The District prohibits the use of all telecommunication devices, including cell phones, pagers/beepers, at all schools during the instructional day (8:30-4:00 for Steele HS). This also includes, but is not limited to iPods, PSP’s, and portable DVD players. Violations of this policy will result in a fifteen (15) dollar fine per offense. [more] [top]
A student who is absent from school has three (3) days to provide a note/documentation to the attendance office. The note must contain reason for absence, parent name, parent signature and a daytime phone number to reach the parent who wrote the note. If the three days pass, or no note is provided, then the absence will be coded as a "U", meaning unexcused.
Students will be documented as unexcused absent if they are ten (10) or more minutes late to class. [more] [top]
Students will be denied credit for a class due to excessive absences. If a student is absent more than 18 times to a 36 week class (full year) or more than 9 times to an 18 week class (half year) regardless if the absences are excused or not, they will be denied credit for that class.
If credit is denied, and a passing grade was earned for the denied class, contact should be made to the appropriate Vice Principal to discuss credit restoration options. [more] [top]
When a student has been denied credit, in a class they have earned a passing grade, due to absences, the student may be assigned credit recovery sessions as determined by the appropriate Vice Principal. Please contact the appropriate Vice Principal for more information. [top]
These forms are required by the Texas Department of Public Safety to insure attendance for driver’s license applications. Students must attend each class 90% of the days the course is offered in order to be in compliance with DPS requirements.
Specific information about this requirement can be obtained at the DPS website. [more] [top]
Students who have been enrolled for the entire year may apply for FINAL exam exemptions. The final exam exemption policy extends to 36 week courses. This policy is very detailed and it is highly suggested one read the full text by clicking on the following link. [more] [top]
Only seniors and juniors who have met the EXIT-LEVEL STANDARDS for TAKS are eligible to obtain this lunch privilege. This privilege can be revoked at any time by the parent/guardian or school administration. Students who participate in "off-campus lunch" must show their school ID at one of two (2) exits as they leave the building. Students are to leave for "off-campus lunch" either through the courtyard gate or through the front doors located near the library. [more] [top]
Students are required to carry and wear their I.D. cards at all times as mandated by law. (TEXAS EDUCATION CODE, Sec. 37.105). Students not wearing and I.D. card at all times may be subject to disciplinary action. I.D. cards must be shown when requested by any school official or employee. Replacement cards can be obtained at a cost of $5.00. [more] [top]
