campus handbook 2017 2018 - simon rivera high...

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CAMPUS HANDBOOK

2017 – 2018

BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability

or genetic information in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.

BISD no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad, discapacidad o

información genética en el empleo o en la provisión de servicios, programas o actividades.

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Table of Contents

Administrative Staff …………………………………………….……. 4

Rivera High School Faculty & Staff …………………….……………………. 5

Counseling / Nurses ………………………………………………….. 5

Faculty ………………………………………………………….. 6

Clerical Staff & Hall Monitors ………………………………….. 11

Library Aides & IDEA Aides ………………………………….. 12

Custodial Staff & Food Services Staff …..……………………… 13

Department Heads / Responsibilities………………………………….. 14-15

Rivera H.S. Floor Maps ………………………………………………….. 16-17

Administrative Duties & Responsibilities …………………………………….. 18

District Calendar ………………………………………………………….. 19

Bell Schedule (Reg. / Pep Rally) ……………………………………………….. 20-21

BISD 2016-2017 T TESS ……………………………………………… 22

Campus Procedures ………………..…………………………………….. 23-31

Curriculum and Instruction …………………………………………………... 32

Course Syllabus Check List ……………………………………………………. 33

Lesson Plan /Lesson Plan Checklist …………………………………………… 34-35

Walk-throughs / Instructional Rounds ………………………………………. 36

Grading Policy ………………………………………………………….. 37-39

Field Trips ………………………………………………………………….. 40-42

Instructional Videos ………………………………………………………….. 43-44

Professional Leave Requests …………………………………………………… 45-51

Discipline / Discipline Referrals …………………………………………... 52-57

Faculty Meetings & Communication System ……………………………………... 58-59

Fire and Emergency Drills ………………………………………………..…. 60

Guidance and Counseling Department …………………………………... 61-64

Library Information ………………………………………………………..…. 65-68

I.D.E.A. /Section 504 ……………………………………………………..…… 69-71

Substitutes …………………………………………………………………... 72-73

Supplemental Information ………………………………………………..… 74

Announcements ………………………………………………..…. 74

BISD Personnel Handbook ………………………………………..…. 74

Board Policy – Assignment …………………………………………… 74

Building Access …………………………………………………… 74

Child Abuse Reporting …………………………………………… 74

Community School Relations …………………………………………… 74

Copy Room …………………………………………………………… 75

Dress Code Policy ………………………………………..………….. 75

Employee Change of Personal Info …………………………………… 75

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End of Year Clearance Procedures …………………………………… 75

Facilities …………………………………………………………… 76

Fixed Assets …………………………………………………………… 77-79

Food in the Classroom / Parties …………………………………… 80

Fundraisers …………………………………………………………… 80

Hall Passes …….………………………………………………….….. 80

Keys ………………………………………………………………..….. 80

Mail Boxes/Mail ………………………………………………..….. 80

Fundraiser Application ………………………………………………….. 81

Maintenance ………………………………………………………….... 82

Open House ………………………………………………………….… 82

Parent Conference …………………………………………………… 82

Parking …………………………………………………………… 82

Policy …………………………………………………………………… 82

Professional Responsibilities ……………………….…………. 83

Additional Responsibilities towards students. …………………… 83

Absenteeism / Tardiness ……………………………………… 83

Sign-In / Sign-Out …………………………………………………… 83

Monthly Activity Calendar …………………………………………… 84

Safety Issues …………………………………………………………… 84

Reports / Accidents / Injuries …………………………………………… 84

Vandalism …………………………………………………………… 84

Visitors to Rivera High School …………………………………… 84

Textbook Accountability ………………………………………….. 85

Electronic Communication With Students Request Form .………….. 86

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Simón Rivera Early College High School

Administrative Staff 2017 - 2018

Norma J. Canales Principal

Genny Sterling, Dean of Instruction

Myrta Castillo, Assistant Principal

Miguel Cordova, Assistant Principal

Sonya Corona, Assistant Principal

Daniel De Leon, Assistant Principal

Noe Guerrero, Assistant Principal

Melissa Quiroz, Assistant Principal

Blanca Sanchez

Principal’s Secretary

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Guidance Counselors 2017 – 2018

Graciela Suarez — 9th Grade Vanessa Chavez — 10th Grade

Luz Zamora — 11th Grade Cindy Elizondo — 12th Grade Virginia Mendoza — Career Placement Officer Delia Abrego — IDEA Counselor Jose Serrato — Transitional Counselor Ana Ibarra — At-Risk Counselor

Damaris Saucedo

Counselor’s Secretary

Nurses

Blanca Mahuad, RN Judy Suarez-Crews, RN

Debbie Gonzalez, LVN Mary Silva, NA

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Simón Rivera Early College High School Faculty 2017 – 2018

Aguilar Alice. F ……………………………………………………………....…..…..… E.L.A.

Aguirre, Abelardo ……………………………………………………………..………… C.T.E.

Aguirre, Rolando …………………………………………………………...……….… Science

Aguirre, Wesley S. ……………………………………………………………..………… C.T.E.

Ahumada, Oscar M. …………………………………………………………….….… Social Studies

Alonso, Graciela …………………………………………………………..….… Social Studies

Álvarez, Jesus ………………………………………………………………..…….....…. P.E.

Arguelles, Jose E ................................................................................................................ C.T.E

Arizmendi, Blanca ………………………………..…………………………….….…..… French

Atkinson, Norma ……………………………………………….……....………..…. Diagnostician

Babcock Dane …………………………………………………...……….....………. E.L.A.

Barrientos, Emilio ........................................................................................................... Science

Bartnicki, Karen …………………………………………………………..…….............. Science

Bennett, Yvette ……................................................................................... Fine Arts / Dance

Brashear, Thomas ................................................................................................. Social Studies

Brown, Willie ……………………………………………………….………….…. Science

Bugtong, Rose ........................................................................................................…. E.L.A.

Cano, Maria Jose .............................................................................................................. IDEA

Cantu, Claudia ………………………………………………………….………….…. Math

Cantu, Tomas ……………………………………………………………………….….. C.T.E.

Capistran, Angie …………………………………………………………………………. C.T.E.

Carpio, Sam ……………………………………………………….…….….. Fine Arts/Band

Castillo, Cinthia ………………………………………………………………………... C.T.E.

Cavazos, Juan …………………………………………………………………..…… Athletics

Cervantes, Edna .......................................................................................................... Science

Chase Christina ............................................................................................................ E.L.A.

Chavez, Cecilia ................................................................................................................ IDEA

Chavez, Tom ………………………………………………….……… Athletic Coordinator

Chirinos, Javier ................................................................................................................ IDEA

Contreras, Hector ……………………………………………………….……….…..…… Science

Cordoba, Jesus M ................................................................................................. Social Studies

Covarrubias, Rosa .............................................................................................................. E.L.A.

Cumberworth, Teddy .............................................................................................................. E.L.A.

Curtis, Ron .............................................................................................................. E.L.A.

Davies, Larry ……………………………………………………..………………… C.T.E.

De La Garza, Giovanna …….………………………………………….………...….. Dyslexia

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Simón Rivera Early College High School Faculty

2017 – 2018 (Continued)

De La Garza, Roberto ………………………………………………………………...…… Math

De La Tour, Arnaud ……………………………………………………….…………… French

Del Castillo, Jaqueline ……………………………...……………………….……… Math

Delgado, Gilbert …..…………………………………………………...…… Social Studies

Diaz, Ricardo ……………………………………………………………...…… Spanish

Errisuriz, Rogelio …………………………………………………………………..…. Math

Escobar, Cynthia ………………………………………………………………............ ELA

Escobedo, Beatriz …………………………………………………………….…..… Science

Espinosa, Daniel …………………………………………………………..…..….. Science

Ferguson, Elizabeth …………………………………………………………………...... IDEA

Fleming, Lizette …………………………………………………..………....……… ELA

Fraire, Armando ……………………………………………………………..…………. IDEA

Fraire, Jose ……………………………………………………………….… Science

Garcia, Analisa ………………………………………………………….… Fine Arts/Art

Garcia, Edward ………………………………………………………….... Social Studies

García, Elena ……………………………………………………………..……. C.T.E.

García, Francisco ................................................................................................... Science

Garcia, Rosalinda ……………………………………………………………. Social Studies

Garcia, Salvador ..................................................................................... Foreign Language

Garcia, Veronica ……………………………………………………………………. Math

Garza, Andrew ……………………………………………………..………...…. JROTC

Gibson, Tiffany ……………………………………………..…………………. Fine Arts

Godinez, Sergio ……………………………………………………………….. Fine Arts

Gomez, Anthony …………………………………………………………………. C.T.E.

Gonzalez, Conrad …………..………………………………….……………….… Journalism

Gonzalez, Mary Ann …………………………………………………………….…….. IDEA

Gonzalez, Omar …………………………………………………………….…… C.T.E.

Gracia, Karina …………………………………………………………… Social Studies

Granado, San Juana …………………………………………………………… Social Studies

Grant, Darby L. ……………………………………………………..………...…. JROTC

Guerra, Elizabeth ……………………………………………………………………… P.E.

Guerra, Richard …………………………………………………………..…… S.T.A.R.S.

Guerrero, Mary M. ………………………………………………………………….… IDEA

Guzman, Joel …………………………………………………..……….…….… E.L.A.

Hernandez, Cristina …………………………………………………………………… IDEA

Hinojosa, Javier ……………………………………………………………………. Math

Howell, Lisa ………………………………………………………………….… Speech

Huerta, Juan P. …………………………………………………………………… IDEA

Hurtado, Arturo …………………………………………………………… P.E./ Athletics

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2017 – 2018 (Continued)

Jenney, Deborah ….………………………………………………… Testing Coordinator

Jorstad, Jennifer ……………………………………………………………...…….… ELA

Kizer, Kimberly ……………………………………………………………….…..… ELA

Lattimer, Charles ……………………………………………………..………………. C.T.E.

Leal, Omar ……………………………………………………………...…….….. P.E.

Lopez, Manuel ………………………………………………………..……..…...… Math

Lopez, Martha ……………………………………………………………..…… LUCHA

Lopez, Oscar ……………………………………………………………...…… Science

Lopez, Ruth ……………………………………………………………...…… Science

Lozano, Emma ………………………………………………………………..…… Health

Macias, Andres …………………………………………………………..… Social Studies

Magallanes, Irma ……………………………………………………………...……. Spanish

Markley, Clement ........................................................................................... Social Studies

Marks-Cisneros, Gabriela………………………………………………………..…..……. C.T.E.

