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ParentsSchool Hours Elementary schools are in session from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The middle school schedule is 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. High school hours are 7:25 a.m. until 2:50 p.m. Emergency School Closing Any change in the regular schedule of the North Forest ISD will be announced over the following radio and television stations: KTRH, 740 AM; KCOH, 1430 AM; KKBQ, 930 AM; KIKK, 650 AM; KMJQ, 102.1 FM; KGOL, 1180 AM; KBXX, 97.9 FM; KHOU-TV, Channel 11; KTRK-TV, Channel 13; KPRC-TV, Channel 2; KRIV, Channel 26; KXLN, Channel 45 and KHWB, Channel 39. Health Services Students on all North Forest ISD campuses are served by school nurses; all of them are registered nurses. In addition to maintaining immunization records on all students, school nurses provide emergency health services. They also provide vision, hearing and scoliosis screening. Transportation North Forest ISD buses travel hundreds of thousands miles annually, transporting students both to and from school and school-related activities. All bus drivers hold commercial drivers licenses and have passed a state-required school bus driver certification program. As per state guidelines, the district provides transportation to students who reside at least two miles from the school they attend. Parents needing additional information about transportation services should call 713-636-4390. Registration Students registering in the North Forest Independent School District for the first time should report to the appropriate school in their attendance zone with available school records, immunization records, birth certificates, social security cards and proof of residency. (Note: All students need a social security number. Parents should secure a social security card for their children by applying at the nearest Social Security Administration Office.) Immunization Requirements Click the following link to see the required immunizations for school attendance, as well as the list of recommended vaccination in English or Spanish (Espanol). >>click here The district must have an up-to-date immunization record for each student. Required immunizations are: Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid and Pertussis Vaccine (DTP, DTaP, DT, Td) Five doses of any combination of DTaP/DTP unless the fourth dose was given on or after the fourth birthday. Students seven or older: three doses of any combination DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine and one dose of Td required ten years after last dose of DTP/DTaP/DT Polio Four doses unless the third was on or after the fourth birthday. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine with the first dose on or after the first birthday; second dose by age five or entry into kindergarten. Hepatitis B Three doses required for the following school years: 2004-2005, K-5 and 7-10; 2005-2006, K-11; 2006-2007, K-12. Varicella One dose on or after first birthday for the following grades: 2004-2005, K-4 and 7-10; 2005-2006, K-5 and 7-11; 2005-2007, K-12. Hepatitis A Two doses on or after second birthday for grades K-3 only. Where to get shots Dress Code Parking Permits PTA Tips for Parents At Home:
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Parent’s Tool Kit for Test Taking Here are the four "R's" from Principal Communicator to help you help your child feel confident about taking tests--big and small. *
Receptive. Attitude is everything. Help your child have a receptive attitude toward test-taking by emphasizing that tests are just one part of the learning experience. Remind your children that a test is simply a measuring stick to see how much they have learned, not how much they haven't learned.
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Relaxed. Don't let your child get hung up about how hard a certain test might be, the negative consequences of doing poorly and other fears. Make sure that your child knows that your approval is not dependent on a test score. Anxiety can block the best-prepared student from doing well.
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Ready. Become knowledgeable about the tests your child takes. Tests assess a child's knowledge at a particular point in time. Be sure that your child has completed the day-by-day schoolwork upon which tests are based. Be informed about the testing at each grade and pay particular attention to those grades where children take standardized state and national tests.
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Rested. Whenever a test will be given, make sure that your child gets plenty of sleep the night before, has a good breakfast, and most importantly, goes to school that day!
What is a standardized test? * A standardized test is any examination that is administered and scored in a predetermined, standard manner. There are two kinds of standardized tests: aptitude and achievement.
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Aptitude tests predict how well a student is likely to perform in a specific educational setting. One well-known example is the SAT, which forecasts how well a student will do in college.
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Achievement tests measure skills and knowledge in a specific area. North Forest parents are probably most familiar with the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).
For more information on testing please contact the following: * Rodney Louis, Director of Elementary Curriculum-713.491.1063
* Veronica Sharp, Ed.D., Director of Secondary Curriculum- 713.636.6738
Visiting Lunch Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) HOW TO GET INVOLVED An easy way to become involved in education is to be a part of the VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) program. No special skills are needed, although volunteers are encouraged to share any talents or interests they have. After completing an application a volunteer can: * Tutor a student
* Teach students about job skills
* Provide clerical help
* Collect lunch money, set up displays, get supplies, review papers, read stories, and play games
* Work in a school library and sort, shelve and collect materials for classroom projects
* Serve as a chaperone on a field trip.
Being involved in the public schools doesn't have to mean traveling to the school and working with students during the school day. There are plenty of things parents and community members can do to support schools. One important way is to make sure that you attend school athletic, cultural or academic events. Here's how: * Be a part of a task force or advisory committee
* Tutor on Saturdays
* Help make costumes, scenery or props
* Take care of the classroom pets or plants during vacations
* Collect and send in materials for a classroom project
* Invite a class to your work site for a field trip
* Join the PTA.
For more information about volunteering for schools, contact the individual school or call 713-491-1035. Volunteer Application Source: http://www.nfisd.org/docs/1-volunteerapplication.pdf North Forest Independent School District VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please print or type all of the following information. Applicants will be placed on the school’s list of approved volunteers when a clear criminal history has been received from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicant’s Name_________________________________________________________________________ Last First Mailing Address__________________________________________________________________________ Street City/State/Zip Code Telephone_______________________________________________________________________________ Home Work Cellular Person to contact in an emergency________________________________________Telephone____________ Are you a North Forest ISD employee? ___Yes ___No Location (if yes)______________________________ Have you ever served as a school volunteer? ____Yes ____No If yes, where and in what capacity:____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate the school(s) at which you would like to volunteer: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________ PERSONAL REFERENCE (REQUIRED): ________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Telephone _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City/State/Zip Code I hereby certify that the information presented on this form is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there is no renumeration for my services as a volunteer for the North Forest Independent School. Signature______________________________________________Date______________________________ CODE OF ETHICS FOR VOLUNTEERS • I realize that as a volunteer for North Forest ISD I can help students attain maximum educational potential and help encourage all aspects of student growth. • I will be responsible for arriving on time and be regular and consistent in attendance. • I will encourage positive attitudes through sincere praise. • I will be sensitive to procedures and student needs. • I will be flexible in working with new ideas and materials. • I agree to keep student information confidential. I will have respect for the confidential nature of school records, assignments and relationships with staff members and students. PTA INFORMATION A LETTER TO NFISD FAMILIES The PTA's vision of the future has always focused on the creating a healthy, nurturing environment for children. From its beginning more than 100 years ago, the country's oldest and largest volunteer group has been working to build coalitions that serve families. By joining a local PTA, you strengthen the link between home and school as well as support the legislative work of the national PTA. Please call your child's school to find out how you can join the PTA. With your support, we can help our children succeed. Ernestine Jones, President North Forest Council of PTAs rotc1@netzero.net PTA Objectives The objectives of the PTA as stated by the National Congress of Parents and Teachers are: * to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, church, and community;
* to raise the standards of home life;
* to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;
* to bring into closer relation the home and the school so that the parents and teachers may cooperate in the training of the child; and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
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