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“Building Champions with a Future and a Hope”

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2016-17 Parent Packet

What’s new this year?

Professional Learning Community Days every Wednesday

New Prep Shirt for High School every Wednesday

New School Hours

Parent University

October Break

I Am A Champion (Daily Student Recital)

I have an amazing brain and unique gifts;

great things lie ahead of me.

I can achieve what I need to achieve;

I won’t quit believing in myself, because

I AM A CHAMPION…

Summer, 2016 Dear Parents, Once again, the summer will wind down quickly and Advantage Academy will be ready to begin our 19th year serving students in the DFW area. We are looking forward to another great year, beginning Wednesday, August 17th and we ask that you partner with us this year. We are excited about beginning some new endeavors this year, including an Advantage Academy Parent University. More information will be provided to you at a later date concerning this new parent program. It is also our desire to see each parent, as well as each student, grow in knowledge, wisdom, leadership and character in order to provide a great educational experience for our students. Each year, we work diligently to improve all areas and to continue to grow in quality. I hope that you will take the time to review all of the information provided to you in order to assist you with your questions. Also, please remember to view our website for updates and information throughout the year. Lastly, we hope that this new school year will be filled with excitement and that your child will have a happy and joyful learning experience. Thank you for believing in us and for allowing us to serve your family. Many blessings, Angela McDonald, M.A. Superintendent

Dear Parents and Scholars, On behalf of the awesome administrators, faculty and staff at Advantage Academy Grand Prairie, we are elated to welcome you to the 2016 - 2017 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you and your child as we strive together towards creating a culture of college readiness and academic excellence. In our quest, our ultimate goal is to reach the "Whole Student" and we recognize that in order to be successful in this endeavor, our scholars require support from both the home and school. We know that a strong partnership and continuous engagement with you will make a great difference in your child’s education and this focused quest.....ROYAL! In this, we will continue to focus on making our districts' mission, vision and our character/leadership program "Leader in Me” the core of our daily work with everyone involved in our school district. We pledge that we will be steadfast in carrying out our responsibilities and we ask that you guide and support your child’s learning. Please take the time to read the expectations listed below which lists the important work that we will accomplish together this school year. Parents/guardians can assists in creating academic excellence by ensuring that he/she:

Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience Completes all homework assignments given by teachers Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and to continue on to college

We are excited to have a community of educators that are committed to our districts' mission, vision and best practices in creating an awesome environment for learning for your child. Our wonderful administrators, faculty, and staff are privileged to be a part of this growing school district. We Thank You "in advance" for your support and we look forward to the best year EVER! Remember…Excellence is Possible! Reaching the whole student,

T. Williams Lead Principal Advantage Academy Grand Prairie West

"Building Champions with a Future and a Hope"

Dear Advantage Academy North Duncanville Families, I hope that you had a restful and rejuvenating summer. As we begin another school

year, I am reminded of an African proverb; “it takes an entire village to raise a child”

seems fitting when I consider the accomplishments achieved and those to come! Your

commitment to your child’s education past and present is a good example of what is

required of that village to achieve success. Therefore, one of the goals of this school

year is to help build and support an even stronger village by relying on you the families

who are our most important partners to ensure a quality education for every student! As the Principal, I am thrilled to be a part of a school community where family

members are visible and actively engaged, as well as an integral component of

Advantage Academy. I am honored and privileged to lead a dynamic community where

teachers and staff cultivate an environment where students achieve and believe in

themselves and their school. Together let’s honor our school’s history!

With our school’s aim of having a greater emphasis on improving academic outcomes

and high student achievement school-wide, Advantage Academy North Duncanville will

continue to incorporate the core values of the school: Respectful

Individuals, Responsible Leaders, and Reflective Achievers. Using these as our

guiding principles, each child will be encouraged and supported in working to his/her

full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. In order to achieve these things, I

have included several ways that family members of our school community can work

together with Advantage Academy staff:

Send your child to school every day on time.

Establish a daily routine for studying.

Keep in touch with your child’s teacher via e-mail, telephone, notes, or letters.

Attend all school-wide events, classroom events, and conferences.

Celebrate your child’s success (giving verbal praise), no matter how small it may

seem.

Remember it does take a village to raise a child; and also it takes a very special school

like Advantage Academy North Duncanville to educate them. Please know that I

welcome and encourage your participation, support, and efforts as they are greatly

valued and appreciated. Wishing you a wonderful upcoming year filled with success! I

look forward to seeing you and your student(s) bright and early for our first day of

school, Wednesday, August 17th!

Sincerely,

Darketsha Williams

Principal

Advantage Academy North Duncanville

Dear Advantage Academy Waxahachie Families,

Welcome back to an exciting 2016-2017 school year here at Advantage Academy Waxahachie!

We are honored that you have entrusted your child’s education to us. Our staff has been

preparing the campus this summer to welcome all new and returning students. Our goal this

year is to sustain and continue an exciting and enriching learning experience for all students.

I feel honored to have the opportunity to begin my fifth year here at Advantage Academy as a

building administrator. I have the privilege of working with a dedicated and highly qualified

staff who are committed to educating the whole child. I am thankful that we have you, our

wonderful parents, who believe in the mission and vision here at Advantage Academy. We will

continue to implement and grow student leaders by following the Leader in Me program and

implementing the use of the 7 Habits. Our continued use of student data will give us every

opportunity to drive the highest form of rigor and engagement in classroom instruction. We

want to ensure that all students are not only academically successful, but finds their true gifts and

talents. Finally, we will continue to provide extracurricular opportunities including; fine arts

program, athletics, student clubs and organizations.

Parents we encourage you to become an active member of our Parent Teacher Organization

(PTO). The PTO is a wonderful opportunity to become actively involved in your student’s

school life.

In closing, please enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to seeing many new and

familiar faces on our first day of school. Below you will find some important upcoming dates.

PLEASE don’t forget to visit our website at www.advantageacademy.org to view ALL

upcoming events and dates throughout this year.

*Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Open House/Meet the Teacher

*Wednesday, August 17, 2016- First Day of School

*Wednesday- August 17, 2016- Early Release “PLC” Schedule

Educationally,

Mrs. Aimee Cooper

Principal

Advantage Academy Waxahachie

Dear Advantage Academy Grand Prairie East Families,

Welcome back to an exciting 2016-2017 school year at Advantage Academy Grand Prairie East! Our staff is thrilled that

you have chosen to entrust your child’s education to us. It is our goal to create an enriched learning environment that

engages each and every student. Our staff has been preparing the campus to welcome all new and returning students

for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 17th; we have been especially preparing for our new arrivals… 8th

grade!

I have the privilege and honor to start my first full year as principal of GPE and am blessed to work with our highly

qualified and dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and all of our supportive parents and stakeholders. This year we

will fully incorporate the 7 Habits through our Leader in Me process by embedding those habits into all areas of

instruction. My prayer is that through this process we inspire greatness, one child at a time. We will continue to make

data-driven decisions for engaging instruction that will provide our teachers with the best tools to allow our students to

achieve, and surpass, their academic goals. With the “whole student” in mind, we will be providing our students with

extracurricular opportunities including fine arts programs, athletics, clubs and other organizations.

I personally want to encourage you to become an active, engaged member of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

The PTO is an excellent way to support our students, as well as the mission and vision of the school.

I look forward to welcoming many new and familiar faces on our first day of school. Please make a point to introduce

yourself to me. I would love to meet you or find out what exciting adventures you experienced over the summer.

Please visit our website at advantageacademy.org to view ALL upcoming events and dates throughout the year.

Below are a few at the beginning of the new school year.

Meet the Teacher Night – Tuesday, August 15th 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

First Day of School – Wednesday, August 17th

Sincerely,

Ray Horton Principal Advantage Academy Grand Prairie East

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Advantage Academy

2016-17 Newsletter

Meet the Teacher Night

Monday, August 15th @ 5:30-7:30 pm

PK-12th

- ND, WAX, GPE

PK- 4th

- GPW

Thursday, August 18th

@ 5:30-7:30 pm

5th

-7th

- GPW

School Hours

PK Session 1: 7:50 am - 11:34 am

PK Session 2: 11:36 am - 3:20 pm

K-5th GPW,ND,WAX: 7:50 am - 3:20 pm

6th-8th WAX: 7:50 am - 3:40 pm

6th-7th GPW,ND: 7:50 am – 3:40 pm

8th-12th GPE: 8:05 am - 4:00 pm

Professional Learning Community Days(PLC)

will be held every Wednesday throughout the

year. K-12 Students will be released

1 hour & 15 minutes early each

Wednesday. PK students will

maintain their normal schedule.

PLC DAYS = PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY DAYS BEGINNING AUGUST 17

TH & EVERY

WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR. K-12 STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED 1 HOUR & 15 MIN EARLY ON PLC DAYS.

Dress & Grooming For more information please review our Student Code of

Conduct located under the District tab of our website.

Uniforms may be purchased at the vendor’s below.

