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Sick Leave ................................................................................................................................... 48
Substitutes .................................................................................................................................. 48
Time Sheets................................................................................................................................. 48
STUDENTS: TIME AND ATTENDANCE POLICY AND STANDARDS .......................... 49
Attendance, Absences & Tardies (Students) ............................................................................ 49
Dismissal Time ........................................................................................................................... 50
Make Up Work........................................................................................................................... 50
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES .............................. 51
Alcohol / Drug / Tobacco / Weapon Free School ..................................................................... 51
Bilingual / ESL Services ............................................................................................................ 51
Classroom Management Procedures ........................................................................................ 51
Classrooms and Hallways .......................................................................................................... 54
Custodial Services ...................................................................................................................... 55
Dress Code (Staff) ...................................................................................................................... 55
Electronic Devices in the Classroom ......................................................................................... 56
Errand Runners and Safety (Students) .................................................................................... 56
Hall Passes .................................................................................................................................. 57
Homework Policy ....................................................................................................................... 57
Interruptions to Instruction ...................................................................................................... 57
Keys ............................................................................................................................................. 57
Lesson Plans ............................................................................................................................... 57
Section 504 .................................................................................................................................. 58
Snacks and Drinks ..................................................................................................................... 58
Special Education ....................................................................................................................... 58
Supervision of Classes ................................................................................................................ 59
Supplies ....................................................................................................................................... 60
Television, Videos & Movies ..................................................................................................... 60
Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) ........................................................................... 60
Textbooks.................................................................................................................................... 60
SCHOOL AND CLASS SCHEDULE STANDARDS ............................................................. 62
Announcements .......................................................................................................................... 62
Assemblies .................................................................................................................................. 62
Daily Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 63
Dismissal Time ........................................................................................................................... 63
Virtual Class Celebrations ........................................................................................................ 63
Inclement Weather..................................................................................................................... 63
STUDENT RECORD KEEPING, GRADING POLICIES AND STANDARDS ................. 64
Accuracy & Proofreading.......................................................................................................... 64
Cumulative Folders .................................................................................................................... 64
Grading and Reporting ............................................................................................................. 64
Grading Scale ............................................................................................................................. 66
Progress Reports ........................................................................................................................ 66
Retention Forms ......................................................................................................................... 66
Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................. 67
EXHIBIT A: EMPLOYEE CHANGE FORM......................................................................... 69

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