Lyndon B. Johnson MIDDLE SCHOOL
2016-2017
STUDENT HANDBOOK
500 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 354-2590
It is the policy of the Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age .
Kennedy Middle School
Es la póliza de el Districto de Pharr-San Juan- Alamo no discriminar por razón de sexo, discapacidad, raza, color, religión, origen nacional o edad.
“Believe, Achieve, and Ready to Succeed”
Student Handbook
2016-2017
Linda Soto, Principal
Erica Rodriguez, Dean of Instruction
Erica Vecchio, Asst. Principal
Leticia Rodriguez, Asst. Principal
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PSJA College Ready/College Connected
Campus Mission
Learning and growing together to inspire tomorrow’s global leaders.
We accomplish this by providing students an opportunity to engage in an edifying and supportive learning
environment that increases the protective factors while decreasing the known risk factors. As a result, students are
able to achieve academic success and to demonstrate exemplary character both on and off the LBJMS campus.
Campus Vision
It is our philosophy that education is a combined effort of parents, classroom teachers, special
service personnel and administrators, each observing the students from a different point of view.
Through this partnering, we will become a world class middle school whereby all students…
 will walk out of each classroom with their self-esteem and dignity intact.
 will be academically challenged using state of the art technologies, resources and
carefully designed engaging lessons that will create a strong desire to learn.
 will use their natural talents and gifts on a daily basis for personal success in academics,
athletics, and the performing arts.
 demonstrate the attributes of a strong, moral character through honesty, respect, integrity,
compassion, loyalty, trust and caring.
 will be provided with a safe environment that promotes health and well-being.
 will find his/her voice and become a leader in their generation.
 will be College Ready and College Connected by means of a well-balanced and
challenging curriculum and campus activities that promote a college going culture.
ALL MEANS ALL
Campus Beliefs
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All students can learn (ALL means ALL).
A safe and nurturing environment promotes student learning.
Learning is the chief priority of the school.
Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional
approaches and activities to support learning.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and
intellectual needs.
Positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff members
enhance a student’s self- esteem.
A broad range of assessment approaches is used to measure learning and personal
success.
Students will be College Ready and College Connected.
Decision making is a collaborative effort led by campus administration and the SBDM that follow the policies of the
PSJA Independent School District.
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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School
District is to develop, in collaboration with the home and community,
the potential of all learners to become participating and productive
members of society. The district will accomplish this by providing a
comprehensive, quality instructional program that is equitable and
accessible to all.
Vision Statement
At PSJA, we envision schools where children are
actively involved in learning experiences within an
environment that challenges, nurtures, and centers
on the learner.
Students cooperatively explore, experiment, and
conduct research using creative problem-solving
and critical thinking techniques.
Students have access to a variety of resources
including libraries and the latest technology, giving
them the opportunity to learn via the internet and
inter-active video classrooms.
Students and teachers interact and socialize with
each other in a variety of languages, demonstrating
appreciation for cultural diversity.
Parents and other community members also are
actively involved in the learning process. All exhibit
mutual respect and understanding.
Campuses have adequate classroom space and a
low student-teacher ratio. Teachers use innovative,
research-based instructional and evaluative
methods that ensure success for all students.
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LYNDON B. JOHNSON MS
2016-2017 BELL SCHEDULE
8TH
6th Grade
1st
Period
2nd
Period
7th Grade
7:30-8:24
1st Period 7:30-8:24
8:27-9:16
2nd
Period
8:27-9:16
3rd
Period
9:19-10:08
3rd Period 9:19-10:08
4th
Period
10:1111:00
10:114th Period 11:00
Lunch
11:0011:30
11:035th Period 11:52
5th
Period
11:3312:22
11:5212:22
6th
Period
7th
Period
8th
Period
12:25-1:14
1:17-2:06
2:09-2:58
Lunch
6th Period 12:25-1:14
7th Period 1:17-2:06
8th Period 2:09-2:58
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Grade
1st Period
7:308:24
2nd Period
8:279:16
3rd Period
9:1910:08
4th Period
10:1111:00
5th Period
11:0311:52
6th Period
11:5512:44
Lunch
12:441:14
7th Period
1:172:06
8th Period
2:092:58
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POLICIES
ATTENDANCE, TARDY, AND
PICKUP/DROP OFF
DESIGNATED AREAS
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Important Information for Parent(s) or Guardians(s)
Informaciớn importante para padre(s) o guardianes
ATTENDANCE
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School Class Hours
LBJ M.S. class hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 2:58 P.M. daily. Students must remain in the
designated area until the bell rings at 7:25 a.m. (6th & 7th grade in the cafeteria and 8th grade in
the gym). At 2:58 p.m. students must report to the designated parental pickup area (west side
zone).
