PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK
FORT BLISS, TEXAS
2007–2008 SCHOOL YEAR



“Soldiers Make a Difference”

This is an informational document, not intended to endorse particular schools or districts. 

Community Service Center

Building 2494, Ricker Road

(915) 568-9306

DSN 978-9306

schoolliaison2@conus.army.mil

The School Liaison Officer (SLO) is available to coordinate and assist school-age children and youth of military parents with educational opportunities and information necessary to achieve academic success.  The SLO works in partnership with local schools to help enhance the educational experience and to serve as a conduit of information.  The SLO is committed to improving the military child’s school transition and experience while sustaining both positive relationships and open communication between the military community and the school community.

 

“CREATING LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO ARE LITERATE, SUCCESSFUL, RESPECTFUL AND CARING…..”

The regulations and procedures enclosed in this handbook were revised during the 2006-2007 academic year through the Fort Bliss Process Action Team, which is comprised of Military Leadership, Military Parents and School Administrators from the Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, El Paso, San Elizario, Socorro and Ysleta School Districts.  

EL PASO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The El Paso area school districts offer a wide variety of schools and school programs; they believe in providing students with meaningful, multi-faceted instructional opportunities and preparing them to make positive choices for themselves and their community.  The following school districts are listed by their proximity to Fort Bliss.

El Paso Independent School District (EPISD)

EPISD is the largest school district in the El Paso area with 63,004 students and over 92 campuses that stretch from west El Paso to the northeast, central and east areas of the city.  EPISD is the district which has the most military-connected students in attendance.  EPISD follows a traditional school year calendar. 

6531 Boeing Dr. El Paso, Texas 79925 (915)779-3781 www.episd.org

Mission Statement

The mission of the El Paso Independent School District is to meet the diverse needs of all students and empower them to become successful members of a global community.

The following four EPISD schools are located on federal property:

School Name Grade Schedule Address Phone
Bliss Elementary School PK-5 traditional 4401 Sheridan Rd. (915) 587-2540
Logan Elementary School PK-5 traditional 3200 Ellerthorpe (915) 231-2720
Milam Elementary School PK-5 traditional 5000 Luke (915) 587-2520
Chapin High School  9-12 block 7000 Dyer St. (915) 832-6730

EPISD schools located near Fort Bliss Housing areas are:

School Name Grade Schedule Address Phone
Burnet Elementary School PK-5 traditional 3700 Thomason (915)  231-2580
Hughey Elementary School PK-5 traditional 6201 Hughey (915)  832-6670
Dr. Nixon Elementary School PK-5 traditional 11141 Loma Roja (915)  849-5700
Travis Elementary School PK-5 traditional 5000 N. Stevens (915)  231-2740
Bassett Middle School 6-8 traditional 4400 Elm   (915)  231-2260
Richardson Middle School 6-8 block 11350 Loma Franklin (915)  822-8829
Ross Middle School 6-8 traditional 6101 Hughey (915)  887-3060
Andress High School 9-12 block 5400 Sun Valley (915)  832-8600
Austin High School 9-12 block 3500 Memphis  (915)  587-2500
Burges High School  9-12 traditional 7800 Edgemere (915) 780-1100

Frequently Called Numbers in the El Paso Independent School District:

EPISD Main Switchboard Number (915) 779-3781
Athletic Department (915) 779-4181
Pupil Services (915) 779-4040
Special Needs Services (915) 775-2143
Transportation Department (915) 779-4243
Elementary School Division (915) 887-6440
Priority Schools Division (915) 887-6406
Secondary & District-wide Schools Division (915) 887-6426
Testing Center (915) 779-4118

Special Programs in the El Paso Independent School District

Magnet Schools

Magnet schools offer students unique challenges.  Students have special opportunities to develop artistic talents and to learn through the use of technology and field excursions.  El Paso area magnet schools offer core curriculum instruction, enriched academic courses, specialized curriculum, instructional strategies, and/or additional curricular, co curricular, or extracurricular activities.  These magnet schools are located throughout the city. Students interested in schools of choice need to access those schools through an application process

* There are minimum qualifications for acceptance, documentation is needed for submission and there is an application deadline, please call the school counselor for more information.

High School International Baccalaureate Program

The International Baccalaureate Organization’s Diploma Program is a demanding pre-university course of study, which gives 11th and 12th grade students an opportunity to earn the IB diploma. This advanced, comprehensive program of study offers an integrated approach to learning across the disciplines.  Students that qualify for the program attend classes at Coronado High School.

Through Future Farmers of America, students learn the value of leadership, cooperation, and implementation of successful competition in, for example, soil and animal husbandry. Students are consistently successful at the regional and state level. The agricultural science instructors teach the skills necessary to make the best use of facilities in classroom and laboratory situations and advice students on acquiring leadership skills through FFA.

School Locator

Schools can be located at www.episd.org , click on “Schools” and enter address information.

Center for Career and Technology Education

The Center for Career and Technology Education has a mission to prepare students with a marketable skill.  Students are enrolled at their home campuses, but attend career and technology education classes half-day at the center. Eligibility requirements must be met.  Transportation is provided by the district.  (School Counselor’s telephone number (915) 545-5900)

Gifted and Talented Program

The El Paso Independent School District provides program options throughout the District that reinforce the strengths, needs and interests of gifted and talented students.  Curriculum and instruction are differentiated by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school program.

The identification of gifted and talented students is conducted by a committee of professional educators at each campus. The process includes nomination, screening and the appropriate placement of students.

If the student passes the exam, credit will be awarded and the score from the subject area test will be posted on the cumulative record.  The score WILL NOT be averaged into the GPA.

Qualification is based on five equally weighted criteria.

  1. Standardized Achievement and/or Aptitude Test(s)
  2. Behavioral Characteristic Log (Teacher Assessment)
  3. Student Classroom Activity
  4. Parent Evaluation
  5. Cumulative Grade Averages

* If an incoming student was placed in a GT program in their previous school, parents must bring ALL student documentation from that school to EPISD. EPISD Verification Forms are available at the school campus, at the Ft. Bliss School Liaison Office, Building 2494, Ricker Road and on line at; blissmwr.com, click on the Schools K-12  link then the Parent/Student Handbook link.
For more information please call EPISD G/T at (915) 779-4087.

