KEYS Academy Discovering Excellence 12380 Pine Springs El

KEYS Academy Discovering Excellence 12380 Pine Springs El Paso, Texas 79928 PHONE 915 -937 -4000 FAX 915 -937 -4006

Mission Statement Provide students an opportunity to become productive members of society by way of a quality learning environment that promotes excellence, develops their interpersonal skills necessary to resolve academic, family, and social problems, thereby improving their self-image and control over their lives.

Intake Packet Photo Release Form Attendance Policy Uniform/Dress Code Reminders Criminal Trespass Warning Regular Exits (9 -11 weeks) Early Exit (6 -8 weeks)

Attendance TEA Policy � State law mandates that all students between the ages of 6 and 17 must attend school. � According to Senate Bill 1432, if the student is absent from school on 10 or more days or parts of the days within a sixth month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period: A. The student’s parent is subject to prosecution under Section 25. 093 B. The student is subject to prosecution under Section 25. 094 � The above offense is a Class C misdemeanor which my be prosecuted in the Clint Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 and is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. 00 per/violation.

Attendance KEYS Academy To avoid being referred to truancy court, it is crucial that all absences become excused. In order to excuse an absence, the student’s parent must first call and inform KEYS Academy of the absence. Secondly, upon returning to KEYS Academy, the parent or student must submit to the school attendance registrar, a signed note or document that states an explanation for being absent. This must be done within 72 hours after the day of absence. Please note that if a student is ill, a doctor’s note is required for 3 or more consecutive absences or after 6 cumulative absences.

Attendance Cont’d KEYS Academy 3 unexcused absences – Warrants the following: I. Warning Letter II. Parent/Administration Conference III. 3 week extension 3 tardies – will count as 1 unexcused KEYS Academy absence

Loss of Credit (LOC) Due to Attendance �Bring LOC agreement signed from your home campus �Students may participate in the LOC program Monday - Thursday from 4 pm – 5 pm �Please be advised transportation will NOT be provided. Student pick up in the front office only for LOC �Students will work on make up assignments and/or tutorials for EOC. �For additional information contact Ms. Garza at 915 -937 -4018 or via email mgarza@sisd. net

Campus Behavioral Plan The following rules are enforced by all faculty and staff at KEYS Academy: � HALLWAY PROCEDURES- Students are to walk on the right side in the hallways with their hands behind their back, shirt tucked in properly and pants pulled up to the waist, and refrain from talking. Any type of physical contact/hand shaking with anyone is prohibited. � INAPPROPRIATE CONVERSATIONS – Students are to refrain from conversing on topics related to gangs, sex, drugs, partying and alcohol. Teachers may use the topics in character education lessons. During such lessons students are to keep conversations related to the lessons. * GANG ACTIVITY AND DISCUSSIONS – Students are to refrain from any type of gang activity; it is strictly prohibited. All gang activity will be reported to SISD SRO staff and EPPD Gang Unit.

Campus Behavioral Plan Cont’d � PROFANE, OFFENSIVE AND VULGAR LANGUAGE AND GESTURES – Students are never to use profanity or any language deemed offensive and/or vulgar. Included in this category are derogatory terms based on race and ethnicity. � SLEEPING IN CLASS – Students are not allowed to put their head down or sleep in class and are expected to be on task and ready to learn at all times. � DISRUPTING CLASS – Students are not to disrupt classroom procedures or instruction. If a student has a concern they are to wait until the end of the period or discuss the situation with the teacher privately when the teacher allows the conversation. � DESTROYING PROPERTY – All student materials are provided by the teacher and KEYS Academy. Materials and supplies are to be returned by the student in the same condition they are received.

Consequences Severe behaviors will warrant an immediate office referral. Excessive referrals will result in administrative actions such as all day parent shadowing, suspensions, progressive court sanctions, DAEP Extension, and possible expulsion and enrollment at Caesar Chavez Academy. Consequences: STEP 1 - Verbal warning STEP 2 - Parent contact (phone call, note and/or email) STEP 3 - Detention and parent conference STEP 4 – Three (3) hours of academic Saturday school with numerous make-up assignments. STEP 5 – Office referral.

Student Drop-off/Pick-up �A parent/guardian is required to sign the student between the hours of 7: 30 - 8: 15 a. m. at the back porch of KEYS Academy. After 8: 15 a. m. , the student is considered late and will be required to sign student in the front office. �A parent/guardian is required to pick up the student in the afternoon from the back porch of KEYS Academy between 4: 00 and 4: 30 p. m.