Las horas de clase de LBJ M.S. son de 7:30 a.m. a 2:58 todos los días. Los estudiante deben de
permanecer en el area designada hasta que la campana suene a las 7:25 a.m. (6th y 7th grado
deben permanecer en la cafeteria y los de 8th grado en el gimnasio). A las 2:58 p.m. los
estudiantes deben de permanecer en el area designado para que los padres los levanten (el oeste
de la escuela).
Section 25.092 (Senate Bill I) of the Texas Education Code states in part: A student may not
be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days the
class is offered. The bill makes no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
Consequences: Failure of school year; MUST attend summer school for promotion.
La Sección 25.092 de código de educación en Texas declara en la ley (#1 Del Senado): Un
esudiante no puede recibir crédito por una clase si no ha asistido 90% de los dias que las clase es
ofrecida. La ley no hace distinción entre las ausencias justificadas y no justificadas.
Consecuencias: Reprovar el año escolar; TIENE que atender clases de verano para avanzar al
próximo grado.
ATTENDANCE PASS/FAIL POLICY
Student must attend school 90% of school days to pass to the next grade level. 90% attendance
is mandatory regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
Absences are verified daily by phone contact from the attendance office.
El estudiante debe asistir a la escuela el 90% de días lectivos para pasar al siguiente grado
escolar. 90% de asistencia es obligatoria, independientemente de si las ausencias son
justificadas o no.
Las ausencias se verifican todos los días por el contacto de teléfono de la oficina de
asistencia.
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1st Absence:
Phone contact by attendance office.
Ausencia: (Padres serán contactados)
2nd Absence: Teacher will make parent contact.
Ausencia: (Maestro hará contacto con los padres)
3rd Absence: Referral to Attendance Liaison.
Ausencia: (Remisión al enlace de la comunidad.)
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4 Absence:
Warning letter issued.
Ausencia: (Carta de advertencia.)
5th Absence: Referral to appropriate court for legal action.
Ausencia: (Remisión a la corte apropiada para una
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Leaving During the School Day
Anyone who reports to the front office to pick up a student during the school day will be
asked for picture identification and must be listed on the Emergency Card in order to be
allowed to pick up the student. Students who are signed out early during the school day and do
not return a medical excuse to Attendance Office will be referred to the Attendance Liaison on
the 3rd absence.
Cualquier persona que se reporte a la oficina a recoger un estudiante durante el día de clases,
tendra que mostrar identificación con foto. La persona tiene que ser una de las personas que
están en la lista de personas de contacto de emergencia en la tarjeta del estudiante para poder
sacar al estudiante de la escuela. Los estudiantes que se firman antes de tiempo durante el día
escolar y no regresan una excusa médica para la Oficina de Asistencia seran reportados con la
Comunidad de Enlace en la tercera ausencia.
Tardy Policy
Attendance Specialist: Ignacio Lopez
Teachers should set expectations and address students who arrive late to their classrooms on a
daily basis.
Los maestros deben establecer expectativas y tener un plan para los estudiantes que llegan tarde
diariamente a clase.
