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New student registration begins at DISD

Back-to-school info for DHS students

Final schedule pick-up – mandatory for all students
 ALL DHS students MUST REPORT TO THE DENISON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. on the first day of school to pick up their final schedules (this applies to ALL students, regardless of whether or not you picked up a preliminary schedule on August 14th).  The final schedules will be color-coded.  Once you have your schedule in hand, you can proceed to your first period class. If you have questions, stop and ask a teachers, counselor or staff person…who will be happy to help you!  
DHS Dress Code…Dress for success!

  According to school officials, the Denison High School dress code has been established to promote an orderly environment, conducive to learning and representative of community and school standards, while also allowing for sufficient comfort and style.  The official DHS/DISD Dress Code states that all students should observe modesty and neatness in clothing and personal appearance according to the following guidelines:

•   Students must wear clothing that doesn’t create a disruption in classes or on campus
•   Clothing shall not have holes or tears
•   Backless tops or dresses, bare-midriffs, see-through blouses, and strapless clothing are not allowed (no halter or tube tops, short t-shirts,   one-strap or strapless shirts/dresses)
•   No tank tops are allowed for boys
•   All tops must have at least 1 inch straps for girls
•   No spaghetti straps allowed (dresses or tops)
•   No exposed cleavage
•   All clothing must be free of slogans advertising tobacco, alcoholic beverages or illegal substances; no derogatory, controversial or vulgar messages   allowed.
•   T-shirts and sweat shirts must have sleeves
•   Shorts, skirts and dresses must be no more than 3 inches above the knee and must be appropriate when standing, sitting, stooping, and bending)
•   No exposed undergarments (undergarments must be worn)
•   No sagging
•   No unnatural hair colors or extreme hair styles (example: spikes, mohawks, or any other inappropriate styles)
•   Appropriate footwear must be worn (no roller skate shoes or house shoes)
•   Caps and hats are not allowed in the building
•   Beards must be clean and neatly trimmed
•   No body piercing other than in ears.  Extreme piercings, even in the ear (spacers, gauges, or other piercings deemed inappropriate) are prohibited.
•   Non-prescription sunglasses are not allowed in the building
The administration has the authority to regulate any other attire or fashion trends deemed inappropriate or disruptive.  The administration, in connection with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, will regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity.  The administration’s decision is final in all dress code matters.  Consequences for violations:
•   First Offense:  Warning
•   Second Offence:  DMC
•   More than two offenses:  Suspension

 

Important info for DISDelementary school students!

  Principals, teachers and staff atall seven DISD elementary schools have planned orientations and“meet-the-teacher” events in preparation for the start of school on August 23rd.In addition to finding classrooms, meeting teachers and reconnecting withclassmates, students and parents can pick up handbooks, ask questions and learnwhat’s on classroom supply lists.

 “Meet the Teacher” events 

 Golden Rule Elementary: Golden Rule school officials have scheduled their annual“Meet the Teacher” and orientation event for all grade levels for Thursday,August 19 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.  Allparents and students are urged to attend.

 Houston Elementary:  Open House at Houston will be Thursday, August 19thfor all grade levels. Kindergartenfamilies will meet teachers in the cafeteria at 5 p.m., followed immediately byclassroom visitation. Parents and students in Grades 1 through 5 will godirectly to their classrooms for orientation

 Hyde Park Elementary: Hyde Park’s “Meet the Teacher” event for first through fifth graders is scheduledfor Thursday, August 19th from 4 until 5 p.m.  Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for thesame evening at 6 p.m.

 Lamar Elementary: “Meet the Teacher” night at Lamar is scheduled forThursday, August 19th for all Lamar students at the following times:Head Start - 2 until 3 p.m., 1st through 5th grades - 4:30 until5:30 p.m., and Kindergarten Orientation from 5:30 until 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

 Layne Elementary:  Layne’s “Meet theTeacher” event for all Layne parents and students is scheduled for Thursday,August 19th from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Kindergarten Orientation will be in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m., followedimmediately by classroom visitation. Students may bring their school suppliesif they wish (school supply lists were sent home with June report cards, andare also available for pick-up in the Layne office). 

 Mayes Elementary:  Mayes has scheduled itsannual “Find the Room and Teacher” event for Thursday, August 19thfrom 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. for Pre-K students and first through fifth graders,and at 5:30 p.m. for Kindergarten students. Mayes officials have put togetherpre-packaged school supply packs which may be purchased as long as supplieslast. Anyone interested in purchasing the pre-packaged school packs should callthe school at 903-462-7500.