Charter Uniforms

(formerly Absolute Uniforms) www.charteruniforms.com/store/school/5022

1126 S. Cedar Ridge Dr. #110

Duncanville, TX 75137

972.572.9191

Tommy Hilfiger School Uniforms

www.globalschoolwear.com/schools/advantage-academy School Code: ADVA01

This new vendor will launch our online

shopping cart by mid-late July 2016.

First day of

school is

Wednesday,

August 17th

2016-17 Spirit Shirt

Tops (Shirts, Blouses)*

• Mondays - Collegiate Shirt may be worn. Students who do not participate are

required to wear the Standard approved School Shirt.

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays* and Thursdays - Standard approved School Shirt must be

worn.

*Wednesdays (JUNIORS & SENIORS) - Approved Prep Shirt with official logo must

be worn. Ties will be required on special occasions.

• Fridays - Advantage Academy Spirit-Shirt or approved School Club Shirt must be

worn. You may purchase spirit shirts in the campus office for $8.00. 2X & larger

sizes are $10.00. Place your order ASAP.

Standard approved School Shirt must:

Be the appropriate Grade Designated Color. (Grades 9-12 - Black, White,

Royal Blue, Lt Blue & Grey), (Grades 6-8 - Navy), (Grades 3-5 - Dark

Green), and (PreK-2 - Red).

Exhibit or include the official approved Advantage Academy Eagle w/Stars

logo. Logo must be appropriately placed or positioned on the shirt or blouse.

Remain tucked into pants, skirts or bottoms at all times.

Be appropriately sized to avoid revealing any mid-section or upper part of the

body (normal pose or when arms are raised).

Undershirts worn beneath a top must be without visible stripes, designs or wording.

http://www.charteruniforms.com/store/school/5022

http://www.globalschoolwear.com/schools/advantage-academy

Everyday in School Matters!

Advantage Academy has begun an attendance campaign to

encourage students to be in school all day, every day! We have

AMAZING PRIZES and Incentives to give away to your student!

Your student can achieve academic success by going to school every day

and being on time. Parents and students; we believe every student can

succeed and that both absences and tardies can be avoided with your

help. Advantage Academy needs you to help us accomplish a 100%

attendance goal. Check out these opportunities to win some great

rewards!

Free Jeans and Homework Passes

Weekly Treasure Chest Prizes Drawings at 9 weeks & Semester end

**Students with no absences and no tardies will be

eligible to win prizes such as IPod Shuffles, Scooters,

Android Tablets, AA Uniform Reward Scholarships,

Special Awards and more!

Some serious consequences regarding absences: *Did you know that school attendance is a legal requirement and that excessive absences can result in

parents and students being summoned to truancy court which usually consist of expensive fines?

*Absences can also cause huge learning gaps which may require a student to attend summer school

and not be able to graduate on time. We encourage you to take the perfect attendance challenge!

School Messenger & E-News

Advantage Academy uses the

School Messenger Notification

System to provide timely

communication to parents and

staff members on matters such as

attendance, low lunch balance,

general interest activities,

weather alerts and or campus

emergencies. Please be sure to

notify the main campus office if

you have changes to your phone

numbers or email addresses.

Email addresses are required in

order to receive the campus

monthly e-newsletter. Campus

newsletters are emailed & posted

on each campus web page.

Please contact, Sherri Busalacchi

@ 214.276.5839 or by email:

sherri.busalacchi@advantageaca

demy.org if you have questions

or need help with your contact

management.

Tardy/Early Checkout It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to get the

child to school on time. Students are required to be in

attendance the entire time a class or a course is being

offered. Promptness is important to reduce interruption of

the learning process.

A student who arrives late to school or must check-out

early must check in with the School Office before

proceeding to class or leaving the campus. A written,

approved excuse including the parent’s signature must be

presented or the student’s tardy or early check-out will be

documented as unexcused. If a student is late to any class

during the regular school day, he/she will be reported

tardy regardless.

Stay Connected

Advantage Academy makes

School to Home

Communication a priority,

including; Newsletters,

SchoolMessenger, Parent

Portal, and Teacher web

pages. Events, Emergency

Information, Handbooks and

more can be found on our

mobile friendly website. If

you have student or school

news you would like to share,

please email:

[email protected]

Our web address is now

www.advantageacademy.org

Follow us on Twitter

@advantageeagles

The PTO is a parent organization composed of involved parents who share a common purpose that includes providing the students of Advantage

Academy with an enriched educational experience by supporting the school, its staff and its programs.

PTO’s support the school by raising funds through a variety of activities which provide additional equipment, services and special projects for

the students. Membership is $10 Per Household each year. Any adult can join; parents/guardian, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are welcome.

Become a PTO member and attend our meetings to support the school and see how you can influence what is happening at your school.

Membership forms are available on the parent portal page of our website.

The District and campus website calendars provides

parents a central location to organize, view and set

reminders of all district and campus events. The power of

our online calendar lies in its capability to allow users to

select one or multiple calendars and view them at the same

time in one view.

Parents can view all relevant activities and events and

easily spot conflicts. Calendars and events can be printed

or saved to your mobile device using your Google

calendar.

Online Calendar

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.advantageacademy.org/

Curriculum & Instruction

Advantage Academy Curriculum

Advantage Academy uses the TEKS Resource System™ (TRS™) of curriculum management for

implementation of core content curriculum. Other content areas are required to use

the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills documents provided by the state and other system

programs and developed tools. All parents can visit their website: www.teksresourcesystem.net

Advantage Academy Instructional Programs The Advantage Academy academic program is built on its mission and vision with emphasis on

"Revolutionizing American Education" and strong character. We believe that these values will

assist each and every student in becoming a true "CHAMPION."

English /Language Arts programs focus on a rigorous curriculum of grammar, writing, and

literacy skills. Through these components students are expected to build knowledge, gain insights,

explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives.

Mathematics/ Science programs target skill development and growth in independent thinking and

reasoning. These classrooms are equipped with various materials to enrich student learning and

encourage discovery. The latest research indicates that future workers in our country must become

skilled in the "STEM" areas (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) as most businesses

and industries are creating increasing demands for quality technology skills, problem solving, and

higher level thinking.

Social Studies/History programs promote student understanding of historical concepts and

important details about history and culture by allowing students to discover connections between

the truth in history and their lives today. Through inquiry, it is our goal to challenge students to

establish a foundation of knowledge that created “One Nation Under God.”

Additional Academic Programs:

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Online High School Courses including AP

Dual Credit with Local Colleges

Edgenuity

Technology training & exploration at all grade levels

High School Bible Elective

Character & Leadership Education using “The Leader in Me” & “Why Try?”

Community Service (required for all graduates)

Gifted & Talented Program 2nd

-8th

Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Business and Industry (CTE)

Multidisciplinary

Public Service

Advantage Academy Assessment Advantage Academy currently uses data from norm-referenced tests, statewide criterion-referenced

tests, and commercially and locally designed benchmark assessments in order to measure student

learning. Formative and summative assessments are used to evaluate student progress toward

mastery of the written curriculum and state assessment goals. Student assessment must provide for

the acquisition, analysis, and communication of student achievement data to: Guide teachers’ instruction at appropriate levels of depth and rigor.

Guide students’ learning goals.

Guide district/campus improvement of curriculum alignment and programmatic decisions.

Communicate progress to parents to support learning at home.

Key

Key

Components

Instructional staff utilizes a wide

range of curriculum resources,

instructional materials, and

technology in working with

students toward mastery of the

learning standards. Curriculum

and instruction is enhanced by a

variety of technology devices,

hardware, software, and Internet-

based programs. Many of the

resources that are a part of

Advantage Academy instruction

are adopted through the state of

Texas, and some are

independently selected and

purchased to meet our needs.

Advantage Academy utilizes the

following materials as key

components of our program of

curriculum and instruction:

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Texas

Treasures for Reading K-12

A Beka Books in Reading grades K-

2

Shurley English for Language Arts

K-8

Frog Street for Pre-K

STEMScopes Science for grades K-

11

MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Texas

Mathematics for Math K-5

McDougal Littell Math for grades 6-

11

Advantage Academy Social Studies,

including instruction at all levels on

the Declaration of Independence,

the Constitution, and the Founding

Fathers, PK-12

Some of the other curriculum and

instructional programs offered at

Advantage Academy:

High school Bible elective utilizing

the National Council on Bible

Curriculum in Public Schools

program The Bible in History and

Literature

Career and Technical Education

(CTE) in grades

sg

Congratulations to Jamela Smith,

2015-16 Senior class president.

Jamela was AA’s top scholarship

recipient. She received a $44,000

Academic Scholarship to attend

Abilene Christian University.

Jamela plans to major in Early

Childhood Education.

College

Scholarship

Advantage Academy utilizes the

following materials as key

components of our program of

curriculum and instruction:

PreK Frogstreet Press

ELAR K-12 McGraw Hill

Math & Science K-5 Pearson

Math & Science 6-12 McGraw Hill

Social Studies Weekly K-5

Social Studies 6-12 McGraw Hill

Intervention

Edgenuity

BrainPOP

Discovery Streaming

Think Through Math

Istation

Compass Learning

http://www.teksresourcesystem.net/

College & Career Readiness

Students at every level should work toward keeping college as a real, viable option when graduation from high school is

achieved. None of us today knows what any student’s future holds, and we want to take steps now to make it possible for

every student to enter into a university, college, or career training program when the time arrives. We want each student

to be well prepared to succeed in the first year of continuing his or her education after high school. Success in college is a

journey that a family should commit to traveling together, and we are here to support our Advantage Academy families as

they travel this journey. College and Career Readiness is the focus at Advantage Academy. Being prepared with the skills

that you need to succeed in college and career begins with success in high school.