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1st Tardy: Verbal warning. (Advertencia Verbal)
2nd Tardy: Teacher & student conference. (Conferencia entre
maestro y estudiante)
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3 Tardy: Parent contact by teacher. (Contacto con los padres
por el maestro)
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4 Tardy: Counselors referral. (Conferencia con consejera)
5th Tardy: Referral to office principal, parent/student conference
(Remisiona a la dirección, conferencia con los padres)
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6 Tardy: Attendance Specialists will issue warning letter
(Especialista de Attendencia emitirá una carta de advertencia)
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Pick up and Drop off Designated Areas
Students should be dropped off and picked up at the designated area on the west side behind the
cafeteria only. The front parking lot is only for staff parking and visitors. Exceptions will be
made for students on wheelchair, crutches, and students of parents who will remain on campus
all day.
Levantar y Dejar Alumnos en Areas Designadas
Los padres deben de dejar y levanter a sus ninos en el area designada al lado oeste detras de la
cafetería solamente. El estacionamiento de en frente es solo para las personas que trabajan en
LBJ y visitantes. Excepciones se harán para alumnos en silla de rueda, con muletas, o alumnos
cuyos padres van a permanecer en LBJ el dia entero.
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LYNDON B. JOHNSON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POLICIES
SAFETY
DRESS CODE
CELL
PHONE/PROFANITY/BULLYING
POLICIES
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STRIVING FOR SAFETY INITIATIVE
Objective: To increase student safety by reducing or eliminating running and horse-playing in
the hallways, especially during passing periods and coming back from lunch.
Persons Implementing: Security Guards, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators
Persons Monitoring: Assistant Principals, Principal
10 Minute Rule: No students will be allowed in the hallway with a pass 10 minutes after the
tardy bell rings, and 10 minutes before the end of the period unless it’s an emergency. With
everyone’s cooperation and support, this rule will become a part of our culture at Lyndon B.
Johnson Middle School. All students once allowed to go to the restroom or any place on campus
with the teacher’s permission should have a pass with the teacher’s signature, destination, time,
and date.
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Esfuerzos Por La Iniciativa De Seguridad
Objetivo: Aumentar la seguridad de los estudiantes mediante la reducción o eliminación de
corriendo y jugando toscos en los pasillos, sobre todo durante los periodos de transición y
regresando a clase de la cafeteria.
Las personas de ejecución: Guardias de Seguridad, Docentes, Personal de Apoyo, los
Administradores
Personas de seguimiento: Los subdirectores, La directora
Regla de 10 minutos: No se les permitirá a los alumnos salir del salón de clase con un pase los
primeros y últimos 10 minutos de clase solo que sea un caso de emergencia. Con la
cooperación de todos, esta regla será parte de nuestra cultura en Lyndon B.Johnson Middle
School. Todos los alumnos necesitarán un pase con la firma del maestro(a), destinación, la
fecha y el tiempo.
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 Dress Code Policy
Students shall adhere to the following uniform policy at all times while on campus. Students
will wear district-approved school uniform shirts with the school’s logo that will be sold at the
school campus:
6th Grade: Light Grey
7th Grade: Charcoal Grey
8th Grade: Black
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The uniform policy is mandatory: students must wear the required uniform. If the school
administration determines that the student’s grooming violates the uniform policy, the
student will be subject to disciplinary action.
Students must wear the appropriate size shirt. Oversize shirts will not be allowed.
Pants: blue jeans, black jeans or khaki pants are allowed. Denim shorts to the knee are
also allowed, but they must be blue, black or khaki. Capri pants that meet the same color
criteria are also allowed. Gym shorts and warm-up are not allowed. Gym shorts and
warm-ups may only be used during PE. (No writings or designs of any kind allowed)
Clothing that is torn, too baggy or more than 2 sizes too large will not be allowed.
Pants/trousers and shorts must be worn to the waist.
Uniform shirts will be tucked inside jeans, Capri pants, shorts or skirts unless the shirt is
no longer than the wrist length when arms are held down at the side.
Uniform shirts must cover the midriff area. Students are not to roll up, knot, or alter
shirts.
Students will wear appropriate undergarments which should not be visible.
Long overcoats, bandanas, head gear (hats/caps etc.) and sunglasses are prohibited.
Earrings or studs for boys are prohibited. Body piercing or body clips are prohibited.
Jackets, windbreakers, coats and sweaters are permitted. (hooded jackets are not
permitted) When worn inside the building, outer garments will be unzipped or
unbuttoned so that the uniform is visible.