PARENT AUTHORIZATION SIGN- IN PERMISSION We understand that circumstances occur that require help in transporting your child to and from school. On occasion it is permissible that someone else transport your child, however it is important that you contact the school and have on file a permission form giving another adult permission to transport your child. If you have questions please contact one of the security personnel. If the permission form is not on file; we will NOT release the student. The person agreeing to sign in or out for the student must be (18) years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Early Exit (6 -8 Weeks) The first time a student is assigned to KEYS Academy in a school year, they are eligible for a three week early release if they meet all the following requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Submit early exit application within 5 school days of KEYS registration to front office. Passing all classes No (0) Discipline/Dress Code referrals No more than 1 tardy No unexcused absences Maximum of 2 excused absences with court/doctor note. Parent note will NOT be accepted 7. 8. Parent/guardian attend 6 parent meetings Student must attend at minimum 2 classes with parent AND student must wear KEYS Academy uniform *All classes must be completed 1 week prior to student exit

Parent/student Classes Parent/guardian attend 6 meetings If late to meeting more than 15 minutes, parent/student will be turned away Student must attend at minimum 2 classes with parent AND student must wear KEYS Academy uniform All classes must be completed 1 week prior to student early exit

Uniform � Khaki or navy blue pants. Must not be too tight or oversized (when pulled mid-thigh there is less than three inches of fabric from edge to leg) and worn at the waist not hips. � Khaki or navy blue military web belt with plain small, silver buckle (no initials or insignias). � Shirts must be appropriate size and tucked in at all times. High school students wear navy blue shirts and middle school students wear dark green shirts. � Shoes must be either completely black or white (including matching laces). Combination colors will not be allowed. � Hair must be neat, of a natural hair color, cut or styled leaving the students eyes uncovered. The hairstyle or color must not be a distraction to the educational environment. � No facial hair on male students (except a neatly groomed mustache) is allowed. � During cold weather/conditions students may wear a plain, form fitting, white cotton t-shirt or thermal shirt underneath their KA polo. They may not wear sweatshirts. � Personal expressions must be completely covered. THE KEYS ACADEMY ADMINISTRATORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY STUDENT UNIFORM OR GROOMING ISSUE THAT DISRUPTS THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT EVEN IF THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN ANTICIPATED AND/OR SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED IN WRITING.

Donation of Uniform If a student’s uniform is donated to include polo and pants. One of the following will be awarded: Student earns 5 hours of community service OR Parent classes reduced to 5

Restricted Items (not allowed on campus) Jewelry (of any kind) Body art must be covered. Gang Markings Pens, Pencils, Paper, Backpacks or miscellaneous school supplies Wallets or purses (of any kind) Any amount of money over $ 5. 00

Administration Principal Dr. Maggie Aguilar maguil 01@sisd. net 937 -4002 Assistant Principal Miguel Rivera mriver 20@sisd. net 937 -4003

Counselor Martha Trujillo Credits needed for graduation in addition to passing STAAR Subject # of Credits English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 3. 5 Economics . 5 Foreign Language 2 Physical Education 1. 5 Health . 5 Speech . 5 Technology 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 3. 5 Total 26

Nurse Consent for Treatment Permission Slip Medical History Prescription Drugs Application for CHIP & Medicaid

Police and Security School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Moreno Respect Rules Searches SISD Security Garcia Security Ramirez Security Hernandez

Communities in Schools (CIS) Krystal Marquez �History/Purpose of CIS: In 1979 The first CIS was started in Houston, TX. In 1984, Governor White had expanded the program throughout Texas. The purpose of CIS is. � Academic Encouragement � Building Character/ Mentoring � Family Involvement / Parenting Classes � Goal Setting / Self- esteem Enhancement � Counseling/Supportive Guidance / Health & Human Services � Career Readiness / College Readiness �Program Details: Assisting students with school and pushing them to achieve their goals of attending college, technical school, or assisting with finding working. �Permission Forms: These forms must be filled out by the parent if student is under the age of 18 years old. If the student is 18 years old he or she can sign so I can begin working with them and assisting them in the areas they need.

Parent Liaison Rosa Chavez Date 2: 45 pm/5: 30 pm 8: 30 am Thursdays Fridays 8/05/2014 8/07/2014 Stress Release 2: 45 pm Drug Abuse- 5: 30 pm Sexual Assault 8: 30 am 8/12/2014 8/14/2014 Tittle I Annual Meeting 2: 45 pm Sexual Assault-5: 30 pm Tittle I Annual Meeting 8: 30 am 8/19/2014 8/21/2014 communicating With Crime Victims Services- 8: 30 am your Child 2: 45 pm /No Means No 5: 30 pm 8/28/2014 ADHD, Depression and No Means no- 8: 30 am Drugs presentation-2: 45 pm/ Open House 4: 30 pm 9/04/2014 Olwues Bullying. STD’s – 8: 30 am 2: 45 pm/Juvenile Law 5: 30 pm 8/26/2014 9/02/2014 9/09/2014 Reading Skills-2: 45 pm Drug Abuse 5: 30 pm Finding Balance in Stressful Lives- 8: 30 am 9/16/2014 Goal Setting -2: 45 pm/No Mean No Promoting Child Literacy- 8: 30 am 5: 30 pm 9/30/2014 Communicating With Your child 2: 45 pm/Juvenile Drug Trafficking 5: 30 pm STD's Isabel Soto/ El Paso Health Department