Success in high school involves developing good habits as a (K-8) student and meeting the requirements to graduate from

high school on time and with the grades, test scores, skills, experiences, and character needed for the next steps in life.

We do not want our students to find themselves with limited choices as they graduate from Advantage Academy. We

want our students at Advantage Academy to graduate prepared to move smoothly into the college, university, or training

program of their choice and our academic programs are designed with this goal in mind.

To help students plan and stay on track toward college readiness, Advantage Academy participates in a program of

college readiness assessments. Assessments begin in 8th grade and one or two assessments are taken every year. Some of

these assessments require fees to be paid directly to the testing agency. Details will be provided to students as the date for

their specific assessment approaches.

State Assessments 2016-2017

STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Grades 3–8 and End of Course (EOC) In addition to routine tests and other measures of achievement, students at certain grade levels will take state-mandated

assessments, such as the STAAR, in the following subjects:

Mathematics, annually in grades 3–8

Reading, annually in grades 3–8

Writing, including spelling and grammar, in grades 4 and 7

Science in grades 5 and 8

Social Studies in grade 8 End of Course (EOC) English 1, English 2, Biology, Algebra I and U.S. History

Any other subject and grade required by federal/state law, such as TELPAS for Grades K - 12.

Successful performance on the reading and math assessments in grades 5 and 8 and EOC are required by law in order for the

student to be promoted to the next grade level or graduate.

Investing In the Future of Our Children

The Whole Student philosophy is based on a broad concept that, in order for a child to be educated successfully,

he/she must be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. It asks that the school community as a team

look at the whole picture and work together to ensure that each student:

Enters school healthy and learns about and practices a healthy lifestyle.

Learns in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults.

Is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community.

Has access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring adults.

Is challenged academically and prepared for success in college or further study and for employment and

participation in a global environment.

Whole student education requires that all the components work together, not in isolation, for each student, in

each school, and in each community. Advantage Academy supports a comprehensive approach to teaching,

learning, and community involvement which must collaboratively shift the way we think and must integrate and

coordinate the whole student approach.

The Power Team

School Lunch

The purpose of the Parent

University is to provide

Advantage Academy parents

the opportunity to learn the

INS and OUTS of his/her

child’s educational

experience. The university

encourages positive parental

partnerships and greater

opportunities to be involved

in their child’s education at

Advantage Academy.

The program offers

opportunities for parents to

take a more active role in the

Advantage Academy

mission, vision, and whole

child learning experience.

They will participate in

personalized courses and

specialized events until

graduation.

Parents will want to take

ownership of the program

and promote and support the

University. All

newcomer/transfer Parents

will be encouraged to attend.

The Parent University

provides monthly

customized courses to

educate parents on the

Advantage Academy

experience.

Dates and more information

about our Parent University

will be available soon.

Medications Our school nurses are happy to assist

students who must take medication

while at school. All medications must

be brought to school by a parent or

guardian. All over-the-counter or

prescribed medications must be in the

original container & require written

consent & dosage instructions from a

parent or guardian. Please note Texas

law does not permit public schools to

dispense nonprescription drugs such

as Tylenol, Advil or cough syrups,

etc. (these need to supplied from

home) Forms are available from the

school nurse.

Career & Technical

Education

Advantage Academy’s Career

and Technical Education (CTE)

courses are designed to prepare

students with the technical and

professional skills necessary to

succeed in today’s high-demand

occupational environment.

Advantage Academy offers

students the opportunity to utilize

their academic skills in the

following career fields:

Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math, Arts,

Audio/Video Technology,

Communications, Business,

Computer Technology, Graphic

Design, Animation, and Video

Game Design.

These programs provide a variety

of elective courses from which

students are allowed to select,

and are in addition to the

academic courses required for

graduation. CTE courses are

offered in grades 7-12 based on

age appropriateness, class

availability, and student schedule.

Not all courses are offered at all

campuses.

Immunizations

Please be aware that students without the proper

documentation of the required immunizations or a

valid exemption will not be allowed to attend school

on the first day of school. Please be sure to review

the attached immunization requirements for your

child.

Sections 97.61-97.72 of the Texas Administrative

Code are currently under revision. As a result, the

2016-2017 Texas Minimum State Vaccine

Requirements for students in grades K-12 are not yet

finalized. No new vaccine requirements have been

proposed. However, please note that proposed

changes to the meningococcal requirement for

students entering grades 7-12 will require students in

these grades to show proof of one dose of

quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine

(MCV4 or MenACWY) on or after the student’s 11th

birthday.

Additionally, the graded implementation of the

hepatitis A requirement will extend to grades K-7, as

currently prescribed in the 25 TAC §97.63. For

additional information, please contact the

Immunization Branch at 1-800-252-9152.

Check the Texas Department of State Health

Services for the 2016-17 updates during the Summer.

www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/

AA Superintendent, Angela McDonald with ND

volunteer Tap Dance instructors & students of

Booker T. Washington High School

for the Performing & Visual Arts

24 of our High School

students received CTE

certifications in

Microsoft Word & Office

Specialist, Adobe or

OSHA in 2015-16.

http://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/

Visitors Volunteers

It’s the law!

All middle school & high

school students must have a

physical to participate in

Athletic activities. Students

must have their physical prior

to 2016-2017 practices.

Participation in practices or

games is not allowed until

after the physical form is

submitted to the school and all

athletic fees have been

received. AA physical forms

can be found on the Student

Services page of our website

www.advantageacademy.org

Middle School Fee $85.00

High School Fee $120.00

Advantage Academy utilizes a visitor management system in

which all visitors swipe their Drivers License or State Issued ID

as part of the schools responsibility to provide a safe

environment for its students, staff, and visitors. The overall

goal is to provide a safe learning environment.

Advantage Academy considers parents as partners in their

children’s education and encourages parents to actively

participate in their children’s education and school events.

Parents and community members that plan to volunteer or

chaperone must complete a Volunteer/Chaperone Application.

We encourage you to apply at the beginning of the school year.

A new Volunteer/Chaperone application must be completed

each school year and must be on file.

Building Champions

Through Mentors

At Advantage Academy we believe that

mentoring students has a great impact on a

students future. When a student is

mentored, they begin to believe in

themselves, which creates positive change

and promotes a happy and successful life.

Over the past seven years, we have seen

adults and students influenced through

mentoring partnerships.

Mentoring creates a caring connection

through positive relationships with a

person who inspires and sustains hope.

The mentor’s role is to make sure that

students know we believe in them, which

encourages their own beliefs in

themselves.

We have a variety of mentoring programs,

including:

Partnering Pals

Peer Assisted Leadership (PALS)

AIM (Attendance & Motivation)

The Leader in Me - Lighthouse Team Figure 1

Character & Leadership Education

Advantage Academy’s commitment to character and leadership education is at the heart

of our mission. Character and leadership will enable students to set aspirations high and to

obtain personal goals while living a champion’s life.

It is the schools belief that a student and their parent’s commitment to character and

leadership education will play an essential part in the success of the student. Advantage

Academy has adopted character and leadership programs which embody traits which we

believe help in the building of a Champion. Administrators and teachers will strive to create

positive character and leadership qualities in all students for the betterment of the community.

Advantage Academy will involve all students in character and leadership programs on a

weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Athletics All Advantage Academy

campuses offer an athletic

program. Each campus features

its own respective athletic

program representing the

school district in various

arenas.

We have a strong conviction

that academics is our first

priority. Our goal is to train up

young men and women to

exemplify strong character and

leadership qualities both on and

off the field. We hold our

athletes to a higher standard.

For more information please

contact your child’s campus

Athletic Coordinator.

Announcing Renovations of the North Duncanville

Middle School Campus

It is with much excitement that we announce the purchase of

the building next to our current ND Middle School building.

With the purchase of this building, we can now move

forward with our long awaited renovation plans. Upgrades

will include; larger spaces throughout, additional classrooms,

a gym, and a larger dining hall.

The ND location was our first campus, purchased in the

earlier years of the Advantage Academy district. This is a

proud moment for Advantage Academy North Duncanville.

In anticipation of increasing our student body and to better

accommodate our existing students, faculty and staff; we

plan for completion in the 2017-18 school year.

Athletic Physicals

& Fees

2015-16 Campus Highlights

Waxahachie Lady Eagles placed 2nd in their TCSAAL District and were Regional Runner-Ups

North Duncanville Track Team placed 1st in state in

the 4x100 relay at the TCSAAL State Track Meet

Grand Prairie East Varsity Flag Football Team were TCSAAL District Champions & Regional Runner-Ups

Michael Samihamba won 1st place in the 100 & 200

meter dash at the TCSAAL MS State Track Meet

Waxahachie Lady Eagles placed 2nd in their TCSAAL

District & Regional Runner-Ups

Grand Prairie East Varsity Tennis placed

4th & 5th in Boys doubles.