EPISD Testing Center

Administers Credit by Exam, Gifted and Talented, Bilingual, Out-of-School TAAS/TAKS and Underage tests to students of the district requiring these services.  Assessment results are distributed to campus and district personnel in a timely manner for program placement and credit.  Students in need of the services offered by the Testing Center must access this testing program through their school administrator or counselor.  For more information please call (915) 779-4472.

Credit by Exam

A student in Grades 1-5 who has had no formal prior instruction will be accelerated one grade if he or she meets the following requirements:

A student in Grades 6-8 must be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she has had no formal instruction if the student scores 90% on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.

A student in grades 9-12 must be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she has had no prior formal instruction if the student scores 90%.  The passing grade for a student who has had prior formal instruction is 70%.

Athletic Programs

EPISD belongs to the University Interscholastic League (UIL). UIL is an organization which establishes rules and regulation for all public school athletic programs in the state of Texas. As members of UIL EPISD abides by all established rules and regulations. All EPISD high schools and middle schools offer athletic programs:

-High Schools offer: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis and Wrestling.   -Middle Schools offer: Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Track for 7th and 8th grade students.

UIL Transfer Rules and Regulations:

  1. Students may not transfer for athletic reasons.
  2. Transfer students must complete a previous participation form before they may participate at the varsity level.
  3. Students must live in the attendance zone of the school they are attending in order to be eligible immediately for varsity competition. There are waivers and exceptions for special situations.
  4. All students participating in our athletic programs must have a current physical exam dated after July one of the upcoming school year. The physical must be completed on the UIL Physical Form. All athletic programs and athletes must abide by the no pass, no play guidelines. Students may practice but must meet academic standards in order to participate in athletic contests. For further information please call (915) 887-6727 or visit www.episd.org/athletics.

Physical Exams Required For Extra-Curricular Activities

EPISD requires a current physical examination for each student participating in the following extra-curricular activities:  athletic programs, marching band, and cheerleading.  The physical examination must be administered on or after July 1 of the upcoming school year.  All participants of the above activities must have the completed and current physical examination on file prior to participation in an athletic class, practice session, or tryout session.

Child Find

Child Find is the process of locating, identifying and referring, as early as possible, all individuals (birth-21 years) who are in need of an Early Intervention Program or Special Education services.  To receive services, the individual must meet the eligibility guidelines outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and reside within the boundaries of the El Paso Independent School District.  For more information, call or visit your neighborhood public school or call 775-2120.

Ysleta Independent School District (YISD)

YISD is the second largest school district in the El Paso area with 44,960 students and over 60 campuses that stretch from northeast El Paso to the east and southeast areas of the city.  YISD has established an “open enrollment” policy that allows them to open their doors to students from neighboring districts.  YISD follows a traditional school year calendar.

9600 Sims Dr. El Paso, Texas 79925  (915)434-0000 www.yisd.net

Vision Statement

All students who enroll in our schools will graduate from high school, fluent in two or more languages, prepared and inspired to continue their education in a four year college, university or institution of higher education so that they become successful citizens in their community.

Schools located near Fort Bliss with a large number of military connected students include:

School Name Grade Schedule Address Phone
Parkland High School 9-12 block 5932 Quail (915) 434-6000
Parkland Middle School    7-8 traditional 6045 Nova Way (915) 434-6300
Dolphin Terrace Elementary    K-6 traditional 9790 Pickerel Dr. (915) 434-6500
Eastwood High School    9-12 traditional 2430 McRae Blvd (915) 434-4000
Eastwood Middle School    7-8 traditional 2612 Chaswood St. (915) 434-4300
Edgemere Elementary    K-6 traditional 10300 Edgemere Blvd (915) 434-4700

Frequently Called Numbers in the Ysleta Independent School District:

YISD Main Switchboard Number (915) 434-0000
Athletic Department (915) 434-0632
Student Services & Assignments (915) 434-0740
Special Needs Services  (915) 434-0905
Transportation Department (915) 434-1700
Elementary Education (915) 434-0600
Secondary Education (915) 434-0540

Special Programs in the Ysleta Independent School District

Outreach Programs

Technology

Gifted and Talented (SUMMIT)

Ysleta School District’s gifted and talented/summit students receive instruction in the regular classroom through an array of qualitatively differentiated learning opportunities in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies at all elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Gifted students in grades 7-12 are required to take at least one Pre-Advanced Placement or one Advanced Placement (11-12 grades) course each semester.

Transfer students are automatically placed if documentation is presented showing previous assessment data and placement in a gifted and talented program. The decision regarding placement is made by the Campus Selection Committee, which can require assessment using YISD instruments criteria to ensure proper placement.  For more information please call (915) 434-0548.

School Locator

Schools can be located at www.yisd.net, click on “Schools”, click on “Address Lookup” and enter address information.

Physical Exams

YISD requires a physical examination for each year of competition.  The physical examination is good for one school year and may be taken anytime on or after June 1st for the following school year.  An athlete has to have a completed and current physical examination on file prior to participating in an athletic period class, practice session or tryout session.

Students graduating from YISD must meet Recommended HS Requirements or Distinguished Achievement Program Requirements.

YISD Recommended High School Graduation Requirements:

* Students graduating from the Ysleta ISD must take the PSAT and SAT or ACT by the spring of their senior year.

Socorro Independent School District (SISD)

SISD is the third largest district in the El Paso area with over 38,000 students and 38 campuses. Socorro I.S.D., found on the east side of the city, is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas.  It covers 136 square miles stretching north to the Texas/New Mexico state line and south to the Rio Grande at the United States/Mexico border.  SISD operates under a modified 45 - 15 Year Round Calendar.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            12300 Eastlake Dr. El Paso, Texas 79928  (915)937-0000  www.sisd.net                            

Mission Statement

The Socorro Independent School District exists to maximize our children’s academic, artistic, athletic and social skills.

