STUDENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Academic Requirements    AP/PAP Policy     Announcements   Attendance    Cafeteria/Gymnasium    Cellular Telephones    Class Sponsors
Discipline     Guidance and Counseling       Honors and Student Offices    Insurance    Library     Lockers     Lost and Found
Magnet Office     Medical Information     Parent Teacher Association     Parking    Registrar    School Activities     Security
Senior Information     Student Organizations and Sponsors    Telephone Usage    Textbooks    Transportation     Tutorials     Withdrawal Procedures

Academic Requirements

DHSHP students are required to take and complete five years each of mathematics and science and four years of health science. Students may not advance to the second portion (B) section of a course failed in mathematics and science. All DHSHP students MUST maintain at least a 75 average in each class. The culminating mathematics course is AP calculus for all students. All students are required to take an AP science course their senior year.

100 hours of community service is required prior to graduation. All students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades must submit, each year, documentation of earned community service hours by the last school day in September. Students in the 12th grade must submit the documentation for the required 100 community service hours by the last school day in January of their senior year.

Advanced Placement and Pre Advanced Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-Advanced Placement (PAP) policy is to review each student's request for an advanced placement class and assist in placement of the student in the class where he/she will be more successful. Reviews for placement into or out of an AP course will occur at least once per academic year.

Enrollment Requirements

For enrollment in AP or PAP classes, the student MUST meet the following requirement"

1. Submit a written request to the Dean's Office by the designated due date. No late requests will be honored.

2. Obtain a recommendation for AP and PAP by his/her subject area teacher for the course being requested. Example: A recommendation for a math AP course must come from the student's current math teacher.

3. Maintain a MINIMUM class average of 75% with no cycle grade or final exam grade of less than 75% in the preceding or prerequisite course.

4. Have verbal or math standardized test scores, which applicable, above the 84th percentile.

5. Have an exemplary conduct (no more than 2 S's and no P's or U's) and an attendance record (no unexcused absences)

6. Undergo AP Committee Evaluation and obtain an approval for an AP or PAP course

7. Remain in an AP courses if he/she has a minimum of 75% six -weeks average.

8. Receive AP and PAP points for grades received in an AP course in accordance with Houston ISD policy

The principal may appoint an Admissions Committee comprised of teachers, counselors, and building administrator to select students for advanced placement courses. The decision of the committee is FINAL.

Who May Request Advanced Placement

Teachers, counselors, parents or students may request advanced placement. Each request must be made in writing to the Dean.

Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement Committee Review Process

All requests for advanced placement must be provided, in writing, to the Dean and will be evaluated by all committee members on the assigned date. Each committee member will cast a vote in favor of, denying the request for advanced placement. A majority vote will determine the approval or denial of all AP requests. All committee decisions are FINAL.

Notification

If the majority vote "IN FAVOR" of AP or PAP placement was obtained, a new schedule will be drafted. The new schedule will be given to the counselors for distribution.

If the majority vote is to "DENY" the request for AP or for PAP, the student's counselor will be notified and the student will be told of the committee's decision.

Announcements

Members of the Student Council make announcements daily during second period. The Assistant Principal must approve all announcements. Listen for information concerning upcoming activities, student organization meetings, college recruiters, scholarships and special events. Announcements will be repeated on the monitor in the Library.

Attendance

Attendance Office:

The attendance office monitors absences. If a student is absent, the attendance office will call the student's home to determine the reason for the absence. When the student returns to school, he/she must obtain a permit from the attendance office. A written note must be turned in to the office within three days from the day the student returns to school. Failure to bring a note will result in an unexcused absence. If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days, a note from the doctor is needed. A student will have six weeks to appeal excessive absences.

It is imperative that a student sign in and out at the attendance office any time that a student arrives late to school or leaves campus during the day. A note from a parent stating why the student is late or the reason that the student must leave during the day must be given to the attendance clerk in the morning. The clerk will confirm the information and provide a permit for the student.

Absences:

Students must bring a note to the attendance or nurse’s office the day that they return to school containing the following information: student name, reason for absence, date of absence, phone number where parent can be reached during the day, and a parent name or a signature. (Refer to additional information under “Medical Information” and “Attendance Guidelines”)

This note must be brought to the attendance or nurse’s office between 7:45 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. The student will be given a permit marked "excused" or “unexcused". Students have three days from the day they return to school to bring a note from their parents. Notes brought after three days will be marked "unexcused absence". If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days, a note from a doctor is needed.