2015-16 Campus Highlights

TCSAAL Start Art Award Winners

from the Waxahachie Campus

Grand Prairie East students prepared 15,775 meals for area families at the

North Texas Food Bank

North Duncanville Elite Choir won 2

nd place for

Small Ensemble, Esther Adebayo won 1st place in the Solo Competition Event , Richland Crutcher &

Ian Granado tied for 4th

place in Solo at the TCSAAL State choir competition in Austin, Texas

Grand Prairie East Varsity Softball team placed 2

nd in their TCSAAL district & Regional Runner-Ups

Grand Prairie West MS boys basketball were TCSAAL

District Champions & Regional Runner-Ups

North Duncanville Leader in Me Day

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY 2016-2017 CALENDAR ►=1st Day of School SD=Staff Development NS=New Staff Training NT=New Instructional Staff ◄=9 Weeks End

H=Staff/Student Holiday =Report Cards Issued =Weather Makeup

*P=Professional Learning Community (K-12 released 1 hr & 15 min early)

1-5 New Staff

4-5 New Instructional Staff

8-16 Staff Development

17 First Day of School/PLC

24 PLC Day

31 PLC Day

*PLC applies to K-12 students only

AUGUST 2016

S M T W Th F S

NS NS NS NT NT 6

7 SD SD SD SD SD 13

14 SD SD ►P 18 19 20

21 22 23 P 25 26 27

28 29 30 P

FEBRUARY 2017

S M T W Th F S

P 2 3 4

5 6 7 P 9 10 11

12 13 14 P 16 17 18

19 H 21 P 23 24 25

26 27 28

1 PLC Day

8 PLC Day

15 PLC Day

20 Staff/Student Holiday

22 PLC Day


7 PLC Day

14 PLC Day

21 PLC Day

28 PLC Day

SEPTEMBER 2016

S M T W Th F S

1 2 3

4 H 6 P 8 9 10

11 12 13 P 15 16 17

18 19 20 P 22 23 24

25 26 27 P 29 30

MARCH 2017

S M T W Th F S

P 2 3 4

5 6 7 P 9 ◄ 11

12 H H H H H 18

19 20 21 P 23 25

26 27 28 P 30 31

1,8 PLC Day

10 3rd 9 Wks End

13-17 Spring Break

22 PLC Day

24 Report Cards Issued

29 PLC Day

28-30 STAAR (4,5,7,8)

28 EOC (English I)

30 EOC (English II)

5 PLC Day


11-14 Staff Development

19 PLC Day

21 1st 9 Weeks End

26 PLC Day


OCTOBER 2016

S M T W Th F S

1

2 3 4 P 6 7 8

9 H SD SD SD SD 15

16 17 18 P 20 ◄ 22

23 24 25 P 27 29

30 31

APRIL 2017

S M T W Th F S

1

2 3 4 P 6 7 8

9 10 11 P 13 H 15

17 18 P 20 21 22

23 24 25 P 27 28 29

30

5 PLC Day

12 PLC Day


19 PLC Day

26 PLC Day

2 PLC Day

9 PLC Day

16 PLC Day

21-25 Thanksgiving Break

30 PLC Day

NOVEMBER 2016

S M T W Th F S

1 P 3 4 5

6 7 8 P 10 11 12

13 14 15 P 17 18 19

20 H H H H H 26

27 28 29 P

MAY 2017

S M T W Th F S

1 2 P 4 5 6

7 8 9 P 11 12 13

14 15 16 P 18 19 20

21 22 23 ◄P 27

28 H 30 31

1-5 EOC Window

3 PLC Day

8-11 STAAR (3-8)

10 PLC Day

17 PLC Day

24 4th 9 Wks End/Last Day

24 PLC Day

25 & 26 Weather Makeup

29 Closed/Holiday

31 Teacher Last Day

5-9 EOC (9-12)

7 PLC Day

14 PLC Day

16 2nd 9 Weeks End

19-30 Christmas Break

DECEMBER 2016

S M T W Th F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 P 8 9 10

11 12 13 P 15 ◄ 17

18 H H H H H 24

H H H H H 31

JUNE 2017

S M T W Th F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

5 Summer School Begins

19-23 STAAR/EOC

30 Summer School Ends


4 PLC Day

11 PLC Day



18 PLC Day

25 PLC Day

JANUARY 2017

S M T W Th F S

1 H 3 P 5 6 7

8 9 10 P 12 14

15 H 17 P 19 20 21

22 23 24 P 26 27 28

29 30 31

JULY 2017

S M T W Th F S

1

2 H H H H 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

3-7 Closed

4 Independence Day

Test dates subject to change

by TEA. Revised 6.20.16

http://www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/us/thanksgiving-day.php

http://www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/us/independence-day.php

New Student Enrollment Packet 2016-2017

SCHOOL – HOME COMPACT

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE 2016-2017

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

Advantage Academy will be dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven with a solid commitment to the social development and academic growth of every student.

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY is committed to upholding the following values:

❖ Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables students of Advantage Academy to meet the State’s academic achievement standards

❖ Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual students achievement

❖ Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress ❖ Provide parents reasonable access to staff ❖ Provide parents opportunities to participate in their child’s class, to observe classroom activities and to volunteer

within the school ❖ Be committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care of all students ❖ Maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning ❖ Comply with federal, state and local regulations and laws ❖ Report to Child Protective Services or any local or state law enforcement agency, incidents of suspected child abuse or

neglect ADVANTAGE ACADEMY also agrees to:

♦ Establish rapport and effective working relationships with parents and students ♦ Model mutual respect and cooperation ♦ Create an atmosphere that is safe, stimulating and encouraging ♦ Ensure that every child's learning needs are addressed ♦ Motivate students to be successful learners ♦ Individualize instruction, based on student's needs ♦ Be committed to performing to the high standards required of AA’s education system ♦ Work in a multicultural environment that emphasizes inclusion ♦ Serve as a role model for all Advantage Academy students ♦ Encourage parent communication ♦ Encourage creative expression while working with students ♦ Respond to student discipline issues or problems using established discipline management techniques ♦ Provide appropriate assistance to students in learning self-discipline ♦ Cooperate with local law enforcement and other agencies

This compact outlines how the school shares the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the values by which the school will build and develop a partnership with the parent/guardian and the student that will help the student achieve the State’s high standards.

SUPERINTENDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Angela R. McDonald

SCHOOL OFFICERS

Tonya Williams, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Paul King, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (consultant) J.K. McDonald, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Nuevos Paquetes de inscripción para estudiantes 2016-2017

Escuela - Hogar Compacto

COMPROMISO CON LA EXCELENCIA

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SCHOOL HOME COMPACT 2016-2017

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

Advantage Academy se dedicará, ingenioso y orientadas a objetivos con un sólido compromiso con el desarrollo social y el crecimiento académico de cada estudiante.

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY está comprometido con la defensa de los valores siguientes:

❖ Proveer un currículo de alta calidad e instrucción en un ambiente de aprendizaje propicio y eficaz que permite a los estudiantes de Advantage Academy para cumplir con los estándares de logro académico del estado

❖ Del asimiento de las conferencias de padres y maestros durante este pacto serán discutidos en relación con el logro de los estudiantes individuales

❖ Proporcionar a los padres con informes frecuentes sobre el progreso de sus hijos ❖ Proporcionar a los padres acceso razonable al personal ❖ Proporcionar los padres con oportunidades para participar en la clase de su hijo, para observar las actividades de clase y ser

voluntario dentro de la escuela ❖ Estar comprometido con la ética profesional, los estándares de la práctica y el cuidado de todos los estudiantes ❖ Mantener un ambiente ordenado propicio para el aprendizaje ❖ Cumplir con las regulaciones y leyes federales, estatales y locales ❖ Informe a los Servicios de Protección de Menores o cualquier agencia local o aplicación de la ley estatal, los casos de sospecha de

abuso o negligencia infantil

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY También está de acuerdo con:

♦ Establecer relaciones de trabajo con los padres y estudiantes ♦ El respeto mutuo y la cooperación Modelo ♦ Crear un ambiente que es seguro, estimulando y fomentando ♦ Asegúrese de que las necesidades de aprendizaje de cada niño se dirigen ♦ Motivar a los estudiantes a ser estudiantes exitosos ♦ Individualizar la instrucción, con base en las necesidades del estudiante ♦ Estar comprometido con desempeño de los altos estándares requeridos del sistema educativo de AA ♦ El trabajo en un ambiente multicultural que hace hincapié en la inclusión ♦ Servir como un modelo para todos los estudiantes de Advantage Academy ♦ Fomentar la comunicación entre padres ♦ Fomentar la expresión creativa mientras se trabaja con los estudiantes ♦ Responder a los problemas de disciplina de los estudiantes o problemas utilizando técnicas disciplinarias establecidas ♦ Proporcionar asistencia apropiada a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la auto-disciplina ♦ Cooperar con las autoridades locales y otros organismos