Frequently Called Numbers in the Socorro Independent School District:

SISD Main Switchboard Number (915) 937-0000
Athletic Department (915) 937-0505
Pupil Services (915) 937-0053
Special Needs Services (915) 937-1800
ESL (915) 937-0308
Fine Arts (915) 937-0538
Gifted and Talented (915) 937-0524
Transportation Department (915) 937-0600
Instructional Services (915) 937-0301

A complete listing of schools can be found on the web site:  www.sisd.net

All middle and high schools in SISD operate under an A/B Block schedule.  This allows for a two day cycle during which students enroll in eight courses - four ninety minute periods each day. For more information: www.sisd.net

Attendance Boundaries

Attendance boundaries for each of our campuses can be found on the district website; www.sisd.net.  Because of our rapid growth, some students may not be able to attend schools in their designated attendance area.  In this case, space will be available at the nearest campus and transportation will be provided.

School Locator

Schools can be located at www.sisd.net click on “New to Socorro”, enter address information at the bottom of the page.

District Calendar

The SISD operates under a modified 45-15 Year Round Calendar.  The calendar for the current year can be found on our website.

Special Programs in the Socorro Independent School District

The Socorro Independent School District offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of all students.  All programs follow the guidelines of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) or the University Interscholastic League.

GRADES AND GRADING PERIODS

The SISD operates under a nine-week grading period - four per year.  The elementary schools use a developmental scale for grade level PreK-5.

  1. Did not meet standard
  2. Approaching Grade Level Standards
  3. Met Standard
  4. Commended Performance

For grade 6–12, a 0–100 grading scale is used.  A grade of 60 or less is failing.  70–100 is passing.  There is no designation of the traditional A, B, C, D, F grades.  Transfer grades are converted as follows when it becomes necessary to designate letter grades:

Incoming transfer grades are converted as follows:

A+ 100 C 77
A 95 C- 75
A- 92 D+ 74
B+ 89 D 72
B 85 D- 70
B- 82 F 65
C+ 79    

Graduation Requirements

The SISD requires all students to graduate the Texas’ Recommended Graduation Plan.  This requires 24 Carnegie credits for students who enter the 9th grade in 2006/07 or earlier, and 26 Carnegie credits for students who enter the 9th grade in 2007/08 and thereafter.

Gifted and Talented Program

Socorro Independent School District accepts all gifted and talented students into their Gifted and Talented program when the parents/guardians show verification (written documentation) of previous enrollment from the most recent school the student has attended.  

Proof of enrollment includes, but is not limited to:

If records accompanying student are incomplete (no placement criteria or results showing reason for placement are included with records), the receiving school will re-screen the student to determine best possible services and in the middle/high schools - courses for the gifted and talented student.  

It is the belief of the Socorro Independent School District that once a student has been identified as being gifted and talented, that student should continue in the program unless the parent or parents and school staff together determine that this may not be the best placement for the child. 

Any student is eligible to be screened for the Gifted and Talented Program in the Socorro Independent School District.  Screening a new student consists of the following:

For more information please call (915) 937-1600

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)

Award winning Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) units are at Americas, Montwood, and Socorro High Schools.  El Dorado High School students participate in the Montwood High School unit.

Physical Exams: SISD requires a physical examination for each year of competition. The physical examination is good for one school year and may be taken anytime on or after the first Monday in May for the following school year. An athlete has to have a completed and current physical examination on file prior to participating in an athletic period class, practice session or tryout session.

                     

Canutillo Independent School District (CISD)

Canutillo Independent School District is a fast growing innovative school district that walks hand-in-hand with all the diversities of this rural far-west Texas community located 12 miles northwest of El Paso. Canutillo ISD has one high school, two middle schools, and four elementary campuses and is home to more than 5,500 students. Canutillo ISD celebrated the opening of a new high school in December of 2005. Students in the Canutillo Independent School District follow a traditional school year calendar.

7965 Artcraft, El Paso, TX 79932 (915) 877-7400 www.canutillo-isd.org

Mission Statement

Canutillo ISD will be a model of quality education to assure that all students graduate on time and are prepared for higher education to become productive and responsible citizens.

Frequently Called Numbers in the Canutillo Independent School District:

CISD Main Switchboard Number (915) 877-7482
Student Support Division (915) 877-3149
Special Education Department (915) 877-7450
Facilities & Transportation Department (915) 877-7746
Athletic Department (915) 877-7870

Canutillo ISD Innovative Programs

Texas Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language Middle School Program

The AP Spanish Language Middle School Program is designed to raise the academic expectations of native Spanish-speaking students to engage them in early preparation for college success.  This program gives students the opportunity to earn up to 3 high school credits and 1 college credit in Spanish before leaving middle school.

Advanced Placement

The goal of Pre-AP/AP instruction at CHS is to prepare a maximum number of students for success on the Advanced Placement exam.  AP courses include AP English III, AP English IV, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Government, AP Spanish, AP French and AP Studio Art.

Dual Credit

El Paso Community College offers fundamental core courses to qualified high school juniors and seniors at Canutillo High School in the areas of English and History.  Students receive both high school credit and college credits for the courses they take in the dual credit program.  The college class is a replacement rather than an addition.  Students take just one class-the college class- and get both high school and college credit for it.  Certified college school instructors who have been approved by the appropriate El Paso Community College academic departments teach the courses.

Dual Credit courses offered at CHS include: English III, English IV, U.S. History and Government/Economics.

Ninth Grade Initiative

The Ninth Grade Initiative program is designed to reduce dropout rates, increase academic performance and attendance and to emphasize basic skills that are essential for student success while at CHS.  Support services including individualized instruction and academic interventions are provided on a daily basis.

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

Cadets learn and practice the traits and principles of leadership, self-confidence, discipline, and responsibility.  Cadets also receive instruction in Leadership Theory and Applications, Wellness, Fitness, First Aid, Geography, Earth Science, Citizenship, American History, Marksmanship and Map Reading.

Distinguished Achievement Program

The Canutillo Independent School District promotes participation in the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) by providing several options and educational opportunities for students to earn this extraordinary education distinction.  The DAP requires high levels of academic performance beyond that expected of students in high school.  Students who wish to complete the DAP and have the accomplishment recognized on their transcript must complete all required courses and four advanced measures.

AVID:  Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID is an academic support program designed to prepare students with a GPA of 2.0-3.5 for college eligibility and success.  Students are enrolled in a college preparatory sequence of classes and in an elective section of AVID where they receive the academic and motivational support to succeed.

