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APPENDIX
Venus High School
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Venus Independent School District
P. O. Box 364, Venus, Texas 76084, Telephone: (972)366-8815
Integrated Pest Management Policy
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and procedures aid in choosing the least toxic
method of controlling insects, rodents and weeds. It shall be the policy of Venus Independent
School District to apply the following IPM guide lines for pest management. Since these pest can
cause significant health and damage problems to people, structures and property, Venus
Independent School District shall develop an IPM plan that is specific to the pest infestation and
potential damage to life, property and our environment.
Each pest control situation will be evaluated on its own merits. The particular type and application
method of pest control will be influenced by hazard to human health, damage or destruction of
District property and the general health and well-being of the community and our environment.
The use of chemicals, biological applications, mechanical means, or the habits of users will be
given consideration in determining the least toxic method of pest control which will be guided by
the most current Environmental Protection Agency's information for school districts.
Non-chemical forms of pest control will be chosen for use on the inside as well as outside
whenever possible. If a pesticide or other chemical is chosen,· it will be because no other method
or modification will control the pest.
Venus Independent School District is subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code 136 et seq.), the Environmental Protection Agency
regulations in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration as
well as state and local regulations.
Venus Independent School District is responsible for informing the students and staff when a
pesticide application is to be performed. Pesticide applications may only be applied to school
buildings or on school property during periods in which students are not expected to be present
for regular instruction or school activities for at least 12 hours after the application. Notifications
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will be posted at designated locations throughout campus areas that are to receive pesticides
treatments. Upon request students may also be given notices to take home to parents who also
wish to be informed in advance of pesticide treatments.
The storage and disposal of pesticides will be performed by EPA registered label instructions and
state regulations. Efforts should be made' to limit pesticides purchases to amounts that can be used
in a twelve month period. All pesticides will be stored in secured and locked areas that are
inaccessible to students and other unauthorized persons.
Up to date records that are the requirements of the state will be kept on the use, monitoring and
disposal of pesticides. Monitoring data will be kept in order to track pest populations, control pest
populations and the need for treatment.
AU personnel who supervise or apply pesticides must follow all state requirements and label
instructions. The District's approved Integrated Pest Management Policy and program will be
followed by any personnel who supervise or apply pesticides.
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NOTICE TO PARENTS
This school periodically applies pesticides as part of an integrated pest management
program. All persons applying pesticides at this school are required to receive special
training in pesticide application and pest control. In addition, this school has a policy that
requires use of nonchemical pest control tactics whenever it is possible. Pesticides may
periodically be applied if monitors and thresholds indicate the need to do so.
Should you have further questions about pesticide use, including the types and timing of
treatments, you may contact:
Venus ISD
P.O. Box 364
Venus, Texas
972-366-8815
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Texas Education Agency
Division of Career and Technology Education
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Venus ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture Technology, Agricultural
Science, Horticulture, Business Office Education, Cooperative Education, Family and Consumer
Science Education and Technology Applications. Admission to these programs is based on student
interest, age and grade level appropriateness, aptitude, and class space available. Some classes also
require course prerequisites, teacher recommendation and approval by honors criteria.
It is the policy of Venus ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or
handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Venus ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Superintendent, at P.O. Box
364, Venus, TX 76084, (972)366-3448.
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Texas Education Agency
Division of Career and Technology Education
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Venus Independent School District ofrece programas vocacionales en Agriculture Technology,
Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Business Office Education, Cooperative Education, Family y
Consumer Science Education y Technology Applications. La admision a estos programas se basa en
age appropriateness y class space available.
Es norma de Venus I.S.D. no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o
impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Titulo
VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la
Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Venus I.S.D. tomara las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso de la
lengua ingles no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y
vocacionales.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador
del Titulo IX, Superintendente, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, P. O. Box 364, en Venus, TX,
76084, (972) 366-3448.
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Venus High School 12 Bulldog Drive
P. O. Box 364 Venus, TX 76084
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August 28, 2017
To The Parents of Venus High School Students,
This letter is to inform you of the Venus ISD attendance policies as discussed at orientation and are in the Student Handbook.
All absences will be considered unexcused unless you provide the following documentation: Note from a doctor Higher Education Visit (College day for Juniors and Seniors Only) Required court attendance Holy Days (Must provide administrator with information before the absence) Active Duty parent visits Military MEPS days
Parent notes will no longer excuse a student’s absence. However, we encourage parents to send a note that will be placed in their student’s attendance file.
The state of Texas has also implemented a change in their Compulsory Attendance Laws. The following is the changes that will affect your family.
Students between the ages of 12-18 with unexcused absences for 10 or more days OR parts of days within a six month period the school must file a truancy complaint with the court.
