Parents Taking Control of Their Student’s Success 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 Law Truancy 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 MattersSchool Attendance Matters Flyer 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! 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 #, 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 2:00Dismissal

AISD Kindergarten Daily Schedule 7:45 to 8:00 - Journal Writing/ Reading 8:00 to 8:25 - Calendar Activities 8:25 to 8:55 - Sounds/Science/Social Studies 8:55 to 9:30 - Physical Education Activity 9:30 to 9:45 - Reading Activities 10:40 to 11:23 - Prepare & Have Lunch 11:23 to 11:38 - Outside Break

AISD Kindergarten Daily Schedule continued 11:40 to 11:55 - Story Time 11:55 to 12:35 - Math 12:35 to 12:45 - Interactive Writing 1:15 to 1:40 - Tutoring 1:40 to 1:50 - Get Take Home Folders 1:50 to 1:55 - Walk 1:55 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 – 2 nd Grade: Attendance Report Cards Calendar  3 rd Grade – 6 th Grade: Assignment Grades Attendance Report Cards And more… For more information, contact the Parent Connection Facilitator at your child’s school.

Ombudsman Assists parents and the community in resolving problems, complaints, conflicts and other school-related issues. Confidential limited to persons authorized to use information, documents, etc. Impartial not biased; fair Informal without formality; casual Independent not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; free

Contact the Ombudsman District Ombudsman Contact Information 1111 W. Sixth Street, A-230 Austin, TX Phone: Fax:

If You Receive An Attendance Letter (Have questions, do not agree or need help) Take the following steps: 1 st Speak with your campus’ attendance clerk 2 nd Assistant Principal if the concern is not resolved then 3 rd Speak with the campus Principal 4 th Central Office Administrative Staff: Ombudsman Associate Superintendent

6:00 amGet Up 6:30 amGet Dressed 7:00 amEat Breakfast 7:15 am Arrive at School 7:45 amStudent must be in class 3:30 pmReturn Home/Snack Time 4:00 pmHomework/Read minutes 5:00 pmCheck homework/Signatures 5:30 pmPlay time/Free time 6:30 pmDinner time/Help with chores 7:30 pmShower Time 8:00 pmGet ready for bed/Read book 8:30 pmBedtime 9:00 pmParent time Your Child's Daily Schedule

Follow-up to Parent Questions Assessment for Learning Any additional questions?