Este pacto se describe cómo el estudiante comparte la responsabilidad de mejorar el rendimiento académico y las ganancias que por el estudiante va a construir una sociedad y Desarrolle con sus padres / tutores y la escuela ayudará al estudiante que logran alcanzar un alto nivel del Estado. SUPERINTENDENTE / DIRECTOR GENERAL EJECUTIVO Angela R. McDonald

OFICIALES DE LA ESCUELA

Tonya Williams, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Paul King, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (consultant) J.K. McDonald, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

20162017 PREK2ND GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST PREKINDERGARTEN (All Students) ⬜ 1 regular size backpack (no wheels),

labeled with student’s name ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with

learning software and district online testing)

⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 1 Elmer’s glue (2 oz. bottle) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 1 pkg. washable markers (8 count) ⬜ 1 pkg. jumbo crayons (8 count) ⬜ 1 pkg. jumbo pencils ⬜ 1 coloring book (your choice) ⬜ 14 pack multicolor Playdoh ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (8 oz. bottle) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

PREKINDERGARTEN (FullTime Only) ⬜ Kinder Mat

PREKINDERGARTEN GIRLS ⬜ 1 box quart size zipper freezer bags ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper

(8 ½ x 11)

PREKINDERGARTEN BOYS ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count) ⬜ 1 pkg. manila paper(12 x 18)

KINDERGARTEN (All Students) ⬜ 1 regular size backpack (no wheels),



⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 1 Elmer’s glue (2 oz. bottle) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 1 pink bevel eraser ⬜ 2 pkgs. washable markers (8 count) ⬜ 2 boxes crayons (24 count or larger) ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 2 composition books (1 fall, 1 spring) ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district

leadership notebook) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

KINDERGARTEN GIRLS ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper

(8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 2 rolls paper towels ⬜ 1 box quart size zipper freezer bags ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes

KINDERGARTEN BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. colored copy paper (8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 box gallon size zipper freezer bags ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (8 oz. bottle) ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

1ST GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 regular size backpack (no wheels),



⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 1 Elmer’s glue (2 oz. bottle) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 2 pkgs. washable markers (10 count) ⬜ 2 boxes crayons (24 count or larger) ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 1 pink bevel eraser ⬜ 2 composition books (1 fall, 1 spring) ⬜ 1 pkg. notebook paper ⬜ 1 plastic folder with pockets (no brads) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district

leadership program) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

1ST GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 roll paper towels ⬜ 1 box quart size zipper freezer bags ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper

(8 ½ x 11)

1st GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. colored copy paper(8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 box gallon size zipper freezer bags ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (8 oz. bottle) ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

2ND GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 regular backpack (no wheels),



⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 1 Elmer’s glue (2 oz. bottle) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 2 yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. washable markers (10 count) ⬜ 1 box crayons (24 count or larger) ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 1 pink bevel eraser ⬜ 1 ruler (12 inches/centimeters) ⬜ 3 pocket folders with brads ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 2 composition books (1 fall, 1 spring) ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district

leadership program) ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

2nd GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper

(8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

2nd GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. colored copy paper (8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 roll paper towels

Welcome to our school! Please note: All supplies should be labeled with your student’s name in permanent marker. Please send all supplies as soon as possible. Teachers may require additional supplies. Students must have supplies in class on a daily basis. Supplies will not be provided by the teachers. All supplies are forfeited if the student departs from the district for any reason. ¡Bienvenido a nuestra escuela! Por favor ponga atención: Marque todos los útiles con el nombre del estudiante en marcador permanente. Envíe los útiles lo más pronto posible. Los profesores pueden requerir materiales adicionales. Los estudiantes deben traer los materiales a clase. No se proporcionará por los maestros. Se pierden todos los útiles si el estudiante sale de la escuela por cualquier razón.

20162017 3rd5th GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 3RD GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 2 yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 washable markers (10 count) ⬜ 1 box crayons (24 count or larger) ⬜ 1 pkg. red pens ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 1 ruler (12 inches/centimeters) ⬜ 25 subject spiral notebooks (one section for each

content area, one spiral for each semester) ⬜ 5 pocket folders with brads ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper (8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

3RD GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

3RD GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 roll paper towels

4TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 1 scissors (blunt) ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 2 yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. washable markers(10 markers) ⬜ 1 box crayons (24 count or larger) ⬜ 1 pkg. red pens ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 1 ruler (12 inches/centimeters) ⬜ 25 subject spiral notebooks (one section for each

content area, one spiral for each semester) ⬜ 5 pocket folders with brads ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper (8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program)

4TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

4TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 roll paper towels

5TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 standard size plastic school box ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 1 scissors ⬜ 4 glue sticks ⬜ 2 yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. washable markers (10 count) ⬜ 1 pkg. map color pencils (24 count) ⬜ 1 pkg. red pens ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 1 ruler (12 inches/centimeters) ⬜ 25 subject spiral notebooks (one section for each

content area, one spiral for each semester) ⬜ 5 pocket folders with brads ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored construction paper (8 ½ x 11) ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper

5TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes ⬜ 2 boxes facial tissue (250 count)

5TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 roll paper towels


20162017 6th8th GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 6TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 3 composition books (Reading, Writing, SS, Science) ⬜ 15 subject spiral notebook (Math) ⬜ 2 pkgs. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 6TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox ™Wipes 6TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)

7TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 3 composition books (Reading, Writing, SS, Science) ⬜ 15 subject spiral notebook (Math) ⬜ 2 pkgs. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 7TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes 7TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)

8TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 TI graphing calculator (Model 83 Plus or 84 Plus)

*(District will not provide) ⬜ 1 headphones (mandatory for use with learning

software and district online testing) ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 3 composition books (Reading/Writing, SS, Science) ⬜ 15 subject spiral notebook (Math) ⬜ 1 roll paper towels ⬜ 2 pkgs. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 1 pkg. yellow highlighters ⬜ 1 pkg. 8subject dividers (for district leadership program) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 8TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes 8TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)


20162017 9th12th GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 9TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 TI graphing calculator (Model 83 Plus or 84 Plus)


software and district online testing) ⬜ 1 pkg. blue or black pens ⬜ 2 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 count) ⬜ 2 pkgs. notebook paper ⬜ 1 pkg. multicolored dry erase markers ⬜ 45 subject spiral notebooks (Math, Reading, Writing,

Science) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 9TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes 9TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)

10TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 TI graphing calculator (Model 83 Plus or 84 Plus)



Science) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 10TH GRADE GIRLS ⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes 10TH GRADE BOYS ⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)

11TH & 12TH GRADE (All Students) ⬜ 1 TI graphing calculator (Model 83 Plus or 84 Plus)



Science) ⬜ 1 pkg. grid paper ⬜ 1 dictionary/thesaurus ⬜ 12 inch binder (Leader in Me Program) 11TH & 12TH GRADE GIRLS

⬜ 1 hand sanitizer (12 oz. bottle) ⬜ 1 container Clorox™ Wipes 11TH & 12TH GRADE BOYS

⬜ 1 pkg. 100count 4” x 6” index cards (white, lined) ⬜ 1 box facial tissue (250 count)


2015-2016 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12 This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements incorporated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25 Health Services, Sections 97.61 to 97.72. This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the TAC, which has other provisions and details. Click here for complete TAC language.

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is granted authority to set immunization requirements by the Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, Health & Safety, Subchapter A, General Provisions.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS A student shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a child-care facility

or public or private elementary or secondary school in Texas.

Vaccine Required (Attention to notes and footnotes)

Minimum Number of Doses Required by Grade Level NOTES

K – 6th 7th 8th – 12th

Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap)1

5 doses or 4 doses

3 dose primary series and 1

Tdap/Td booster within last 5

years

3 dose primary series and 1

Tdap/Td booster within last 10

years

6thFor K – grade: 5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine; 1 dose must have been received on or after the 4th birthday. However, 4 doses meet the requirement if the 4th dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. For students aged 7 years and older, 3 doses meet the requirement if 1 dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. For 7th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.

For 8th – 12th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required when 10 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Td is acceptable in place of Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.

1 Polio 4 doses or 3 doses For K – 12th grade: 4 doses of polio; 1 dose must be received on or after the 4th birthday. However, 3 doses meet the requirement if the 3rd dose was received on or after the 4th birthday.

Measles, Mumps, and 1,2Rubella (MMR) 2 doses of MMR 2 doses of measles and 1 dose each

of rubella and mumps vaccine The 1st For K

dose of MMR must be received on or after the 1st 6th– grade: 2 doses of MMR are required.

birthday.

Hepatitis B2 3 doses For students aged 11 – 15 years, 2 doses meet the requirement if adult hepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) was received. Dosage (10 mcg/1.0 mL) and type of

vaccine (Recombivax) must be clearly documented. If Recombivax was not the vaccine received, a 3-dose series is required.

1,2,3Varicella 2 doses The 1st dose of varicella must be received on For K – 12th grade: 2 doses are required.

or after the 1st birthday.

Meningococcal1 1 dose For 7th – 12th grade, 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine is required upon enrollment. For students 11 – 12 years of age entering 7th grade, 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine is required.