Students that are 18 and meet the criteria above will have a truancy complaint filed against them. A full description of the law can be found in the Texas Education Code Section 25.085. The law for student’s to receive credit in each class remains the same. A student must attend 90% of the time the class is offered. If your student misses more than 8 days the first semester, credit can be denied. If they miss more than 10 days the second semester, credit can be denied. Please remember for the 90% credit law, excused and unexcused absences are counted in the 90%. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Venus High School at (972) 366-8815.
Sincerely, Randall Buck VHS Principal
972-366-8815 Fax 972-366-8919
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DRESS AND GROOMING
The “Student Dress Code” for Venus Secondary Schools has been established to build student self-esteem, bridge socioeconomic differences between students, and encourage positive behavior, thereby promoting school safety and improving the learning environment. All clothing must be properly hemmed/cuffed with no rips, holes, tears, or fraying. ID’s must be worn on a lanyard around the student’s neck. ID may not be altered in any way. Campus administration will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the student dress code. In order to help insure acceptable behavior on the part of the student, it becomes necessary to establish certain guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting suitable attire for the school year. Schools also recognize that parents are responsible for the dress and general appearance of their children. It is understood that when clothing styles change to any large degree, the policy may be reviewed to ensure that the intent of the policy is maintained. Any clothing, insignia, or hair style that suggests an association with a group or gang or that distracts from teaching and learning, is unacceptable.
The hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Hair rollers or long handled combs may not be worn in the hair. Girls or boys will not wear distracting or abnormal hairstyles, such as mohawks, half shaved heads, or hair of distracting, unnatural color, etc.
No type of head covering, cap, or hat is to be worn in the main building or classrooms. Students who wear any head covering in the building will have that article of clothing taken up and it will be given to the principal. This article of clothing will be returned to the student at the principal's discretion. Repeated violations of this rule will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Students in violation of dress code will be required to call for a change of clothes. If parents are unable to bring clothing, or no contact is made, the student will serve the remainder of the day in ISS.
Other grooming considerations:
No tongue rings, navel rings, nose piercing, ear gauges, or other visible body piercing paraphernalia will be tolerated. No makeup allowed on boys. No earrings allowed on boys. Inappropriate tattoos must be covered. No facial hair for students. No jewelry or clothing with inappropriate language or symbols. The administration and faculty reserve the right to deem any student’s attire inappropriate or distracting.
If a student is sent home to correct a dress code violation, each class missed will result in an unexcused absence. Repeated or serious violations of the dress code will result in further disciplinary action. The principal may temporarily amend or suspend any or all of the dress code for specific occasions or events.
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Venus Secondary School Dress Code
2017-18
Shirts Blouses Turtlenecks Sweatshirts Sweaters Vests
Tops/Shirts must have a conservative neckline. VHS/VMS prohibits pictures, shirts with innuendo, emblems, or writings on clothing that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, or that depict or advertise tobacco products, alcoholic beverages of any kind, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under policy FNCA Local; further it prohibits any dress or grooming that, in the principal’s judgment, may reasonably be expected to interfere with normal school operations.
Must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves, and length.
No undergarments/camisoles will be visible at any time.
Appropriate dress must be worn under sweatshirts and sweaters if they are removed.
Sweaters and sweatshirts that are oversized are not allowed.
Hoods may not be worn in the building.
Slacks Pants Shorts
Dress Slacks, Jeans, wind pants, sweats & joggers (no unusually tight or oversized)
Shorts, or skirts, or split-skirts must fall between the fingertip and the top of the knee or longer
Jeggings, tight stretch jeans, leggings, or tights are acceptable with a tunic, dress, or skirt that falls between the fingertip and the top of the knee or longer.
Pants must fit appropriately at the waist and not sag.
Skirts Jumpers Dresses for female students
Minimum length must fall between the fingertip and the top of the knee or longer.
Kick-pleats or slits; must be hemmed at or below the bend of the knee.
Footwear Athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes, sandals, or other shoes
Outerwear Appropriate dress must be worn under any outwear if it is removed.
ID’s Electronics
Students must wear ID’s on a lanyard, around their neck.
ID’s may not be altered, cut, or blacked out.
ID picture , name, and bar code must remain un-altered. VHS is a one-to-one technology campus and all students have a Chromebook, however, other electronic devices are not allowed to be visible or turned on. Examples are, but not limited to cellphones, headphones, earbuds, wireless headphones, gaming devices, and any other listening devices, tablets, readers, audio or video recording devices, etc. are not allowed at any time during the school day. Occasionally, a teacher may specifically allow the use of such devices if it is properly identified in their lesson plans.