Martinez, Carlos ……………………………………………………………..….…… C.T.E.

Martinez, Eduardo ……………………………………………………………..….…… C.T.E

Martinez, Raul ........................................................................................................ Science

Martinez, Ricardo ………………………………………………..… Fine Arts/Estudiantina

Martinez, Sandra ...……………………………………..………………..…...…… Spanish

Martinez, Sarah ……………………………………………………………..….…… C.T.E.

McClain, John ………………………………………………………..….. Fine Arts/Band

Mendieta, Julie ………………………………………………………..…...….…… C.T.E.

Montalvo, Jaime …………………………………………………………….…… Science

Morales, Laura ………………………………………………………………....…. IDEA

Moreno, Jorge ......................................................................................................... C.T.E.

Munoz, Baldomero ………………………………………………………………....…. IDEA

Ochoa, Alyssa ............................................................................................... Theater Arts

Ochoa, Griselda ………………………………………………………….……….... IDEA

Ontiveros, Jesse ........................................................................................................ E.L.A.

Parker, Travis ………………………………………………………….……. P.E./ Athletics

Parkin, Deborah …………………………………………………………………....… Art

Pechacek, Matthew ……………………………………………………………….….….. IDEA

Pérez, Delia .......................................................................................................... E.L.A.

Picazo, Sonia …………………………………………………………….........…. IDEA

Pizaña, Robert ............................................................................................................. Math

Puckett, Julie ......................................................................................................... Speech

Ramos, Baldomero ……………………………………….......…… Drop Out Prevention Sp.

Reininger, Kenneth ……………………………………………………….…… P.E./ Athletics

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2017 – 2018 (Continued)

Rivera, Leticia …………………………………………………………….….….. E.L.A.

Rodriguez, Jair …………………………………………………… Fine Arts/Estudiantina

Rodriguez, Manuel …………………………………………………………….…….… Math

Rodriguez, Minerva …………………………………………………………….…….… Math

Rodriguez, Peter ………………………………………………………….… Social Studies

Rookstool, Criselda .......................................................................................................... E.L.A.

Saldivar, Esteban Jr. ………………………………………………………………..…… E.L.A.

Vacancy …………………………………………….…….... C.T.E./Health Science

Sánchez, Cecilia .......................................................................................................... IDEA

Sánchez, Nora ........................................................................................................... Math

Sánchez, Sergio ........................................................................................................... Math

Schuster, Jennifer ......................................................................................... Sociology/Track

Schuster, Mandy ………………………………………………………….…....…….. IDEA

Shea, Isabel ………………………………………………….……....… Social Studies

Shea, Ryan ........................................................................................................... Math

Shears, Melissa ............................................................................................................ IDEA

Sierra, Cindy …………………………………………………………..……...… E.L.A.

Solis, Modesta ………………………………………………………………......… C.T.E.

Soriano, Marbel …………………………………………………………….. C.T.E.

Soto, Gustavo ........................................................................................................ JROTC

Tapia, Karina …………………………………………………………....… Prof. Comm.

Terán-Tolman, Linda .................................................................................................... S.T.A.R.S.

Torres, Alex …………………………………………………………… Fine Arts/Band

Torres, Avy ……………………………………………………….……………….....… E.L.A.

Torres, Edward ............................................................................................... Social Studies

Torres, Haydee ........................................................................................................ Science

Torres, Juan A. ............................................................................................................ Math

Torres, Patricia ……………………………………………………………….…… C.T.E.

Torres, Violeta .............................................................................................. Social Studies

Reyna, Robert ………………………………………………………..…. Fine Arts/Choir

Trevino, David ………………………………………………….…..… World Geography

Trevino, Farley …………………………………………………………...….…… Science

Treviño, Jesus James ......................................................................................... Athletic Trainer

Treviño, Jose …....................................................................................................... Math

Treviño, Rudy …………………………………………………………….….…… E.L.A.

Trujillo, Julio .......................................................................................................... C.T.E.

Urbina, Jaime …………………………………………………………………..… Math

Valadez, Gerardo …………………………………………………………...….…….... C.T.E.

Vallejo, Crystal ……………………………………………………………………. Science

Van Cise, Felisa …………………………………………………………………...… C.T.E.

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2017 – 2018 (Continued)

Vasquez, Jose ……………………………………………………………..……..… C.T.E.

Vasquez, Viviana ……………………………………………………………..…..…… E.L.A.

Vazquez, Sharlene ……………………………………………………….……. Social Studies

Vela, Guile R. ............................................................................................... P.E./Athletics

Vera, Adam ............................................................................................... P.E./Athletics

Vera, Elvira ............................................................................................................. Math

Villanueva, Daniel ………………………………………………….……..…. Fine Arts/Band

Villarreal, Jesus …………………………………………………………….………… Math

Villarreal, Noe …………………………………………………………….………… Math

Villarreal, Saul ………............................................................................. Foreign Language

Weisse, Ulrich ......................................................................................................... Science

Williams, Charles ………………………………………………………....… Fine Arts/Choir

Zamora, Stacey ………….………………………………………………….…….…. IDEA

Hernandez-Zarate, Melinda ………………………………………………..……....…… C.T.E.

Zuniga, Shirley ................................................................................................................ P.E.

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Simón Rivera Early College High School Staff 2017 – 2018

Clerical Almaraz, Perla ………………………………………………….. Dean’s Secretary

Benavidez, Baldemar ............................................................................ Attendance Liaison

Campos, Luz …………………………………………………. Diagnostican Clerk

Castillo, Danny ............................................................................ Attendance Liaison

Cavazos, Maria Elena ………………………………………………...… Attendance Clerk

Cepeda, Nancy ………………………………………………………. Parent Center

Castro, Mara …………………………………………………... Attendance Clerk

Vacancy …………………………………………………….… Migrant Clerk

Duran, Adriana …………….……………………………...….….… IDEA Secretary

Estrella. Maribel …………………………………………..… BAC Packets/Copy Rm

Garcés, Robert ………………………………………………….…..… Bookkeeper

Garza, Judy Ann ............................................................................ Attendance Liaison

Gonzalez, Cesar ...................................................................................... …Receptionist

Mireles, Diana ................................................................................................. C.T.E.

Mireles, Lydia ...................................................................................... Receptionist

Mujica, Denise ……………………………………………….… Data Management

Orive, Julie ………………………………………………………… ESL Clerk

Ornelas, Omar ……………………………………………………... Hall Monitor

Rivas, Rubén ……………………………………………....… Attendance Liaison

Sánchez, Blanca ……………………………………………..….. Principal Secretary

Saucedo, Damaris …………………………………………………. Counselor’s Clerk

Sosa, Diana ........................................................................................... Registrar

Trevino, Reyna ........................................................................ Records Management

Vela, Sandra …………………………………………………………… Budget Clerk

Villarreal, David …………………………………………………... Data Management

Vela, Jesus ……………………………………………………… Receptionist

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Simón Rivera Early College High School Staff 2017 – 2018

Library Browne, Donna ……………………………………………… Librarian

Díaz, Patty ……………………………………………… Librarian

Martinez, Astrid ……………………………………………… Library Aide

Vasquez, Patricia ……………………………………………… Library Aide

IDEA Aides

Aguilar, Esther

Bocanegra, Martha

Casas, Julio

Castillo, Felipe

De la Garza, Claudia

García, Fernando

García, Melva

García, Verónica

Gracia, Krystal

Guzmán, Letty

Hinojosa, Mary

Martinez, Marco

Mathews, Angélica

Millwood, Michael

Salas, Mary E.

Urbina, Jeaneet

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Simón Rivera Early College High School Staff 2017 - 2018

Custodial Staff

Site Maintenance Supervisor Head Custodian

Homer Saenz García, Jose Mario

Morning Shift Afternoon Shift

Duarte, Maria Arredondo, Cecilio

Mendoza, Jose Castilleja, Porfirio

Osornino, Joel Castillo, Rosa I.

Perales, Lydia Can, Vicente

Sánchez, Mike Garzoria, Elisa

Tamayo, Juana Gómez, Roberto

Zacarías, Guadalupe González, Rogelio

Martínez, Rubén

Miranda, Israel

Torres, David

Food Services

Cafeteria Manager

Alvear, Jesse

Alvarado, Oscar Amador, Maria

Cárdenas, Silvia Garcia, Lupita

Jaramillo, Mary Lou Longoria, Julieta

Lopez, Isidora Lopez, Jose

Martinez, Víctor Netro, Matilde

Proa, Sally Rivera, Esther

Rodriguez, Olga Rosales, Guillermina

Segovia, Jose

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2017 – 2018

Department Heads

Name Department

Marks-Cisneros, Gabriela Career & Technology

Parkin, Deborah Fine Arts

Magallanes, Irma Foreign Language

Cumberworth, Teddy & Sierra, Cinthia Language Arts

Claudia Cantu Math

Zuniga, Shirley Physical Education / Health

Soto, Gustavo (Chief) JROTC

Barrientos, Emilio Science

Alonzo, Gracie Social Studies

Gonzalez, Mary Ann Special Education

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Department Head Responsibilities The principal selects the Department Heads. A yearly review determines length of time for that

position. The principal is accountable for maintaining effective department heads.

Replacements are his/her responsibility as deemed necessary.

Qualifications 1. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.

2. Demonstrate efficiency and ability in planning and presenting instructional content.

3. Rapport with department members, other faculty members and administrators.

4. Evidence of effective leadership while facilitating professional and personal respect by

associates.

5. Leadership ability, including ability to effectively communicate with others.

6. Should have a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.

Job Description 1. Assist to ensure that instructional content for each course offered in the department is

consistent with the TEKS and the curriculum for BISD.

2. Provide input in the scheduling of classes to meet the needs of all students.

3. Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the long and short-range plan of

the district/campus.

4. Assist teacher in his/her department in analyzing and improving instructional techniques,

consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students.

5. Assist teachers through staff development activities in employing instructional strategies,

management procedures, materials and resources most appropriate for monitoring objectives

started in the Districts’ curriculum programs.

6. Coordinate the distribution of Teacher Editions, Curriculum Guides, supplementary materials,

supplies and other curriculum resources within his/her department.

7. Disseminate appropriate information to department members.

8. Conduct regular meetings with department members and submit sign in sheet and copy of the

agenda to the department appraiser, Dean of Instruction and Principal.

9. Assist the Principal in coordination of the end-of-the-year check –out procedures.

10. Assist the Principal in monitoring grade books and lesson plans of teachers in respective

department.

11. Develop and submit calendar of events and/or activities that promote respective

department/subject area.

