BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2008-2009

 

Burbank Parent/Student Handbook has been written to help you and your child gain the greatest possible benefit from the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The school is in need of your help and cooperation.  It is important that every student understand the information contained in the Parent/Student Handbook.  To this end, please read and discuss the handbook with our child.  When you have done so, you and your child must sign this form and return it to the school.

 

Signatures of parents and students acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook, and certify that both have read and discussed the handbook.  It is expected that parents and students will accept their responsibilities as described in the Parent/Student Handbook.

 

I have read the Parent/Student Handbook and will assist my child in following the HISD policy and school rules.

 

 

____________________________________     ____________________

                  Student Signature                                                Date

 

____________________________________     ____________________

              Parent/Guardian Signature                                        Date

 

____________________________________     ____________________

              Parent/Guardian Signature                                        Date

 

Grade ______________                             Teacher ________________________

 

 

 

Note:           Teachers will place this original form in each student’s

                   classroom folder.

 

                                                         

 

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Table of Contents

                                                                                                Page(s)

Principal’s Pledge                                                                          1

Administrative Support Staff                                                       2

Mission Statement and Daily Schedule                                     3

Street Crossing, Traffic and Student Safety                              4

Afterschool Procedures                                                                 5

Important Dates                                                                            6

Policies, Programs and Procedures                                             7

Registration and Age Requirements                                          7

Immunizations, Withdrawal Procedures,                                 8      

Lunch Provisions and Cafeteria Prices                                    

Attendance Policy                                                                          9

Excusing Students, Rainy Day/Emergency                                10

    Plan, Change of Address/Telephone Number

    Conferences and Visitors on Campus                                   

Use of Telephone by Students, Textbooks,                                11

          School Celebrations and Special Events,

                Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value

Field Trip and Chaperone Guidelines                                       11-12

Grading/Certificates                                                                      13

Title I Letter                                                                                   14

Special Education                                                                          15

VIPS, PTO, Magnet, Counselor and G/T                                    16

Developmental Bilingual Program                                                         17-18

Discipline, Cell Phones, Student Dress Code,                          19-20

        and Gang Symbols/Tattoos

General Guidelines, Prohibited Articles                                   21

School Clinic, Health Tips, and Student Illness,                     22

       Medication                                                                              

Bacterial Meningitis                                                                      23-24

Fire Drill Procedures                                                                     25-26

Bus Evacuation from Building                                                    26-27

Disaster Preparedness, Inclement Weather Hotline              28-30

Homework Policy                                                                           31

Saturday Classes, Afterschool Tutoring                                    32    

Unexcused Tardiness Policy                                                        33

HISD 2008-2009 Calendar                                                           34

Promotion Standards                                                                    35-38

Parent Student Acknowledgment                                                       39

Parent Student Acknowledgment        (Return to School)              40

 

PRINCIPAL’S PLEDGE

 

                I care about each and every

       person in this school.

 

       I promise to do my best to

       provide the most positive and

       caring school environment

       possible so that our teachers

       can teach, and our students

       can fulfill their potential for

       academic and personal growth.

 

 

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Principal

 

 

 

 

 

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BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

216 TIDWELL

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77022

 

Telephone:          713 – 696-2690          

Website:     es.houstonisd.org/BurbankES/

 

Administrative Staff

 

 

          Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Ríos

 

          Assistant Principal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ernesto Solorzano

 

         

 

 

Support Staff

 

                Instructional Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA

 

          Counselors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxie Davis

 Marsha Joseph

 

          Magnet Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Arriola

 

 

Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diamond Pellerin

(Special Education)

                                                                                             Andrea Wyche

    (Regular Education and Bilingual Students)

 

 

          Please take the opportunity to be a part of our school community by meeting your child’s teachers, attending Open House (on Saturday, September 20,  2008), joining the PTO, and participating in PAC meetings and parent classes.  This handbook contains basic information regarding our operating procedures.  Please review it carefully.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or call the school office at 713-696-2690.  With your support and cooperation, we can provide a rich learning environment for all students at Burbank Elementary School.

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

To teach the whole child intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and culturally.

 

    BURBANK MOTTO:

                     Burbank Brings Out The Best In Me!

 

                               BURBANK PLEDGE:

                                      I will do my best

                                      I will make by best

                                      I will show my best

                                      Because I am the Best!