 Terrell Elementary:  “Meet theTeacher” night for all Terrell students and parents is scheduled for Thursday,August 19th as follows: Grades 1st through 5thfrom 5 until 6 p.m.; Pre-K and Kindergarten from 6 until 7 p.m.  Terrell school officials say students maybring their school supplies to orientation if they wish.

 

Pre-registrationcontinues on all campuses

    Parents of elementary studentswho are new to the district and have not yet pre-registered are urged to do soas soon as possible at the school their children will attend this fall. Pre-registrationis on-going daily for all new students, including Pre-K and Head Start, on allDenison ISD elementary campuses between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday throughThursday, and 8 a.m. until noon on Friday.

“The goal is to have our studentsenrolled, settled and ready to learn on the first day of school,” said Directorof Compensatory Education Terri Green who administers the district’s Title Iprogram.  “Golden Rule and Lamar host thedistrict’s Head Start programs. Mayes and Terrell offer Pre-K programs.  Both stipulate that children eligible for theprogram must be three or four years old by September 1st and mustmeet the required income guidelines for the Free and Reduced Meal programs.”

  Required documents for enrollmentfor all new students include the child’s immunization record, social securitycard, birth certificate and proof of residency. For enrollment in Pre-K and Head Start programs, parents must alsoprovide proof of income and Medicaid or insurance card.

 Dress codefor elementary students

 School officials say that inaddition to school supplies and pre-enrollment requirements for new students, parentsshould also be aware of the district’s dress codes for all elementary students:

Clothingshall not have holes or tears or be disruptive in any way. Backless tops ordresses, bare midriffs, see-through blouses and strapless clothing are notallowed, including but not limited to halter tops, tube tops, short t-shirts,spaghetti straps attire or one-strap clothing. All girls’ tops must have atleast one-inch straps. Shorts, skirts and dresses must extend below thefingertips when arms and shoulders are relaxed, and must be appropriate whenstanding, sitting, stooping and/or bending. Exposed cleavage is not allowed.  

No tanktops are allowed for boys. T-shirts and sweat shirts must have sleeves. Nosagging, bagging or exposed undergarments are allowed. All clothing must befree of slogans advertising tobacco, alcoholic beverages or illegal substancesand must not display anything derogatory, controversial or vulgar.  

Nounnatural hair colors or extreme hair styles (mohawks, spikes, etc.) are allowedon any students. Appropriate footwear must be worn (no roller skate shoes orhouse shoes), and tennis shoes are required in the gym. Caps, hats andnon-prescription sunglasses are not allowed in the buildings. No body piercingis allowed other than in ears.  

“Our goal is to create anappropriate and comfortable environment that facilitates successful learning onall of our campuses,” said Green. 

 

STATE VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEXAS SCHOOL ENTRANCE /ATTENDANCE

Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Pertussis Vaccine (DTP, DTaP, DT, Td)

Five doses of any combination DTap/DTP unless 4th dose was given on or after 4th birthday.

Students 7 years or older:

  • Three doses of any combination DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine (pertussis vaccine is not required.)
  • One dose of Td required ten years after last dose of DTP/DTaP/DT.

Polio (IPV)

Four doses unless the 3rd dose was on or after 4th birthday.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

Twodoses of a measles-containing vaccine with the first dose on or afterthe first birthday; second dose by age 5 or entry into kindergarten.

Hepatitis B

Three doses are required for grades:

K-12

First dose then, 2nd dose one month later, 3rd dose in 6 months.

HIB (haemophilus Influenzae-Type B)

Is required through four years of age

Varicella

One dose on or after 1st birthday for grades:

K-12

(Two doses if vaccine given at 13 years of age or older.)

Hepatitis A

Two doses on or after 2nd birthday for grades K-3 only.

First does, 2nd dose in 6 months.

Prevnar

Catch up schedule

1-5 years old

Received 3 doses before 1 years old

Need one more dose

Received 3 doses and one was after 1 year old DO NOT NEED ANOTHER ONE.

 

 

DISD POLICY: DRESS FOR SUCCESS  

  According to school officials, Denison ISD student dress codes have been established to promote and establish an orderly environment that is conducive to appropriate behavior and representative of community standards.