12. Assume additional responsibility tasks, and duties as may be determined by the principal.

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BELL SCHEDULE

PERIOD TIME MINUTES

Breakfast/

Announcements

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM 15

1ST 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM 45

PASSING 5

2ND 9:35 AM – 10:20 AM 45

PASSING 5

3RD 10:25 AM – 11:10 AM 45

PASSING 5

4TH

Lunch

11:15 AM – 12:00

9TH & 10TH

45

PASSING 5

5TH 12:05 – 12:50 PM 45

PASSING 5

6TH

Lunch

12:55 PM – 1:40 PM

11TH – 12TH Grades

45

PASSING 5

7TH 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM 45

PASSING 5

8th 2:35 pm – 3:20 pm 45

PASSING 5

9TH 3:25 PM – 4:10 PM 45

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PEP RALLY BELL SCHEDULE

PERIOD TIME MINUTES

Breakfast/

Announcements

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM 15

1ST 8:45 AM – 9:25 AM 40

PASSING 5

2ND 9:30 AM – 10:10 AM 40

PASSING 5

3RD 10:15 AM – 10:55 AM 40

PASSING 5

4TH

Lunch

11:00 AM – 11:40

9TH & 10TH

40

PASSING 5

5TH 11:45 – 12:25 PM 40

PASSING 5

6TH

Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:10 PM

11TH – 12TH Grades

40

PASSING 5

7TH 1:15 PM – 1:55 PM 40

PASSING 5

8th 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm 40

PASSING 5

9TH 2:45 PM – 3:25 PM 40

PEP RALLY 3:35 PM – 4:10 PM 35

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Brownsville Independent School District

Human Resources Department 2017-2018 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar

The Appraisal Calendar

Shall exclude the first three weeks of instruction. Teachers will submit their professional growth plan to their appraiser for feedback

and final approval during this period.

Shall prohibit formal observations on the last day of instruction before any official school holiday and on the first day of instruction

after a holiday.

Shall provide that the appraisal process be completed 15 working days before the last day of instruction for students.

Shall exclude days scheduled for end-of-semester or end-of-year examinations.

Shall exclude days scheduled for STAAR, EOC, or other standardized tests.

NO FORMAL T-TESS OBSERVATIONS SHOULD TAKE PLACE AFTER MAY 11, 2018.

Based on the 2017-2018 BISD School Calendar, the following dates indicate the days that formal

T-TESS observations shall not be conducted:

Aug/Sept August 28 - Sept. 15, 2017 First three weeks of instruction

November November 17 – 27, 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec/Jan December 21 - Jan. 8, 2018 Christmas Holiday

February February 21 – 26, 2018 Early dismissal/Charro Days

March March 9– 19, 2018 Spring Break

April March 9 – April 3, 2018 Easter Holiday

May May 25 - 29, 2018 Memorial Day

Teacher Goal-Setting and Professional Development (GSPD) Plan/SLO’s

All teachers, including teachers on a waiver, shall submit a GSPD plan to campus administrators by September 15, 2017 for feedback and

approval. Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s) should be submitted to campus administrators for approval by October 20, 2017.

GSPD Mid-Year conference January 8-February 2, 2018 GSPD End-of-Year conference April 30-June 11, 2018

Waivers

For teachers on a Waiver, a Waiver Form must be signed no later than September 15, 2017. An End-of-Year Conference/Performance Report

should be completed by June 11, 2018. A Waiver may be rescinded by the teacher’s appraiser at any time.

Reminders

May 15, 2018 Last day to complete the entire appraisal process

May 16 - June 8, 2018 Last 15 days of instruction to be utilized for requested second appraisals ONLY

All first year teachers and teachers new to the district shall be evaluated during the first semester of employment.

All pre-conferences, formal observations and post-conferences for all teachers shall be completed by May 11, 2018.

NO FORMAL T-TESS OBSERVATIONS SHOULD TAKE PLACE AFTER MAY 11, 2018. The exception would be

a teacher who requested a second observation within ten working days after the observation post conference, and was

entitled to another observation by a different appraiser.

All formal written observation summaries, written summative annual appraisal reports and summative conferences

shall be completed by May 15, 2018. The exception would be a teacher who requested a second observation within ten

working days after the observation post conference, and was entitled to another observation by a different appraiser.

Teacher Summative Annual Appraisal Reports shall be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Thursday,

June 12, 2018.

Walkthroughs may be conducted and cumulative data may be obtained on any day and at any time throughout the school year.

Any documentation that would affect a teacher’s score shall be shared with the teacher within 10 working days. A summative

conference shall be conducted to advise the teacher of any change in the final observation score.

The implementation of T-TESS represents a commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, a professional growth plan shall be

developed for all teachers.

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Campus Procedures

Attendance Information General information Teachers in the State of Texas are required to maintain accurate daily attendance records.

Attendance records are official records and must be kept at all times. The attendance

information must be entered on the BISD main-frame computer via E-schools on a daily

basis. Teachers have a legal and professional responsibility to maintain accurate records. It

is very important for all teachers to perform this responsibility efficiently. As a

reminder, not only do the state and district require clean and accurate data, our school

funding is based on our student attendance and its accuracy. Furthermore, second period is

the official period for Average Daily Attendance (A.D.A.) purposes.

2nd period attendance must be posted exactly at 10:00 am

Add / Drop / Withdrawal Codes 1. When a student enters Rivera High School for the current school year, mark his/her first

day with a “1”.

2. When a student has a schedule change to drop your class, mark him/her as a “D”.

3. When a student comes into your class with a schedule change mark him/her as an “S”.

4. When a student withdraws from Rivera High School, document him/her as a “W”.

Procedures for Marking Attendance. 1. Day 1 – Original Entry date

“Mark 1” if the student is physically present and on your original enrollment form.

If the student is not included on the original enrollment and/or has a schedule add the

students name and identification number to your attendance sheets and mark a “1”.

2. Day 2 and every day thereafter

If day 1 the students is marked as a “1” and the student is absent on day 2, mark

him/her “Absent”. If a student did not report on day 1 and physically reports on day 2 or 3,

mark “1”. If he/she is not on your Roster add him/her to the attendance sheet by adding

Name, Identification number and the date they entered your class.

3. No-Show- These are students who appear on your attendance listing but never physically

appear in your class. These students should not be marked with any codes on your Roster if

they have not physically shown up to your class.

This applies only at the beginning of each school year.

Attendance Correction:

1. Teacher will determine that student has been erroneously marked absent or present.

2. Teacher will completely fill out form and submit form to date entry / attendance

clerk. When applicable, teacher will submit documentation to justify correction.

3. Attendance clerk will review attendance correction, post correction and file the

attendance correction for future reference.

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Absence excuses:

A written excuse from home or a medical excuse from a health care provider will

be submitted to the appropriate home visitor. Re-entries will no longer be issued. Written

excuses from the student’s home must contain the following:

1. First and last name

2. ID number

3. Home phone number

4. Dates absent

5. Date excuse is received

6. Grade Level

7. Parent / guardian signature

Home Visitors

Home visitors are available for teacher utilization (i.e. student absenteeism, parent

conferences or other issues that can be solved with a parent call/conference). As the need

arises to communicate with parents, teachers must make attempts at contacting the

parents. Please document calls to parents. Communication works best with parents

when positive comments are communicated to them, as well as good grades or positive

behavior. When parents receive “bad news” they are much more hesitant to keep

the lines of communication open.

Remember, attendance is everyone’s responsibility. For the 2017-2018 school year, home visitor’s assignments are as follows.

Ruben Rivas 9th Grade

Judy Garza 10th Grade

Danny Castillo 11th Grade

Baldemar Benavidez 12th Grade

To help teachers with documentation, a sample of Rivera High School Phone log and

Request for Home Visit are enclosed.

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Date: ____________________ Parent’s Name:__________________ Campus: _________________ Phone Number: _________________

Time of Visit: _____________

Mark one: Purpose for Visit: ____ Title 1 Regular ____ Discipline ____Attendance

____ Title 1 Migrant ____ Parent Conference ____ ARD Meeting

____ Title VI ____ Withdrawal ____ Health Issue

Name of Student: _________________________ ID#: _______________________

Address: ________________________________ DOB: __________ Grade: ______

Explanation/Request for Home Visit:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

___________________________ ____________________________ Principal’s Signature Teacher’s Signature

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be completed by Parent Liaison/Nurse Date of visit: __________________

Outcome of Visit: Time of Visit: _______________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

_________________________ _______________________________ Parent’s Signature Signature of person making visit

REQUEST FOR A HOME VISIT

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Teacher: Parent Phone Call/Conference Log

Date/Time of

Call

Student Name Reason for Call

(behavior/grades/absences)

Outcome/Set up

Conference

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Doctor’s appointments / students release

According to BISD policy, the school district shall excuse a student for a temporary

absence resulting from an appointment with a health care professional if that student

commences classes or returns to school on the same day of the appointment. A student

whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be penalized for that absence

and shall be counted as if the student attended school for purposes of calculating the

average daily attendance of students in the school district. For medical or any other

reasons students under the age of 18 must be signed out in the Rivera main office by a

parent or legal guardian. Students who are 18 or older may sign themselves out.

Enclosed is a sample of a Rivera High School Student release form which is housed

collectively in the Rivera Main office area. No minor will be released if a student

release forms is not on file at the school front office. Furthermore, no student should

be released from the classroom.

No Credit Policy

According to Policy FDD (Local), any student with less than 90% (percent) attendance

for the days the class is offered shall be subject to loss of credit in the course(s) where

excessive absences have been recorded. For the Fall Semester of the 2017-2018 school

year, the eight (8) absence will cause a student to lose credit. During the spring semester

the nine (9) absences will cause a student to lose credit.

No Credit forms

1. When a student has accumulated too many absences the teacher should notify the

student using the NO CREDIT NOTIFICATION FORM. See sample

attachment.

2. When a student makes up time the student and respective Assistant Principal will

fill out the Alternative Activity Form. See sample attachment.

3. Whether a student has re-obtained credit or not, a Credit Appeal Status

Notification Form is used. Please see attachment.

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Brownsville ISD – An Early College District

Rivera Early College High School

Teacher Checklist

DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES!! When you miss a deadline, it affects everyone else. Plan ahead, be on time, meet campus and district deadlines.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

GT – 30 Core Hours must be completed by December if you are serving AP/GT students

Identification and Assessment – 6 hours

Creativity – 6 hours

Nature and Needs – 6 hours

Differentiating Instruction I – 6 hours

Differentiating Instruction II – 6 hours

ANNUAL GT Compliance‐ 6 hours ongoing credit (Timeline June 1‐May 30)

AP Summer Institute – Conducted only in the summer by AP teachers – 24 hours

Must complete summer institute to qualify to teach AP or PreAP students

Summer training counts for following year.