 

                   BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

                                     DAILY SCHEDULE

 

          Breakfast:                                           7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

 

          Students report to class:                     7:50 a.m.

 

          Morning Work:                                   7:50 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

 

          Sustained Silent Reading:          8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

                  (School Wide)

 

          Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5:      7:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

                                                                   (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday)

 

                Early Dismissal each Wednesday              7:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

                                                                   (Wednesdays)

                                                                                                               

         

 

            Official attendance taken:           9:30 a.m.

 

          Tardy Bell Rings At                       8:05 a.m.                                

 

 

 

 

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Students will not be allowed to wait outside on the walkways or in the hallways before school hours.  To ensure the safety of our children, supervision will be

provided for them in the cafeteria.  The students will be dismissed at 7:45 a.m. from the cafeteria to report to their classrooms.  Classroom teachers will escort each grade level to their classrooms by 7:50 a.m.

 

          All walkers and car riders are dismissed and are to leave the campus

          promptly.  If a student’s ride does not arrive, please direct the child to

          come to the office.  The Counselor will help him/her contact someone to       provide transportation home. 

 

Any child who stays on campus after 3:20 p.m. must be enrolled in the Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) program.  There is a fee involved with CASE.  No other supervision is available!        

 

 

 

STREET CROSSING

HISD places two crossing guards at the intersection of Bauman and Tidwell from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday) and on Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. to supervise our children.      Children who wish to cross the street must cross at the supervised area.  No child will be allowed to cross the street in the middle of the block.  Another crossing guard is at the back of the school.

 

 

 

TRAFFIC AND STUDENT SAFETY

The following rules will help ensure the safety of our children in the morning and at dismissal time.

 

·                    Cars may not park or “stand” in the driveway in the back

of the school.  This area is reserved for HISD buses.

 

·                    Children must cross the street at the crosswalk.

 

·                    Cars, trucks, and vans should not attempt to pass buses in the driveway.

 

Thank you for your concern for the safety of our boys and girls.

 

 

 

 

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AFTERSCHOOL PROCEDURES

 

The dismissal process is still the same but in order to provide more safety preventative measures for our students, the teachers are walking and supervising the students to either of three locations which are: 1) the back of the school, 2) front of the school, 3) or the cafeteria for the Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) program or tutoring classes, and utilizing the time from 3:20 PM to 3:30 PM to remain with the students.  This allows for more supervision of students at the designated pick-up sites and in the movement of large amounts of students to the designated pick-up sites.  As we have tried to maintain order we are amazed at the number of cars hurriedly picking up students after school in unsafe ways.  Parents need to follow safe procedures and demonstrate patience and respect for other drivers when picking up the children at school.  It is unsafe to pick-up students from the street and motion them to cross from Tidwell Street and/or the back parking lot.  Students who walk between the congestion of cars and buses are in danger of being injured.  In this fast-paced world we should always take time for our children, and patiently await whatever it takes for their safety.  At the back of the school all buses are entering the gates first, especially Special Education and private buses, and proceeding to the end of the school driveway.  At the back parking lot there are 25 available parking spaces for parents to utilize beginning at 3:05 PM.  We strive to use the back parking lot to move the traffic as quickly and smoothly as possible.  Please make arrangements with your child before the end of the school day so students know where they are to report at dismissal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

 

HOLIDAYS

 

September 1, 2008	Labor Day
October 9, 2008	Fall Holiday
November 26-28, 2008	Thanksgiving Holidays
December 22, 2008 –January 5, 2009	Winter Break
January 19, 2009	Martin L. King Day
March 16-20, 2009	Spring Break
May 25, 2009	Memorial Day

 

 

TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

 

December 22 & 23, 2008 January 2, 2009 April 10, 2009 May 25, 2009

 

 

REPORT CARDS TO PARENTS – NINE WEEKS

 

November 5, 2008

January 14, 2009

April 1, 2009

May 28, 2009

 

 

PK REPORT CARDS TO PARENTS – TWELVE WEEKS

 

November 19, 2008

March 4, 2009

May 28, 2009

 

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

 

May 28, 2009

 

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POLICIES

PROGRAMS

PROCEDURES

 

Open House

We have scheduled our Open House for Saturday, September 20, 2008 for grades PK-5, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  At that time you will receive information from your child’s teacher about our discipline system, school, classroom rules and expectations, and scheduled events for the year.  We hope all parents will be in attendance at this important event.

