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BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Important Dates (March)
8th Grade End of Year Fees $75 Fiesta Texas (Ticket, Food & Transportation) Due Friday, May 11, 2018 $15 BCMA 8th Grade Panoramic Photo Due Friday, April 13, 2018
Fees can be paid in the morning to the PTO Volunteers.
8th Grade Fundraisers
Free Dress Fridays; $1 Wrist Bands Sold in Advance:
Friday, February 2nd Friday, March 2nd, 9th & 23rd
Friday, April 6th & 27th Friday, May 4th & 11th
PTO Calendar and Important Dates/Reminders
MAY 2018
3 8:45-9:30 Coffee with the Principal #3 21-25 Scholastic Bookfair 28 HOLIDAY
Tutorials Began on Monday, January 8, 2018 for Semester II and will end on Thursday, May 10, 2018
Tutorial Day Tutorial Subject
Monday ELA / Reading
Tuesday Science
Wednesday Social Studies
Thursday Mathematics
Please make plans to pick students up promptly at 5:15PM
Progress Report & Report Card Dates Please note the following dates that your child will be
issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for the remainder of the 2017-2018 Academic Year:
*PR = Progress Report / RC = Report Card*
Type of Report Date Report Sent to Parents Cycle 3; Rep Card January 12
Cycle 4; Prog Rep January 26
Cycle 4; Rep Card February 23
Cycle 5; Prog Rep March 9
Cycle 5; Rep Card April 13
Cycle 6; Prog Rep April 27
Cycle 6; Rep Card June 1
Intervention Assistance Team
(IAT)
Fall Dates End of Year
Progress Monitoring Window
April 25, 2018 through May 25, 2018 All Students Assessed in Reading and Math
Tier II and Tier III Interventions are embedded in Math and Reading Enrichment classes. Students may need schedule changes to accommodate such, throughout the academic year.
ELA and Math Teacher of Record have been trained to provide more detailed information regarding student progress on Universal Screener, please contact for your student’s progress. Enrichment Teachers will maintain evidence of Progress Monitoring in Red IAT Binders.
Student ID Cards
ID Cards will be distributed on Monday, September 11, 2017 and must be worn daily. Students received ID Cards in
the cafeteria and can see Mr. Turner, if they did not obtain such.
Bus Routes
Please contact HISD Transportation to ensure your child knows his/her bus information. Website: www.houstonisd.org/transportation Phone: 713.613.3040
Summer Homework
Students will receive credit for completion of the packet, this is due to Teachers when students return to BCMA.
Student Enrollment Packets
HISD Enrollment Information 2017-2018 (English & Spanish) Home Language Survey (English & Spanish) HISD Health Inventory Request for Food Allergy Information (English & Spanish) Student Media Consent and Release form (English & Spanish) Family Survey (English & Spanish) Student Assistance Questionnaire (English & Spanish) Military Connected Families Survey Lunch Applications (Spanish available if needed)
PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS TO YOUR B10 TEACHER BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 15
Lunch Applications
PLEASE submit an online lunch application for your student. Our goal is to get 100% by September 1st. Your
student’s lunch status from last year will only be good for the first few weeks of school. If an application is not submitted, then they will roll over to DEFAULT and will be charged daily. You can apply online at
https://mealapps.houstonisd.org/Login.aspx?action=18
Lunch Money and Menus
You can manage account balances at www.schoolcafe.com You can also retrieve menus and nutritional information at www.houstonISD.org/Menus
CLASS SYLLABUS
Students will receive a syllabus from each of their teachers this week. Please copy, sign & return.
BCMA Instructional Agenda Important Dates, Notices, Reminders & Information
Saturday School Tutorials
As we make a push towards STAAR Success, in the
2nd Semester, we will begin to offer Saturday
Tutorials.
The following dates will be held, for such:
January
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
February
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018
March
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
April
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018
May
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Saturday Tutorials will be Held from
9:00AM – 12:30PM
Please arrange to pick students up in a
timely manner and transportation is not
provided for Saturday School.