Core and Summer Institute does NOT count towards ongoing hours for GT or AP.)

Every AP/GT teacher must attend additional GT or AP ongoing training to fulfill 18 total hours for

campus to quality for HB5 “Exemplary” status ATTEND FACULTY MEETINGS AND TRAININGS:

Technology Training – 12 hours

Special Education Requirements – 12 hours

Section 504

Campus Initiatives

TTESS – 3 hours (Aug 2017)

Conflict Resolution

RTI – Response to Intervention

Student Discipline and Discipline of Special Education Students (SB 1196)

Emergency Management 45 minutes

Instructional Rounds and Critical Friends

SIOP – Required for all teachers – 6 hours

ATTENDANCE, GRADES and PROGRESS REPORTS

Attendance ‐ “Post attendance by the end of each period.”

Enter grades on a timely basis and ADHERE TO DEADLINES

TUTORIALS

Tutorials begin the 3rd week of school – Monday through Thursdays, from 4:30‐5:30pm If you are going to teach tutorials, you need to do the following:

1. Register for an application in F100 with Perla Almaraz. Identify days and hours for your subject. 2. Collect permission slips from students signed by their parent or guardian and turn in to F100. 3. Minimum of 10 students on your roster – print roster with ID#s so we can open a vector on eSchool. THIS IS REQUIRED.

4. Attend short training session with the dean to learn how to fill out the timesheets and obtain a calendar. 5. REQUIRED documentation – a. Timesheet b. DAILY Attendance sheets c. Lesson Plan DAILY

Use the timeclock

Be at your door during passing period LUNCH DUTY!

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Curriculum and Instruction

Classroom Environment Please be sure that your classroom is orderly, neat and displays a comfortable and

inviting learning environment for our students. Since we all realize that space is limited, please

discard unneeded items and ensure that your classroom is free from clutter. Make special

efforts to ensure that bulletin boards contain relevant materials, that bookshelves are orderly,

and that the classroom is maintained. Feel free to notify Mr. D. De Leon, Assistant Principal,

if your room is not being properly maintained by the custodial staff.

Conference Periods. Each teacher is provided with a time for planning during the instructional day. This

time enables a teacher to perform school related tasks, conference with parents and/or

colleagues, catch up on grading, or when needed, just relax and regroup.

Portions of conference / planning periods may be used for faculty meetings, staff development,

team meetings, etc. Please do not make personal appointments from school during your

planning period. However, if a situation arises and you must leave campus during your

conference period, please advise an administrator and sign out with Blanca in the front office.

When you return to campus please sign in as well. Frequent leaving during a teacher’s

conference period will be addressed by the administration. Leaving the campus during the

conference period without signing out in the Rivera Main office area may result in the

employee receiving a written notice for failure to comply with school directives.

Course Syllabus Teachers will provide a course syllabus to each of their students. The Course Syllabus

will contain a brief description of the course (major topic and / or skills to be learned), a listing

of major projects and/or activities, as well as the individual teacher’s procedures for late work,

make-up tests, re-teaching and re-testing. The teacher will also delineate his/her classroom

rules and /or expectations.

The Course Syllabus for each of the courses to be taught during the 2017-2018 school

year should also be posted on your Weebly class page from day one. A sample of a course

syllabus form is also attached.

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COURSE SYLLABUS CHECKLIST

Teacher: ________________________________ Date: _________________

The purpose of a syllabus is to assist students and their parents to understand what the teacher’s

intentions are for the course as well as his/her expectation of the students. The syllabus is a

“promotional review” of the course --- it should provide enough information to set a purpose and tone

for the course.

The following items are missing from your Course Syllabus. Please correct and return

by _____________________________

1. _____ Brief description of the course (major topics and/or skills to be learned).

2. _____ Major project and / or activities listed.

Field Trips

Videos

Guest Speakers

3. _____ Grading Procedures (brief and adhere to district Grading Policy).

Late work, make up test, re-teach & retest

4. _____ Class rules and / or expectations.

5. _____ Teacher information (Name, room number, conference period, school

telephone number, e-mail address if available).

6. _____ Semester Exams with answer keys attached.

All bullet items need to be addressed with the Dean of Instruction with a 2 week notification

No EXCEPTIONS

Recommendations:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

__________________________________ ____________________________

Dean of Instruction Date

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Lesson plans

Copies of lesson plans are to be turned in at designated times to your department heads and respective

assistant principals. Lesson plans will be submitted on a regular basis and their times will be indicated

in the Weekly Letter and can be accessed through the Lesson Plan Schedule form.

Lesson plans for all staff members will be computerized and this format can be obtained from the

Dean of Instruction in F100 or respective Department Head. A sample of the computerized lesson plan

format is attached.

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LESSON PLAN BOOK CHECKLIST

TEACHER: ___________________________________ COURSE: __________________

Check if complete (minimum expectations)

_____ TEKS objectives indicated appropriately

_____ Learning objectives are written out completely, indicating the “what” and “how” of the lesson.

_____ Activities/materials are described and varied throughout the week.

_____ Varied-teaching strategies are indicated and / or explained. (Use of technology for instruction

is evident).

_____ Evaluation/Assessment is marked and / or described.

_____ Re-teach / Retest is filled in on a daily basis with appropriate activities such as, reviews,

sponge activities, checking homework, tutorials or specified “direct-teach” mini-lessons.

_____ Special Education modifications are indicated as needed.

_____ For P.E. lesson plans only: An Alternate plan for inclement weather is included.

_____ Plans are neat, legible and on time.

Comments and or Commendations:

_____ Well done! Exceptional use of variety of strategies and / or activities to meet the needs of

diverse group of students.

_____ Excellent example of modifications for special needs students (objectives, activities,

strategies, re-teach/retest, grouping, etc.)

_____ Cooperative Learning (group & individual accountability) activities are used often (two

Or more times a week).

_____ Assessment is varied and includes performance –based evaluations.

_____ Evidence of flexible grouping of students for learning is present.

_____ Other:

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________ ________________________

Dean of Instruction Date

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Walk-throughs and Instructional Rounds

Walk-throughs are an important part of the educational process which provides professional feedback

to teachers. Walk-throughs will be done on regular basis by administrators, main office personnel,

department heads, etc.

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Grading Policy and Gradebook

The official BISD Grading Policy can be found on the BISD webpage

(www.bisd.us) under the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. A hard copy can

always be located in the Dean of Instruction office in F 100.

Gradebook

All grades are maintained through Grade speed, an electronic gradebook system.

In order for GradeSpeed to be effective, grades should be posed in a timely manner.

Under no circumstances should a teacher wait until the end of the six weeks to enter

grades. Deadlines for GradeSpeed will be enforced as per campus and BISD Policy.

Please follow the approved grading policy for BISD. Teachers are strongly encouraged

to give more than the minimum required by BISD, (5 minor assessments & 3 major

assessments every six weeks). No student is to assist any teacher with grading

papers, recording grades or posting attendance. The teacher must personally

perform these duties promptly and efficiently. Please make sure grade speed

gradebooks include identify the following elements:

1. marking periods and dates

2. subject and class periods

3. class entry and drop dates

4. major and minor assessments

5. each student’s identification number

6. withdrawal grade for a student leaving prior to the end of a grading period

7. ESL category if applicable

8. For each grading period

a. 5 minor and 3major assessments.

b. An average for the grading period

Any grade that needs to be corrected can be done so with the help of Dr. Juan Chavez,

THE PEIMS ADMINISTRATOR who can unlock the grade book so the correction can

be made. After the report cards have been issued, any corrections that need to be done,

the teachers must use the Grade Change Form. Please see attached form.

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Field Trips Field trips should be used as enrichment to classroom instruction. With this in mind,

teachers should plan field trips that coincide in a timely manner with instruction.

Transportation requisitions for field trips, or any other reasons, must be submitted three

weeks in advance of the scheduled instructional activity. These types of trips must be

documented in the teacher’s lesson plans and the request should first go to the

Department Chair to ensure funding. From the Department Chair it should go to the Dean

of Instruction and then the Principal. All field trips out of Brownsville must be cleared in

writing by the school principal. Samples of these forms are attached.

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BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT TRAVEL CONCENT FORM (PreK-12)

For Campus-Sponsored Field Trip or Off-Campus Authority 2017-2018 School Year

Your son/daughter has the opportunity to attend the following campus-sponsored field trip or off campus activity. He/she will be required to make up any schoolwork missed in his/her classes due to this trip. This form must be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the sponsor, teacher, or administrator in charge of this group as later than the day before the date of departure. No student will be permitted to go on this trip that has not completed this form. Student must meet state and local eligibility requirements for extra-curricular travel.

Campus: ECHS Organization: BISD Sponsor’s Name: Mr. / Ms.

Student:

Students ID

Date of Birth

Address:

City/State

Home Phone:

Parent/Guardian’s Name

Home Phone

Work Phone

Alternative Adult’s Name:

Home Phone:

Work Phone

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

Site to be visited:

Swimming and /or Water Activity (if appropriate, please check)

Date of Departure: Time:

Approximate time and date of

Return: ________ 00/18/2017

Staying overnight (Secondary only) at: N/A

Mode of Transportation: BISD Bus Commercial Bus

Private vehicle driven by: Teacher: Parent

Student Other

YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITY

If this box is checked, the above-named student has my consent to travel to each event participated in by this campus/organization for the school year.

In case of emergency, I give my approval and authorization for first-aid treatment/medical treatment by local physicians and/or hospitals, including surgical procedures. I agree to accept responsibility for payment of all charges incurred during this medical treatment.

Additional medical information and /or comments:

The above named student has my consent to travel with this campus/organization. I understand that the students will be supervised while enroute, participating, and during unscheduled time and that normal precautions will be taken in their interest for safety and well-being. I agree to release the Brownsville Independent School district and it employees and sponsors, from all legal responsibility and liability on this trip. I understand that any student who does not conduct himself/herself properly will be sent home at the parent’s expense.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: Signature of Student Date: Signature of Sponsor Date:

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Instructional Videos

1. The use of videos must be strictly for instructional purposes. The use of any video

must be documented in the teacher’s lesson plans and be a logical part of the curriculum.

They are not to be used as a reward or entertainment. The use of videos should be

limited.

2. Videos or films obtained from BISD sources do not need administrative approval.

Videos or films obtained from non-BISD sources must have the written approval of the

Dean of Instruction at least one week prior to being used in the classroom.