Cafeteria/Gymnasium

Cafeteria:

The cafeteria serves both the HISD school lunch menu and a variety of other lunch items. Breakfast is also served daily before school.

Free and reduced lunch is available for students who qualify. Breakfast and lunch applications are available in the main office.

Students are not allowed in the hallway or at lockers during lunchtime. Eating is not permitted in the hall, classrooms, or the stairwells. No food should be taken out of the cafeteria, with the exception of the patio and breezeway areas.

Students must not use another student’s ID# to acquire breakfast or lunch meals.

Gymnasium:

The gymnasium is located adjacent to the cafeteria. It is used both as a gym and as an auditorium for general assemblies. It is open for recreational use before school and during lunch when supervision is available. Only tennis shoes may be worn on the gym floor.

No food or drinks are allowed in the gym. Failure to keep the gym clean will result in it being closed for recreational use.

In order for students, clubs, or organizations to use and reserve the cafeteria, stage, gym, or play court after school they must request approval from the assistant principal or principal at least 2 days before the date requested.

Cellular Telephones

Cellular telephones, beepers, and other electronic devices may only be used before 7:45 a.m., after 3:15 p.m., or during the student’s authorized lunch period. During the lunch period, these items may only be used in the cafeteria, the courtyard, or the back patio. Cell phones, beepers, or electronic devices may not be used in the library, anywhere in the main building or in the gym. Cell phones, beepers, and electronic devices must be kept in backpacks, purses, or lockers (not in clothes or on body) during instructional hours and the sound/tone must be turned off. Cell phones, beepers, and electronic devices seen or heard by DeBakey staff during instructional hours will be confiscated and turned into the main office. An administrative fee of $15.00 must be paid before these items can be reclaimed.

Class Sponsors

*Head Sponsors

Discipline

Refer to HISD’s Code of Conduct and to the DHSHP Student Guidelines.

Guidance and Counseling

Services:

The counselors and the college center are located on the 3rd floor in Suite 300. Their office hours are 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Counselors are available for academic counseling, personal and family problems career guidance and planning, parent-teacher conferences, and any other issues. All students are encouraged and invited to visit the college center office.

Information is available in the counselor's office for the following: ACT and SAT testing, PSAT testing, college catalogs and applications, summer enrichment programs, summer school, scholarships and applications, graduation requirements and financial aid information.

Please be sure you have a written permit from your teacher, if you need to see your counselor during class time. Counselors are also available in the cafeteria or in their offices during both lunches daily.

Schedule change or withdrawal from a class:

1. Obtain schedule change form from counselor.

2. Complete current schedule portion of the form, indicating the requested change or withdrawal comment section of the form, include the reason for the request.

3. Do not write yourself a new schedule.

4. Return the completed form to your homeroom teacher.

5. Approved schedule changes will be returned to you during homeroom class.

6. Follow your original schedule until the changes are approved.

    *Schedule changes cannot be made after the 10th day of class, unless the change is an administrative change.

Letters of Recommendation:

Students needing letters of recommendation should provide their counselor the following information:

1) An envelope addressed to the person or institution to which letter is directed,
2) correct postage and
3) deadline date.

Students should give their counselor 5 working days hours for recommendation letters and at least a week to 10 days prior to a holiday. Students should not wait until the due date for an application to ask the counselor for a letter of recommendation.

Guidance Calendar:

Date	Event and Time
August 30, 2007	ASVAB Test  (11th grade students) - 8:00 a.m.
September 27, 2007	12th Grade Parent Forum - 6:00 p.m.
October 17, 2007	PSAT Testing - 8:00 a.m.
October 23, 2007	10th Grade Parent Forum - 6:00 p.m.
October 31, 2007	College Night - 5:30 p.m.
November 8, 2007	9th Grade Parent Forum - 6:00 p.m.
November 15, 2007	College Financial Aid Seminar - 6:00 p.m.
January 10, 2008	11th Grade Parent Forum - 6:00 p.m.
January 24, 2008	College Financial Aid Workshop - 6:00 p.m.