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DAILY BELL SCHEDULE (2018-19)
1st Period 7:45 –8:35
2nd & 5th Block 8:40 – 10:20
3rd & 6th Block (Lunches) 10:25 – 12:35
A Lunch 10:25– 10:55
B Lunch 11:15 – 11:45
C Lunch 12:05 – 12:35
4th & 7th Block 12:40 – 2:20
8th Advisory 2:25 – 2:40
8th Period 2:40 – 3:30
Early Release Bell Schedule (2018-19)
1st Period 7:45 –8:30
2nd & 5th Block 8:35 - 9:20
3rd & 6th Block 9:25 – 10:10
4th & 7th Block 10:15 – 11:00
8th Period 11:05 – 11:50
All Lunches 11:50– 12:30
Buses 12:30
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VENUS ISD - SCHOOL WIDE PARENT-SCHOOL COMPACT
The purpose of the parent-school compact is to communicate a common understanding of home and school responsibilities to assure that every child attains high standards and a quality education.
Venus ISD participates in the Federal Title I Program for Disadvantaged Children. As part of the school wide program, each district is required to enter into a Parent/School Compact. To comply with this Federal law, we are asking you to read and support the below compact. If you have any questions, contact Assistant Superintendent, Federal Programs Coordinator, at 972-366-3448.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY
Acknowledging that parents/guardians are a student’s first teacher and that this continuing support is essential for academic success, the Venus Independent School District is committed to the following parent involvement policy:
Title I, Part A parents will annually receive information concerning the implementation of the Title I, Part A program and will be encouraged to offer suggestions for improving/strengthening the program.
Parents will be given timely information concerning overall student performance standards and expectations (TEKS).
Parents will be given timely information concerning campus/state assessment instruments: local assessment measures TPRI, RPTE, TAKS, TAKS - Alt, etc.
Parents will be offered opportunities for learning how to foster improved academic performance for their child(ren).
Parent representatives (including parents of Title I, Part A students) will be involved in the development, review and evaluation of the campus improvement plan.
Title I, Part A parents will be involved annually in the review/revision of the School/Parent Compact.
Title I, Part A parents will be asked to complete surveys seeking evaluation of the Title I, Part A program and parent’s involvement.
Parents will annually review/revise this policy.
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VENUS HIGH SCHOOL HOME – SCHOOL COMPACT
Operating under the premise that the home and school must work together to achieve the best education possible for a child the parent(s), teacher/principal and student agree to accomplish the activities described in order to enhance the individual students educational progress: Teacher/Principal: *Communicate weekly with parents on student progress and behavior. *Share both positive and negative school experiences with parents.
*Provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive environment and encourage the practice of academics at home. *Be aware of the needs of each child and honor the diversity of students in our school. *Offer an “open door” policy and let parents know they are always welcome. *Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent and student.
Student: *Come to class at 7:45 a.m. and be prepared to work. *Be responsible for my own work and my own behavior. *Show homework, corrected work and school communications to my parent(s). *Pay attention and ask for help when needed. *Complete class work on time and to the best of my ability. *Share three (3) important things happening at school each day with my family. *Respect myself and all others, even if they are different from me. Parent: *See that my child gets to school by 7:45 a.m. *See that my child attends school daily unless he/she is ill. *Go over my child’s assignments with him/her and read school communications. *Establish with my child a place and time to study away from distractions. *Establish a daily reading time of 15 to 30 minutes away from distractions. *Make sure my child gets enough sleep each night and eats breakfast each morning.
*Attend Open House, conferences and parent meetings in order to be better informed about my child’s behavior and academic progress.
*Encourage my child to have a positive attitude toward school and praise his/her best efforts, even if they are not successful.
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VENUS HIGH SCHOOL HOJAR - ESCUELA COMPACTO
Operando bajo el prima que el hogar y la escuela tienen que trabajar juntos para lograr la major educacion possible para un nino(a) los padre(s), maestro/principal y estudiante estan de acuerdo a lograr las actividades describiertas en orden para realizar el progreso educacional del individuo estudiante. Maestra(o)/Principal: *Comunicarse semanal con padres del progreso y actitud del estudiante. *Compartir lo negativo y positivo de experiencia escuelares con los padres. *Suministra alta calidad programa de estudios y instruccion en un ambiente sustentador y animar la practica de academia en el hojar. *Estar consciente de la necesidad de cada estudiante y honra la diversificarse de cada estudiante en nuestra escuela. *Ofrecer una “puerta abierta” norma y dejar sabre a padres que ellos estan bienvenidos a todo tiempo. *Suministra un ambiente que permite por positivo comunicacion entre el maestro(a), padre y etudiante. Estudiante: *Venir a clase a las 7:45 a.m. y estar preparado para trabajar. *Ser responsible por mi propio trabajo y mi propio comportamiento. *Presentar tareas escolarse, trabajo corregido y communicacion de escuela a mis padres. *Poner atencion y preguntar por ayuda cuando la necesite. *terminar trabajo de clase a tiempo y a ser major de mi capacidad. *compartir tres (3) cosas importantes que estan pasando en la escuela cada dia con mi familia. *respetar a mi mismo y a todo otros, aunque son diferentes de mi. Padres: *ver que mi hijo(a) llege a la escuela a esta hora 7:45 a.m. *ver que mi hijo(a) asista la escuela diario a menos que el/ella este enfermo. *repasar con mi hijo(a) las tareas y leer comnicaciones de la escuela. *establecer con mi hijo(a) un lugar y tiempo para estudiar lejos de la television.