Student Trainer

Student athletic trainers are exposed to the care, prevention, recognition and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illness.  This course is a hands-on class assisting all Canutillo High School athletic teams with the prevention and care of injured athletes during practice and games.

Diversified Career Preparation

Students in their senior year are given the opportunity to participate in work-based learning experiences.  DCP students serve in paid or unpaid internships under the supervision of a teacher who coordinates a training plan with employers while students are taking a class to strengthen their knowledge of the world facing today’s workforce.

High Schools That Work

Canutillo High School has implemented the High Schools That Work (HSTW) program.  Implementation of the program began in fall 2005.  The centerpiece of HSTW is a challenging curriculum that focuses on raising academic and technical standards, and expectations to prepare students for higher education and entrance into the workplace. The HSTW recommended curriculum focuses on making the senior year more challenging and meaningful for students. The curriculum includes a high-level mathematics course in the senior year, as well as at least two other academic courses, thus helping to close the achievement gap that many high school students face upon entering college.

Career Pathways

Students enrolled in grades seven through twelve are guided in their process of planning for the future by selecting one of seven career pathways:

  Technology

When students begin making pathway decisions, they are individually counseled to ensure courses selected match their interests and aptitudes.

Gifted and Talented (GT) Program

Students are identified through a testing process after a teacher or a parent has nominated them.

(Kindergarten - Middle School)

Each elementary campus has an Advanced Academics (AA) Teacher who...

      ...Works with the inclusion teachers to plan lessons, give ideas, and give support. These classroom teachers then differentiate their curriculum for the (AA) students within their classrooms in terms of depth and complexity.

      ...Regularly pulls out the GT students and works with them by either grade level and/or content area.

Bilingual Education Programs

CISD provides all students the opportunity to become academically proficient in two languages. CISD offers two models of bilingual education programs:

One-Way Bilingual Education Program allows English Learners (EL) to fully develop and maintain their native language while learning English. The subject areas are taught in the native language with daily instruction in English. Instruction in English increases gradually until students reach the same level of proficiency in both languages.

Two Way Dual Language Program allows an equal number of English Learners and English speaking students to be taught together in an effort to develop full academic bi-literacy for both groups. All participating students receive instruction in language arts and content subjects in English and Spanish beginning in kindergarten.

Community Outreach

Parent Liaisons Services

Parent Liaisons play an important role as a communication tool between families and administration.  Parent Liaisons are key to helping students and their families reach their potential through referral and family services.  Parent liaisons also offer training and workshops in topics such as communication, positive discipline, anger management, emotions, and others.

Prevention Specialists Services

The prevention specialist services provide students and parents with important information about how to help children stay away from drugs, violence and alcohol.

Work Force for Youth

The Youth Services Program is dedicated to the success of youth 14-21 years of age.  The Program is designed to give our participants a competitive edge in the workforce and help increase their success in education and employment.

Mentoring Programs

CISD is keeping the spirit of community alive through participation in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso program. CISD students in need of mentors are teamed up with CISD employees or selected students from Canutillo High School. CISD offers students and their parents’ opportunities to enroll in mentoring initiatives. The mentoring services provide the opportunity to mentor a child and to contribute to a brighter future, better school climate and stronger community for all.  CISD mentoring Initiatives include: Mother Daughter/ Father Son (in coordination with UTEP), and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

AVANCE

AVANCE is a parent/child education program.  The main goal of the program is to train parents to be their child’s first and most important teacher.  This program provides training to parents with children 0-4 years old. 

EVEN START

EVEN START is a family Literacy program that offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED classes. Moreover, the program includes Early Childhood Education and Parenting Skills classes.

Clint Independent School District

Clint Independent School District is a fast-growing district encompassing a diverse geographical area of 379.9 square miles within the Upper Rio Grande border region.  Clint Independent School District is 25 miles east of El Paso.  The eastern El Paso area is one of the fastest developing areas in the county.  Clint ISD encompasses three major, yet separate and distinct communities; the town of Clint, the town of Horizon City, and the unincorporated area known as East Montana.  All together, the district has 12 campuses - three high schools, three middle schools, one intermediate and five elementary campuses with a total student population of 10,007. Clint Independent School District follows a traditional school year calendar.           

14521 Horizon Boulevard El Paso, TX 79928    (915)926-4000 www.clintweb.net

Mission Statement

The mission of the Clint Independent School District is to prepare all students to be successful citizens. The District will work in partnership with the community and the family to create opportunities for the student to maximize personal potential.

Frequently Called Numbers in the Clint Independent School District:

CISD Main Switchboard Number (915) 926-4000
Athletic Services (915) 926-4021
Support Services (915) 926-4011
Instructional Services (915) 926-4031
Special Education Department (915) 851-8383
Transportation Services (915) 852-8383

Special Programs in the Clint Independent School District

Career Pathways

All eighth through twelfth graders in the district are encouraged to select one of seven career pathways:  Agricultural Science & Technology; Art, Communications & Media; Business & Marketing; Human Development, Management & Service; Health Science Technology; Industrial & Engineering Technology; Personal, Protective & Public Service.  Students are counseled to select course offerings that match their interests and aptitudes.

Diversified Career Preparation

Many seniors are encouraged to participate in work-based learning experiences as time permits.  While taking a class to strengthen their knowledge of the world of work, DCP students serve in paid or unpaid internships under the supervision of a teacher who coordinates a training plan with their employers.

Clint ISD GT and AP Program

The Clint ISD Gifted and Talented Program is offered in grades K–12 and the Advanced Placement program is implemented in grades 9–12.  The GT program consists of special day classes, part time groupings and cluster groupings for identified gifted and talented students.  GT curricular components are planned and organized as integrated differentiated learning experiences within the regular school day and are supplemented with other differentiated activities related to the core curriculum, including independent study, accelerations and enrichment.  GT program services may also be provided through Advanced Placement courses.  Through college-level AP courses, students have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities. 

Distinguished Achievement Program

The Clint ISD promotes participation in the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) by providing several options and educational opportunities for students to earn this educational distinction.  The DAP requires high performance beyond that expected of students in high school and it includes an external evaluation component.  Students who wish to complete the DAP and have the accomplishment recognized on the Academic Achievement Record (transcript) must:

The State Board of Education (SBOE) has articulated the requirements to obtain advanced measures through test data, college courses and independent research/projects.