 

Registration Requirements

For a child to be registered for school, it is necessary to have the following items:

 

1.                 Proof of residence, such as a paid utility bill or rent receipt

with the correct name and address.  All students must be zoned

to Burbank Elementary unless enrolled in the Magnet Program.

                   (The Magnet Program is now during the school day and is not an

after-school program.)

 

2.                 A certified copy of birth certificate or birth registration card.

 

3.                 A report card from the last school attended.

 

4.                 If enrolled during the current school year, a withdrawal sheet from the previous school, establishing a clear record.

 

5.                 Guardianship papers if the student is residing with someone other than the parent.

 

6.                 Immunization Records.

 

 

Age Requirements

Pre-Kindergarten children must be four years of age on or before September 1, of the current year for enrollment.  Kindergarten children must be five years of age on or before September 1 of the current year for enrollment.  First Grade children must be six years of age on or before September 1 or the current year for enrollment.  Once enrolled, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are required to follow the compulsatory laws.

 

 

 

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Immunizations

All students are required to have current and updated immunizations as required by law.  It is the responsibility of the student and parent to provide the school with an accurate immunization record.  A student may not be allowed to attend school without these state-mandated immunizations.  Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical reasons and religious conflicts.  Students falling into these categories must submit affidavits specified by law.

 

Withdrawal Procedures

Advance notification two (2) days is needed to complete the check-out forms and determine if fines and textbooks have been cleared.  Please inform the school of the student’s last day of attendance, new address, and the name of the new school the child will attend.  In elementary school, the parent/guardian must come and withdraw the child and sign the withdrawal form.  The completed check-out form must be taken to the new school with a copy of the last report card attached, if available.

 

Lunch Provisions

Please provide your child with a lunch or lunch money daily.  If a child comes to school without lunch money, we will lend him/her money from a small fund established by the PTO for soup or sandwich and milk.  We will notify parents when a child has borrowed lunch money.  Please return the money to the school office as quickly as possible so that we may maintain our emergency lunch fund.

 

Lunch Cards

Lunch card applications must be renewed each year.  Applications will be sent home with each child at the beginning of the year.  Please fill it out completely and return it to the school as soon as possible.  Lunch cards are valid until October 6, 2008.  Please send your child with a sack lunch or money if your lunch card application has not been approved by October 6, 2008.

 

Cafeteria Prices

Under the guidelines for the 2008-2009 school year, the cafeteria prices are:

          ●Free breakfast for all students

          ●Reduced-price lunch, 40¢

          ●Elementary-school lunch with milk, $1.60

          ●Middle-and high-school lunch with milk, $1.70

          ●Lunch for adults and visitors, $2.65

         

 

 

 

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Attendance Policy

According to the HISD requirements for promotion to the next grade, an elementary student must not have more than 10 absences for the year with no more than 8 unexcused absences.  Parents and/or legal guardians have three (3) days to send a note to the teacher indicating the reason for absence.  If a note is not sent within the three (3) day period, the absence is counted as an unexcused absence.  In May, the Attendance Committee will review the records of any student not meeting this criteria to determine if he/she will progress to the next grade.

 

Students who have been absent must present written excuses from the parent or guardian when they return to school.  Students who are tardy must also bring written excuses.  The only acceptable excuses for absences and tardiness are:

 

1.                 personal illness

2.                 sickness or death in the family

3.                 weather or road conditions making travel dangerous

4.                 participation in school activities with permission of the principal

5.                 emergencies or unusual circumstances recognized by the principal or person designated.

 

Official HISD and State attendance is taken at 9:30 a.m. for the whole day.  Children present at 9:30 a.m. are marked present for the whole day.  Those who are absent at 9:30 a.m. are counted absent for the whole day. 

 

Sample letter to Teacher when students are absent.

                                                          Teacher:________________  Grade:___

                                                          Date:________________

 

__________________________was absent on _________ because he/she was: 

               (Child’s name)                                      (Date)

●__________      Ill

●__________      Had a medical appt.