Honors and Student Offices

In accordance with HISD Board Policy, in order for a student to be eligible for school honors and student offices, they must not have an "F", “P", or "U" on their report card and must have an average grade of at least 75 or better and must meet the HISD/DHSHP attendance policy. This includes the current and preceding semester. School Honors include but are not limited to positions voted on by the student body such as Mr. /Ms. DHSHP, class favorites, and positions appointed by the Principal. For School Honors, the preceding semester will be checked if the honor is being given in the spring semester.

All students must refer to the individual clubs or organizations for specific guidelines and membership requirements. This information will be available on the DeBakey school’s website or in the library for review.

All students elected as officers of school clubs or organizations are required to attend the annual Principal's Leadership Conference. Failure to attend will result in being removed from that office.

Insurance

Students are encouraged to review with their parents the Student Insurance Coverage. The cost is very reasonable while providing students with excellent coverage for medical costs incurred during school activities.

Library

The DHSHP library is located on the west side of the main hallway. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students may use their identification cards with bar code to check out books from the DHSHP collection. Students also have home and school access to online periodical and E-book databases, the DHSHP online catalog and the DHSHP Library Web Page. Newspapers and periodicals are also available on site to students and staff. Students may make copies of their work on the networked printers or copy materials on the copy machine for $.10.

DHSHP students also have access to the Jesse Jones Library as well as the other four libraries in the Texas Medical Center system.

Lockers

Students are assigned lockers when they enroll in DHSHP. The locker number will be noted in the upper right hand corner of the class schedule cards. The locker number will remain the same for as long as a student attends DHSHP. Students should never change his/her lockers without approval from the Dean of Instruction. Students must use combination locks on their lockers. Key locks are prohibited. Any key lock found on a locker will be immediately cut off and all losses incurred will be at the student's expense. Students should provide their homeroom teacher with their combination number.

Locks will be cut off lockers at 8:30 a.m. on the last day of school. All articles, including textbooks will be removed from the lockers. Textbooks that are found will be taken to the book room and credited to the owner. The school is not responsible for any book that is not credited to the student and it will be considered as lost or misplaced. Other articles in the locker will be discarded.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is located in the clinic. Items found of value should be given directly to the nurse.

Magnet Office

All student applications and transfers to DHSHP are processed through the magnet office. The magnet coordinator is responsible for arranging bus transportation for all qualified students. If you have a problem with your bus route or schedule, please contact the magnet office (713) 746-5205. Address changes must be submitted to the magnet office.

Medical Information

Clinic:

A full-time school nurse staffs the clinic. It is open from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

If a student becomes ill while at school, he/she should get permission from his/her teacher to report to the nurse or see the nurse between class periods. The nurse will assess the student's condition and determine the appropriate course of action(s). If it is necessary for a student to go home, the nurse will contact the parents and make the necessary arrangements.

Students must check out through the nurse before leaving the school campus. Leaving without permission is a serious offense. The nurse will make a decision after that time for the student to either report back to class or check out of school.

Please note that the nurse's office is not designated as a place to stay for more than a one-hour period.

Student immunization records must be presented to the nurse when a student enrolls in DHSHP. The nurse will notify a student if additional immunizations are needed.

The school nurse maintains student school health records. The nurse performs vision; hearing and scoliosis screening for all ninth graders, as well as for students who are referred or who are new to HISD. The nurse is also available for counseling when there are personal or family problems.

Medical Absences:

Students must bring a note to the clinic the day that they return to school containing the following information: student’s name, reason for absence, date of absence, phone number where parent can be reached during the day, and a parent’s signature. This note should be brought to the clinic no later than 7:55 a.m. After careful review by the school nurse, a permit will be considered excused or unexcused and placed in the “Medical Permit Box” located in the Attendance Office. It is the student’s responsibility to remove the permit from the box and obtain the initials of each teacher. After all relevant teachers have signed the permit; students are encouraged to file their permits for their personal record.