District policy on footwear will be followed: shoes with metal taps or noisemaking
devices are prohibited. Flip-flop sandals or any other footwear deemed unsafe will
not be allowed.
Hair tails on boys, shaved hair, shaved hair designs, letters and numbers are
prohibited. Boys’ hair shall not extend beyond the bottom of the shirt collar.
Administrators will determine if hair color or style is disruptive or distracting to the
learning environment.
Sideburns will not extend beyond the bottom of the earlobe. Mustaches shall be neatly
trimmed. Beards are not permitted. Hair must be clean and neatly combed. Boys’ hair
shall not extend beyond the bottom of the collar. Spiky hairstyles, including mohawks,
hair tails, shaved designs, letters and numbers are prohibited. Only “natural” hair
colors are permitted (black, brown, blonde, and some reddish tones are considered
natural hair color. Pink, purple, green, and some hues of red, etc are not considered
natural hair colors and will not be allowed. Administrator will determine if hair color is
disruptive or distracting to the learning environment. Sideburns shall not extend beyond
the bottom of the earlobe. Mustaches shall be neatly trimmed. Beards are not permitted
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Código de Vestuario
Los estudiantes se adhierán a la póliza de uniformes siguiente en todo momento mientras en la escuela. Los
estudiantes usarán las camisas de uniforme aprobadas por el distrito escolar, con el logotipo de la escuela, que se
venderán en la escuela:
6th Grade: Gris Claro
7th Grade: Gris oscuro
8th Grade: Negro
• La póliza de uniforme es obligatoria: los alumnos deben vestir el uniforme requerido. Si la administración de la
escuela determina que el aseo del estudiante viola la políza de uniformes, el estudiante será sujeto a acción
disciplinaria.
• Los estudiantes deben vestirse con la camiseta del tamaño adecuado. Camisas de gran tamaño no se le permitirá.
• Sólamente se permiten pantalones de mezclila azules que quedan bien (no muy sueltos) y shorts de mezclilla
azules que llegan hasta la rodilla. Las niñas pueden usar pantalones de mezclilla azul Capri o faldas de mezclilla
azul que llegan hasta la rodilla. Pantalones, shorts, y faldas deben ser usados en la cintura. No se permiten
pantalones demaciado sueltos / pantalones estilo carpintero. Pantalones “de moda” que están rotos o con diseños se
permiten solo si usan mallones dejo del panatalon. No se permite cualquier ropa que sea para deportes.
El cabello debe estar limpio y peinado. El cabello de los ninos no debe de extender mas del cuello de la camisa. No
se acceptara el cabello con disenos, el cabello levantando en forma de picos, o razurado de los lados con solo el
cabello en el centro. El cabello debe ser de colores naturals. Los colores por ejemplo rosa, morado, verde, o culquier
color estravagante no sera permitido. La administracion va determiner si el color es una distraccion en el salon. El
bigote de estar limpio la barba no sera permitida.
• Camisas de uniformes deben estar metidas en la cintura de los pantalones/shorts/faldas a menos que la camisa no
es superior a la longitud de la muñeca cuando los brazos están extendidos hacia abajo a un lado.
• Las camisas del uniforme deben cubrir el area del estómago. Los estudiantes no deben enrollar, anudar, o alterar
las camisas.
• Los alumnos deben usar ropa interior adecuada que no debe ser visible.
• Abrigos largos, pañuelos, equipo de cabeza (sombreros / gorras, etc) y gafas de sol están prohibidas.
• Pendientes o relieves para niños están prohibidos. Clips de perforaciones en el cuerpo o perforaciones visibles de
el cuerpo o cara están prohibidos.
• Chaquetas, abrigos y suéteres con cierre si están permitidos. Cuando se usa el interior del edificio, ropa exterior se
descomprimirán o desabrochará para que sea visible el uniforme. (No se permitirán chaquetas o sudaderas con
gorra)
• Política de Distrito en el calzado se seguirán: zapatos con toques de metal o de dispositivos de hacer ruido están
prohibidos. sandalias flip-flop o cualquier otro tipo de calzado que se considera inseguro no se permitirá.