ANTHONY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD)

Anthony ISD is located in Anthony, Texas, on Texas/New Mexico border.   The City is divided by an invisible state line that has become known by the locals as the best little town in two states.  They are located 25 miles northwest of El Paso and 25 miles from Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Anthony ISD is approximately 20 minutes from Fort Bliss, accessible through the Anthony Gap, Trans-Mountain Road and Interstate 10.  Anthony ISD is proud of their small school environment, even with the expected growth and development. 

610 Sixth Street Anthony, Texas 79821  (915)886-6500 www.anthonyisd.net

Mission Statement

The mission of the Anthony Independent School District is to prepare all students for life and learning beyond high school taking advantage of their unique bilingual and bicultural heritage.

Frequently called numbers in the Anthony Independent School District:

Director of School Support (915) 886-6567
Special Education Director (915) 886-6571
Technology Director (915) 886-6539
Athletic Director (915) 886-6550

Special Programs in the Anthony Independent School District

The Senior Project: Building Rigor and Complexity into the Senior Year of High School

Anthony High School requires seniors to complete the Senior Project as a requirement for graduation. The Senior Project was adapted from the project from the Distinguished Achievement Program requirements as outlined by the state of Texas. The AHS Senior Project is composed of five parts: 1) a formal proposal for the area of study; 2) a research paper on the related subject and processes involved; 3) a product that demonstrates the acquisition of knowledge and its application to a specific problem or investigation; 4) a portfolio that documents the intricacies and processes in developing the Senior Project; 5) and the presentation to an adult panel who will question every aspect of the project.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

This program being offered at Anthony High School provides its students computer skills widely being used in the business world.  These skills include mastering Word and Powerpoint.  The computer programs are recognized as world-wide standards for word processing and visual presentations. 

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress(MAP)

Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress(MAP) Measurement of Academic Progress is an on line assessment program that tests students (second through twelfth grades) in reading and mathematics to measure their strengths and weaknesses while measuring their academic progress based on the instructional interventions in the classroom.  Students could be tested up to four times a year and the data would be archived to track the progress of students from elementary through high school.

Odyssey Ware

A software program that provides Credit Recovery, Remediation, ESL and Special Education enhancement programs for grades 3 through 12 in the four core subject areas: Mathematics, Language Arts, History/Geography, Science.

Character First

Based on the district mission to prepare all students for life and learning beyond high school, the Anthony ISD has adopted the Character First curriculum for all grades, acknowledging the need to equip parents, teachers, and the community in building character in the lives of our students. 

Breakfast Express

The Anthony ISD provides breakfast in the classroom everyday to its 800 plus students, ensuring an opportunity for every child to have something to eat prior to the start of instruction. A number of studies confirm that breakfast is important because it helps improve student alertness which leads to better learning. 

San Elizario Independent School District (SEISD)

San Elizario Independent School District was established in 1870, when school children attended classes in a small adobe building known as “Los Portales.” The first teacher, Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo, later became governor of New Mexico (1919-1921) and a U.S. Senator (1928-1929). Today, one high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, a primary school and an alternative campus in San Elizario serve approximately 3,800 students over a radius of 16 sq. miles.

Located in a farming community along the international border of the United States and Mexico, the San Elizario ISD rests just south of El Paso, Texas and is experiencing steady growth.  The town of San Elizario is one of the most historically rich areas of West Texas.  Juan de Oñate reached the Rio Grande at or near the site of present San Elizario on April 20, 1598, and ten days later took formal possession of New Mexico and all adjacent territory in the name of the Spanish king. A settlement known as the Hacienda de los Tiburcios was founded at the site, then south of the Rio Grande, sometime before 1760 and had a population of 157 in 1765. In 1789 the Spanish presidio, located in the Valle de San Elizario opposite Fort Hancock, was moved to the Hacienda de los Tiburcios; the presidio kept its old name, however, and the settlement that grew up around it became known as San Elizario.

Mission Statement

The San Elizario ISD vision statement: To graduate students with skills to meet the demands of a changing world by promoting student success as a non negotiable, channeling resources to match learning needs of students, employing and retaining a quality staff so that San Elizario is a proud, innovative and academically superior district.

PO Box 920, 1050 Chicken Ranch Rd. San Elizario, TX  79849 www.san-elizario.k12.tx.us

Frequently Called Numbers in the San Elizario Independent School District:

Public Information Office (915) 872-3939 ext.3511
Athletic Director (915) 872-3939 ext.3514
Administration                                                             (915) 872-3900
Planning and Instruction (915) 872-3920
Special Education Department (915) 872-3926
Transportation Department (915) 872-3982

Special Programs in the San Elizario Independent School District

Advanced Placement (AP)

San Elizario High School offers AP classes that are designed to raise the academic expectations of its students. Students at San Elizario High School have the opportunity to take the following AP classes: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, English III, Government, U.S. History, and French.

Dual Credit Courses

Courses are available for both high school and college credit as early as a student’s junior year in the core subject areas.

Career Pathways

Students enrolled in grades nine through twelve are guided in their process of planning for the future by selecting one of seven career pathways: Agriculture Science and Technology, Art, Communications and Media, Business and Marketing, Human Development, Management and Service, Health Science and Technology, Personal, Protective, and Public Service. Implemented at the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year, when students begin making pathway decisions, they are individually counseled to ensure that courses selected match their interests and aptitudes.

Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

Requires high performance beyond that usually expected of students in high school. In addition to specific course requirements, DAP requires that all students successfully complete any combination of four advance measures that focus on demonstrated student performance at the college level or work equivalent to that done by professionals in the arts, sciences, business, industry, or in community service.

Gifted & Talented Program

 The main elements of any quality instructional program do not essentially change when differentiated for high ability students. All students need to reflect upon and respond to good literature, to write for a variety of audiences using many different intents, to conduct research effectively, to be able to analyze and solve mathematical problems and to understand the processes and content of social studies and science. Students in grades K-12 are served at their individual campuses with instruction based on the Texas Essential Knowledge Skills system and will accelerate, compact, provide greater depth, and expand the content and its essential knowledge and skills requirements.