Hepatitis A1,2 2 doses The 1st dose of hepatitis A must be received on or after the 1st birthday.

6thFor K – grade: 2 doses are required. Special note: a child will not be considered delinquent in this series until 18 months have elapsed since receiving the 1st dose.

1 Receipt of the dose up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will satisfy the school entry immunization requirement. 2 Serologic evidence of infection or serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, or varicella is acceptable in place of vaccine. 3 Previous illness may be documented with a written statement from a physician, school nurse, or the child's parent or guardian containing wording such as: "This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease

(chickenpox) on or about (date) and does not need varicella vaccine." This written statement will be acceptable in place of any and all varicella vaccine doses required.

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Exemptions Texas law allows (a) physicians to write medical exemption statements that the vaccine(s) required would be medically harmful or injurious to the health and well-being of the child or household member, and (b) parents/guardians to choose an exemption from immunization requirements for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. The law does not allow parents/guardians to elect an exemption simply because of inconvenience (for example, a record is lost or incomplete and it is too much trouble to go to a physician or clinic to correct the problem). Schools and child-care facilities should maintain an up-to-date list of students with exemptions, so they may be excluded in times of emergency or epidemic declared by the commissioner of public health. Instructions for requesting the official exemption affidavit that must be signed by parents/guardians choosing the exemption for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, can be found at www.ImmunizeTexas.com under “School & Child-Care.” Original Exemption Affidavit must be completed and submitted to the school or child-care facility. For children claiming medical exemptions, a written statement by the physician must be submitted to the school or child-care facility. Unless it is written in the statement that a lifelong condition exists, the exemption statement is valid for only one year from the date signed by the physician. Provisional Enrollment All immunizations should be completed by the first date of attendance. The law requires that students be fully vaccinated against the specified diseases. A student may be enrolled provisionally if the student has an immunization record that indicates the student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine required by this rule. To remain enrolled, the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as is medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school. A school nurse or school administrator shall review the immunization status of a provisionally enrolled student every 30 days to ensure continued compliance in completing the required doses of vaccination. If, at the end of the 30-day period, a student has not received a subsequent dose of vaccine, the student is not in compliance and the school shall exclude the student from school attendance until the required dose is administered. Additional guidelines for provisional enrollment of students transferring from one Texas public or private school to another, students who are dependents of active duty military, and students who are homeless can be found in the TAC, Title 25 Health Services, Sections 97.66 and 97.69. Documentation Since many types of personal immunization records are in use, any document will be acceptable provided a physician or public health personnel has validated it. The month, day, and year that the vaccination was received must be recorded on all school immunization records created or updated after September 1, 1991.

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Requisitos de vacunas mínimos estatales de Texas de 2015-2016 para estudiantes de kínder al 12.o grado Este gráfico resume los requisitos de vacunas incorporados al Código Administrativo de Texas (TAC), título 25, Servicios de salud, secciones 97.61 a 97.72. El gráfico no tiene como propósito sustituir las consultas al TAC, el cual contempla otras disposiciones y detalles. Haga clic aquí para consultar el texto completo del TAC. El Código Educativo de Texas, capítulo 38, Salud y seguridad, subcapítulo A, Disposiciones generales, concede al Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud (DSHS) la autoridad de establecer requisitos de inmunización.

REQUISITOS DE INMUNIZACIÓN El estudiante deberá mostrar comprobantes de vacunación aceptables antes de entrar, asistir o ser transferido a una guardería

o escuela primaria o secundaria pública o privada de Texas.

Vacuna requerida (Tenga en cuenta las notas y las notas al pie de página)

Número mínimo de dosis requeridas por nivel escolar NOTAS

Kínder – 6.o 7.o 8.o – 12.o

Difteria, tétanos, pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT, Td, Tdap)1

5 dosis o 4 dosis

Una serie primaria de 3 dosis y 1 refuerzo de la

vacuna Tdap/Td dentro de los

últimos 5 años

Una serie primaria de 3 dosis y 1 refuerzo de

la vacuna Tdap/Td dentro de los últimos

10 años

Para el kínder al 6.o grado: 5 dosis de la vacuna contra la difteria, el tétanos y la pertussis; debe haberse recibido 1 dosis en o después del 4.o cumpleaños. Sin embargo, con 4 dosis se cubre el requisito si la 4.a dosis se recibió en o después del 4.o cumpleaños. Para los estudiantes de 7 años de edad o más, con 3 dosis se cubre el requisito si recibieron 1 dosis en o después del 4.o cumpleaños. Para el 7.o grado: Se requiere 1 dosis de la vacuna Tdap si han pasado al menos 5 años desde la última dosis de una vacuna que contenga tétanos. Para el 8.o al 12.o grado: Se requiere 1 dosis de la vacuna Tdap cuando hayan pasado 10 años desde la última dosis de una vacuna que contenga tétanos. Es aceptable la vacuna Td en lugar de la Tdap si existe una contraindicación médica de pertussis.

Polio1 4 dosis o 3 dosis Para el kínder al 12.o grado: 4 dosis de la vacuna contra la polio; debe recibirse 1 dosis en o después del 4.o cumpleaños. Sin embargo, con 3 dosis se cubre el requisito si la 3.a dosis se recibió en o después del 4.o cumpleaños.

Sarampión, paperas y rubeola1,2 (MMR)

2 dosis de la vacuna MMR

2 dosis de la vacuna contra el sarampión y 1 dosis de la vacuna contra la rubeola y 1 dosis de la vacuna contra las paperas

La 1.a dosis de la vacuna MMR debe recibirse en o después del 1.er cumpleaños. Para el kínder al 6.o grado: Se requieren 2 dosis de la vacuna MMR.

Hepatitis B2 3 dosis

Para los estudiantes de 11 a 15 años de edad, con 2 dosis se cubre el requisito si recibieron la vacuna contra la hepatitis B para adultos (Recombivax). Deben documentarse claramente la dosis (10 mcg/1.0 ml) y el tipo de vacuna (Recombivax). Si la vacuna recibida no fue la Recombivax, se requiere una serie de 3 dosis.

Varicela1,2,3 2 dosis La 1.a dosis de la vacuna contra la varicela debe recibirse en o después del 1.er cumpleaños. Para el kínder al 12.o grado: Se requieren 2 dosis.

Meningocócica1 1 dosis Se requiere que los estudiantes de 11 a 12 años de edad o que se inscriban en el 7.o al 12.o grado reciban una dosis la vacuna meningocócica.

Hepatitis A1,2 2 dosis

La 1.a dosis de la vacuna contra la hepatitis A debe recibirse en o después del 1.er cumpleaños. Para el kínder al 6.o grado: Se requieren 2 dosis. Nota especial: No se considerará que el niño se ha retrasado con esta serie hasta que hayan pasado 18 meses desde que recibió la 1.a dosis.

1 Recibir la dosis hasta (e inclusive) 4 días antes del cumpleaños satisfará el requisito de inmunización para entrar a la escuela. 2 Son aceptables los indicios serológicos de infección o la confirmación serológica de la inmunidad al sarampión, las paperas, la rubeola, la hepatitis B, la hepatitis A o la varicela en lugar de la vacuna. 3 La enfermedad previa puede documentarse con una declaración escrita de un médico, un enfermero escolar o uno de los padres o el tutor del niño que diga algo como: "Esto es para verificar que (nombre del estudiante) tuvo

la enfermedad de varicela el (fecha) o alrededor de esa fecha y no necesita la vacuna contra la varicela." Dicha declaración escrita será aceptable en lugar de cualquiera o todas las dosis requeridas de la vacuna contra la varicela.

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Exenciones La ley de Texas permite que (a) los médicos redacten declaraciones de exención médica de que la vacuna o vacunas requeridas serían médicamente dañinas o perjudiciales para la salud y el bienestar del niño o de un miembro del hogar, y que (b) los padres o tutores elijan una exención de los requisitos de inmunización por razones de conciencia, incluso por una creencia religiosa. La ley no permite que los padres o tutores elijan una exención simplemente por inconveniencia (por ejemplo, un registro se pierde o está incompleto y sería mucha molestia ir con un médico o una clínica a corregir el problema). Las escuelas y las guarderías deben mantener una lista actualizada de los estudiantes con exenciones, de forma que se les pueda excluir durante emergencias o epidemias declaradas por el director de salud pública. Encontrará las instrucciones para solicitar la declaración jurada de exención oficial que debe ser firmada por los padres o tutores que elijan la exención por razones de conciencia, incluso por una creencia religiosa, en www.ImmunizeTexas.com bajo “Escuelas y guarderías”. La declaración jurada de exención original debe llenarse y presentarse ante la escuela o guardería. Si se solicitan exenciones médicas para un niño, se debe presentar una declaración escrita del médico ante la escuela o guardería. A menos que esté escrito en la declaración que existe una afección de por vida, la declaración de exención es válida por solo un año a partir de la fecha en que el médico la firmó. Inscripción provisional Todas las inmunizaciones se deben finalizar antes de la primera fecha de asistencia. La ley exige que los estudiantes estén completamente vacunados contra las enfermedades específicas. Un estudiante puede inscribirse provisionalmente si el estudiante cuenta con un registro de inmunización que indique que el estudiante ha recibido al menos una dosis de cada vacuna específica apropiada para su edad que esta regla exige. Para seguir inscrito, el estudiante debe completar las dosis posteriores requeridas de cada serie de vacunas conforme al calendario y tan rápidamente como sea médicamente posible y proveer un comprobante aceptable de la vacunación a la escuela. Un enfermero escolar o un administrador escolar revisará el estado de inmunización de los estudiantes inscritos provisionalmente cada 30 días para garantizar el cumplimiento ininterrumpido en la finalización de las dosis de vacunas requeridas. Si, al final del periodo de 30 días, un estudiante no ha recibido una dosis posterior de la vacuna, el estudiante no estará cumpliendo y la escuela no permitirá que el estudiante asista a la escuela hasta que se administre la dosis requerida. Las pautas adicionales para la inscripción provisional de estudiantes transferidos de una escuela pública o privada de Texas a otra, los estudiantes a cargo de militares en servicio activo, y los estudiantes que no tienen donde vivir pueden encontrarse en el TAC, título 25, Servicios de salud, secciones 97.66 y 97.69. Documentación Dado que se usan muchos tipos de registros de inmunización personales, cualquier tipo de documento es aceptable siempre que un médico o el personal de salud pública lo haya validado. Debe registrarse el mes, día y año en que se recibió la vacuna en todos los registros de inmunización escolares creados o actualizados después del 1 de septiembre de 1991.