3. A video or film needs not to be shown in its entirety, but a clip can be viewed and

discussed as part of the lesson.

4. Under no circumstances is a Rated “R” video to be shown.

5. Attached is the form needed for the view of videos /movie for Rivera.

6. Please post “approved video form” on door on the day of the video.

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CAMPUS POLICY ON SHOWING OF MOVIES/FILMS IN CLASS

(Revised Standard Version 8-9-99)

1. Video/Music must be from the library, department or subject-area archives, or the district

media center.

2. If the teacher wishes to use material from non-BISD sources, he/she must obtain approval from

the Dean of Instruction. All information pertinent to the film must be included in the lesson

plans.

3. Request for approval to show a movie/video must be submitted to the Dean prior to

scheduling a showing. Teachers should submit the request on this form at least one week prior

to viewing. Once approved, the form should be attached to the teacher’s lesson plans.

Teacher ___________________________ Date Submitted __________ Show Date ___________

Subject ___________________________ Periods: ________________ Show Time _________

TEKS ______________________________________________________________________

Objective to be met: ___________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Title of Video:_______________________________________________________________

Where did you obtain the video? __________________ Length of Video ____________

Have you viewed this video? _____________________ Video Rating ________________

To whom will you show this video? ______________________________________________

Does the video include the following?

Nudity none_______________ some _______________

Profanity none ______________ some _______________

Violence none ______________ some _______________

Other information of controversial nature? No_____ Yes _____

If yes, please explain on an attached sheet with a copy of the notification to the parent(s).

Dean of Instruction ______________________________ Date ___________________

__________________ approved ________________________ not approved

NOTE: Post this form on your door on the day that you show video.

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Professional leave requests 1. Professional leave requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance, when leaving

BISD and at least two weeks in advance when staying within BISD.

2. The registration form along with all other pertinent information and attachments about the

leaves request must be submitted to the Dean of Instruction in F 100 for approval. An absence

from duty report needs to be attached to all professional leaves effective 2015-2016

School Year.

3. Once the main office has approved teacher’s Professional Leave Request the teacher needs to

request a substitute promptly for the day(s) he or she will be out.

a. All receipts must be turned in to Perla Almaraz, the Dean of Instruction Secretary in F

100.

4. As a friendly reminder, there are two types of professional leaves, in-district and out-of-district.

For your convenience samples of both are attached.

5. While on a professional leave the district does not prepay for mileage or meals. Those types of

items will be paid afterwards. Please use a request for cash payment form. This form is

located in the Dean’s office in F 100. A copy of the request is attached for your convenience.

This must be done within 5 days of the employees return to campus. Only expenses that have

been indicated on the Professional Leave form may be included on the Cash Payment Form.

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DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE REFERRALS

General Information:

1. Teachers are to utilize alternative methods to change student’s negative attitude prior to

sending them to their respective assistant principal. Teachers are to establish ground rules for

acceptable classroom behavior from the first day. Teachers are to vary teaching techniques to

capture the attention of students and maintain an active learning environment. Good classroom

management requires that a teacher is well organized, well prepared and consistent. When

difficulties occur it is vital that teachers contact parents at the initial onset of undesirable

behavior. Feel free to contact either an Assistant Principal or the Dean of Instruction for

suggestions regarding classroom management strategies.

2. Discipline referrals will be documented on Review 360. Therefore, referral of a student to

an administrator is to be used only after classroom strategies have been exhausted when

dealing with a minor discipline situation in the classroom and the behavior persists.

3. If a referral to the designated grade level administrator is necessary, teachers are asked to

provide an entry in Review 360 with a clear factual and brief statement of the problem that is

to be handled by the Assistant Principal. Furthermore, please provide the administrator with

your previous documented efforts to address the student’s behavior. (Phone log, student

conferences, parent conferences, etc.).

4. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND REPECT AT ALL TIMES.

There is no reason for a teacher to raise his/her voice to a student. (Admittedly, students, at

times, will be trying to act inappropriately and attempt to “push our buttons.”) Never forget that

we are the professionals and our behavior and our emotions must be in control at all times.

5. Teachers are encouraged to read the BISD Student Code of Conduct. All students are expected

to adhere to these guidelines. Any disciplinary action will be taken accordingly.

6. Teachers who sponsor extracurricular activities must emphasize to students that the Student

Handbook rules will be enforced as students participate in these type of activities whether on or

off school property and before or after school hours. Furthermore, disciplinary measures can be

taken against students who commit an offense against BISD standards of conduct.

All sponsors and/or coaches are required to supervise their students at all times.

In-School Suspension (I.S.S.)

Purpose In –School Suspension is to serve as a positive alternative to being suspended by improving or

correcting negative behavior in the classroom as well as on the entire campus. The number of times a

student is assigned ISS will depend on the individual circumstances. ISS is not for getting “rid” of

students from a classroom or will not be used as a “dumping” ground.

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Policy / Procedure

1. Students may be assigned to ISS only by an administrator and this decision must be supported

by the proper documentation.

2. Once a student has been assigned ISS, the student’s Assistant Principal will, as needed, notify

all the student’s teachers.

3. Students in ISS must be provided assignments from their teachers which will be given to the

ISS instructor in Room E 120. Failure to do so may result in administrative action.

4. When possible, teachers are encouraged to visit the ISS classroom during their planning

periods. This will allow for direct communication between the teachers and student if there are

any questions or concerns about assignments.

5. When a student has completed his or her time in ISS, the ISS coordinator will provide the

student with a clearance slip.

6. When possible ISS will only be given for the period of the infraction.

7. Any student who walks out of ISS will automatically receive OSS for the rest of the day.

ISS Rules / Responsibility

Student will adhere to the following rules:

Sign in/sign out.

Sit in assigned seat.

Not talk, eat, chew gum, or sleep.

Work on class assignments.

Respect other students.

Follow lunch and restroom break rules.

Adhere to campus regulations,

(electronic devises are not allowed in ISS).

Adhere to additional consequences if rules are not followed.

ISS Coordinator will follow the following procedures:

Keep accurate records of the ISS program.

Inform students of ISS rules

Direct ISS activities

Inform teachers when student is absent.

Submit attendance log to attendance clerk during 2nd period and at the end

of the day.

Provide feedback to respective assistant principal / teachers

Ask administrator for approval of nurse, counselor, office pass prior to

sending student.

Provide daily lunch tally to cafeteria for lunches.

Respective Asst. Principal will follow the following procedures:

Call parents if need arises.

Monitor ISS activities daily.

Warn students of consequence for misbehavior.

Call student’s parents that student will be suspended for whatever reason.

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RIVERA EARLY COLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

TARDY POLICY

The following procedures will be utilized to minimize tardiness at Rivera High School:

Students will only be assigned ISS and / or suspended as a result of tardiness as a last resource in order

to maximize instruction.

We will start the tardy policy within the first TWO WEEKS of school.

Teachers are directed to close their classroom doors as soon as the bell rings.

Any student who enters the classroom after the bell has rung is TARDY.

Tardies are cumulative (if student is tardy to 3 classes on the same day, the student accumulates 3

tardies.)

All students begin each month with zero tardies.

The following consequences will be assigned by the classroom teacher as a result of tardiness.

Consequences for Tardiness

1st tardy Warning

2nd tardy Parent contact

3rd tardy ISS Lunch detention assigned by teacher—1 day (contact parent).

Re-entry slip to class will be issued by ISS teacher as proof of attendance.

4th tardy ISS Lunch detention assigned by teacher—2 days (contact parents).

5th tardy Student will report to the assigned Assistant Principal for further

Disciplinary action (Documentation must be provided to the Asst. Principal)

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FACULTY MEETINGS AND COMMUNCATION SYSTEM

Department Head Meetings

1. Periodically the Principal or Dean of Instruction will have meetings with Department Heads. These

will be held as scheduled and announced via the intercom, e-mail or through the Rivera High school

weekly letter.

2. All Department Heads should choose someone from their department as a ‘back up if they are out

and unable to attend a department head meetings.

3. A list of Department Heads can be found on page 14.

Department Meetings

1. Attendance is required of all department members at every department meeting.

These meetings will take place in the department heads or mutually agreed classroom.

2. As a general rule, department meetings will be announced via the intercom, E-mail or through the

Rivera High School weekly letter.

3. Please plan accordingly: these meetings are critical and essential to increase campus

communication and instructional focus.

E-mail

In the world and district within which we live, an active e-mail account is essential for fast

communication. All teachers are required to have a BISD e-mail account and to check your e-mail

on a regular basis. Most teachers have an active BISD e-mail account, however, anyone who needs

to set up a new account needs to contact Mr. Aguirre, our campus TST.

Faculty meetings

1. Attendance is required of ALL faculty members at ALL faculty meetings. These meetings will

take place either during a teacher’s conference period and/or after-school. Information covered

during these meetings is vital and will only include very relevant topics.

2. As needed, faculty meetings will be held at 7:30 a.m. to facilitate any make-ups due to

absences, parent conferences, etc.

3. As a general rule, faculty meetings will be announced via the intercom, e-mail or through the Rivera

High School weekly letter. A faculty meeting can be called for emergency reasons at any time.

These will be kept to a minimum and for emergencies only.

4. Please plan accordingly: these meetings are not optional, and punctuality is critical.

Mailboxes

Faculty members are assigned mailboxes in the front office area. It is everyone’s responsibility to

check his / her box daily.

Open Door Policy

The Rivera High School Administration has an open-door policy. This allows for two-way

communication to exist at the lowest and easiest level. Easy two-way communication is critical for

student and campus success.

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Site-Based Decision Making Committee

1. All departments should have elected SBDM members who will serve as their department’s

representative to this very important committee.

2. SBDM meetings will normally be held the last Wednesday of the month in the library.

3. Any concerns, recommendations and celebrations can be voiced through the SBDM representative

to the principal by each department. An Agenda Item form must be submitted 72 hours in advance

to Ms. Norma J. Canales or to Blanca Sanchez.

Weekly Newsletter

1. “The Weekly Newsletter” of Rivera High School serves as official documentation of campus

procedures and policies. Please take time to carefully read this and highlight any pertinent

information on Monday of each week. “The Weekly Newsletter” will help us maintain our

instructional focus, keep us abreast of important information, and help keep a large faculty and staff

focused on our ultimate goal: STUDENT SUCCESS.

2. “The Weekly Newsletter: is sent via BISD e-mail. IF your e-mail is not working properly please

notify the Principal or Dean of Instruction immediately.