• Colas de pelo en los niños, diseños de pelo afeitado, letras y números están prohibidos. Cabello de los niños
no se extenderá más allá de la parte inferior del cuello de la camisa. Los administradores determinarán si el color
del pelo o el estilo es molesto o le distrae al ambiente de aprendizaje.
Las patillas no se extenderán más allá de la parte inferior del lóbulo de la oreja. Bigotes deben de ser bien
recortados. Las barbas no se permiten.
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Cell Phone/Electronics Policy
Cell phones or electronic devices should not be used throughout the school day. Devices will be
confiscated and turned into the appropriate office administrator. Cell phones MUST be
maintained in the OFF position during school hours. Use of cell phones in restrooms, during
testing, or during the instructional day is prohibited. No earphones allowed during school day.
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1st Offense: Devices will be confiscated until the end of the day with a fee of $10.
2nd Offense: Device will be confiscated until parent picks it up at the end of the day
and a $15 fee will be charged.
If the device continues to be confiscated each time the parent will have to pick up the device
and a $15 fine will apply
Confiscated items may be picked up in the front office only by parents between 3:15 and
5:00 P.M.
Los telefenos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos tienen que estar APAGADOS todo el día de
clase. El uso de teléfonos celulares en el baño, durante examenes, y durante las horas de escuela
es prohibido. No se permite el uso de audífonos durante el día escolar.
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Primer Ofensa: Teléfenos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos serán
confiscados y devueltos hasta el fin del día con un costo de
$10.
Segunda Ofensa: Teléfenos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos serán
confiscados hasta que el padre lo levante al fin del día y una
costo de $15.
Si la ofensa continua la secgunda ofensa sera repitida cada vez, El padre lo tendra
que levanter tendra que pagar la multa de $15 dolares.
Teléfenos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos pueden ser recogidos en frente de la oficina por
solamente los padres despues de las 3:15 p.m. a las 5:00 p.m.
*School personnel are NOT responsible for stolen or
lost items which have been confiscated!
*Personal de la escuela NO se hace responsable de
artículos perdidos o robados que hayan sido
confiscados!
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Profanity/Bullying Policy
The use of vulgar or profane language is strictly prohibited. Texas Education Code Section
37.123.
Bullying, as defined by Texas House Bill 283, Section 3, will not be tolerated.
Zero Tolerance on Bullying
Consequences:
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1st Offense: Administrator will investigate, document and notify parents of both
bully & victim.
2nd Offense: Counselor Intervention/Peer on Peer Harassment Form/Counselor
will notify parents of both bully & victim.
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3 Offense: Referral to office/PSJA Bullying/Harassment Form submitted to
Student Services
Uso de lenguaje vulgar/profano no será permitido. Código del Educación de Tejas sección
37.123.
Bullying definido por el Bill de la Casa de Tejas 283, sección 3, no sera tolerado.
Zero Tolerancia en Bullying
Consecuencias:
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Primera Ofensa: Conferencia con los maestros/La administración investigará,
documentará y notificará a los padres de ambos la victim y el bully.
Segunda Ofensa: Consejera de intervención/Documentación de acoso a otro
compañero/Consejera notificará a los padres de la victima y el bully.
Tercera Ofensa: Referencia a la oficina./Formulado de PSJA Bullying/Acoso
será enviado al Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles
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LYNDON B. JOHNSON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POLICIES
GRADING POLICY
SPORT ELIGIBILITY RULES
CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS
DELIVERIES
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LYNDON B. JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADING POLICY
2016 – 2017
In accordance with District policy, a student’s grade for the reporting period will be
determined by the following:
For Middle School Courses:
Description
Classwork
Homework
Tests
Assigned Weight
80%
10%
10%
Each reporting period must include at least 2 test grades. In the absence of homework, the
weight distribution will default to 90% for classwork.
For High School Credit Courses:
Description
Six Weeks Exam
Classwork/Homework
Tests
Projects
Quizzes
Assigned Weight
15%
20%
40%
10%
15%
Each reporting period must include at least 2 test grades. In the absence of projects and/or
quizzes, the given weight(s) will be evenly distributed among the classwork and tests
categories. Semester exams will comprise 13% of the semester grade.