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)

San Elizario High School offers an award winning NJROTC program for those students interested in exploring the world of the military. Competitive performance units are also part of the program.

Career and Technology Education (CATE)

Students in San Elizario have a variety of options when they enroll in the CATE program, including Building Trades, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Cisco Systems training, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, and Advertising and Graphic Design.

Special Education

San Elizario Independent School District provides the following educational program/services to identified disabled children who reside within the district beginning on the third birthday through age twenty-one:

  1. Instructional programs – Early Childhood (3-5), Resource (K-12, and Self-contained (K-12)
  2. Diagnostic Services
  3. Transportation
  4. Speech Therapy
  5. Counseling Services
  6. Adaptive Equipment Services
  7. Physical Therapy
  8. Occupational Therapy
  9. Homebound Services

Services are provided to identified auditorally and visually impaired children who reside within the district from birth through age twenty-one.

Bilingual/ESL Education

The San Elizario Independent School District is committed to addressing the needs of students who are identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs that emphasize the mastery of English language skills that will enable students to succeed and to master the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) of the state curriculum.

The future of San Elizario ISD

With a growing population in the San Elizario community comes the need for the school district to grow in order to provide quality education and ensure student success. This spring, San Elizario High School unveiled a brand new, state-of-the-art library that not only exceeds the state requirements necessary to provide that education, but extended weekly and Saturday hours ensure that the community will be able to utilize the facility as well.

Additional El Paso Area School Districts

Enrollment Requirements for the El Paso Area Schools

ALL STUDENTS

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Child must be four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year. Texas House Bill 1 was signed into law in May, 2006.  The bill allows children of active duty military members and the children of active duty members who were killed or injured while on active duty to qualify to attend the state’s pre-kindergarten program.

KINDERGARTEN

Child must be five years of age on or before September 1 of the current year.

           The documents considered acceptable for proof of identification and age are:

  1. Birth certificate;
  2. Passport;
  3. School ID card, records, or report card;
  4. Military ID;
  5. Hospital birth record;
  6. Adoption records;
  7. Church baptismal record; or
  8. Any other legal document that establishes identity

FIRST GRADE

Education Service Center

Region 19 Head Start is a federal program that provides educational opportunities and services to enhance the quality of life for economically challenged children and their families. Services are provided throughout 12 school districts within El Paso and Hudspeth counties. A broad range of services include: Education, Health, Transportation, Nutrition, Disabilities, Mental Health, and Family Services. Children are provided with a learning environment to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development. The Early Head Start program services children age newborn to two years.  The Regular Head Start program services children 3 years to 4 years of age.  For more information please call (915) 790-4600/4610.  www.esc19.net

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)

JROTC is offered in the El Paso and Ysleta Independent School Districts.  JROTC gives students the opportunity to study military science and its relationship to history, science and international relations.  It may be used to satisfy state graduation requirements for electives and/or physical education.  Throughout the four years, cadets are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities as members of the Color Guard, Drill Teams, Rifle Teams, Physical Fitness Teams and Orienteering Teams.  Two to four years in JROTC may qualify an individual for advanced rank on entering the military or advanced placement in the college level ROTC programs. 

University Interscholastic League (UIL)

The UIL was created to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletic teachers.  Since 1909 the UIL has grown into the largest interschool organization of its kind in the world.  UIL exists to provide educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests. 

Please note that varsity sports transfer is not available for students.  Students transferring from their home school will not be eligible to play at transferring school until the following year.

For more information please see www.uil.utexas.edu  or call (512) 471-5883.

Tuition Exemption for Military Dependents

A student, who is a child of a person on active duty in the United States Armed Forces and resides outside of the District’s boundaries, is eligible for a tuition waiver.  The following conditions must be met:

Attendance Boundaries/Assignment of Students to Schools

Parents choosing to send their child to a school outside of the district other than the school in their attendance boundary area will be expected to pay tuition fees.  Parents transferring students within a District must fill out a Transfer Request.  Parents will also be responsible for transporting their children to and from the school. 

*Ysleta School District is the only district with open-enrollment not requiring tuition.

El Paso Area Parochial and Private Schools

Bethel Temple School PK-12 6301 Alabama 565-2222
Blessed Sacrament PK-8 9001 Diana Dr. 755-2711
Bridges School
(Focus is for children with ADHD, Dyslexia and/or Learning Disabilities)		 1-9 901 Arizona 532-6647
Cathedral High School 12-Sep 1309 N. Stanton 532-3238
Christian Joy Center Academy PK-6 1208 Sumac Dr. 595-1328
El Paso Country Day School PK-5 220 E Cliff Dr. 533-4492
El Paso Country Day School 12-Jun 109 Argonaut St. 533-4097

El Paso Jewish Academy

  1-8 805 Cherry Hill Lane 833-0808
Faith Christian Academy PK-12 8960 Escobar 594-3305
Father Yermo Elementary PK-8 237 Tobin Place 533-4693
Father Yermo High School 12-Sep 250 Washington 533-3185
Holy Trinity School PK-8 1000 Pheasant 751-2566
Immanuel Baptist Christian PK-12 1201 Hawkins 778-6160
Jesus Chapel PK-12 10200 Album 591-1153
Loretto Academy   PK-12 1300 Hardaway 566-8400
Lydia Patterson Institute 12-Sep 517 S Florence 533-8286
Northeast Christian   PK-12 9901 McCombs 755-1155
Our Lady of Assumption  PK-8 4805 Byron 566-4040
Our Lady of the Valley PK-8 8600 Winchester 859-6448
Radford School   PK-12 2001 Radford St 565-2737
St. Clements Episcopal  PK-8 600 Montana 533-4248
St. Joseph School PK-8 1315 Travis 566-1661
St. Marks Day School PK-5 5005 Love Rd. 581-2032
St. Patrick School PK-8 1111 N. Stanton 532-4142
St. Pius School PK-8 1007 Geronimo Dr. 772-6598
St.  Raphael School PK-8 2310 Woodside Dr. 598-2241
Sch. for Education Enrichment 12-Jul 7310 Bishop Flores 584-9499

Denotes a Texas Accredited Non-Public School
Denotes American Association of Christian Schools Accreditation
Denotes Association of Christian Schools-International Accreditation

* The above parochial and private school information does not constitute endorsement.