*establecer una hora diaria de 15 a 30 minutos para leer lejos de la television. *estar seguro que mi hijo(a) logre suficiente sueno cada noche y coma desayuno cada manana. *asistir a casa abierta en la escuela, conferencias y juntas mensual de padres en fin de mantener al corriente de el progreso academico de mi jijo(a). *animar a mi hijo(a) para que tenga un actitud positiva hacia la escuela y alabar el/ellas major esfuerzo, aunque no hay exito.
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VENUS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT/PARENT/PRINCIPAL CONTRACT FOR ELIMINATING GUNS AND WEAPONS FROM SCHOOL
Guns and other weapons clearly are a hazard to a safe learning environment and the welfare of human beings. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, every day 14 young people, age 19 and under, are killed as a result of gun use. According to The Metropolitan Life Survey of the American Teacher, 1993: Violence in America’s Public Schools; 11% of teachers and 23% of students say they have been victims of violence in or near their schools. While the elimination of guns and weapons from schools is the responsibility of all segments of the school and society, three individuals have especially crucial responsibility: the student, principal, and parent. This contract draws attention to the specific responsibilities of those individuals.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITMENTS:
Student I agree not to bring a gun or any weapon to school or to any school event I will tell my peers to seek adult assistance when conflict situations begin to get out of
control. I will not carry another person’s gun or weapon If I see a gun or other weapon on campus or at a school event, I will alert an adult about its
existence
Parent I will teach, including by personal example, my children about the dangers and
consequence of guns and weapons use, and I will keep any guns and all weapons I own under lock and away from my children.
I will support the school’s policies to eliminate guns and weapons and work with the school in developing programs to prevent violence.
I will carry out my responsibility to teach my children how to settle arguments without resorting to violence, to encourage him/her to use those ideas when necessary, and to follow school guidelines for reporting guns and weapons they see to an appropriate adult.
Principal
I will ensure that students have an anonymous way to report to an adult any guns or other weapons they see on campus.
I will promote conflict resolution instruction for all students as part of the curriculum. I will communicate the school’s policies on guns and weapons to all participants in the
school community and focus upon the responsibilities we all have. I will report all guns and other weapons violations to law enforcement officials, according
to established procedures.
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CONTRATO PARA ELIMINAR PISTOLAS Y ARMAS DE LA ESCUELA PARA EL DISTRITO INDEPENDIENTE ESCOLAR DE VENUS
ESTUDIANTE/PADRE/DIRECTOR
Armas y pistolas claramente son una inseguridad para la seguridad del ambiente y bienstar de todo humano. El National Center for Health Statistics, Centro Nacional de estatisticas de saluddice que cada dia 14 jovenes, menos de 19 anos, son muertos como el resultado del uso de pistolas. The Metropolitan Life Survey of the American Teacher, 1993: Violence in America’s Public Schools; 11% de maestros y 23% de estudiantes han dicho que han sido victimas de violencia en o cerca de sus escuelas. Mientras la eliminacion de pistolas y armas de las escuelas es la responsabilidad de todos los segmentos de la escuela y sociedad, tres individuos tienen una responsabilidad especialmente importante: el estudiante, el director, y los padres. Este contrato llama la atencion a las responsabilidades especificas de esos individuos.
NOSOTROS, LOS SUSODICHOS, CONCORDAMOS CON LAS SIGUIENTES DECLARACIONES:
Estudiante
Concuerdo no traer pistolas u otra arma a la escuela o a cualquier evento escolar Concuerdo decirle a mis companeros que busquen ayuda de un adulto en situaciones de conflicto
hantes de que estan escalen y se descontrolen. No llevare el arma o pistoal de otra persona Si veo una pistola u otra arma en la escuela o evento escolar, alertare a un adulto sobre su
excistencia
Padre/Madre/Guardian
Le ensenare, incluyendo con ejemplo personal, a mis hijos sobre los peligros y consequencias del uso de poistolas y uso de armas, y mantendre pistolas y armas bajo llave y alejadas de mis hijos.
Apoyare la politica para eliminar pistolas y armas y trabajare con la escuela para emprender programas para prevenir la violencia.
Llevara mis responsabilidades de ensenar a mis hijos como resolver problemas sin recurir a violencia, y encomiarlos ha usar esas ideas cuando sea necesario, y a seguir las guias para informar sobre pistolas o armas cuando ellos las vean a los adultos apropiados.