3. Any information you would like to include in “The Weekly Newsletter” must be submitted to

Blanca Sanchez, Principals Secretary, by Wednesday 9:00 am of the preceding week.

4. “The Weekly Newsletter” will focus in on activities and events of the week. Future activities and

events could also be included.

Chain of Command

As your principal, I will do everything in my power to assist you in the resolution of your concerns.

This is my responsibility to each of you, and I take this responsibility very seriously. As in all

professions, following the chain of command is critical. Out of professional courtesy, please be sure

that prior to contacting or discussing pertinent information pertaining to personnel, programs or

situations’ at Rivera High School with persons outside the immediate campus that you have

discussed these issues with your department heads, assistant principal, and ultimately with me. If

after these varied attempts, your problem has not been resolved to your satisfaction, then I will

personally assist you in following the appropriate chain of command at the Main Office to ensure

that your request is addressed at a higher level. I will always assist you in that effort but must insist

as your campus instructional leader that I have an opportunity to address a problem before it is

referred to a higher level. Hearing about a situation at Rivera High School from my Assistant

Superintendent, a board member, or the Superintendent, when I have not been advised or consulted

is unacceptable and a violation of campus policy.

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FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS

Fire drills:

1. The signal for fire drills are

a. Siren sound with flashing indicators-Exit school building

b. Verbal command with two bells-Return to building

2. Students are to wait for the signal from the teacher before leaving the classroom.

a. Follow the exit instructions posed in the classroom; Make sure no students are

left behind.

b. Silence should be maintained so that any verbal instructions can be heard.

c. All students, faculty, staff and visitors must exit the building.

d. Teachers must make an effort to keep his/her students together during the

waiting period and account for all students upon their return to the classroom.

3. Before any fire drills are conducted teachers should review with their classes

procedures such as where to exit and where to wait during the drill.

Emergency Drills:

The emergency codes are intended to provide faculty and staff with an easy to use reference

tool when facing crisis emergency situations. However, please consult the BISD Emergency

Management and Critical Incident Response Plan provided to you by the Rivera High School

Safety Administrator. The intent of these codes is to minimize actions for students, faculty and staff

when a crisis occurs.

Please read and review these codes and the BISD Emergency Plan with your students and

become familiar with all codes so that we will be prepared to provide the highest level of safety and

security for our students and staff members.

LOCKDOWN Armed Intruder, Intruder, Weapons Situation, violent Situation,

Suicidal Person

SOFT LOCKDOWN Classroom/Hallway Emergency, Fighting, Intruder Situation,

Disaster, Missing Child-Abducted, Injury, Violent Situation,

Suicidal Person, Bomb Threat

EVACUATION Chemical HAZMAT Spills/Leaks, Fire, Bomb threat, Disaster

SHELTER IN PLACE HAZMAT Chemical Spill/Leaks, Disaster

SEVERE WEATHER Weather, Severe Situation

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Guidance Staff:

The counselors will follow their respective grade level until graduation and are assigned as

follows:

Cindy Elizondo Senior Counselor

Luz Zamora Junior Counselor

Vanessa Chavez Sophomore Counselor

Graciela Suarez Freshman Counselor

Ana Ibarra At-Risk Counselor

Virginia Mendoza CPO Counselor

Jose Serrato Transitional Counselor

Graduation Plans:

1. Graduation Plans are those classes a student needs in order to obtain credit so he /

she can graduate. The State of Texas continues to make changes in student graduation

plans which have a direct impact on student schedules and campus life.

2. There are three types of graduation plans from BISD for incoming freshmen.

Student’s should be urged, pushed and challenged to graduate under the Recommended

or Distinguished Plan which requires 26 total credits. A copy of this is attached.

Pass Slips to Counselors:

1. Students are to be encouraged to see their counselors. The relationship formed

between student and counselor during the high school years is an important one, and

can certainly be the foundation for successful completion of graduation requirements.

2. Although students “Should” see their counselors before school, at lunch or after

school, sometimes it will be necessary for counselors to see their students during class

time. The reasons are varied: running the gamut from checking on appropriate course

placement or a personal abusive situation.

Procedures for Counselor Referrals:

1. Complete the form entitled “Counselor Referral form” and give it to the respective

counselor. These forms are located adjacent to the Nursing Center. The Counselor can

assist students on a variety of issues including, but not limited to credit standing,

schedules, scholarships, etc.

2. The Counselor will see the student and respond to your referral by returning a copy

of the “Counselor Referral Form” to you within three days. If you feel the situation

merits immediate attention, please notify the counselor and the student will be seen

immediately.

3. By following this system, the teachers and the counselors will have documentation

of attempts made to help students be more successful at school.

Schedule Changes:

There are only six valid reasons for a schedule change:

1. A student is enrolled in a class for which he /she already has credit.

2. A student needs a specific course in order to graduate this year.

3. A student is in the wrong level of course. For ex. A student scheduled

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for Spanish II who has not had Spanish I and must be removed.

4. A student needs to be moved in or out of a Pre-Ap / Ap or Dual

Enrollment class to a regular class.

5. Changes in the Master Schedule might dictate certain schedule changes.

6. Student is missing a course from his/her schedule.

7. Any other changes will require administrative approval.

Procedures for Schedule Changes:

The following procedures will be used for student schedule changes:

1. Student must fill out a schedule change request form and turn it in to the

respective counselor.

2. Counselor will access and investigate the situation to determine the

appropriate action.

3. The standardized Schedule Change Form will be given to student who must

secure teacher initials from both the sending and receiving teacher.

4. Teachers must ensure that a student clear textbook and other materials

before signing the Schedule Change form.

5. The receiving teacher must not sign students Schedule Change Form unless

the form contains the previous teachers’ initials.

6. Once the schedule change is complete, the last teacher must initial and

return the form to the counselor’s clerks.

NOTE: CLASSES ARE NEVER FULL FOR STUDENTS. STUDENTS MUST NOT

BE HUMIILIATED AND MADE TO FEEL THAT THEY ARE NOT WANTED. IF A

CLASS IS “OVERLOADED” WHEN A STUDENT REPORTS TO CLASS WITH A

CLASS SCHEDULE, THE TEACHER MUST ACCEPT THE STUDENT AND

CONTACT THE RESPECTIVE COUSENLOR LATER THAT DAY.

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**See pages 17-22

**See pages 17-25

**See pages 17-22

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION 2017-2018 Graduation Program




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COUNSELOR REFERRAL FORM

Referring teacher: _________________________________ Grade: _______________

Student’s Name: __________________________________ Room # or School # _______

Counselor ______________________________________ Referral Date: _____________

REASON (S) FOR REFERRAL

_____ Academic Concerns _____ Family Issues _____ Grief/loss_____Sexuality Issues

_____ Substance Abuse _____ Stress _____ Tardiness____Child neglect/abuse

_____ Absences _____Truancy _____ Health _____Drop Out Prevention

_____ Depression _____ Suicide _____ Peer Relation ___Student/Parent Relation

_____ Theft _____ Divorce _____ Student/Teacher _____Other

Explanation:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student/Counselor Conference: Date: _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Teacher / Counselor Conference Date: _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________ ___________________________________

Teacher (s) Signature Counselor’s Signature

PLEASE NOTE: THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS

RELATED TO DISCIPLINE SHOULD BE REFFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION.

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I.D.E.A. /SECTION 504

GENERAL INFORMATION:

A special education student is a student who has been assessed by a certified diagnostician and meets

the state criteria for one of the possible handicapping conditions, and because of this identified

disability, the student needs special education services. There are various “labels” that a student can

acquire including specific learning disabilities, speech impaired, orthopedically handicapped and other

health impaired, but there are many others. Identified special education students have an IEP with

specific modifications/accommodations that teachers must carry out in all classes.

A SECTION 504 student is determined to have a disability by the 504 committee, but these students

do not meet the criteria for a special education label. A 504 student has a condition that impairs his/her

ability to be successful in the educational environment but this disability is not significant enough (and

does not meet the state identified criteria) to be served in the special education program. Some

examples of a 504 condition are: a student with ADHA (Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder);

a dyslexic student; a student with handwriting problems; a student with learning problems; and/or a

student with physical problems. The important difference is that these students’ handicapping

conditions are not serious enough to merit a special education label but do qualify for some

accommodations. At times, students may be categorized as 504 due to a temporary disability such as

wearing a cast/brace or other similar situations. Upon removal of such cast/brace, special

accommodations through 504 are no longer required. In other instances, the 504 services are long term

as the circumstance has long range implications. There are no designated classes for 504 students and

they are served in the regular education program.

A Dyslexic Student can be served as either special education or 504 depending on the severity of the

problem. If the dyslexic student qualifies as learning disabled, then he/she is also part of the IDEA

program. If the student does not meet the criteria for special education, then he/she is 504. In either

case, it is the school’s responsibility to assist the student. A special education student will have

modifications as part of his/her IEP whereas a 504 student will have an Accommodation Plan (IAP).

Special Education Staff Members

The special education department includes a full time educational diagnostician, special education

teachers, aides, counselors, and clerks, all dedicated to ensure that all special education students are

continuously serviced and placed in the appropriate educational programs.

Special Education Instructional settings

Special education students are assisted in a variety of instructional settings such as:

Self-Contained; students remain in a special education class where all special education needs

are provided throughout the school day.

Resource students; receive specific classroom instruction in a specified subject area by a

certified special education teacher.

Direct Inclusion; service is provided by a special education teacher and a regular education

teacher together in the regular classroom setting. The inclusion and regular education teacher

work together to ensure that accommodations are applied, and that the special education

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student is successful in class. Although the inclusion teacher specifically

works with the identified special education students, he/she is also available to assist other

students as well. Responsibility for implementing modifications and grading is shared between

both regular and special education teachers.

Redirection; an instructional setting for settings who have been placed in the Behavioral

Intervention Program. The redirection program allows for students to be placed in the regular

education setting with consistent monitoring by the Behavior Intervention teacher or

paraprofessionals.

Content Mastery; provides tutorial services and other accommodations to special education

students. The students are sent from the regular education classroom with their assignments to

receive specific assistance and instruction by special education teachers in the CM unit. Direct

instruction is always carried out by the regular education teachers.

Mainstream; students have a special education label but are not receiving direct services. The

only requirement in their IEP is that the ARD Teacher monitors their progress on a regular

basis. If the student is not successful while in the mainstream setting, the ARD teacher will

recommend an ARD Meeting to alter the arrangement to a more appropriate setting. The

regular education classroom teacher is responsible for implementing modifications and any

other necessary instructional arrangement identified in the IEP.