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2015-2016 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care Facilities

This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements incorporated in Title 25 Health Services, §§97.61-97.72 of the Texas

Administrative Code (TAC). This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the TAC, which has other provisions and

details. The Department of State Health Services is granted authority to set immunization requirements by the Human Resources

Code, Chapter 42.

Age at which child must

have vaccines to be in

compliance:

Minimum Number of Doses Required of Each Vaccine

DTaP Polio HepB Hib PCV MMR Varicella HepA

0 through 2 months None None None None None None None None

By 3 months 1 Dose 1 Dose 1 Dose 1 Dose 1 Dose None None None

By 5 months 2 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses None None None

By 7 months 3 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses** 3 Doses*** None None None

By 16 months 3 Doses 2 Doses 2 Doses 3 Doses** 4 Doses*** 1 Dose* 1 Dose* None

By 19 months 4 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses** 4 Doses*** 1 Dose* 1 Dose* None

By 25 months 4 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses** 4 Doses*** 1 Dose* 1 Dose* 1 Dose*

By 43 months 4 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses 3 Doses** 4 Doses*** 1 Dose* 1 Dose* 2 Doses*

* For MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccines, the first dose must be given on or after the first birthday.

** A complete Hib series is two doses plus a booster dose on or after 12 months of age (three doses total). If a child receives the first dose of Hib vaccine at

12-14 months of age, only one additional dose is required (two doses total). Any child who has received a single dose of Hib vaccine on or after 15 months of

age is in compliance with these specified vaccine requirements.

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2015-2016 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care Facilities

*** If the PCV series is started when a child is seven months of age or older or the child is delinquent in the series, then all four doses may not be required.

Please reference the information below to assist with compliance:

For children seven through 11 months of age, two doses are required.

For children 12-23 months of age: if three doses have been received prior to 12 months of age, then an additional dose is required (total of four doses)

on or after 12 months of age. If one or two doses were received prior to 12 months of age, then a total of three doses are required with at least one

dose on or after 12 months of age. If zero doses have been received, then two doses are required with both doses on or after 12 months of age.

Children 24 months through 59 months meet the requirement if they have at least three doses with one dose on or after 12 months of age, or two doses

with both doses on or after 12 months of age, or one dose on or after 24 months of age. Otherwise, one additional dose is required.

Vaccines:

DTaP: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough); record may show DT or DTP

IPV: Inactivated Polio virus

Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines combined

HepB: Hepatitis B vaccine

HepA: Hepatitis A vaccine

Varicella: Chickenpox vaccine

PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

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Requisitos de vacunación mínimos estatales de Texas de 2015-2016 para guarderías

Este gráfico resume los requisitos de vacunación incorporados en el título 25, Servicios de Salud, §§97.61-97.72, del Código

Administrativo de Texas (o TAC). El gráfico no tiene como propósito sustituir las consultas al TAC, el cual contempla otras

disposiciones y detalles. El Código de Recursos Humanos, capítulo 42, concede la autoridad de establecer requisitos de

inmunización al Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas.

Edad en la que el niño debe

vacunarse para estar en

cumplimiento a los requisitos:

Número mínimo de dosis requeridas de cada vacuna

DTaP Polio HepB Hib PCV MMR Varicela HepA

0 a 2 meses Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno

Antes de los 3 meses 1 dosis 1 dosis 1 dosis 1 dosis 1 dosis Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno

Antes de los 5 meses 2 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno

Antes de los 7 meses 3 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis** 3 dosis*** Ninguno Ninguno Ninguno

Antes de los 16 meses 3 dosis 2 dosis 2 dosis 3 dosis** 4 dosis*** 1 dosis* 1 dosis* Ninguno

Antes de los 19 meses 4 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis** 4 dosis*** 1 dosis* 1 dosis* Ninguno

Antes de los 25 meses 4 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis** 4 dosis*** 1 dosis* 1 dosis* 1 dosis*

Antes de los 43 meses 4 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis 3 dosis** 4 dosis*** 1 dosis* 1 dosis* 2 dosis*

* Para las vacunas de MMR, de varicela, y de hepatitis A, debe administrarse la primera dosis en o después del primer cumpleaños.

** Una serie completa de Hib consiste en dos dosis más una dosis de refuerzo en o después de los 12 meses de edad (tres dosis en total). Si los niños reciben la

primera dosis de la vacuna Hib de los 12-14 meses de edad, se requiere sólo una dosis adicional (dos dosis en total). Los niños que han recibido una dosis

única de la vacuna Hib en o después de los 15 meses de edad cumplen con estos requisitos de vacunación especificados.

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*** Si se empieza la serie de PCV cuando los niños tienen siete meses de edad o más o el niño no está al día en la serie, entonces todas las cuatro dosis podrían

no requerirse. Consulte la información a continuación para ayudarse a estar en cumplimiento:

Para los niños de siete a 11 meses de edad, se requieren dos dosis.

Para los niños de 12-23 meses de edad: si han recibido tres dosis antes de los 12 meses de edad, se requiere una dosis adicional (un total de cuatro

dosis) en o después de los 12 meses de edad. Si recibieron una o dos dosis antes de los 12 meses de edad, se requiere un total de tres dosis con al

menos una dosis en o después de los 12 meses de edad. Si han recibido cero dosis, se requieren dos dosis con ambas dosis en o después de los 12

meses de edad.

Los niños de 24 meses a 59 meses de edad cumplen con el requisito si llevan al menos tres dosis con una dosis en o después de los 12 meses de edad, o

dos dosis con ambas dosis en o después de los 12 meses de edad, o una dosis en o después de los 24 meses de edad. De lo contrario, se requiere una

dosis adicional.

Vacunas:

DTaP: Difteria, tétanos y pertusis (tos ferina); el registro podría mostrar DT o DTP

IPV: Virus inactivado de polio

Hib: Vacuna contra la Haemophilus influenzae tipo b

MMR: Vacunas contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola combinadas

Hep B: Vacuna contra la hepatitis B

Hep A: Vacuna contra la hepatitis A

Varicela: Vacuna contra la varicela

PCV: Vacuna neumocócica conjugada

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Lunch Notes: 1. New students to Advantage Academy (even those with returning siblings) must bring a lunch from home or money to purchase meals until an application is submitted and approved.

2. The meal benefits for returning students will continue for 30 days or until a new application is submitted. If a current application is not submitted within 30 days the benefits will expire.

3. Advantage Academy does not extend credit for meals, so please see that your child has money for meals or a lunch from home for the first few days of school until the application for meal benefits has been processed and approved.

4. Meals can be prepaid online at MySchoolBucks.com, you will need your child’s ID number and the zip code for your campus; or in cash in the school cafeteria before the school day begins. No checks will be accepted for meals.

5. Please do not send microwaveable meals to school for your children in grades PreK-5 as they are not permitted to use a microwave oven. School personnel are not permitted to warm meals for students.

6. TDA regulations do not allow for students who bring a lunch from home to be stored in school refrigerators.

7. Please instruct your child they are not allowed to share items from a lunch brought from home due to regulations of the Texas Department of Agriculture. (Children are not aware of food allergies of classmates).

8. You may bring food from home or purchased from a restaurant for your own child, but not for any other student according to TDA regulations.

9. In an effort to keep the cafeteria clean and tidy for each lunch hour, your help in reminding your child to clean up his/her area after lunch would be appreciated.

10. All students are expected to follow the rules of conduct in their respective cafeterias and follow the instructions of the lunch monitors and school personnel.

11. Parents are not allowed to bring pizza, beverages, or any other food items to the cafeteria for students (other and their own) for birthday or any other celebrations. Parties are restricted to the classroom or as designated by the Principal.