Principal
Aseguare que los estudiantes tengan una manera de informar a los adultos sobre pistolas o otras armas que ven en las escuela sin tener que dilatar su nombr.
Pormovere la instruccion de rosolucion de conflicto sin violencia como parte de la educacion de los estudiantes.
Comunicare las politica sobre pistolas y armas a todos los participantes en las comunidad escolar y enfatisare la responsabilidades que todos tenemos
Informare todas las violaciones de pistolas y armas a los oficiales de la ley (policia) de acuerdo con los procedimientos establecidos.
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CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course/Subject (All Grade Levels)
A student who has previously taken a course or subject—but did not receive credit or a final grade for
it—may, in circumstances determined by the principal or attendance committee, be permitted to earn
credit by passing an exam approved by the district’s board of trustees on the essential knowledge and
skills defined for that course or subject. Prior instruction may include, for example, incomplete
coursework due to a failed course or excessive absences, homeschooling, or coursework by a student
transferring from a non-accredited school. The opportunity to take an examination to earn credit for a
course or to be awarded a final grade in a subject after the student has had prior instruction is
sometimes referred to as “credit recovery.”
The school counselor or principal would determine if the student could take an exam for this purpose.
If approval is granted, the student must score at least 70 on the exam to receive credit for the course or
subject.
The attendance review committee may also offer a student with excessive absences an opportunity to
earn credit for a course by passing an exam.
VISD Credit by Exam windows are as follows: Oct 25-28, 2016, Jan 17 -20, 2017, April 18-21, 2017,
June 20-23, 2017.
[For further information, see the school counselor and policy EHDB(LOCAL).]
CREDIT BY EXAM FOR ADVANCEMENT/ACCELERATION—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course/Subject
A student will be permitted to take an exam to earn credit for an academic course or subject area for
which the student has had no prior instruction, i.e., for advancement, or to accelerate to the next grade
level. The exams offered by the district are approved by the district’s board of trustees, and state law
requires the use of certain exams, such as College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) tests, when applicable. The dates on which exams are scheduled during
the 2016–17 school year will be published in appropriate district publications and on the district’s
website. The only exceptions to the published dates will be for any exams administered by another
entity besides the district. In this case, a student and the district must comply with the testing schedule
of the other entity. During each testing window provided by the district, a student may attempt a
specific exam only once.
VISD Credit by Exam windows are as follows: Oct 25-28, 2016, Jan 17 -20, 2017, April 18-21, 2017,
June 20-23, 2017.
If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the school counselor no
later than 60 days prior to the scheduled testing date. [For further information, see policy EHDC.]
Students in Grades 6–12
A student in grade 6 or above will earn course credit with a passing score of at least 80 on the exam, a
scaled score of 60 or higher on an exam administered through the CLEP, or a score of 3 or higher on
an AP exam, as applicable. A student may take an exam to earn high school course credit no more than
twice. If a student fails to achieve the designated score on the applicable exam before the beginning of
the school year in which the student would need to enroll in the course according to the school’s high
school course sequence, the student must complete the course.
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LETTER OF HUMAN SEXUALITY INSTRUCTION
Dear Parents and Guardians: In response to Senate Bill 283, Venus ISD is providing written notice of our intent to provide human sexuality instruction to students. Senate Bill 283 specifies: Before each school year, a school district shall provide written notice to a parent of each student enrolled in the district of the board of trustees’ decision regarding whether the district will provide human sexuality instruction to district students. If instruction will be provided, the notice must include: (1) a summary of the basic content of the district’s human sexuality instruction to be provided to the student, including a statement informing the parent of the instructional requirements under state law: (2) a statement of the parent’s right to: a. review curriculum materials as provided by Subsection (j); and b. remove the student from any part of the district’s human sexuality instruction without subjecting the student to any disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction imposed by the district or the student’s school; and (3) information describing the opportunities for parental involvement in the development of the curriculum to be used in human sexuality instruction, including information regarding the local school health advisory council established under Subsection (a). A parent may use the grievance procedure adopted under Section 26.011concerning a complaint of a violation of Subsection (i). Venus ISD wishes to inform you that your student will be exposed to an abstinence education program at Venus High School. The Scott & White Wellness & Sexual Health Program empowers teens with information necessary to develop healthy habits and relationships. Developed by Patricia J. Sulak, MD, the program has helped thousands of students, parents and communities engage in honest, open, fact-based communication about adolescent wellness and sexual health. Previously known as Scott & White Worth the Wait, the program continues with the all-inclusive, data-driven curriculum founded on the medical, legal, psychological and socioeconomic information regarding adolescent health risk behaviors. Based on the probable consequences of adolescent risk behaviors, the safest and healthiest choice for teens is to promote risk avoidance by establishing healthy habits and relationships. The in-school intervention program is offered for middle and high school students, with components for parents, healthcare providers and the community.
Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code requires school districts to have a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). SHAC is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. The Venus ISD SHAC is made up of parents, community members and district staff working together to improve the health of all students and families through coordinated school health programs. Questions regarding SHAC should be addressed to Carol White at 972-366-8815. Should you have questions about the district’s human sexuality instruction or would like to review the curriculum, please contact the principal of your student’s school. Please be aware that you, as a parent, have the right to exempt your child from these lessons and an alternative assignment will be provided.
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VENUS ISD CHECK ACCEPTANCE POLICY In the event that a check written to any Venus ISD campus, club or organization is returned unpaid by your bank, Venus ISD or its agent (CheckSmart Recovery) will redeposit your check electronically. Additionally, you understand and agree that we may electronically collect a returned check fee of $30.00 plus applicable sales tax. The use of a check for payment is your Acknowledgement and Acceptance of this policy and its terms. You may reach CheckSmart Recovery at (888) 851-6634.
PO Box 5339 Round Rock, TX 78683
888.851.6634 Fax 512 388 0841
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VENUS HIGH SCHOOL PARENT
INVOLVEMENT POLICY
OVERVIEW
The goal of Venus High School’s parental involvement efforts is to promote a highly effective working partnership among parents and staff. In accordance with these efforts, Venus High School has adopted the following parent involvement policy to ensure that we provide our parents substantial and meaningful opportunities to participate as equal partners in the education of their children. Additionally, as per Section 1118 of Public Law 107-110 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the district will support its campuses in their efforts to build the capacities of the school staffs, as well as the capacities of parents and community members, to work as equal partners in educating each child.
The current policy was drafted by the Venus High School Parent Advisory Council (VHS-PAC), presented to a representative group of parents, edited, made available to all parents for further review and comment, and finalized with consideration of additional input from parents. Each year, the policy content and opportunities for parent involvement will be evaluated and revised.
WRITTEN POLICY DEVELOPMENT
VHS will utilize the following procedures for development and revision of the Parent Involvement Policy:
1. Initial Draft: The VHS-PAC will draft the policy.
2. Parent Orientation: The VHS-PAC will support the distribution of the initial draft of the Parent Involvement Policy and invite parent comments.
3. Final Policy: The VHS-PAC will finalize the policy.
4. Dissemination of the Parent Involvement Policy: The VHS-PAC will distribute the completed policy to all parents.
5. Evaluation/Revision of the Parent Involvement Policy & Program: The VHS-PAC will design and conduct an annual evaluation/revision of the parental involvement policy.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT STRATEGIES
The tables on the following pages outline strategies that the campus is implementing to build partnerships with our parents in order to support our faculty and staff in their educational efforts.
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Venus High School Parent Involvement Strategies
Requirement Timeline Activity Evaluation Measure(s)
1. Development of the plan
Annually in May Involve parents in the development of the LEA plan through Site Based Decision Making committee.
Agendas
2. Provide coordination and technical assistance in execution of the PI policy
As early in the year as is practicable (e.g., based on receipt of reports)
Provide test results to parents:
Campus Report Card Individual student performance data for each of the State
exams
Distribution records Annual parent survey
1st six weeks of school
Support annual Title I meeting and ongoing parent meetings by providing the following:
Technology (PowerPoint presentation, simultaneous translation equipment)
Communication (website, marquees, newsletter, email) Translators Child care Printing
Meeting evaluations Annual parent survey Sign-in sheets Agendas
1st six weeks of school
Provide teacher qualifications information:
“Right to Know” letter Notification about teachers who have not met the No Child
Left Behind (NCLB) definition
Sample letter Distribution records Annual parent survey
3. Build capacities of parents and staff to promote meaningful parent involvement partnerships
Ongoing throughout the school year
Utilize the district’s parent liaison to provide the following:
Training in understanding assessment results Home visits to address issues (student behavior,
achievement) Links to external agency resources, as needs arise Organize and deliver parent training, as needs are
identified and as parents request
Annual parent survey Parent liaison contact
reports Training evaluations
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Venus High School Parent Involvement Strategies
Requirement Timeline Activity Evaluation Measure(s)
Ongoing In collaboration with the District, provide adult education sessions:
GED ESL Computer Literacy Special student needs issues (e.g., ADHD)
Session evaluations Annual parent survey
Ongoing
Provide staff training:
Multicultural awareness Diversity training Content area family activities
Agendas Sign-in sheets Session evaluations
4. Coordination of Title I with other programs
Ongoing Coordinate parent involvement under Title I with other federal and grant programs (Head Start, Even Start, Title III, 21st Century)
Parent training schedules Session evaluations Budget records
5. Policy development and revision
Annually in April
Convene the VHS Parent Advisory Council (VMS-PAC):
At least 3 campus parents, campus staff, district staff, and at least 2 community members
Roles and responsibilities training (e.g., policy development, evaluation, revision)
Policy design and dissemination
Council membership Sign-in sheets Session evaluations Policy
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Venus High School Parent Involvement Strategies
Requirement Timeline Activity Evaluation Measure(s)
6. Annual Evaluation
January
March/April
May
May
Conduct parent involvement evaluation:
Design evaluation Collect data Analyze data Identify barriers to parent participation (e.g., special
student groups; Limited English Proficient, economically disadvantaged, migrant)
Revise the current policy, as appropriate
Annual parent survey Revised Parent Involvement
Policy
7. Involve parents in the activities of the Venus High School
Ongoing Promote the following:
Volunteerism on the campuses (certificates, awards ceremonies, etc.)
