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 return reference and overnight reserve materials promptly before 1st period the
following morning

Use of The Internet (SEE Handbook forms)

 materials retrieved from the internet must be information needed for a classroom
assignment
 a roster will be placed close to the computer and students must sign their names
and topic being researched
 school policy requires that any student using the internet must have written
permission on file signed by a parent or guardian
 time spent using the internet will be limited to 30 minutes at a time
 users accessing material must use the system responsibly. violations may result in a
loss of access as well as other disciplinary actions

Homebound Students

A program named Homebound is offered to our students who are unable to attend school
for a long period of time. To qualify for this program, a doctor’s certificate indicating a
student must stay home for a minimum of four weeks is needed. Students shall not be
discriminated against because of pregnancy unless it is determined that participation in
extracurricular activities could be damaging to their physical and mental health.

Meetings of Non-Curriculum-Related Groups
Students are permitted to meet with non-curriculum related groups during the hours
designated by the principal before and after school. These groups must comply with the
requirements found in policy FNA. A list of these groups is available in the principal’s
office.

Pest Control Information
NOTICE TO PARENTS: As part of our commitment to provide your child with a safe, pest-
free learning environment, the Rio Grande City CISD may periodically apply pesticides to
help manage insects, weeds or pathogens. Pesticide applications are part of our integrated
pest management (IPM) program, which relies largely on non-chemical forms of pest
control. Pesticide applications on Rio Grande City CISD properties are made only by
trained and licensed technicians. Should you have questions about this district’s pest
management program or wish to be notified in advance of pesticide applications, you may
contact our IPM coordinator at (956) 716-4600.

PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
The district is required to follow integrated pest management (IPM) procedures to control
pests on school grounds. Although the district strives to use the safest and most effective
methods to manage pests, including a variety of non-chemical control measures, pesticide