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Burleson Independent School District’s

School of Choice

 

Crossroads High School

 

 

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Table of Contents

PREFACE. 6

SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS. 8

QUICK REFERENCE: 8

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. 8

Working Together 8

Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights= . 9

“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities<= span style=3D'color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none; text-underline:none'>. 10

Display of your child’s artwork, projects, and other special work products: 10

As a parent, you also have a right: = 10

GRADING GUIDELINES. 12

PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENCES. 12

STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT TESTS. 112=

OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTING:  COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS. 13

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL. <= /span>14

STEROIDS. 14

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS. <= /span>14

STUDENT RECORDS. <= /span>14

STUDENT OR PARENT COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS. 16

RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL. 16

Late Arrival to School 17

Withdrawing from School 17

SECTION II CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION.. 18

QUICK REFERENCE: 18

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. <= /span>19

CLASS SCHEDULES. <= /span>19

COMPUTER RESOURCES. <= /span>19

COUNSELING.. 20

Academic Counseling. 20

Personal Counseling. 20

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course. 20<= o:p>

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course. 20

GRADE CLASSIFICATION.. 21

GRADUATION.. 22

Requirements for a Diploma. 22

Graduation Programs. 22

Certificates of Coursework Completion. 22

Students with Disabilities. 22

Graduation Activities. 22

Graduation Expenses. 22

HOMEWORK.. 23

NONTRADITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. 23

SPECIAL PROGRAMS. <= /span>23

Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education. <= /span>23

SUMMER SCHOOL. <= /span>24

TEXTBOOKS. 25

SECTION III GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS. 26

QUICK REFERENCE: 26

ATTENDANCE. 27

Compulsory Attendance. 27

Attendance for Credit 27

Driver License Attendance Verification. 27

MAKEUP WORK.. = 28

Routine and In-depth Makeup Work Assignments. 28

DAEP or In-school Suspension Makeup Work. 28

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES / CONDITIONS. 29

Bacterial Meningitis. 29

HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS. <= /span>31

Physical Activity for Students in Elementary Grades= . 31

School Health Advisory Council 31

Other Health-Related Matters. 31

Tobacco Prohibited. 32

Asbestos Management Plan. 32

Pest Management Plan. 32

FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION.. 33

Services for the Homeless and for Title I Participa= nts. 33

Services for Students with Disabilities. 33

CONDUCT. 33

Applicability of School Rules. 34

Corporal Punishment 34

Social Events. 34

Disruptions. 34

Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones, and Other Electron= ic Devices and Games. 3