No Pass No Play!
No Pasas No Juegas!
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Classroom Interruptions
Section 25.083 of the Texas Education code strictly limits classroom interruptions during the school day for
nonacademic activities such as announcements and sales promotions. Section 37.124 further states that disruption of
classes is a Class C misdemeanor and includes making noise that disrupts the class, enticing or attempting to entice a
student away from a class, preventing a student from attending a class or other required school activity, entering a
classroom without the consent of the teacher or principal, using profane or loud language. In compliance with these
sections of the code, students will not be called out of the classroom for any reason, for example, to speak to a parent
or to retrieve homework, food, or other items. In addition, in order to maintain a secure testing environment, outside
food may not be brought to any students during benchmark or STAAR Testing unless it’s a medical excuse.
Breakfast/Lunch will be provided for them.
Sección 25.083 del Código de Educación de Texas limita estrictamente interrupciones en la clase durante el horario
escolar para actividades no académicas como anuncios y promociones de ventas. Sección 37,124 afirma, además,
la interrupción de las clases es un delito menor Clase C, e incluye a hacer ruido que interrumpe la clase, o tratar de
atraer a un estudiante fuera de clase, la prevención de un estudiante de asistir a una clase o otra actividad escolar
necesario, entrar en un salón de clases sin el consentimiento de la maestra o principal, por lo profano o lenguaje
fuerte. En cumplimiento de estas secciones del código, los estudiantes no se llamarán fuera de las aulas por
cualquier razón, por ejemplo, para hablar con un padre o para recuperar las tareas, los alimentos o otros artículos.
Además, a fin de mantener un entorno de prueba seguro, los alimentos de fuera no se pueden traer a cualquier
referencia o los estudiantes durante las pruebas STAAR al menos que se una razon medica. El almuerzo/Comida
será proporcionado para ellos.
Deliveries
Flowers, balloons, cookies, cakes, baskets and other deliveries are not accepted at our school for
safety and security reasons. Parents should not request that personal items be delivered to
students during the school day including: food, money, clothing, musical instruments,
homework or other classroom assignments, projects, etc. State law prohibits the interruption of
classes during instructional time.
Flores, globos, galletas, pastels, canastas y otras entregas de regales no serán aceptamos en
nuestra escuela para la seguridad de los alumnus. Tambien suplicamos que padres favor de no
mandar cosas durante las horas de clase como: comidas, dinero, ropa instrumentos musicales,
tarea, proyectos, etc. La ley del estado tiene prohibido la interrupción del las clases durante el
tiempo de instrucción.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Student Handbook Acknowledgment
Forms to Return
Formas que Regresar
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Acknowledgment of Electronic Distribution of Student Handbook
My child and I have been offered the option to receive a paper copy of or to electronically
access at http://lbj.psjaisd.us the Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School Student Handbook and the
Student Code of Conduct for the 2016–17 school year.
I understand that the handbook contains information that my child and I may need during the
school year and that all students will be held accountable for their behavior and will be subject
to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. If I have any
questions regarding this handbook or the Code of Conduct, I should direct those questions to
the principal at 956-354-2590.
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State law requires the district to give you the following information:
Certain information about district students is considered directory information and
will be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting the
information unless the parent or guardian objects to the release of the directory
information about the student. If you do not want Pharr- San Juan-Alamo I.S.D. to
disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your
prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing September 2, 2016.
This means that the district must give certain personal information (called “directory
information”) about your child to any person who requests it, unless you have told the district in
writing not to do so. In addition, you have the right to tell the district that it may, or may not, use
certain personal information about your child for specific school-sponsored purposes. The
district is providing you the following forms so that you can communicate your wishes about
these issues.
