Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are needed to register my child for school?
To register, please bring the following copies to school:
What time will my child be considered absent?
Unless you have a doctor's note and have attended school part of the day, your child will be considered absent at 10:00 a.m.
Do you offer Pre-Kindergarten classes?
Yes, for students who qualify for the program based on limited English proficiency and/or income requirements.
What are the school hours?
What is the attendance policy?
ATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his or her education-to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day's learning on the previous day's, and to grow as an individual.
State law requires that an elementary student be present in school 165 days per year to be promoted to the next grade.
To be counted present a child must be in the classroom at 10:00 a.m when attendance is taken. Should your child come in after that time with a dr. note he/ she is not counted absent nor tardy. Handwritten notes will not excuse that tardy or absence for the day.
A court of law may also impose penalties against both the student and his or her parents if a school-aged student is deliberately not attending school. For elementary level students, a complaint against the parent may be filed in court by the school if the student:
- Is absent from school 15 or more days. After 15 absences an attendance hearing is held at your child's school to determine how to help improve your child's attendance.
- If your child's attendance does not improve after the attendance hearing then a referral to the Justice of the Peace may occur.
TARDY POLICY
2007-2008
A student is considered tardy if he/she is not in the classroom when the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. When a student is tardy for class he/she will need to return to the front office to obtain a tardy slip. Tardies are considered and interruption in the educational process and will be handles as a disciplinary offense. Upon the 5 th tardy, the student will be given morning detention which will be served from 7:30- 7:50 a.m. Excessive tardies are subject to attendance hearings and referral to the local court. Please be sure your child is at school on time everyday.
What is the school dress code?
Standards
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Alvin ISD sets as standards the following expectations :
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Students should come to school bathed and free of body odor;
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Clothing should be washed and cleaned; and
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Hair should be neat and clean.
Appropriate undergarments should be worn and not visible.
Hair
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Hair should be of a natural color. Colors should not be extreme. (No pink, orange, green, etc.).
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Extreme hair styles such as carvings, spikes, mohawks, etc. will not be allowed.
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Boys may wear their hair not to exceed a length touching the top of the shoulders.
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Eyebrows will not be carved/notched.
Accessories
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Boys will not be allowed to wear earrings.
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Girls may wear a maximum of two earrings in each ear.
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Body piercing jewelry and/or accessories will not be allowed.
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Heavy chains or accessories with spikes will not be allowed.
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Any accessory that may cause injury will be prohibited.
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Any accessory that is disruptive to the educational process will not be allowed, as determined by the principal.
Make-Up
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Extreme make-up will not be allowed (Such as black lipstick, black eye shadow, black nail polish, etc.) as determined by the principal.
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Boys may not wear make-up or fingernail polish.
Head Wear
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Caps and hats will be allowed outside the buildings if worn appropriately and for the intended purposes.
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Bandanas/dew rags and/or head sweat bands will not be allowed inside or outside the buildings.
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Sunglasses or sunshades are not to be worn in the building.
Shirts and Blouses
Four types of shirts may be worn:
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A solid colored polo-style, collared shirt
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A solid colored turtleneck or mock turtleneck
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A solid colored button-front dress shirt or blouse with collar
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A school spirit shirt that has been approved for the school
(These guidelines apply to all shirts with the exception of school spirit shirts that have been previously approved by the principal.)
All student shirts are to have a button closure that is buttoned to the first button from the neck to conceal any cleavage, undergarments, or under clothing worn. All shirts must be full fitting and not have any contrasting or coordinated camisoles, undershirts, accents or different colored collars that show. Shirttails that are not tucked in continue to be an issue on campus. Shirts that do not stay tucked in are not acceptable. It is recommended that the shirt be able to hang at least 3 inches below the belt line of the pants to assure that it will stay tucked in. Shirts must be appropriately sized; no tight fitting or oversized garments are allowed. Shirts and blouses may have short or long sleeves. Sleeveless shirts may not be worn. All shirts/blouses must be long enough to completely cover the midriff at all times and must be tucked into the pants, shorts, etc., so that the top of the belt loops are made visible.
Spirit shirts must be approved by the principal prior to going on sale to the student population.
Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, Jumpers, Bib Overalls
The general requirements for all pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers and bib overalls are as follows:
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Color - Solid black, navy, or khaki (tan or beige)
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Material-No denim material is permitted.
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Style-No athletic shorts or pants are permitted.
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Size - No oversized items. Baggy, saggy garments will not be acceptable. Pants, skorts, skirts or shorts must be worn at the waist. Tight-fitting slacks, skirts, skorts, or shorts are not acceptable.
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Belts - For 2nd grade and up, belts must be worn with any garment that has belt loops .
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Hems - May not be frayed or cut. Pants cut on the inseam must be hemmed.
* Skirts must meet same requirements as pants in color and fabric-solid black, navy, or khaki.
All pants must fit and be belted at the waist. Oversized shorts and pants are not acceptable school attire. Athletic pants and shorts are only to be worn during PE or athletic periods and not in classrooms. Fading and discoloration of denim fabric has created issues so denim jeans of any color are no longer permitted.
Length
Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and bib overalls must be knee length. Blue Jeans, Sweat Pants, Wind Pants, Leather, or Spandex of any color are NOT allowed. Pants or shorts with oversized pockets are not acceptable for school.
Shoes - Footwear
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Shoes should be comfortable for walking or general exercise. No flip-flops, thongs,
or shower shoes will be allowed.
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For school purposes a flip-flop/thong is defined as any footwear that has a strap that goes between the toes and has no heel strap. Makeshift or added heel straps are not acceptable on shoes. The height of the shoe, heel thickness or the material the shoe is made of has no relevance on whether the shoe is acceptable to be worn at an Alvin ISD high school or not.
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Shower shoes are not acceptable and are defined as rubber, plastic, or vinyl shoes that have a strap or band that goes over the top of the foot.
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Shoes must be properly laced or fastened.
Jackets, Sweaters, Vests, Sweatshirts
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Cold weather coats or jackets for outside: In cold weather, jackets or coats may be worn to school. Coats may be worn in the building. Trench coats are not allowed.
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Sweaters, vests, or sweatshirts for inside: Solid colored vests, sweatshirts, and sweaters in any solid color may be worn over a school-approved, collared shirt.
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No oversized jackets, vests, sweaters, or sweatshirts may be worn. Oversized shirts are not considered jackets.
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Hoodies that have a logo, print, or insignia larger than two square inches are not permitted.
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All sweatshirts and hoodies are to be a solid color and logos are limited to two square inches. A collares school approved shirt must be worn under all sweatchirts and the collar of the shirt must be visible.
Any attire deemed distracting, lewd, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate by school administrators will not be allowed. No clothing may be shear or see through. The District's dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards. Students and parents may determine a student's personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following.