Administration of Medication at School:

The Houston Independent School District Board policy prohibits school personnel from administering any medication at school. The only exception is long-term preventive medication which cannot be administered other than during school hours. Long-term preventive medication can be administered under the following restrictions:

1. A physician must state, in writing, that a pupil should have a certain medication during school hours. The doctor should describe the type of preparation, color, quantity, and time of administration. Form 40.3740 must be signed by the physician and be on file before any medication can be given. This form must be renewed at the beginning to each year.

2. Parental consent must appear on Form 40.3740.

3. School personnel may not alter physician’s orders in any way without written permission of the doctor. Discontinuation of the medication is permissible upon verbal order of the doctor.

4. The school principal will designate the person to administer medication. The school nurse must in-service those persons as to the specific mode of administration and toxicity of the drug.

5. A record of administration of each dose by school personnel must be documented and on file.

Doctor’s Appointments before School:

If a student goes to the doctor before coming to school, a note from home or a doctor must be presented to the attendance office upon arrival to school. A note from the doctor will be regarded as a student being present. If a student arrives after 7:55 a.m., the student should sign in with the nurse upon arriving on campus. Student’s will be given a permit showing the time of arrival and sent to class.

Leaving Campus for Illness:

1. Obtain a permit from the classroom teacher.

2. Report to the clinic for assessment.

3. The school nurse will contact the parent(s). Students should not call their parents prior to being assessed by the school nurse.

4. Receive a permit from the nurse, and show the permit to the classroom teacher.

5. Sign out in the clinic before leaving campus.

Leaving Campus for a Doctor’s Appointment:

1. Bring a note concerning the appointment to the nurse before 7:55 a.m. on or before the day of the appointment. The note should include: the student's name, name of the doctor, the doctor's phone number, date and time of the appointment, parent's phone number, and parent's signature. If someone other than parent will be picking up the student, provide that person’s name. The nurse will call to verify the appointment.

2. Pick up the permit from the “Medical Permit Box” in the attendance office after 10:00 a.m.

3. Show the permit to the classroom teacher and ask to leave the classroom at the appropriate time. DO NOT wait on a "room-call" announcement. It is your responsibility to report to the clinic at the appropriate time.

4. Sign out at the attendance office before leaving campus.

NOTE: If your parents are picking you up and signing you out for an appointment, you must follow the procedures listed above. A note must be on file in order to leave.

Asthmatic Students:

The recent changes in law allow a student with asthma to possess and self-administer prescription asthma medicine while on school property or at school-related events provided the following guidelines are met:

1. PROOF - The prescription asthma medicine has been prescribed for the student as indicated by the prescription label on the medicine.

2. ADMINISTRATION – The self-administration is done in compliance with prescription or written instructions form the student’s physician.

3. PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION – A parent of the student provides the school with written authorization for the student to self-administer prescription asthma medicine.

4. PHYSICIAN – A parent of the student provides the school with a written statement from the student’s physician, signed by the physician. The physician’s note should clearly indicate the information on the 40.3740 form, which can be obtained form the school nurse.

Bacterial Meningitis:

Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. Viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria can cause it. Viral meningitis is most common and the least serious. Bacterial Meningitis is the most common form of serious bacterial infection with the potential for serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease, but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent damage or death.

Someone with meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or two days, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Children (over one year old) and adults with meningitis may have a severe headache, high temperature, vomiting, sensitivity to bright lights, neck stiffness or joint pains, and drowsiness or confusion. In both children and adults, there may be a rash or tiny, red-purple spots. These can occur anywhere on the body.

Bacterial Meningitis spreads when people exchange saliva such as by kissing, sharing drinking containers, eating utensils, or cigarettes. Do not share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes. Limit the number of people you kiss.

If you think you or a friend might have bacterial meningitis, seek prompt medical attention. Your school nurse, family doctor, and staff at your local health department office are excellent sources for information on all communicable diseases.

SARS Guidelines:

Severe Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America and Europe. In general, SARS begins with a fever greater than 100.4° [>38.0° C]. Other symptoms may include headache, an overall feeling of discomfort, and body aches.

SARS appears to be spread primarily by close person-to-person contact. Casual contact with a SARS patient at school has not resulted in documented transmission in the United States.

Exposed students should notify school officials and their health-care provider immediately if fever OR respiratory symptoms develop. In advance of clinical evaluation, the school nurse and/or principal should be informed that the student may have been exposed to SARS so arrangements can be made to prevent transmission to others in the school setting.