For the following school-sponsored purposes: For the following school-sponsored
purposes—all District publications and announcements—directory information
shall include student name; address; telephone listing; electronic mail address;
photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; degrees, honors, and
awards received; dates of attendance; grade level; most recent educational
institution attended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; and
weight and height of members of athletic teams Pharr-San Juan-Alamo I.S.D, has
designated the following information as directory information:
Student’s name
Address
Telephone listing
E-mail address
Photograph
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Dates of attendance
Grade level
Most recent school previously attended
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height, if a member of an athletic team
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Enrollment status
Student identification numbers or identifiers that cannot be used alone to gain
access to electronic education records
Directory information identified only for limited school-sponsored purposes remains otherwise
confidential and will not be released to the public without the consent of the parent or eligible
student.
For all other purposes, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo I.S.D. has designated the following
information as directory information:
Student’s name
Address
Telephone listing
E-mail address
Photograph
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Dates of attendance
Grade level
Most recent school previously attended
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height, if a member of an athletic team
Enrollment status
Student identification numbers or identifiers that cannot be used alone to gain
access to electronic education records
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Consent/Opt-Out Form
Dear Parent:
The district is required by federal law to notify you and obtain your consent for or denial of (optout) your child’s participation in certain school activities. The activities include any student
survey, analysis, or evaluation, known as a “protected information survey,” that concerns one or
more of the following eight areas:
Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parents;
Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
Sexual behavior or attitudes;
Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
Critical appraisals of others with whom the student has a close family relationship;
Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility or to receive
financial assistance under such a program.
This notice and consent/opt-out requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure, or use of
student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and to certain physical
exams and screenings.
The following are activities requiring parental notice and consent or opt-out for the 2016–17
school year. This list is not exhaustive and, for surveys and activities scheduled after the school
year starts, the district will provide parents with notification as well as an opportunity to review
the survey and consent or opt their child out. Please note that this notice and authority to
consent transfer from the parent to the student when the student reaches age 18 or is an
emancipated minor under state law.
“Contact the principal at 956-354-2590 no later than 3 days after you have been notified the
survey has been issued out if you do not want your child to participate in this activity.”
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Form to Return
Please, circle one of the following options listed below.
I, parent of ______________________________ (student’s name), [do give] [do not give] the
district permission to release the information in this list in response to a request unrelated to
school-sponsored purposes.
Please, check off one of the boxes below:
I have chosen to:
 Receive a paper copy of the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. I will
pick up the copy in the front office.
 Accept responsibility for accessing the Student Handbook and the Student Code of
Conduct by visiting the web address listed above.
Print Student Name:____________________________________Date:____________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________Date:____________________
Parent’s Printed Name:__________________________________Date:____________________
Parent’s signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________
Please note that if this form is not returned within the specified time frame above, the district
will assume that permission has been granted for the release of this information.
It is the policy of the Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.
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Es la póliza de el Districto de Pharr-San Juan- Alamo no discriminar por razón de sexo, discapacidad, raza, color, religión, origen nacional o edad.
Acuse de recibo de la distribución electrónica del Manual del Estudiante
Mi hijo(a) y yo hemos recibido la opción de tener una copia impresa o acceso
electrónico en http://lbj.psjaisd.us del Manual del Estudiante de Lyndon B. Johnson
Middle School y el Código de Conducta Estudiantil para el año 2016–2017.
He elegido:
.
Entiendo que el manual contiene información que mi hijo(a) y yo necesitaremos durante
el año escolar y que todos los estudiantes son responsables de su conducta y serán
sujetos a consecuencias disciplinarias detalladas en el Código de Conducta Estudiantil.
Si tengo preguntas acerca de este manual o el Código, las dirigiré al director en
__956-354-2590__.
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Notificación relacionada con la Información del directorio y la respuesta de los
padres acerca de la divulgación de la información estudiantil
La ley estatal requiere que el distrito le dé la siguiente información:
Cierta información acerca de los estudiantes del distrito se considera información del
directorio y se divulgará a cualquiera que siga los procedimientos de solicitud de
información a menos que un padre o tutor objete la divulgación de la información del
directorio del estudiante. Si usted no desea que Pharr-San Juan-Alamo I.S.D. divulgue
la información del directorio del expediente de educación de su hijo(a) sin su
consentimiento previo por escrito, debe notificar al distrito por escrito para el 2 de
septiembre dentro de diez días escolares del primer día de instruccion de su hijo para
este año escolar].