* This is not a complete list of area schools.

Montessori Schools in El Paso (not a complete listing)

Escuela Montessori Del Valle PK-5 212 Sunset Rd  El Paso, TX 915-584-9215
Escuela Montessori De Coronado PK-K 7011 Westwind, El Paso, TX 915-584-5073
Sun Country Montessori PK-K 2191 Sun Country, El Paso, TX 915-855-1205

Home Schooling in Texas

The Texas Education Agency does not regulate, index, monitor, approve, or register the programs available to parents who choose to home school.  A school age child residing in Texas who is pursuing, under direct supervision of his/her parents, a curriculum designed to meet basic education goals is attending a private school within the meaning of Section 25.086(a)(1) of the Texas Education Code and is therefore exempt from compulsory school attendance.  The State of Texas does not award a diploma to students that are home schooled.  In the event a home-schooled student wished to enter a public school, most districts have policies and procedures in place to assess the mastery level of courses that students in home schools have taken.  The results of the assessment may be used for grade placement and /or award of credit.  Please contact Pupil Services to complete the ‘Home School Notification Form’ if you are planning to home school.

Home School Study Program Accredited by Texas Education Agency

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  High School, middle school and elementary courses are approved by the Texas Education Agency.  Texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD) was established by the State Board of Education in Fall 1993 initially as a Texas public high school able to offer high school diplomas at a distance.  Texas Tech University Elementary School and Texas Tech University Middle School were added to TTUISD in Fall 1998. 

Important Numbers

Toll - Free  (800)- 692-6877 www.homeschool.com
Local Telephone (806) - 742-7200 www.homeschooltexas.com
E-Mail distlearn@ttu.edu  

Southwest Home schooling (SHN)

Southwest Home schooling Network is a group of home schooling families in El Paso, Texas who share information, promote educational development, and provide support for all home schooling families and interested parties through a monthly newsletter. (http://www.elpasohomeschool.com)

Longing for Home  www.longingforhome.com  A web based resource center that specializes in materials for those who home school. Phone numbers: 256-247-0261; 866-669-5823

Charter Schools

A Charter school is a public school of choice which operates independently of local school districts.  Charter schools are non-sectarian and must follow rules and regulations that govern civil rights, health and safety issues.  Charter schools are allotted per-student tax dollars for operating revenue and generate additional funding through private and corporate donations as well as state and federal grants.

Burnham Wood Charter School K-6 7310 Bishop Flores, El Paso TX (915) 584-9499
El Paso Academy East 9-12 11000 Argal Court, El Paso TX (915) 590-8589
El Paso Academy West 9-12 1057 Doniphan Park Circle (915)845-7997
El Paso School of Excellence Preschool 3yrs-Grade 5 1599 George Dieter (915) 595-1599 
El Paso School of Excellence 6-8 1605 George Dieter (915) 598-1755

Guidance Information

Grading System

Numerical scores are used in determining student academic achievement.  All districts in Texas use a numerical scale of 0– 100.  A grade of 70 is the minimum for a student to pass a course and be awarded credit.  The following letter grades and their numerical ranges are used to report to parents in EPISD and YISD.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued to each student following each marking period. The exact day will be noted on the school calendar and will be announced each grading period. The cards should be signed by parents or guardians and returned to the teacher the day after they have been issued.  A mid term progress report is sent home through the students.

Attendance Policy - Texas Law 90% Rule   A state law requires that students attend school for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered.  Otherwise, the student will not receive credit for the class.  Each School District has been empowered to establish guidelines and appoint campus-based attendance committees which may consider extenuating circumstances and grant credit.  Military parents are strongly advised to enroll their children immediately after arriving to Fort Bliss.

Pre Advanced and Advanced Placement Courses

Students are given opportunities for college-level learning and achievement through the Pre Advanced and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and examinations.  The AP curriculum is tailored to topics and skills needed to pass the AP examination.  The AP exams are given each year in May.  A college-level textbook and a specified AP curriculum are used.  Many colleges and universities grant college credit and/or grades to students who successfully pass AP exams.

Dual Credit

The Dual Credit Program is a partnership between high schools and El Paso Community College (EPCC) in which instruction is provided to high school students, tuition free, for immediate award of both high school credit and college credit, without leaving their home campus.  The college course is a replacement rather than an addition.  Students take just one class - the joint College/High School credit class - and get both high school credit and college credit for it.  Please call your campus counselor or EPCC at 831-2575 for more information and to see if your campus will pay for your books or if you will be responsible for the cost of your books as this is a campus decision.

Special Education Services and Assistance

Schools provide services to all students who are identified as educationally disabled.  If the Full Individual Evaluation shows that a student has one or more of the following conditions, he/she is eligible to receive special education services under the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” (IDEA).  The following are the Eligibility Codes:

*If the Full Individual Evaluation shows that the student does not have at least one of these conditions, he/she is not eligible for special education under the IDEA.  However, he/she may be eligible for services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which is a general education statute.  (Please hand carry copies of all previous evaluations, reports and assessment documentation).

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The  Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support, and personnel services to military  families with special needs members.

Soldiers on active duty are eligible to enroll in the program if they have a family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or learning disability requiring specialized services. These needs are considered in the military assignment process.

For further information please call (915) 568-1132.

Youth Education Support Services (YESS)

The YESS assists military youth on Fort Bliss with transition issues and extracurricular activities from arts to life skills.

For more information please call (915) 569-7732.

Checklist for PCS Moves! 

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN TRANSFERRING OUT OF AN EL PASO PUBLIC SCHOOL

Military Student Notice of Attempt to Withdraw

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Texas State Board Of Education Recommended High School Program

(For students who enter the 9th grade in 2007-2008 academic year and thereafter)

*Please note that individual districts may have additional requirements.

ENGLISH - 4.0 credits:   English I, II, III, and IV.

MATHEMATICS - 4.0 credits:  Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, plus one additional unit.