Other Special Education Services available at Rivera High School include: Community-

Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI), VAC Work adjustment, and a variety of related services

such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education

counseling.

Designated ARD Teacher for Special Education Students Each special education student has a designated ARD Special Education Teacher who maintains the

student’s special education file as well as monitors his/her progress. This ARD Teacher is responsible

for ensuring that progress reports are submitted by each of the student’s teachers every six weeks;

meeting with all teachers who interact with the student on Coordination Day; and for preparing and

attending ARD Meetings. At the start of each school year, the ARD teacher provides each general

education teacher a copy of student modifications/accommodations. A signed receipt is required

from all teachers receiving modification information for each student.

Special Education Modifications/504 Accommodations

In order for special education or 504 students to be successful, teachers are required by law to follow

the modifications / accommodations. A special education student’s modifications are developed at the

ARD Meeting. They must be followed to the letter. Regular education teachers will receive a copy of

the modifications for student enrolled in their classes during the first week of school. Please be certain

to return the receipt from the ARD Teacher as this is verification that the regular education teacher has

received the modifications. Once a teacher is notified that a student is a special education student, it is

the teacher’s responsibility to insure that he/she has copies of the appropriate

modifications/accommodations. Teachers must be reminded that the implementation of a student’s

modifications is not negotiable. All modifications must be followed at all times. If the teacher observes

and consequently concludes that modifications are inappropriate, then he/she can contact the ARD

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Teacher and request that an ARD be scheduled to discuss the student’s modifications. For further

clarification on accommodations and/or modifications, contact the teacher of record or special

education department head.

504 Modifications/Accommodations

504 Modifications/Accommodations will also be distributed during the first week of school. It is

the teacher’s responsibility to return the “Receipt of Accommodations” forms to the Dyslexia teacher.

For Medical 504, forms must be returned to Mr. Noe Guerrero Jr. This is very important. In the

event that you receive accommodations for a student that is not enrolled in your class, please return

these forms to the Dyslexia teacher so that she can locate the correct teacher. Any other questions

concerning 504 accommodations should be addressed to the Dyslexia teacher and/or Mr. Noe Guerrero

Jr.

Notification of ARD/504 meetings

Teachers will receive a written notice at least one week in advance, of upcoming ARD or 504 meetings

as soon as they are scheduled.

Initially, teachers only receive a copy of each of their students’ modifications. However, if a teacher

would like to review a special education eligibility folder for one of their enrolled students, they can

request this assessment in E 102. The diagnosticians or the Special Education Clerk will be happy to

assist teachers in this effort. In addition, any regular education teacher may receive a complete printed

copy of the ARD meeting minutes, if they desire, for their records. In order to obtain these copies,

please contact the teacher of record or the Special Education Clerk located E 102.

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SUBSTITUTES

General information

Daily attendance for employees is critical because no matter how competent the substitute teacher is,

he/she will never be able to adequately substitute for the teacher. However, emergencies and other

situations do arise and it is vital to ensure that valuable instructional time is not wasted. Therefore, all

employees must plan ahead and limit the number of personal absences to absences that are

absolutely necessary.

Policy/Procedure

1. All employees must be registered with the Substitute Employee Management System (SEMS).

2. Any employee who finds it necessary to be absent shall call the SEMS at 548-7827 (548-

SUBS) as soon as possible. A teacher who requires a substitute for professional leave must

arrange for a substitute well in advance. Staff members who request a sub for a personal

reason or a sick day should call in, prior to the absence and no later than 6:00 a.m. the day of

the absence so that a substitute can be assigned to cover that position.

3. Employee must ensure a job order number from the system to confirm the absence. If you hang

up before receiving the job order number, the system may cancel your request.

4. Lesson plans and necessary materials shall be made available for substitute. Teachers

should maintain a folder of materials for their substitute. Students need to be actively

engaged while the teacher is out. Instructional time is too important to be lost.

Please Plan Ahead.

5. If there is a problem with the assigned substitute, the staff members must notify Ms. Mara

Castro or Mrs. Maria E. Cavazos who will assess the situation and make necessary

adjustments.

6. It is necessary for staff members who have been absent to fill out and sign an ABSENCE

FROM DUTY REPORT IMMEDIATELY upon their return from their absence. This

report must be turned in to Ms. Mara Castro or Mrs. Maria E. Cavazos in E 104 upon the staff

members return to campus.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Announcement Announcements will be made at the beginning of 1st period and prior to the end of 8th period daily.

Announcement forms are available in the front office. These forms must have clearly written, brief

messages and must be signed by the person writing the announcement. Announcements will need to be

approved by the Principal or the Dean of Instruction.

BISD PERSONNEL HANDBOOK

Periodically, the BISD Certified Personnel Department updates the BISD Personnel Handbook which

contains a wide variety of information concerning policies and procedures regarding employment, payroll,

leaves and absences, standard of conduct, and an assortment of other pertinent information. The BISD

Personnel Handbook can be found online at www.bisd.us. Once in the BISD home page, go to the Human

Resource Department website.

Board Policy Concerning Assignment and Schedule for High School Personnel Policy DK (regulation)

Although; I will continue to do what I can to have meetings during the school day or it may be necessary on

occasions to have an after school faculty meeting, department meetings, ARD meeting. The board policy

cited below gives school principals this leeway. “Teachers nurses, librarians, and counselors will be on duty

a minimum of 7-3/4 hours per day (Includes 30 minute duty-free uninterrupted lunch) and should be

available periodically to attend staff meetings, a maximum of 2 ¼ hours per week. Staff development and

parent conferences are not to be considered as part of the time allocated for staff meetings. This additional

time will be scheduled by the appropriate principal or program director”.

Building Access

The campus will open Monday-Saturday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm for staff and students. The building will

be closed on Sunday. Staff members, however, will have access to the building until 11:00 pm daily as our

custodians will still be working. When the building is open, the alarms will not be activated. (Please be

reminded that when the alarms are activated and not quieted with the designated time frame, security is sent

to investigate the Situation. A report is then sent to the Administrator for Security, the appropriate Area

Superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools. Ultimately, I will receive a written report of these illegal

entrances and must respond to their frequency). These time frames do not, of course, apply to any scheduled

activity or event.

The faculty is reminded not to schedule activities that involve the use of campus facilities on Sunday

without receiving prior approval from the principal.

Child Abuse Reporting

In accordance with BISD policy (on website -24 hours) and state law it is the responsibility of each Rivera

High School Professional to report any suspected case of child abuse to the Texas Department of

Regulatory Services at 1-800-252-5400 and notify a campus administrator. When a student reports an

incident or incidents to an adult, the adult MUST report it. According to the law, the adult who first hears

the report must contact CPS immediately. Remember, that it is not a matter of whether or not the allegations

are true; we do not have to judge the validity of the story but we are legally bound to report it.

Community/School Relations

The community is an extension of the school. If the community is pleased with the school, harmony

and support exist. This relationship does not just happen. It is a result of careful planning and hard

work. The school staff has an important role in this relationship. In the eyes of the public, the

staff is the school.

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Some of the items for all the school staff to consider in making the school better, work more pleasant,

and make the community friendlier and more supportive are the following:

1. Make a positive, effective impression on students every day.

2. Take a sincere, friendly, and personal interest in the lives of pupils.

3. Get to know parents and have them know you.

4. Be present at school functions, particularly those in which your students participate.

5. Volunteer to help with school activities outside regular classroom hours.

6. Take an interest in the programs offered by community agencies.

7. Be alert to the safety of all students.

8. Behave as if you truly believe that all children have talents and can learn.

9. Develop a sense of humor. Laugh and smile often.

10. BE SOLUTION-ORIENTED, NOT PROBLEM-ORIENTED, for each of these attitude

projects its own magnetism. Solution-oriented attracts success. Problem-oriented attracts only

confusion and mental paralysis.

Copy Room

Request for supplies, copying services and school business mail may be handled by the copy room

personnel which is located in E 103. Request for copies need to be submitted with a minimum of 48

hours advanced notice. One copier in the copy room is available for teachers. Students are not allowed

in the Copy Room and should not be sent during class time for copies.

The Copy Room is open from 8:15 am – 4:30 daily.

Dress Code

As per B.I.S.D. Personnel Handbook and Policy on Line “Employee Standards of Conduct-Dress &

Grooming” District employee shall dress and be groomed in a clean and neat manner appropriate for

their assignments and adhere to the following standards of dress and hygiene:

1. Neat, clean appearance in clothing in good state of repair and appropriate for the assignments

and safety of the job. It may be necessary to have a set of older clothing stored at the job station

for job where clothes may get extra dirty.

2. Good personal hygiene is expected of all employees with well-groomed, neatly trimmed hair.

Employees with longer hair styles must look professional at all times by ensuring that their hair

is out of their eyes/face. Men are allowed to wear a neatly trimmed mustache or beard.

3. Our overall goal is to dress in a professional manner which will gain respect from students,

parents and faculty members.

4. Teachers who are not coaching may not wear shorts, sweats or warmers. Coaches may change

right before their assigned coaching duty.

5. Teachers violating the dress code will be sent home to change. The employee can be docked ½

a day of leave to do this.

Employee Change of Personal Information

If an employee changes his/her address or phone numbers please notify Blanca Sanchez so she can

update all relevant information.

End of Year Clearance Procedures

In order to avoid problems at the end of the school year, please be certain to develop good systems for

the accounting of textbooks, audio-visual materials, teaching supplies, calculators, etc. It is everyone’s

responsibility to ensure that school materials are carefully maintained and accounted for at the end of

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the school year. This includes all science equipment and physical education equipment since

equipment lost or misplaced must, of course, be replaced.

Another critical part of the End-Of-The-Year clearance process is room cleanliness. Please be sure to

maintain the condition of your classroom throughout the school year to eliminate the problem of

unnecessary clutter at the end of the year. Failure to clear at the end of the school year can result in

disciplinary action against the teacher.

Facilities

Reservations for the use of facilities are processed through Mrs. Myrta Castillo, Assistant Principal.

Be prepared to:

1. Submit the date, time and event description. Please be as specific as possible.

2. Clean and restore the area’s condition to its original order after the event is complete,

IF food and drink are consumed please ensure that the facility is cleaned.

NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM, NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Supervise the area and the students during and after the event to ensure all students

have left.

4. Obtain security personnel if necessary. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to request

security at least a month in advance with Ms. Myrta Castillo, Facilities

Administrator.

(Athletic department please submit your game schedules as soon as possible to ensure

you have proper personnel and security)

If security is not requested with the time stated, the event will be cancelled due to

safety reasons.