2017-2018 HISD STAAR Released Assessment Windows
7th Grade Writing February 19th – 26th
8th Grade Reading & Math February 19th – 26th
6th & 7th Reading & Math March 22nd – 29th
8th Grade Science March 22nd – 29th
8th Grade Social Studies April 16th – 20th
Algebra I EOC April 16th – 20th
2017-2018 BCMA Released (Mock) STAAR Dates
Mock STAAR Test Dates When
7th Grade Writing February 21, 2018
8th Grade Reading
February 21, 2018
8th Grade Math February 22, 2018
6th & 7th Reading March 28, 2018 A1-A3
6th & 7th Math March 29, 2018 B6-B8
8th Grade Science March 27, 2018
8th Grade Social Studies
April 17, 2018 B6 & B7
Algebra I EOC February 22, 2018
2017-2018 STAAR Test Dates
STAAR Test Date(s) / Window
7th Grade Writing April 10, 2018
8th Grade Math April 10, 2018
8th Grade Reading April 11, 2018
Algebra I End of Course May 7th – May 11, 2018
6th & 7th Grade Math May 14, 2018
6th & 7th Grade Reading May 15, 2018
8th Grade Science May 16, 2018
8th Grade Social Studies May 17, 2018
Final Exams
Subject Dates
Latin I May 14, 2018 & May 15, 2018
Latin II May 15, 2018
Algebra May 1st & May 2nd (Elegarle)
Geometry May 9, 2018
IPC May 10, 2018
Dress Code Monday - Thursday
Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) Khaki Pants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt
Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater
BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times) Friday
Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) with BCMA Spirit Shirt or College Shirt
Students who daily abuse Dress Code will have items (Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)
Parent / Teacher Communication
Communication between Parents and Teachers is highly
encouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I am
providing the e-mail address of the faculty who work with
the 7th Graders here at BCMA:
ELA-R / ELA-W Department 1. Mr. Barnes [email protected] 2. Mr. Martinez [email protected] Math, Alga I and Geometry Department 1. Mr. Elegarle [email protected] 2. Mr. Wanjala [email protected] Science Department 1. Mrs. Espino [email protected] 2. Mrs. Sudhakaran
[email protected] Social Studies Department 1. Mr. Duesterbeck [email protected] 2. Mr. Ball [email protected] Biotech Department
1. Ms. Brianna Brown [email protected]
2. Mr. Aguilar [email protected]
Latin Department
1. Mr. Giasson [email protected]
Applications / Principles of Technology
1. Ms. Chao [email protected]
Gym / Physical Education
1. Coach Strong [email protected]
2. Coach Johnson [email protected]
Art Education
1.
IAT Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring Window IAT
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is a team of
professional educators who convene to discuss and
initiate interventions for students in need of
assistance and individualized services.
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) is established
to systematically identify instructional
recommendations for students having learning
difficulties, behavioral or other concerns.
If a student shows up as Intervention-Tier II or Urgent-Tier III on their prior Universal Screener,
they must participate in the Progress Monitoring Window. Check with your students ELA/Math Teacher for their status and results from most current window.
EOY Universal Screener Window April 25, 2018 – May 25, 2018
BCMA Instructional Agenda Week of May 21,2018
May 25, 2018
Teacher Conference Times, by Period
A1 Elegarle & Giasson
A2 Wanjala & Obeid (Verify)
A3 Duesterbeck, Aguilar, Ball & B Brown
A4 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
A5 Eligio
B6 Not Applicable
B7 Espino, Obeid (Verify) & Science 8A
B8 Barnes & Martinez
B9 Electives (All Teachers; No Conferences)
B10
Parent / Teacher Communication Math Lab
1. Ms. Kerawala [email protected]
2. Mr. Eligio [email protected]
3. Ms. A. Bonno [email protected]
This Week in Social Studies with Mr. Ball & Mr. Duesterbeck
Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25
D0 Now
o Be seated and quiet by the bell.
Review Cycle Six Final Exam
History STAAR Self-assessment
Review Cumulative grades.