●__________      Was out of town

●__________      Other____________________________

 

Comments:_______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian ____________________________

 

                                                          Burbank Elementary School

                                                          Phone: ______________________

 

 

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Excusing Students for Part of the School Day

Students must present a written request from parents or guardian stating the reason for early dismissal.  The request must be approved by the principal.  A student will only be dismissed from the office if a parent or guardian appears in person to sign for the child’s release.  A form of photo identification is required in the office when picking up your child.

 

Rainy Day/Emergency Plan

Make plans with your child and be sure he/she understands what to do for bad weather and early dismissal.  This gives a child a sense of security.  Office phones are needed during emergencies.  Rainy Day Forms must be returned to school as soon as possible.  Complete the Day/Emergency Form and be sure your child’s teacher has a copy on file.  Inclement weather hotline for HISD is 713-267-1704.

 

School Communications

Children will often be given notes to take home.  Please encourage your child to bring these to your attention.

 

Change of Address or Telephone Number

In order for the school to handle emergencies, school file information should be correct.  Please notify the school office of address, telephone, name, or other changes that need to be made.  Some parent communications will be sent through U. S. mail.  To guarantee that you receive these messages, please make certain that we have a current address on file.  Our school telephone number is 713-696-2690.

 

Conferences and Visitors on Campus

Parents are always welcome on our campus.  HISD policy specifies that all visitors must check in at the office before going to a classroom, state the purpose for the visit, and obtain approval by the principal.  This is for the protection of all our students.  We want a safe environment for everyone.  You will be issued a badge to wear should the purpose of your visit warrant you be on campus.  You will be asked for a photo ID, such as a drivers’ license to run through our Raptor System which checks immediately for violations.

 

It is in the best interest of the students that conferences be held before or after school instead of during instructional time, unless a conference has been scheduled during a teacher’s planning period.  Please feel free to call and schedule an appointment for a conference with your child’s teacher when you feel the need for one.

 

 

 

 

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Use of Telephone by Students

No student is allowed to go to the office to use the telephone without a permit from his/her teacher.  Students are not allowed to receive phone calls.  Arrangements and home procedures should occur before the students arrive on campus.

Textbooks

Students are held responsible for all textbooks checked out to them by the teacher.  According to HISD policy, a lost textbook must be paid for by the student before a replacement can be issued to him/her.  State law also states that all textbooks are to be covered.  A student’s records can be withheld until payment is received for lost books.

School Celebrations and Special Events

Two celebrations are permitted per school year.  These celebrations are traditionally held at the end of the school day prior to the Winter Holidays and the last day of school.  Halloween and Valentine’s Day treats may be passed out just before the school day is over.  Piñatas and birthday parties are also prohibited.

Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV)

Foods of minimal nutritional value cannot be served during the school day and at any of these celebrations.  These include soda water (which is any carbonated beverage), chewing gum, and certain candies.  The certain candies include hard candy, such as lollipops, candy sticks, sour balls, cough drops; jellies and gums such as jelly beans, and fruit flavored slices; marshmallow candies, fondant, licorice, spun candy, and candy coated popcorn.  Please do not bring any of these items on campus.

 

Field Trips

Field trips and other extra-curricular activities will be scheduled by classroom teachers or grade levels throughout the school year.  A child’s participation in these events will be influenced by his/her current conduct grade.

         

1.                 If a child is making a “U” during the grading period in which the trip is to be taken, he/she will not be included in the field trip or activity.

2.                 If the trip is to occur during the first two weeks of the nine weeks

period the general conduct grade for the previous nine week will determine the child’s participation.

3.                 When an activity is being planned, parents will be notified in

writing if it appears that their child’s conduct grade might cause the child to be excluded from the event.

4.                 Teachers will also notify parents of the cost to the student for each field trip.  Payment must be sent in cash to the school before the day of the trip.

 

 

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Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines. 

Before chaperoning a field trip, a request for a criminal background check must be completed.  The process takes three weeks, and is for the safety of our students.

 

BURBANK ELEMENTARY

CHAPERONE GUIDELINES

 

1.    Sign-in at the office before entering the classroom.

 

2.    The teacher is in charge.  Follow his/her directions.

 

3.    No individual pictures may be taken  - only group pictures    

purchased by the teacher.