Home/school communication (electronic and print newsletters)
Coordination with district and campus personnel
Volunteer hours On-line volunteer
registration
Parking & Vehicles on Campus
Parking Rules and Guidelines
The operation of a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege granted by the Venus ISD Board of
Trustees. Vehicles requiring a state license are classified as a motor vehicle including cars,
trucks, mopeds and motorcycles. All vehicles driven on Venus ISD campuses are subject to all
local and state traffic laws. A student or employee has full responsibility for the security and
contents of his or her vehicle. Students, faculty, staff, and employees who operate or park a
motor vehicle on the Venus High School campus are required to have a valid parking permit
affixed to the vehicle. Parking permits are nontransferable to persons or vehicles other than those
to which they are originally issued.
The Venus ISD, Venus Police Department, School Resource Officer, or their designee is given
the responsibility of enforcing procedures that provide a safe campus environment for our
students. To aid in this process, Venus Police Officers and SRO are licensed by the State of
Texas and are granted all powers of a peace officer. The jurisdictions of these officers are both
on and off school property within the boundaries of the Venus Independent School District. The
jurisdiction of these officers may be extended to any school-sponsored event, which might take
place outside the boundaries of VISD. Citation, arrest, and other legal action may be taken for
any violation of federal law, state law, and/or city ordinances. According to the Texas Education
Code §37.102(b), all laws regulating traffic on highways and streets, also apply to the operation
of vehicles within the school property. The following regulations and guidelines were established
by the Venus ISD Board of Trustees in an effort to maintain a fair and impartial system for the
enforcement of parking and traffic regulations on VISD school campuses.
Campus parking privileges may be revoked due to parking violations or other violations
pertaining to inappropriate behavior. Upon arriving at school, students must immediately vacate
their cars and the parking lot and enter the school building. Students in the parking lot during the
day without a pass will be subject to disciplinary action. People, including enrolled students of
this district, who are not authorized to be on school grounds after school hours may be charged
with trespass on school grounds in accordance with §37.107 of the Texas Education Code.
Parking Permits Required for Parking on High School Campus
A student or employee driving a motor vehicle or motorcycle to school must be a licensed driver
and have the required liability insurance coverage. The student must register the motor vehicle
and obtain a parking permit from the Venus ISD SRO. The parking permit must be affixed to the
registered vehicle. Students are prohibited from parking in faculty spaces or visitor spaces that
have signage indicating “Visitor” on pavement, curb, and/or erected signage. Students are not
permitted to use staff parking stickers or use staff parking spaces. It is a violation to exchange,
sell, or give parking stickers to other students. Doing so will result in fines, ISS, and possible
loss of parking privileges for all involved.
Purchase of Parking Permits
Eligible students may purchase a parking permit for $20.00. Parking stickers for additional
vehicles in the same household are $5.00 per vehicle per school year. Students will be required to
complete a parking permit form, present a valid Texas driver’s license, and present valid proof of
liability insurance for the vehicle being registered. The student’s driver’s license and insurance
must remain current at all times. Students can purchase parking permits through the Venus ISD
SRO.
Replacement Permits
In the event that a vehicle is stolen, wrecked, sold, or has the windshield replaced, the permit
holder should immediately notify the VISD SRO. Replacement permits will be issued at the
discretion of VISD, SRO, and may require proper documentation including the original parking
permit, a letter from the insurance company, a police report, or other related information.
Replacement permits can be obtained from the VISD SRO. If a replacement permit is issued, a
service charge of $3.00 will be assessed.
Visitor Parking
All visitors must park in areas designated specifically for visitors. A visitor is defined as a
person(s) who has no official connection with the Venus ISD. A student is not considered a
visitor and may not park in a visitor’s area, on class days between the hours of 7a.m. and 4p.m.
no matter whose vehicle they are driving. Visitors must follow all rules and guidelines.