Dr. Klotman
Monday, May 21 – 11am to 1pm
Yates High School Presentation
Tuesday, May 22 – 8:45 to 9:45
8th Grade Activities Week May 29-June 1
Year End Awards Friday, June 1 (2:30 – 4pm)
This week in IPC w/Mrs. Espino Tuesday, May 22 Complete the IPC and Science Booklet
Science Enrichment – Physics and Chemistry
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education / Stemscope,
o Homework: Practice Exercises,
Enrichment study guide
Thursday, May 24
Continue working on your IPC/ science
booklet (A-L)
IPC, Mc Graw Hill Education/Stemscope
o Homework: Practice Exercises,
Enrichment study guide
This Week in 8th Grade Science with Mrs. Espino and Mrs. Sudhakaran
Monday, May 21 & Tuesday, May 22 Continue w0rking on your Science vocabulary
book (A- D)
Matter/ Forces / Earth system
8th Grade Science, Mc Graw Hill Education /
Stemscope
o Homework: Topographic map
Wednesday, May 23 & Thursday, May 24 Science Vocabulary book (E-H)
8th Grade science, Mc Graw Hill Education/
Stemscope
o Homework: Make a 3d model of
topographic map
Friday, May 25 Science Vocabulary book (I -L)
Earth system / Living System
8th grade science, Graw Hill Education /
Stemscope
o Homework: Continue working on your 3-
D Model
o Topographic Map Showing Contour Lines
GEOMETRY 8TH GRADE MR. WANJALA (WEEK 33) May 21st
Focus: Introduction to Algebra 2.
May 23rd
Focus: Introduction to Algebra 2. May 25th
Focus: Introduction to Algebra 2.
MATH 8TH GRADE MR. WANJALA (WEEK 33) May 22nd
Focus: Careers Project presentations.
May 24th
Focus: Careers Project presentations.
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Instructional Agenda Week 33 (May 21-May 25)
Mr. Eligio Algebra 1
Website: www.aleks.com Monday and Tuesday
5 topics learned in aleks program
Wednesday and Thursday 5 topics learned in aleks program
Friday
5 topics learned in aleks program
COMPLETE DAILY UNFINISHED WEEKLY TOPICS GOAL,
BY SATURDAY MIDNIGHT
Instructional Agenda Week 33 (May 21-May 25)
Mr. Eligio 8th Grade Math
Website: www.aleks.com Monday and Tuesday
5 topics learned in aleks program Wednesday and Thursday
5 topics learned in aleks program
Friday 5 topics learned in aleks program
COMPLETE DAILY UNFINISHED WEEKLY TOPICS GOAL,
BY SATURDAY MIDNIGHT
This Week in Latin with Mr. Giasson (Latin 1 & Latin 2)
BCMA Instructional Agenda
This Week in Biotechnology with Ms. Brown & Mr. Aguilar Week of May 21st – 25th
*this will continue throughout the end of the year* Concepts: Students will be able to:
1. Identify biotechnology in pop/modern culture 2. Practice techniques to extract and analyze DNA
Activities: 1) Independent Practice: End-of-Year Assessment 2) Group Activity: Students will work in groups to extract DNA and use PCR and Gel Electrophoresis to
analyze the DNA Reminders / Comments: Students, as the year comes to an end, please stay in touch … Mr. Aguilar and Ms. Brown will continue to be a resource to you all throughout all of your academic endeavors! Best of luck in the future … next up is high school Biology
Mr. Aguilar [email protected]
Ms. Brown [email protected]
This Week in Math w/Mr. Elegarle
Math 8th
Monday, May 21st & Tuesday, May 222nd
EOY Universal Renaissance Screener Go Math 8
HW Algebraic Expressions
Wednesday, May 23rd & Thursday, May 24th
EOY Universal Renaissance Screener Make up Test
Operations with Polynomials
Friday, May 25th Properties of Exponents
Go Math 8
HW Properties of Exponents
ALL HW DUE THE FOLLOWING CLASS PERIOD
This Week in Math w/Mr. Elegarle Algebra I
Monday, May 21st & Tuesday, May 222nd
EOY Universal Renaissance Screener Algebra 1 Pearson
HW Bridge to Geometry
Wednesday, May 23rd & Thursday, May 24th
EOY Universal Renaissance Screener Make up Test
Matrices and Determinants
Friday, May 25th Matrices and Determinants
Algebra 1 Pearson
HW Matrices and Determinants
ALL HW DUE THE FOLLOWING CLASS PERIOD
This Week in 8th English Language Arts & Reading with Mr. Martinez
Students will make intertextual links among and across texts, including other media (e.g., film, play,
music, print media), and provide textual evidence.