 

4.    Do not purchase food or other items unless you can buy for all the class.

 

5.     Do not smoke or use profanity on the field trip.

 

                 6.  Teachers’ and parents’ siblings and non-Burbank     

                     children are not allowed on this trip.

 

7.  Chaperones will not be allowed to take their child home

                      before dismissal time.

 

8.     Chaperones are not to walk freely throughout the campus

                      and are to remain only in the part of the building for

                      which they are assigned.

 

     9.  Noise is to be kept to a minimum for other students.

 

               10. Chaperones for field trips must ride the HISD bus and not

              their personal cars.  Parents are not to meet students at the 

              field trip designation.

 

        11. A criminal background check must have been received and     

             approved prior to going on the Field Trip.  This process 

             takes three weeks or more.

 

                                                                                               

                                                                                                     

Burbank Faculty/Staff                                               Liz Rios, Principal

                                                                  

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Grading

 

Criteria For Grading Academic Subjects:

          A       =  90 – 100            Excellent

          B       =  80 – 89             Good, Above Average

          C       =  75 – 79             Satisfactory, Average

          D       =  70 – 74             Passing, Below Average

          F       =  Below 70           Failing, Unsatisfactory

 

Criteria For Grading Enrichment Subjects:

          E = Excellent

          S = Satisfactory

          N = Needs Improvement

          U = Unsatisfactory

 

Criteria For Grading Conduct:

          E = Excellent

          S = Satisfactory

          P = Poor, Below Average

          U = Unsatisfactory

 

Winners Get To School On Time

Certificates are awarded each nine weeks by the teacher to those students who arrive on time to class before 8:05 AM.

Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance certificates are awarded to students with perfect attendance in the current reporting period (nine weeks) who are present in school each school day.

Burbank Honor Roll

The Burbank Honor Roll is awarded to students in the current reporting period (nine weeks) who achieve grades in the 90-100 range with no more than two grades in the 80-89 range.  An “S” in conduct is required.

Principal’s Honor Roll

The Principal’s Honor Roll is awarded to students in the current reporting period (nine weeks) who achieve all grades in the 90-100 range.  An “E” in conduct is also required.

Report to Parent Notices

Report to Parent Notices will be sent by the teacher to the parents/guardians of all students doing unsatisfactory work.  A duplicate copy of this notice is placed in the student’s permanent record folder.  These notices will be sent no later than the middle of a grading period and at other times deemed necessary by the teacher.  Please sign and return the notice to your child’s teacher.

 

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August 25, 2008

 

 

 

Dear Parent(s)

 

Our school has been identified as a Title I school for the 2008 - 2009 school year.  Your child is very fortunate because he/she will participate in one or more of the Title I programs we are offering.

 

The Title I programs are supplemental in nature and are designed to provide intensive skills development in the areas of language arts (reading, etc.) and/or mathematics.

 

As the parent(s) of a Title I eligible child, you are encouraged to participate in our Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings.  Your participation will give us valuable input into the planning, design, and implementation of Title I programs.  Your participation will also enable you to become knowledgeable about the Title I Programs and to become a more successful parent-teacher at home.

 

Help us to reach our goal of 100% parental involvement.  Please, won’t you become actively involved?  Our children are depending on each of us - - parents and teachers.

 

Watch for the announcement of our first Parent Advisory Council meeting.

Make plans to attend, because it will be EXCITING!!

 

                                                          Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Liz Rios

                                                          Principal

 

 

 

Burbank Elementary

 

 

 

 

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BURBANK ELEMENTARY

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 

Title One

 

Burbank has a schoolwide Title I program.  In addition to providing funding for personnel and instructional materials, Title I program also provides the following services:

 

1.                 field lessons and fine arts enrichment programs;

 

2.                 parent workshops;

 

3.                 additional instructional supplies to the regular classroom;

 

4.                 staff development for the faculty;

 

5.                 additional school personnel to assist with student learning.

 

If you have any questions about Title I or about any of the services it provides please call the school office at 713-696-2690.

 

Special Education

 

Burbank Elementary serves a large population of students who receive special education services according to their eligibility.  The programs provided are Multiply Impaired, Resource, Speech Therapy, and OT/PT services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIPS – Volunteers in Public Schools

 

Schools are very active places and we need your help.  If you would like to volunteer to assist with classroom projects, making bulletin or instructional materials, helping the school librarian, or telephoning parents regarding student absences or upcoming meetings please call the school office at 713-696-2690.  Before volunteering you must complete a criminal background check and be approved.  The process takes approximately three weeks, and is for the safety of our students.