SCIENCE - 4.0 credits: Biology, and two credits from the following areas, with not more than one credit from each area: Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Chemistry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry; Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics or IB Physics.  The fourth credit may be selected from the laboratory-based courses.

SOCIAL STUDIES - 3.5 credits:  World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), US History Studies since Reconstruction (one credit), and US Government (one-half credit).

ECONOMICS - 0.5 credits: Economics, with emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its Benefits.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 1.5 credits:   to include Foundations of Personal Fitness.

HEALTH EDUCATION - 0.5 credits:  Health or Advanced Health Education (one-half credit), or Health Science Technology (one credit).

SPEECH - 0.5 credits:  Must consist of Communication Applications.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH - 2.0 credits: Must consist of Level I and II in the same language.

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - 1.0 credits

FINE ARTS - 1.0 credits

ELECTIVE COURSES - 3.5 credits

A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program.

- For other programs (Distinguished Achievement, EPISD 22+2 Graduation Plan, Minimum High School Program or Recommended Newcomer Graduation Plan) please see  your school counselor.

To receive a Texas high school diploma, you must complete all the necessary coursework for graduation and pass all parts of the exit level Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Families with incoming seniors should insure that student has satisfactorily fulfilled requirements for any state mandated testing before transferring to El Paso,TX.

For more information, call Fort Bliss School Liaison; 915 568-9306 or email schoolliaison@bliss.army.mil

Texas Assessment Of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)

The Student Assessment Division manages and oversees the development, administration, scoring, and analysis of the statewide assessment program. The statewide assessment program includes the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS™), the State Developed Alternative Assessment (SDAA), the Reading Proficiency Tests in English (RPTE), and the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS™).

As mandated by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS™) was administered beginning in the 2002-2003 school year. The TAKS™ measures the statewide curriculum in reading at Grades 3-9; in writing at Grades 4 and 7; in English Language Arts at Grades 10 and 11; in mathematics at Grades 3-11; in science at Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11; and social studies at Grades 8, 10, and 11. The Spanish TAKS™ is administered at Grades 3 through 6. Satisfactory performance on the TAKS™ at Grade 11 is prerequisite to a high school diploma.

To receive a Texas high school diploma, you must complete all the necessary coursework for graduation and pass all parts of the exit level Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Stills.  The exit level TAKS includes four subject areas:  English language areas, mathematics, science and social studies.  The test is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS, which is the curriculum that your teachers use every day in the classroom.

www.tea.state.tx.us

www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/index.html

www.track.uttelecampus.org/

Texas Department Of Health Minimum Vaccine Requirements

2005-2006

(Reference: Texas Department of Health, Immunization Division)

This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements incorporated in Title 25 Health Services, §§97.61-97.72 of the Texas Administrative Code. This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the Texas Administrative Code, which has other provisions and details.

Grades Kindergarten through 12 (K-12)

Vaccine

Required Doses1   (K–12)

 DTaP

5 doses, unless fourth dose was administered on or after 4th birthday

Polio (IPV)

4 doses unless the third dose was administered on or after 4th birthday.

Measles

Rubella

Mumps

2 doses by Kindergarten entry

1 dose by Kindergarten entry

1 dose by Kindergarten entry

Hepatitis B2,3

Three doses:          Grade:

2004-05                 K-5 and 7-10

2005-06                K-11

2006-07                K-12

Varicella2,4

One dose:               Grade:

2004-05                K-4 and 7-10

2005-06                K-5 and 7-11

2006-07                K-12

(Two doses if vaccine given at 13 years of age or older)

Hepatitis A2,5

Two doses for students attending school located in an area designated by the Department for grades K - 3.

(Hepatitis A vaccine is required for students attending a school located in a high incidence geographic area which includes El Paso county.)

Tetanus (Td)

One dose within last 10 years of the last DTP/DTaP dose

*New Rule Information   www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize (Rule 97.69)

The Health and Human Services Commissioner (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (department) adopts an amendment to §97.69, concerning the transfer of immunization records for military dependents enrolling in, attending, and/or transferring to public or private elementary or secondary schools.  §97.69. Transfer of Records

  1. A student can be enrolled provisionally for no more than 30 days if he/she transfers from one Texas school to another, and is awaiting the transfer of the immunization record. 
  2. A dependent of a person who is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States can be enrolled provisionally for no more than 30 days if he/she transfers from one school to another and is awaiting the transfer of the immunization record.

Additional Resources

Military One Source and ARMY One Source

Military One Source AND Army One Source are ready to assist you twenty four hours a day, three hundred sixty five days a year.

  www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-655-4545

  www.armyonesource.com  or call 1-800-464-8107

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

MCEC is a nonprofit organization which promotes partnerships and provides for networking of military installations and their supporting school districts to address transition and other educational issues related to the military child.  MCEC seeks to include all military installations, their supporting schools, concerned organizations, and caring individuals.

For more information go to www.MilitaryChild.org  or call 254-953-1923

Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA)

Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) is a national organization representing school districts that serve high concentrations of military children. Our associate members include all U.S. Air Force bases and some Navy installations. The organization works to provide a continuum of quality education for all military children. Formed in 1986, MISA works on funding, legislation, partnerships and programs for military families on the move.

www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org

Texas Education Agency (TEA) 

The TEA and the State Board of Education guide and monitor activities and programs related to public education in Texas.  TEA:   www.tea.state.tx.us

State Board of Education:  www.tea.state.tx.us/sboe

For more information call: 512-463-9734

Student Performance Information

To view Texas student performance information, www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis

TEA Resources for Military Families in Texas

To view the TEA military family page, www.tea.state.tx.us/mil/index.html

General Education Development (GED)

For information about obtaining a GED, www.tea.state.tx.us/ged

Military Student.ORG

Military Student .org is the Official Source of Education Information for the Department of Defense and LIFELines Partner Organizations.  www.militarystudent.org

Additional resource for parents:

 Toolkits are available at this website.  These kits have been prepared by the Department of Defense to ease the school transition for military children.

 Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)

Stomp is a federally funded Parent Training and Information Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs. STOMP is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. 

 STOMP will proved military parents with individual assistance and information about parent rights and responsibilities in achieving special education services for their children whether located in the United States or overseas.  For more information please call (520) 458-7911, 1-800-5PARENT or visit www.washingtonpave.org