Students will analyze works written on the same topic and compare how the authors achieved similar or different purposes, and support using textual evidence.
Students will draft literary responses to multiple genres, including a novel, examples of poetry, nonfiction articles, and a drama selection.
Parents,
Consider signing your child up for a summer writing camp experience with Writers in the Schools!
Whether your child is an enthusiastic storyteller or just starting out, the professional writers at Writers in
the Schools summer camp with Rice University provide individualized attention and innovative approaches
that build literacy skills and cultivate creativity.
For older students, WITS offer specialized writing courses in digital storytelling, science fiction and fantasy,
and the art of the essay. Learn more.
www.witshouston.org
http://witshouston.org/camp-main/
There are multiple locations across the city that host WITS writers and summer writing camp, but register
early because spots fill up quickly!
BCMA Instructional Agenda
Mr. Barnes
Instructional Agenda Every day, students must bring a book or reading material to class for a grade and
Drop Everything and Read time!
Please encourage your students to sign up for Monday tutorials as late as the day of at 8:30 am. Mr. Barnes must know who is attending; therefore, he can prepare. *If you have questions or need assistance with understanding grades, or you just need to talk: (832) 229 2281/ [email protected]/[email protected]. *If students get this agenda signed and returned by the end of this week (neatly, and not folded or creased, they may be allowed extra credit toward their grade this cycle). Parent’s Contact Information:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions, Comments, Feedback:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
This Week in the Math Lab with Ms. Ariel Bonno
8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda
Ariel Bonno—8th Grade This week’s objective: Transformations Everyday
ALEKS (Continuous individualized math topics program): Students have approximately 1.25 hours in class daily to work on weekly classwork topic assignment.
Topic goal (8 topics) and time goal (2 hours) assignments are due by Sunday, midnight.
Please check your timeline and assignments on report page of ALEKS for current week’s assignments as well as future quiz and test dates!! Project Grade:
Pie Progress Goal, 100% by May 20, 2018.
This Week in the Math Lab with Ms. Ariel Bonno
8th Math Lab Instructional Agenda
Ariel Bonno—Geometry
Everyday
ALEKS (Continuous individualized math topics
program): Students have approximately 1.25
hours in class daily to work on weekly classwork
topic assignment.
All topic goals, time goals, & Pie Progress
Goals assignments are due by Sunday,
midnight. There is no specific homework
assignments BUT students will need to work on
ALEKS at home to complete the weekly Topic
Goals and Cycle Pie Progress Goals.
Please check your timeline and assignments on
report page of ALEKS for current week’s assignments as well as future quiz and test
dates!!
o Project Grade:
Pie Progress Goal, 100% by May 20, 2018.
2017-2018 8th Grade End of Year Activities
«Teacher»; «Room»
Greetings Parents / Guardians,
The major areas of support needed will be in the following areas: A) Planning and Decorating for the 8th Grade Formal B)
Chaperones for the 8th Grade Formal Dance C) Planning and Decorating for the 8th Grade Graduation and D) Chaperones to
Fiesta Texas, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. If you are willing to assist in any of these areas or want to provide input on the 8th
Grade End of Year Activities, please complete the attached and send with your student to notify the 8th Grade End of Year
Committee of your area of interest.
I parent/guardian of have interested in supporting the
efforts of the 8th Grade End of Year Committee. I would like to focus my support in the following areas:
A) Planning and Decorating for the 8th Grade Formal
B) Chaperones for the 8th Grade Formal Dance
C) Planning and Decorating for the 8th Grade Graduation and
D) Chaperones to Fiesta Texas, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Please have your student return this portion to Mr. Turner:
PTO Will Accept Donations of Drinks, Sodas, Juice or Snacks for the
8th Grade Formal Dance
Please bring all donations to the Main Office!
