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

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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: 512.414.9962Ombudsman@austinisd.org

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?