West Nile Virus Guidelines:

Students may bring repellent lotions, but must assume responsibility for its appropriate application, as irritations to the eyes and mouth can occur if inappropriately applied. Students may not bring insect sprays to school.

Parent Teacher Association

The Parent Teacher Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

Parking

Students driving cars to school are expected to park in the east side of the parking lot across from the school. A key card is required to enter the lot. Students must provide a Texas Driver’s License, the license plate number of their car and proof of insurance before a key card will be issued. There will be a $10.00 charge for lost, damaged or stolen key cards. These key cards are issued by the school police officer. Remember: driving to school and using the parking lot is a privilege, not a right. Student parking fee will be $20.00 at the time of issuance of the key card. Students may not purchase key cards for other students. Key cards are the property of the Texas Medical Center and are not transferable.

Registrar

The registrar is located on 3rd floor in Suite 300.

The registrar maintains a permanent scholastic record for each DHSHP student and requests records from previous schools. Each scholastic record includes a student's number of credits and grade point average. The registrar computes class rank. Requests for HISD transcripts are handled through this office.

All students should provide the registrar with a copy of their Social Security card and any change of address.

School Activities

Dances

DHSHP has two scheduled dances for the 2007-2008 school year. The main objective of these dances is to provide an appropriate and safe social setting for students. If ticket sales generate a profit the money from the ticket sales will be placed into the account of the sponsoring class. The dances are scheduled as follows:

Senior Welcome Dance October 5, 2007 (Alt. – October 12th)

Holiday Ball December 7, 2007 (All classes & clubs participate)

All dance tickets must be purchased prior to the dance. No tickets are sold at the door. Tickets are sold during lunch periods until the end of the second lunch the day of the dance. A DHSHP student may purchase a ticket for himself/herself and purchase two tickets for non-DHSHP students under the age of 20. The non-DHSHP students will not be allowed to enter the dance without the DHSHP student present. The DHSHP student who purchases a ticket for a non-DHSHP student takes responsibility for the actions of their non-DHSHP guests attending the dance.

School Sponsored Activities:

Freshman Election - October 26, 2007
Fall Festival - October 26, 2007 (Alt. October 31st)
Community Service Hours Due - September 1, 2007
Talent Show - February 29, 2008
Field Day - March 13, 2008
International Festival - April 4, 2008
Senior Prom - April 26, 2008
School-wide Student Elections - April 30, 2008
Principal’s Awards - May 2, 2008
Leadership Conference - May 10, 2008
Senior Class Night & Awards - May 29, 2008
Graduation Ceremonies - June 1, 2008 (tentative) May 31st (alternate)

Security

DHSHP has a full-time HISD police officer assigned to the campus. The officer patrols the school building, grounds and parking lot. The officer issues parking stickers and key cards for the school parking lot. The police officer also issues tickets for violations related to driving and parking. If you should need assistance, the officer can be reached through the main office.

Senior Information

According to Board Policy, a fee may be required for students desiring to participate in senior social activities; however, participation is not mandatory.

Seniors who have disciplinary infractions during the last six weeks of school may have one or all of their privileges revoked. This restriction includes participation in class night, trips and outings during senior week, and the graduation ceremony.

Students acting inappropriately while walking across the stage during graduation will not receive their diploma.