Esto significa que el distrito debe dar cierta información personal (llamada “información
del directorio”) de su hijo(a) a cualquier persona que la solicite, a menos que usted
haya instruido al distrito por escrito para que no lo haga. El distrito le ofrece el
formulario siguiente para que usted pueda comunicarle sus deseos acerca de estos
asuntos. Vea Objetar a la divulgación de información del directorio en el Manual
del Estudiante del Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School para más información.
El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Middle School ha designado la siguiente información
como información del directorio:
Nombre del estudiante
Dirección
Número de teléfono
Dirección de e-mail
Fotografía
Fecha y lugar de nacimiento
Área principal de estudio
Títulos, honores, y premios recibidos
Fechas de asistencia
Grado
Escuela a la que asistió más recientemente
Participación en actividades y deportes de reconocimiento oficial
Peso y estatura, si es miembro de un equipo deportivo
Estado de inscripción
Números de identificación o identificadores que no se pueden usar solos para
tener acceso a los expedientes electrónicos de educación.
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Formulario de consentimiento/Optar por no participar
Estimado padre:
La ley federal requiere que el distrito le notifique y obtenga su consentimiento o rechazo a la
participación de su hijo(a) en ciertas actividades escolares. Estas actividades incluyen cualquier
encuesta, análisis o evaluación del estudiante, conocida como “encuesta de información
protegida,” relacionada a una o más de las siguientes ocho áreas:
Afiliaciones o creencias políticas del estudiante o de sus padres;
Problemas mentales o sicológicos del estudiante o de su familia;
Conducta o actitudes sexuales;
Conducta ilegal, antisocial, incriminatoria o humillante;
Evaluación crítica de individuos con los que el estudiante tiene un vínculo familiar cercano;
Relaciones privilegiadas por la ley, como relaciones con abogados, médicos y pastores;
Prácticas, afiliaciones o creencias religiosas del estudiante o sus padres; o
Ingresos, excepto cuando la información es requerida por la ley para determinar la
elegibilidad del estudiante para un programa o para recibir ayuda financiera bajo tal
programa.
Esta notificación y requisito de consentimiento o rechazo también aplica a la recolección,
divulgación o uso de la información del estudiante para propósitos de mercadeo (“encuestas de
mercadeo”), y ciertas exploraciones y pruebas físicas.
Lo siguiente son actividades que requieren notificación y consentimiento o rechazo para
participar de los padres para el año escolar 2016–2017. Esta lista no es exhaustiva y, para
encuestas y actividades fijados después de que comienza el año escolar, el distrito proveerá a los
padres notificación tal como la oportunidad de revisar la encuesta y dar consentimiento u optar
por el hijo no participar. Por favor, note que esta notificación y la autorización del
consentimiento transfieren del padre al estudiante cuando el estudiante cumple 18 años o es un
menor emancipado bajo la ley estatal.
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Regresar la Forma
Padres, por favor marque con un círculo una de las opciones siguientes:
Yo, padre/madre de ______________________________ (nombre del estudiante), [otorgo] [no
otorgo] al distrito permiso para divulgar la información en esta lista en respuesta a un pedido.
Padres, por favor marque con una “x” una de las opciones siguientes:

Recibir una copia impresa del Manual del Estudiante y el Código de Conducta
Estudiantil. Yo pasare por la escuela a recoger una copia.

Aceptar la responsabilidad de acceder al Manual del Estudiante y el Código de
Conducta Estudiantil] visitando la dirección del sitio Web listado arriba
Nombre del estudiante: _______________________________________
Firma del estudiante: ________________________________________
Nombre del padre/madre:_________________________ Fecha_________________________
Firma del padre/madre
Fecha
Favor de notar que si este formulario no se devuelva en el tiempo especificado arriba, el distrito
supondrá que el permiso ha sido otorgado para la divulgación de esta información.
It is the policy of the Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age .
Es la póliza de el Districto de Pharr-San Juan- Alamo no discriminar por razón de sexo, discapacidad, raza, color, religión, origen nacional o edad.
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