  "Research supports what we've long known...that students learn better in an environment that is appropriate, comfortable, and in no way disruptive," said DISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. George Hatfield.  "Our dress codes support this concept while still allowing for style and individual preferences.  Modesty and neatness in clothing and personal appearance is the rule of thumb."

  With that in mind, back-to-school shoppers should observe the following guidelines: 

Denison High School and B. McDaniel Middle School: 

  • Students should wear clothing that doesn't create a disruption in the classroom or on campus.
  • Clothing shall not have holes or tears.
  • Backless tops or dresses, bare midriffs, see-through blouses and strapless clothing are not allowed (example: no halter tops, tube tops, short t-shirts, one-strap or strapless shirts or dresses).
  • No tank tops are allowed for boys.
  • All tops must have at least one-inch straps for girls.
  • No spaghetti straps allowed (dresses or tops).
  • No exposed cleavage allowed.
  • All clothing worn by students must be free of slogans advertising tobacco, alcoholic beverages or illegal substances and will not display anything derogatory, controversial or vulgar.
  • T-shirts and sweat shirts must have sleeves.
  • Shorts, skirts and dresses must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.  (They MUST be appropriate when standing, sitting, stooping and bending).
  • No exposed undergarments (undergarments must be worn).
  • No sagging of pants.
  • No unnatural hair colors or extreme hair styles (spikes, mohawks or any other inappropriate styles).
  • Appropriate footwear must be worn (no roller skate shoes or house shoes).
  • Caps and hats are not allowed in the buildings.
  • Beards must be clean and neatly trimmed.
  • No body piercing other than in ears.
  • Non-prescription sunglasses are not allowed in DISD buildings.

All Denison ISD Elementary Schools: 

  • Non-prescription sunglasses are not permitted in the building. 
  • Students should wear clothing that does not create a disruption in the classroom or on campus. 
  • Clothing with bare midriffs, see-through blouses, and strapless clothing are not allowed.  Sundresses will be permitted if modestly cut.
  • Items with provocative, offensive, violent, or drug-related pictures or slogans will not be permitted.  Items advertising alcoholic beverages or tobacco products will not be permitted.
  • T-shirts and sweatshirts must have sleeves. 
  • No hats, caps, bandanas, hoods, or wallet chains.
  • Grades Pre-K through 5 may wear shorts that are no more than three inches above the knee in length when weather is appropriate.
  • Tennis shoes must be worn in the gym.

  Dr.Hatfield reminded parents and students that the DISD administration has the authority to prohibit any other attire or fashion trends which are deemed to be inappropriate or disruptive. In addition, policy states that DISD administrators, sponsors, coaches and other person in charge of extracurricular activities will regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in school activities.

  "The final decision concerning all dress code issues rests with school officials," said Dr. Hatfield.  "Parents and students know what's appropriate...they simply need to follow the rules when shopping for school attire." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness

As world events continue to focus on terrorism and natural disasters, questions arise about emergency preparedness in our schools. At the District level, the Superintendent maintains contact with local officials, including law enforcement and emergency responders. The District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is reviewed annually and updated as needed.

Campus EOPs are specific to each campus, require annual training for all staff members, and include a campus hazard assessment. During the school year, drills are conducted to help students and employees practice lock-downs, shelter-in-place situations, and/or evacuation procedures. Campus administrators use the results of these drills to determine if procedural changes are needed.

If a campus lock-down occurs, parents should be aware that no one will be allowed to enter the building except emergency responders. Students will not be permitted to leave the building until the appropriate responding agency determines it is safe to do so. Following a campus lock-down, students may be released to parents in an organized manner, following campus procedures.

For security reasons, details about possible evacuation sites will not be released. The nature and proximity of the emergency (or threat) will determine which evacuation sites to use. If an evacuation occurs, parents should monitor local media for information about where and when to pick up their children.

Other forms of communicating emergency information may include:

• Classroom telephones

• District website

• Print media

• District cell phones

It is imperative for parents to provide schools with accurate, up-to-date emergency contact numbers. Additionally, parents should designate in writing the name & contact information for each person who is permitted to pick up their children. As information changes, parents must inform the schools immediately.

Denison ISD is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students and staff. For additional information, contact Lee McNair, DISD Assistant Superintendent / Emergency Operations Coordinator at (903)462-7036 or via email: lmcnair@denisonisd.net.