Fine Amounts
The fine amount for tickets issued by the Venus ISD SRO will be a standard rate of $30.00 per
ticket for all parking infractions and are due within ten days of issuance. All other fines are set
by the court having jurisdiction. Payments can be made by cash or check only.
Vehicle Regulations
Violators may be issued traffic citations for moving violations and parking tickets for parking
violations. Traffic citations will be filed through the court having jurisdiction as indicated on the
issued citations.
Parking regulation include, but are not limited to:
15-MPH speed limit on campus at all times.
No parking in faculty, bus-loading zones, on sidewalks, in fire lanes or designated
handicapped spaces.
No parking in visitors parking area.
No parking without a parking permit.
No parking in more than one parking space.
Longer than normal or oversized vehicles which may interfere with the flow of traffic
are not permitted.
All vehicles must have the correct parking permit registered to that particular vehicle.
No loud sound system.
No display of obscene, indecent or offensive language or symbols written or affixed to
the vehicle.
No parking off the pavement.
Towing of Vehicles
The Venus ISD and SRO may impound any vehicle being operated by a driver that has unpaid
tickets (one or more) and proper disposition has not been made within 10 school days of any
ticket issued. All fines and fees must be paid by 4:00 p.m. on the date the vehicle will be towed.
If a vehicle is towed:
1. All previous tickets must be paid before the vehicle is released.
2. The owner of the vehicle must pay all towing expenses.
The Venus ISD is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from a vehicle being towed.
Revocation of Parking Permits
When a student is caught off campus or attempting to leave campus without the proper
permit/justification, or purchases or attempts to purchase an additional permit for a false or
fictitious purpose, policies are as follows:
1. First Offense: Warning/Parent Contact
2. Second Offense: $30 Fine/Loss of parking privileges for one - six weeks.
3. Third Offense: $30 Fine/Loss of parking privileges for seven weeks – one semester.
4. Forth Offense: $30 Fine/Loss of parking privileges for one calendar year. Vehicle
towed at staff/student/owner expense and termination of permit/parking privileges on
campus.
Parking permits will be removed from the student’s car following each offense. Students will be
charged $3.00 for a replacement sticker following the discipline period. It will be the
responsibility of the student and their family to arrange for alternate transportation during the
discipline period. VISD bus transportation is provided for those eligible. City police as well as
the SRO will be monitoring surrounding businesses and neighborhoods for students who are
illegally parked, so it is not recommended to park off-site. VISD also reserves the right to add
additional punishment that include but are not limited to: Detention, ISS, and DAEP.
Appeals
Parking fines may be appealed by obtaining and completing an appeal form available at Venus
High School, or from the VISD SRO. Appeals must be completed by the person responsible for
driving the vehicle onto campus the day the parking fine was issued and Appeal forms must be
completed within ten (10) school days of issuance of the ticket. Appeal forms will not be
accepted for fines more than ten (10) school days past issuance. Appeals will only be accepted
for circumstances, which are not a clear violation of VISD Parking Rules and Guidelines. Any
citation/ticket issued for a traffic violation, must contact the court having jurisdiction to contest
the citation, which was issued.
Display of Permits
The parking permit must be permanently affixed to the front windshield above the registration
sticker. For motorcycles, the permit may be placed on the rear fender, where visible. The permit
can only be displayed on the vehicle to which the permit is registered. Any deviation from this
policy may result in the permit being revoked and/or the vehicle being removed (towed). The
improper displaying of a permit constitutes a parking violation. Any person who obtains a
parking permit agrees to surrender the permit to the VISD SRO immediately upon request. Any
person may file a written letter of appeal to the SRO after first surrendering the permit.
Vehicles Subject to Search
Any vehicle entering VISD property is subject to search by school authorities or law
enforcement per board policy or state and federal laws. Such search includes all compartments
and components thereof.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF APPENDIX TO THE HANDBOOK
Parents must fill out the following form, sign & date it, detach it, and return it to the school office within 10 days of the receipt of this handbook.
My child and I have reviewed a copy of the Venus High School Appendix to Student Handbook for 2016–2017. I understand that the appendix contains information that my child and I may need during the school year. If I have any questions regarding this appendix, I should direct those questions to the principal at 972-366-8815 or [email protected].
Student Name: __________________________________Student Signature: ______________________________________
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date __________________________
I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), have read and agree to the terms of the Venus High School Home-School Compact. Signature of Parent/Guardian X___________________________________________ Date _______________
Signature of Student X______________________________________________________ Date _______________
Signature of Administrator X_____________________________________________ Date _______________
I, _________________________________________ (parent’s name), give consent for my child
___________________________ (student’s name), to participate in school surveys as needed.
I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), have received and read the Venus Independent School District Student/Parent/Principal Contract for Eliminating Guns and Weapons from School. Signature of Parent/Guardian X_____________________________________________ Date _____________