Student Organizations and Sponsors

Academic Decathlon - Ms. Franz
Art Club - Mrs. Rowan
BETA Club - Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Billette, Mrs. Mooney, Dr. Dupre
Bible Club - Dr. Dupre
Black Student Union - Mr. Garibaldi
Business Professionals of America - Mrs. Jolivet
Chess Club - Mrs. Hayes
Chinese Club - Dr. Williams
Cross Country Club - Mrs. Stefano
Debate Club - Mr. Stilkenboom
Desi Cultural Club - Mrs. Mufti
Drama Club - Ms. Hope
Drug Free Club - Mrs. Mufti
Environmental Club
Explorer Club - Mrs. Mooney, Dr. Dupre,
Filipino Club - Mrs. Zhang
Guitar Club - Mrs. Hayes
French Club - Mr. Perez
Health Occupations Student of America - Grade Level Instructors
Indian Cultural Club - Mr. Desai, Mr. Garibaldi
Jewish Club - Ms. Rosenberg, Dr. Loeb
Junior Achievement - Dr. Dupre
Junior Historians - Mr. Garibaldi
Math Club - Mr. Desai
Middle Eastern Club - Mrs. Mufti
Model United Nations - Mr. Stilkenboom
Multicultural Awareness - Mrs. Hartley
Muslim Students Association - Dr. Loeb, Mrs. Mufti
National Honor Society - Mrs. Jolivet, Dr. Williams,
National Honor Society - Ms. M. Hayes
Organization of Latin Americans - Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Perez
President’s Club - Dr. Deason, Ms. Bell
Principal’s Advisory Council - Dr. Deason
SECME/GCAME - Dr. Durban
Softball League - Mr. Saldivar
Spanish Honor Society - Mrs. Hartley
Story Telling Club - Mrs. L Hayes
Student Council - Mr. Clark
Teens for Aids Awareness - Mrs. Jackson
UIL - Mr. Dotson
Urban Literature - Mrs. Mooney
VISA - Ms. Nguyen
Volleyball Club - Mrs. Stefano

Telephone Usage

Emergency telephone calls for students should be made through the assistant principal’s or counselor's office (713 746-5202 or 713 746-5219) or the school nurse (713 746-5217).

It is very important to recognize that the school cannot deliver personal messages to students. In case of an emergency, students will be contacted as soon as possible. Please take extra care to list the appropriate emergency telephone number(s) on the enrollment card.

Textbooks

1. All textbooks must be covered. Extra book covers are located in the bookroom or cafeteria.

2. Each student is responsible for each textbook that he/she has been issued. If the books are lost or stolen, the student is responsible for payment. Damaging school textbooks will result in a fine.

3. Textbooks returned without the computer bar code cannot be recorded and the student returning the book will not receive credit.

4. Students should write their name in each of their textbook and record bar code number from each book in a safe place for reference.

5. When a student needs to pay for a textbook, he/she must pay the financial clerk (located in the main office). Students must pay in cash, cashier’s check, or money order from April through July.

6. Students should return all textbooks by the end of the last day of school. Failure to return all textbooks will result in seniors not receiving their diploma, report card, and final transcript. All other grade levels will not receive their report card and will not be issued textbooks the following semester.

Transportation

HISD bus transportation is provided for most DHSHP students. Transportation arrangements are made through the Magnet Office. Transportation will be provided for approved out-of-district students at the closest HISD approved route nearest to their home. All buses arrive at school shortly after 7:00 a.m. and depart shortly after 3:30 p.m. Appropriate behavior must be maintained while riding HISD buses. Failure to comply with this rule may result in suspension from the bus.

Locate your route sheet in the main hallway to determine the bus barn from which your bus leaves. If your bus fails to arrive you may call the following numbers:

Delmar - (713) 957-7710, 7711, 7712
Central - (713) 676-9431, 9432
Butler - (713) 726-2100
Barnett - (713) 845-5022

DHSHP is located on a Houston Metro bus route. Information concerning routes and schedules can be obtained by calling (713) 635-4000.

Tutorials

A student who fails one or more of the major content area courses (math, science, social studies, English) for the six weeks is assigned to a tutorial class. These classes are mandatory. The consequences for not attending a tutorial are:

1. attendance slip sent to the counselor,

2. a conference between the student and counselor,

3. counselor will confer with parents to make them aware of the tutorial service available,

4. if a student does not comply, a discipline card will be sent to the assistant principal's office. The student may then be reprimanded, given detention, or recommended for exit.

If a student is not failing a course or subject but wishes to obtain additional assistance, that student should make arrangements with his/her teacher for tutorials before school, after school, or during lunch.

Withdrawal Procedures

1. The student or parent initiates the procedure by presenting themselves to the attendance office.

2. The registrar verifies the validity of the check out (parent signature, notification, etc.). Students may only check out to their home school unless they are leaving the HISD.

3. The registrar will have the student complete an official check out sheet and inform the student of items that need to be turned in. When the student completes the form, it should be turned in to the attendance office. The registrar’s office will then notify the magnet office so that they may drop the student from transportation.

4. Check out is then complete.