Contact Information:
Name: ______________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________________
2017-2018 8th Grade End of Year Activities
«Teacher»; «Room»
The 8th Grade Teachers at Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan eagerly anticipate the 8th Grade Week Activities, which will begin on Friday,
May 25, 2018 with the 8th Grade Formal Dance and conclude on the afternoon of Friday, June 1, 2018 with the BCMA Campus Awards Ceremony.
Date Event Location
A. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 8th Grade Panoramic Photo BCMA Campus (Elective Period)
B. *Friday, May 25, 2018 8th Grade Formal Dance TBD; Discuss w/BCMA Students 6:30PM – 9:00PM
C. Saturday, May 26, 2018 8th Grade Graduation Young Women’s College Prep Academy
Proposed Graduation Outline
Arrival to Young Women’s (Location) 11:00AM – 1:10PM o Photo Set Up (Graduation Themed) o Light Breakfast
Donuts, Milk, Juice Prep for Graduation (Cafeteria) 1:10PM – 2:00PM
o Students get in Formation o Parents get Seated
Graduation Reception 2:00PM – 4:00PM o Students will be dismissed to Cafeteria for Closing Reception o Parents will be dismissed post student arrival in Cafeteria
Closing Reception 4:00PM – 5:00PM o Refreshments
D. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 8th Grade Campus Activities BCMA at Ryan Campus
o Breakfast w/8th Graders Cafeteria 8:15AM – 9:15AM
o Yearbook Signing Cafeteria 9:15AM – 10:00AM
Movie Day Movie in the Auditorium 10:15AM – 12:55PM
or
Soccer Game / Kickball Game Bus Ramp Area 10:15AM – 12:55PM
o Faculty vs. Students Gym 1:30PM – 4:00PM
E. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 8th Grade Field Trip Fiesta Texas (San Antonio)
F. *Thursday, May 31, 2018 BCMA Field Day BCMA at Ryan Campus
G. Friday, June 1, 2018 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Awards BCMA at Ryan Campus
*Revised 9/15/2017
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Key Holidays
Holidays September 4, 2017 Labor DayTeacher Preparation Days (no students) September 22, 2017 Fall HolidayTeacher Service Days (no students) November 20‐24, 2017 Thanksgiving
December 25, 2017 ‐ January 5, 2018 Winter BreakJanuary 15, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMarch 12‐16, 2018 Spring BreakMarch 30, 2018 Spring HolidayMay 28, 2018 Memorial Day
Significant Dates Grading PeriodsAugust 14, 2017 Teachers report to work 6 Cycles Report Card DatesAugust 28, 2017 First day of school Aug 28 ‐ Oct 6 28 days October 13, 2017December 21, 2017 Last day of first semester Oct 9 ‐ Nov 10 25 days November 17, 2017January 8, 2018 First day of second semester Nov 13 ‐ Dec 21 24 days January 12, 2018June 1, 2018 Last day of school for students Jan 8 ‐ Feb 16 29 days February 23, 2018June 4, 2018 Last day for teachers Feb 19 ‐ Apr 6 29 days April 13, 2018
Apr 9 ‐ June 1 39 days June 1, 2018
Prekindergarten Grading Periods 4 Cycles3 Cycles Report Card Dates Aug 28 ‐ Oct 27 43 days November 3, 2017Aug 28 ‐ Nov 10 53 days November 17, 2017 Oct 30 ‐ Dec 21 34 days January 12, 2018Nov 13 ‐ Feb 16 55 days February 23, 2018 Jan 9 ‐ Mar 9 44 days March 23, 2018Feb 19 ‐ June 1 68 days June 1, 2018 Mar 19 ‐ June 1 53 days June 1, 2018
Houston Independent School DistrictHISD 2017‐2018 Academic Calendar
JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017
OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017
*Revised to reflect elimination of five early dismissal days to recapture lost instructional time due to Hurricane Harvey.
JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 MARCH 2018
APRIL 2018 MAY 2018 JUNE 2018
How can my student access the HUB?
