Parents Taking Control of Their Student’s Success
Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of Business
Purpose• Solve problems that are keeping students
from getting to school everyday
• Show the connection between attendance and academic success
• Learn about AISD and community resources
• Answer questions about Texas state law and AISD policies
General Class Guidelines
• Silence cell phones.
• No texting.
• Refrain from talking unless you have a question.
• Remain in class during the 2 hour time period
• Use Call Back Card to communicate your concerns with the school attendance clerk
• Return Call Back Card after class is over
How to get the most from this class
• Focus on your expectations for your child’s future.
• The presenter is ONLY responsible for providing you with information about student attendance and Texas state law.
• Understand the presenter does not have individual information about you or your child.
• The presenter must remain neutral with you and your child’s school.
• The presenter cannot excuse absences.
Texas LawTruancy Filing
Austin ISD can file a complaint against a parent/guardian in court if a student has 3 unexcused “days or parts of day absences” within a 4-week period
Part of days-means arriving late (tardy) or leaving before the end of the school day
AISD must file a complaint if a student has 10 or more absences during a six month period.
(see School Attendance Matters handout)
School Attendance MattersFlyer Activity:• Think about the reasons your child is
late or absent from school.• Review the School Attendance Matters
Flyer• Determine if your child’s absence or
tardy (part of day absence) is excused or unexcused
Common absences or part of day absences that are not excused• Funerals
• Parent appointments (doctor, Health and Human Services, etc)
• Waking up late
• Traffic
• Car trouble
• Bad weather
• Vacations
• Child custody issues
• Work issues
AISD Attendance Information What parents need to know
1. A child is considered late at 7:46 AM (or at time designated by campus principal.)
2. The bell rings at 7:45 AM.
3. Warning bells ring at 7:35 AM.(Your child’s campus may not have a warning bell.)
4. If your child eats breakfast at school, please make sure they’re at school by 7:15 AM.
5. If your child does not eat breakfast at school, he/she should be aware of where they go in the morning.
6. Campus staff is on duty to assist your child in getting to class on time.
QUIZ TIME!
What time does the morning bell ring in elementary school?
7:45 am
What Parents Need To Know
• If your student is late or absent, make sure a note is turned in to the attendance clerk, NOT the teacher.
• Absences should be excused if you have a note from a doctor or for other pre-approved reasons
• Please communicate with your child’s teacher concerning any work they may have missed.
• You should know the name, telephone #, email and fax # of the School Attendance Clerk
Pre-Kindergarten Schedule• 7:45 Oral Language Development
• 8:05 Language Arts
• 8:35 Center Time
• 9:35 Mathematics
• 10:00 Outside P.E. or Music Movement
• 10:20 Read Aloud
• 10:40 Lunch
• 11:10 Rest
• 12:10 Center Time
• 1:10 Science or Social Studies
• 1:30 Outside Play
• 1:50 Review Day
• 2:00 Dismissal
•
AISD Kindergarten Daily Schedule
7:45 to 8:00 - Journal Writing/ Reading
8:00 to 8:25 - Calendar Activities8:25 to 8:55 -
Sounds/Science/Social Studies8:55 to 9:30 - Physical Education
Activity9:30 to 9:45 - Reading Activities10:40 to 11:23 - Prepare & Have
Lunch11:23 to 11:38 - Outside Break
AISD Kindergarten Daily Schedule continued
11:40 to 11:55 - Story Time11:55 to 12:35 - Math12:35 to 12:45 - Interactive
Writing1:15 to 1:40 - Tutoring 1:40 to 1:50 - Get Take Home
Folders1:50 to 1:55 - Walk1:55 to 2:40 - Special Areas
(Music, Art, P.E.) 2:45 - School Ends
AISD Campus Staff
• Teacher
• Teacher Aides
• Assistant Principal
• Principal
• Attendance Clerk/ Office Staff
• Nurse
• Parent Support Specialist
• Counselor
• Child Study Team
• Reading Specialist
• Math Specialist
• Librarian
• Custodial Staff
• Cafeteria Staff/Lunchroom Monitors
Child Study Teams
Various school staff and family members meet to discuss ideas that teachers, students and parents can use to improve:
AttendanceAcademicsBehavior
(Child Study Teams can also assist with social service information like medical, clothing, and housing resources.)
District Resources
• School to Community Liaisons (SCLs)
• Behavior Specialists
• After School Programs
• Homebound Services
• Parent Support Office
• Communities In Schools (CIS)
Parent Connection• Internet-based program that will let
parents see:Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
• Attendance• Report Cards• Calendar
3rd Grade – 6th Grade:• Assignment• Grades• Attendance• Report Cards• And more…
For more information, contact the Parent Connection Facilitator at your child’s school. https://gradespeed.austinisd.org/pc/
Ombudsman
Assists parents and the community in resolving problems, complaints, conflicts and other school-related issues.
Confidentiallimited to persons authorized to use information,
documents, etc.
Impartialnot biased; fair
Informalwithout formality; casual
Independentnot subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; free
Contact the Ombudsman
• District Ombudsman Contact Information1111 W. Sixth Street, A-230Austin, TX 78703Phone: 512.414.9876Fax: [email protected]
If You Receive An Attendance Letter(Have questions, do not agree or need
help)
Take the following steps:
1st Speak with your campus’ attendance clerk
2nd Assistant Principal if the concern is not resolved then
3rd Speak with the campus Principal
4th Central Office Administrative Staff:
Ombudsman
Associate Superintendent
6:00 am Get Up6:30 am Get Dressed7:00 am Eat Breakfast7:15 am Arrive at School7:45 am Student must be in class3:30 pm Return Home/Snack Time4:00 pm Homework/Read 20-30 minutes5:00 pm Check homework/Signatures5:30 pm Play time/Free time6:30 pm Dinner time/Help with chores
7:30 pm Shower Time8:00 pm Get ready for bed/Read book 8:30 pm Bedtime9:00 pm Parent time
Your Child's Daily Schedule
Follow-up to Parent Questions• Assessment for Learning
• Any additional questions?