 

PTO

 

Burbank Elementary has a PTO.  Please be supportive and join the PTO.  Dues are $5.00 per member for the 2008-2009 school year. 

 

 

 

Magnet

 

This year our Magnet program at Burbank will be during the school day.  This program includes classes in dance, gymnastics, art, music, team/lifetime sports, and computer.  Magnet Classes are Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday during the day.  On Wednesdays all students, even Magnet students are dismissed at 12:45 p.m.  If you would like more information about the Magnet program please call our Magnet Coordinator, at 713-696-2698.  Students must maintain an “S” in conduct and follow all magnet guidelines.

 

 

Counselor

 

Our school counselor is on duty to assist students in achieving their full potential.  The program includes discussions concerning rights and responsibilities, discipline, and character development.  Parents or students may make an appointment with the counselor at any time by calling the school office or sending a note to your child’s teacher. 

 

 

GIFTED AND TALENTED

 

The Gifted and Talented program is designed to provide enrichment and challenge activities in Language Arts and Mathematics for gifted and talented students.  For Gifted and Talented information, please contact the School Counselor, Marsha Joseph, at 713-696-2690.

 

 

 

 

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DEVELOPMENTAL BILINGUAL PROGRAM

 

Burbank Elementary

 

 

In this program, LEP students are allowed to fully develop and maintain their

 

native language while learning English.  The subject areas are taught in the

 

native language from Pre-Kindergarten to 3^rd grade with daily instruction. 

 

English instruction increases gradually through the elementary grades until

 

reaching the same level of proficiency in both languages.  This leads to a 50%

 

native language curriculum and 50% curriculum at grades 4^th-5^th.  The goal of

 

this program is to prepare the students to be fully bilingual and biliterate. 

 

The sequence of the program is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

DISCIPLINE

 

The philosophy of the Burbank Elementary School is to foster a safe and happy school environment for both students and school personnel.  Our supervised Disciplinary Plan is necessary to enhance the learning environment of all students as well as to change their unacceptable behavior to an acceptable behavior.  This will establish pride in themselves and their school, and form a positive attitude toward learning among teachers, parents, administrators and students.  We have developed a structured plan that will assure an environment that is truly conducive to both teaching and learning, maintain the dignity of our students when being disciplined, and which will provide equity as well as maximized learning on our campus.

 

A detailed description of the school’s discipline plan will be sent home for you to review with your child.  Please take time to go over it with him/her and then sign and return the acknowledgement form.  Please remember that we have a zero tolerance policy.  Discipline and successful instruction go hand in hand at school and at home.

 

CELL PHONES

Cell phones are not encouraged or recommended for elementary school aged students.  If cell phones are brought to the school, they are not to be used during the instructional day.  Students are not allowed to have cell phones or similar devices in their possession during the instructional day.  Cell phones must be turned in to the teacher.  The teacher will take up the cell phone and return it to the student at the end of the instructional day. Unauthorized use of a cell phone during the instructional day will be treated as a behavior violation and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.  Students should not photograph other students with their cell phones on school property.  This includes during breakfast time in the school cafeteria.  This will be treated as a Level III Code of Student Conduct violation.  Cell phones that are made visible or used by the student during the instructional day will be confiscated by the school and will be turned over to the HISD Police Department.   Burbank Elementary is not liable for lost or stolen cell phones or complications and/or problems arising from bringing a cell phone to school.  Charges incurred for misuse of the cell phone will not be the responsibility of Burbank Elementary, and Burbank Elementary is not liable.  If your child brings a cell phone on the school campus, you do so at your own risk and expense.  A $15.00 administrative fee payable to HISD will be charged if the device is claimed within the 30 days.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

2008-2009

 

A student’s appearance can influence behavior and affect the learning environment of the classroom.  Students are required to wear uniforms.  Uniforms shirts can be purchased at the school for $12.00.  The uniform schedule follows.

          ·  The royal blue Burbank polo shirt with bear logo (uniform), navy pants,

    skirt,  jumper, walker shorts (below the knee), or blue jeans.

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