Using their HISD login and password, students will be able to access the HUB 24 hours a day
from any device with Internet connectivity by visiting www.HoustonISD.org/HUB.
Parent Student Connect
Parent Student Connect (PSC), an online service launched by HISD in September 2009, allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers. Users can also choose to have an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.
Information that PSC provides access to includes:
Period and Daily Attendance Class Schedules and Assignments Progress Reports Report Cards Parent and Student Resources
To get started, log in at www.houstonisd.org/psc or register at www.houstonisd.org/pscregister. Parents will need the following information to complete registration: Student ID number (HISD)
Student date of birth Last five digits of student’s Social Security number if on file with HISD. If not on file,
use the last five digits of the S-Number provided to your child by HISD. Please call the school if you do not know this number.
Directions for Parents to set up an account on Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents button (second blue button at top of screen)
3. Click on First Time User (third blue tab)
4. Click circle to the left of Are you a parent? - click continue
5. Read agreement. Click box to left of agree - click continue
6. Fill out registration information (You will need your child’s social security number)-click continue
7. Create a username- click continue
8. Fill out security questions- click continue
9. Create your own password- click continue
10. Your registration is complete- click continue Directions for Parents to login to Parent Student Connect 1. Go to HISD homepage http://www.houstonisd.org
2. Click on the Parents tab
3. Click on Login, and enter your username and password you created earlier- click ok
4. Optional: On the PSC homepage, if you have more than one student, you will need to add other dependents/children to Gradespeed. (You will see this in the top left of your homepage.)
5. Select your child’s name on the left side of the screen (under student information). Select the section you wish to view (under student’s name).
6. Do not forget to logout after each session. For step-by-step directions with screen shots, please go to the HISD homepage (http://www.houstonisd.org). On the right side of the screen, select Step-by-step Guide in PDF form in Spanish or English.
*Everything in Bold requires an action to move you to the next screen.
VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLSBusiness Partners • Community Members • Parents • Grandparents • Seniors
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) recruits thousands of parents and community partners to donate their time, resources, and knowledge in support of the district’s primary goal to increase student achievement. Volunteers contribute in areas such as mentoring, tutoring, fundraising, career education, enrichment programs, extracurricular and community service activities, and office and classroom assistance. After registering online and undergoing the annual background check, volunteers can work in any HISD school for the school year.
• After-school programs
• Career Education Speakers
• Field Trip Chaperones
• Office Assistance
• Community Service Project
• District Wide Programs
• Extracurricular Activity
• Classroom Assistance
• Fundraising
• Mentoring/ Tutoring
• Read Houston Read
• Library Assistance
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All volunteers must register online. All volunteers must pass an annual criminal back-ground check before they can participate as a volunteer. Please follow the steps below to become a VIPS:
Step 1 Register online at HoustonISD.org/VIPSLogin
Step 2 Once you have registered, you must go in person to the school of interest and show photo identification.
Step 3 Identification information will go into our database for processing by the Volunteer Coordinator at each campus.
Step 4 The criminal history background check can take a week to complete.
Step 5 Once you are CLEARED to volunteer, you are eligible to volunteer throughout HISD.
HOW CAN I BECOME A VIPS?
• Contact your campus of interest for volunteer opportunities.
• Sign in and out when volunteering on a campus to document hours of service.
For more information about volunteering in HISD schools, please contact:
Monique Johnson-Garner
VIPS Program Administrator,
T 713.556.7200
WHAT IS NEXT?
Any parent, grandparent, or guardian who is a registered volunteer and whose criminal history background check reveals a violation of HISD policy may appeal the criminal history restrictions precluding their service as a volunteer through a process of review by the Human Resources Department. The VIPS Appeal Form can be accessed at HoustonISD.org/Page/140835.
How CAN I REQUEST AN APPEAL?
What types of photo identification are accepted?
• Texas Driver’s License
• Official Passport
• Texas Identification Card
• Official U. S. Military ID
• Driver’s License (issued by any state in the U.S.)
• Matricula Consular
• Identification Card (issued by any state in the U.S.)
• Resident Alien Card