5. Consumables will not be provided.

6. Include any supplies and equipment needed.

Fixed Assets

A clean Fixed Assets report is vital for compliance with BISD policy. A teacher is responsible for

fixed assets in his/her room or those assigned to the teacher. Moving a fixed asset item from one

classroom to another must be cleared by Ms. Melissa Quiroz, Fixed Assets Administrator. A copy of

the fixed assets transfer is attached.

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Food in the classroom / parties

As a general rule, students are not to eat in the classroom during instructional class periods. Exceptions

are made to this policy for holiday and/or special occasions when ‘clean, easily manageable’ snacks are

permissible at the discretion of the teacher.

During the lunch hour, students are allowed to eat lunch in the classrooms if they are being supervised

by the teacher/sponsor. It is the teacher/sponsor’s responsibility to ensure that the classroom or other

area is left clean and neat. Teacher/sponsor must issue lunch passes.

Fundraiser Fundraiser requests must be submitted one month before the actual activity is to take place. These

forms must be submitted to the Rivera High School Bookkeeper in the Main Office area. All fund-

raising projects must follow BISD Board Policies’ and be cleared by the Principal, and Assistant

Superintendent. The Sponsor must assume full responsibility for materials ordered from vendors. Good

judgment is necessary to assure profits for the organization. Fiscal management and financial

obligation lies solely with the sponsor. Please be reminded that no selling is permitted without an

approved fundraising request and no selling is allowed during class periods or between classes. A

sample of the Fund Raising form is attached.

Hall passes Hall passes are to be used at teacher’s discretion utilizing the following guidelines:

1. Passes are not to be issued during the first or last 10 minutes of the class.

2. Hall Pass Slips are available at the front office.

No other form of hall pass will be allowed.

3. Student generated passes are not allowed.

4. Students are not allowed in the hallway without permission.

Keys Keys are issued by Mr. Daniel De Leon, Administrator. Keys are never to be given to students or

non-Rivera High School personnel for handling. Keys will be returned to Mr. Daniel De Leon as part

of the end of year checkout procedures. Locks are not to be changed unless approved in writing by the

principal.

Mail Boxes/Mail

Each faculty member has an assigned mailbox in the front office. Please check your mail box daily and

do not allow items in your mail box to accumulate. Information for distribution to faculty must be

cleared through Ms. Norma J. Canales. Any items to be sent through the U.S. Mail should be placed in

the appropriate container on the front office counter. The intra-district mail runs daily. Office

personnel will assist with routing slips.

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Maintenance

The building supervisor is responsible for the maintenance/operation and repair of the entire campus.

Maintenance request should be put in writing and given to Mr. Homer Saenz, Building Supervisor.

If your room is not properly cleaned please advise him immediately. Mr. H. Saenz should also be

advised if any furniture needs to be moved.

Open House As per BISD policy, all faculty members are required to attend the Fall and Spring Open House

events, which normally last for two hours.

Parent Conferences

The office staff will not schedule parent conferences for you. We will take a message, and inform the

teacher, to enable you to schedule conference at your convenience. Please return your calls

promptly. Ultimately, a frustrated parent will communicate their concern to administration. We want

to avoid these kinds of negative problems and, instead, communicate to our parents our willingness to

assist them in the education of their children. Parents become very frustrated when their phone calls are

not answered. Please be sure to follow-up on all phone calls with in a twenty four hour period.

Parking

Faculty and staff parking is in the front of the school. Students will also be assigned a parking area in

the front of the school. The back parking lot will be locked promptly at 8:30 am and will not be

accessible to anyone during midday hours. If you plan to leave campus during the day for whatever

reason, please utilize the front parking area.

Parking Permits will be issued by Mr. Balde Benavidez in A120.

Policy

All BISD board policies can be found at the BISD webpage at www.bisd.us On-Line policy is located

in the upper right hand corner of the menu bar.

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Professional responsibilities

Please be reminded that it is imperative that professional staff members attend all required meetings. In

the event that you are unable to attend a designated meeting, please provide written documentation to

the campus chairperson in charge of the meeting as well as your Teacher supervisor. Failure to provide

documentation will be interpreted as failure to comply with school policies. The employee will be

issued a Reminder Notice and a copy of this notice will be provided to the employee’s Teacher

Supervisor. Everyone’s input is needed at all meetings. The elected representative to the SBDM

Committee has the responsibility and is your voice.

Additional Responsibilities towards students

Teachers will not leave a class unattended for any reason at any time. In case of an

emergency, call the office through the PA system and notify the teachers closest to your

room. Somebody will assist you immediately. Students must be supervised at all times.

Teachers and paraprofessionals will not release any student early from class or to any

person, parents included, without consent from the principal’s office. DO not use

instructional time to visit with parents or other visitors, unless a written pass slip has

been issued by the office. Always ask if the visitor has reported to the office and ask to see

their visitor’s pass.

Teachers and paraprofessionals will not transport any students to school functions, activities,

or home in a private car. BISD will not assume the responsibilities for accidents which may

result from any private transportation by an employee.

All BISD educators must have an Electronic Communication Request Form on file if they are

to communicate with students via electronic communication (texting, email, etc.)

Teachers and paraprofessionals will not allow any students to leave the campus during the

school day, unless approved through written permission from the parents and by the principal.

Teachers and staff must report suspected child abuse immediately to the proper administrator

of the school (Principal, Assistant, Counselor’s, and Nurse).

Teachers need to stand at the door of their classroom during class changes to

supervise/monitor students in the hallway. Teacher visibility is crucial in our attempt to

prevent the occurrence of mischief in the hallways.

Teachers need to ensure that classroom hall window and door windows are left

unobstructed to ensure safety.

TEACHER ABSENTEEISM AND TARDINES

Sign-in / Sign-out

All professional and paraprofessional staff must clock in on a daily basis by using the Biometric

System upon arriving on campus. All teachers should clock in by 8:30 am using the BIO-SCREEN. If

a teacher needs to leave campus during the instructional day a sign-out form is located in the reception

area. Teachers who sign-out more than once a week should notify the appropriate administrator as well.

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Student monthly activity calendar

With such a large campus there are always many student activities taking place. In order to ensure that

activities are not double scheduled, a calendar of the student activities will be generated and teachers

will have read-only access. When scheduling a student activity please check with Ms. Myrta Castillo,

Facilities Administrator to ensure that there is no conflict with another student activity. She will be

able to confirm your date and requested area within the facility. You may also check our school

activities calendar located within the home page of our school website when planning your activity.

SAFETY ISSUES

Numerous efforts have been made to maintain a safe, clean working environment for all staff

members. If you notice any safety hazard, please feel free to contact Mr. Daniel De Leon, Safety

Coordinator, or any of the other administrators. Safety is everyone’s business and we will have

regular safety meetings throughout the school year.

Reporting accidents/injuries

In the event that an employee has an accident on campus, it is important that he/she completes the

required paperwork with Mr. Daniel De Leon, Assistant Principal in a timely manner. It is strongly

recommended that the accident report be completed and turned in to the Main office with in a 24 hour

period. Failure to comply with this time line could impact compensation.

Reporting Break-ins/Vandalism

Damage of any nature to school property, whether willful or accidental, shall be reported upon

detection to the principal, who shall then report to the Area Superintendent. The name(s) of the

person(s) responsible shall also be reported, if known.

Any break-ins shall be reported without delay to the principal or assistant principal.

When a classroom is discovered to have been entered and vandalized, these procedures should

be followed:

1. The teacher or staff member should notify the principal or assistant principal.

2. A written itemized list of damages and losses should be given to the administrator

handling the situation.

3. If equipment is damaged, the serial number of the item should be placed on a

vandalism/theft/repair report.

Any graffiti should be reported to an administrator immediately. It will then be reported to

security services and remedied.

Visitors to Rivera High School

Upon arrival to campus visitors should report to the central office where a visitor pass/sticker will be

issued. All staff members should diligently question visitors lacking the visitor’s pass. Spouses or

other relatives of Rivera High School staff should also report to the central office area and receive a

visitor’s pass.

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Textbook Accountability

Policy/Procedure

Textbooks will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. It is important to understand that

teachers are responsible and accountable for all textbooks issued to them. Class sets will be

issued. Teachers are not to check these textbooks out to students to take home. They are for classroom

only.

Once a teacher has received his/her copy of the teacher request book form, it is the teacher’s

responsibility to contact the Administrator in charge of textbooks within 24 hours if there are any

questions or concerns about book totals. After this time period, the teacher becomes responsible for the

number on the forms. Parents who will want to request textbooks should be sent to Mr. D. De Leon.

Students who have lost textbooks or owe textbooks from previous years should be sent to Robert

Garces (bookkeeper) office to make payment arrangements.

In addition, textbooks must be used in compliance with the following guidelines:

Textbooks must be properly handled at all times.

Teachers will be held accountable for all textbooks issued and periodic checks of class sets will

be conducted.

Teachers must keep a record of all book number used in the classroom. Teachers must clear

their textbook account with designated administrator at the end of the school year.

NOTE: IT WILL BE THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR ANY LOST

TEXTBOOKS FROM THEIR CLASS SETS.

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Brownsville Independent School District 1900 Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521-2417 (956) 548-8000 Fax: (956) 548-8019

Dr. Esperanza Zendejas Superintendent of Schools

Electronic Communication with Students Request Form

2017-2018 School Year

Employee: ________________________________________

Subject/Organization: _______________________________

School: ___________________________________________

Electronic Communication System being used: ____________________

In accordance with administrative regulations, a certified or licensed employee, or any other employee

designated in writing by the Superintendent or a campus principal, may use electronic media to

communicate with currently enrolled students about matters within the scope of the employee’s

professional responsibilities. All other employees are prohibited from using electronic media to

communicate directly with students who are currently enrolled in the District. An authorized

employee who communicates with a student using electronic communication shall comply with the

following protocol:

The employee shall include at least one of the student’s parents or guardians as a recipient

on each electronic communication to the student so that the student and parent receive the

same message; and

The employee shall include his or her immediate supervisor as a recipient on each electronic

communication to the student so that the student and supervisor receive the same message.

I, _________________________________, will use the above checked protocol when using

electronic communication with students. I will limit communication to matters within the scope of

my professional responsibilities within the hours authorized by my principal: ____ a.m. to ____ p.m.

_______________________________ ______________________

Sponsor’s Signature Date

_______________________________ ______________________

Principal’s Signature Date

BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in

employment or provision of services, programs or activities.

BISD no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad, discapacidad o información genética en el empleo o en la

provisión de servicios, programas o actividades.08/8/17

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