAL RIGHTS. 3

Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights. 3

“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities. 3

Limiting the Display of a Student’s Artwork and Projects. 3

Requesting Professional Qualifications of Teachers and Staff. 3

Reviewing Instructional Materials. 3

Inspecting Surveys. 3

Accessing Student Records. 3

Granting Permission to Video or Audio Record a Student 3

Removing a Student Temporarily from the Classroom.. 3

Excusing a Student from Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags. 3

Excusing a Student from Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence. 3

Requesting Notices of Certain Student Misconduct 3

Requesting Transfers for Your Child. 3

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS. 3

Parents of Students with Disabilities. 3

Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education. 3

Services for Title I Participants. 3

Student Records. 3

Directory Information. 3

Directory Information for School-Sponsored Purposes. 3

Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education 3

Bacterial Meningitis. 3

SECTION II: INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS. 3

ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE.. 3

Compulsory Attendance. 3

Attendance for Credit 3

Parent’s Note After An Absence. 3

Doctor’s Note After An Absence for Illness. 3

Driver License Attendance Verification. 3

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. 3

AWARDS AND HONORS. 3

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. 3

CLASS RANK / TOP TEN PERCENT / HIGHEST RANKING STUDENT. 3

CLASS SCHEDULES. 3

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES. 3

COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS. 3

COMPUTER RESOURCES. 3

CONDUCT. 3

Applicability of School Rules. 3

Corporal Punishment 3

Disruptions. 3

Radios, CD Players, Other Electronic Devices and Games, and Cell Phones. 3

Social Events. 3

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES / CONDITIONS. 3

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES. 3

COUNSELING.. 3

Academic Counseling. 3

Personal Counseling. 3

Psychological Exams, Tests, or Treatment 3

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course. 3

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course. 3

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DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS. 3

School Materials. 3

Nonschool Materials...from students. 3

Nonschool Materials...from others. 3

DRESS AND GROOMING.. 3

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. 3

Offices and Elections. 3

FEES. 3

FUND-RAISING