12. Please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 214.276.5848, if you have any questions about the National School Lunch Program.

Advantage Academy Locations

Grand Prairie West 955 Freetown Road

Grand Prairie, TX 75051 214.276.5800

Grand Prairie East

300 W. Pioneer Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75051

214.276.5800

North Duncanville 4009 & 4011 Joseph Hardin Drive

Dallas, TX 75236 214.276.5800

Waxahachie

701 W. Hwy 287 Bypass Waxahachie, TX 75165

972.937.9851

Central Office Child Nutrition Coordinator 618 W. Wheatland Road Duncanville, TX 75116

214.276.5848

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School Lunch Talk

Advantage Academy offers nutritious meals in our café

where all students can enjoy a healthy breakfast and

lunch. We are pleased to announce in the audit of our

meal program the Texas Department of Agriculture found

that our food service program meets all of the nutrition

and operations requirements for school meals.

We participate in the National School Lunch Program

which provides free or reduced-priced breakfast and

lunch for those students who qualify based on the income

guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture.

You may apply for these benefits for your child by going

to our website, www.advantageacademy.org to submit an

application online by August 1. A paper application will

be sent home with your child on the first day of school if

you prefer not to use the online application. All

applications will be processed within ten business days

after they are received in the Child Nutrition office. Meal

benefits are not retroactive and are not effective until

the application has been processed and approved.

We encourage all students who qualify to participate in

the NSLP. All meals served are prepared according to the

guidelines of the Texas Department of Agriculture who

oversees the National School Lunch Program for Texas

Public and Charter Schools.

You will find information about the Child Nutrition program

in the Parent/Student Handbook that is posted on our

website at www.advantageacademy.org

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Apply Online

The application for Free and Reduced- Price Meals can be

submitted online!

The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE

anytime, anywhere!

Safe & Secure

We use the highest level of data encryption available, meaning

that your information is always safe and guarded.

Private & Available

Apply online in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The

online service is available 24/7 anytime, anywhere there is an

Internet connection!

Fast

Your data is transmitted to the Advantage Academy Nutrition

Office the same day you apply, allowing for quicker processing

so you can receive benefits faster. Please be advised that

benefits are not retro-active, and will begin once the application

is processed and approved.

Go Green

No more paper applications to complete and return to the

school office! Applying online is so convenient and good for the

environment as well!

Important Note: Students new to Advantage Academy must bring a lunch from home or money to purchase lunch at school until the Application for Meals is processed and approved. Please do not send your child to school without a lunch or money to purchase meals. Students who do not have a lunch or money will be given milk and crackers. Meal prices are Breakfast - $ 2.20 Lunch - $3.20

Pay Online

MySchoolBucks.com gives parents a fast, easy, and

secure way to add money to their children's school meal

account, check their children's current meal account

balances, and monitor the items purchased by their children.

Features:

Parents do not need to send cash with their child Parents can make payments 24/7 at their

convenience Parents can monitor student balances and

purchases online Make payments for all your students in the same

district in one transaction Parents can set up automatic monthly payments Can use credit card to make payments and earn

points if it is a reward card Email service allows parents to set up low balance

reminder

Go To:

www.myschoolbucks.com

In order to use the online prepayment service, a small

convenience fee for each transaction will be assessed. The

convenience fee is $1.95 per deposit transaction. Parents

placing money into multiple meal accounts will only be

assessed the $1.95 fee once per deposit transaction.

Advantage Academy does not profit from the use of this

service. Please allow 2 to 3 business days for payments to

be processed. (Cash pre-payments are accepted in the

cafeteria before the school day begins without a fee. We do

not accept checks.)

Instructions for :

Registering for MySchoolBucks.com

- You will first need your child’s student ID number; you can get this number by contacting your child’s school or contacting the Child Nutrition office at 214.276.5848

- Go www.MySchoolBucks.com - Click Sign Up and enter the required information - Click Finish to complete the initial registration process -

Add Students to Your Family Account

- When you log in, you will be taken to the homepage. - Click my household from the main menu - This is a listing of the students in your account. It will be

empty on your first visit to the site - Click Add a Student and enter the required information - Click Add (next to your child’s name) to continue - Click Add Child to repeat the process for additional

children - NOTE: Your child’s transaction history report will not

display information during the initial account set up process -

How to Make a Deposit

- Click Deposit Money located next to Add Student. - Enter an amount in the Deposit column next to your child’s

name o If you have more than one child, enter the

amount you wish to deposit into the column next to each child’s name. DO NOT deposit money for your entire family into ONE child’s account.

- Click Calculate - Click Make Deposit

o Using a credit card, enter the required information. For your protection, MySchoolBucks.com will not store your financial information.

- Click Pay Now when finished - Click Pay once again to finish the process -

For more information about MySchoolBucks click on: “Help / FAQ” at the bottom of the website page

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Notas del Almuerzo:

1. Estudiantes nuevos a Advantage Academy (incluso aquellos con hermanos que regresan) deben traer un almuerzo de casa o dinero para comprar comida hasta que se envíe y apruebe la aplicación.

2. Los beneficios de comidas para los estudiantes que regresan continuarán por 30 días o hasta que se envíe una nueva aplicación. Si la aplicación actual no se presenta dentro de los 30 días los beneficios vencerán.

3. Favor de mandar dinero con su hijo para las comidas o un almuerzo de casa durante los primeros días de escuela hasta que la aplicación de los beneficios de comidas sea procesado y aprobado. Su estudiante se le dará una comida alternativa depues de cobrar 3 comidas.

4. Se pueden pagar las comidas por adelantado por Internet en MySchoolBucks.com, necesitará el número de identificación de su hijo y el código postal de la escuela. También se puede pagar en efectivo en la cafetería de la escuela antes de que empiece el día escolar. No se aceptan cheques.

5. Por favor, no envié comida para microonda a la escuela para sus hijos en los grados PreK a 5 porque no se les permite usar el microondas. No se le permite al personal de la escuela calentar comidas para los estudiantes.

6. Por los reglamentos de TDA no se permite guardar comida en los refrigeradores de la escuela que se traen de casa.

7. Por favor, instruya a su hijo que no se les permite compartir comida que se trae de casa. (Los niños no son conscientes de las alergias de comida de sus compañeros de clase).

8. Puede traer comida de su casa o de restaurante para su propio hijo, pero no para otro estudiante de acuerdo a las regulas de TDA.

9. Para mantener la cafetería limpia y ordenada en la hora de comida, por favor de hable con su hijo sobre limpiando su área después de la comida.

10. Se espera que los estudiantes sigan las reglas de conducta en la cafetería y siga las instrucciones de los monitores de almuerzo y el personal escolar.

11. No se permite a los padres traer pizza, bebidas, o cualquier comida a la cafetería para estudiantes o para cumpleaños o cualquier otra celebración. Fiestas están limitadas al salón de clase o como es designado por el Principal.

12. Puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina de Child Nutrition al 214.276.5848 si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares.

Localidades de Advantage Academy

Grand Prairie West 955 Freetown Road

Grand Prairie, TX 75051 214.276.5800

Grand Prairie East

300 W. Pioneer Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75051

214.276.5800

North Duncanville 4009 & 4011 Joseph Hardin Drive

Dallas, TX 75236 214.276.5800

Waxahachie

701 W. Hwy 287 Bypass Waxahachie, TX 75165

972.937.9851

Child Nutrition Office Coordinadora de Nutrición 618 W. Wheatland Road Duncanville, TX 75116

214.276.5848

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas. Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: [email protected].

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School Lunch Talk

Advantage Academy ofrece comidas nutritivas en nuestra cafetería donde todos los estudiantes pueden disfrutar de un desayuno y almuerzo saludable. Nos complace informarles que el Departamento de Agricultura en la auditoria de nuestro programa está de acuerdo con los requisitos nutricionales y de operaciones para comidas escolares.

Participamos en el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares que ofrece desayuno y almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido para los estudiantes que califican basado en los requisitos de ingresos del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos. Usted puede aplicar para estos beneficios para su hijo en nuestro sitio web, www.advantageacademy.org para el 1 de Agosto. La aplicación de papel será enviado al hogar con su hijo el primer día de la escuela si usted prefiere no utilizar la aplicación por internet. Todas las aplicaciones serán procesadas dentro de diez días hábiles al recibirlos en la Oficina de Child Nutrition. Los beneficios de comida no son retroactivos y no son efectivos hasta que la aplicación haya sido procesada y aprobada.

Animamos a todos los estudiantes que califiquen a participar en el NSLP. Todas las comidas servidas se preparan de acuerdo a los reglamentos del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas, que supervisa el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares de escuelas públicas y chárter.

Se puede encontrar información sobre el programa de Child Nutrition en la Guía de Padres / Estudiantes que

se publica en nuestro sitio web: www.advantageacademy.org. Rev 6.29.16

http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf

http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html

Aplique en Línea

¡La aplicación para comidas Gratis y Precios Reducidos

pueden ser enviadas por Internet!

¡El proceso es SEGURO, PRIVADO, y DISPONIBLE en

cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar!

Seguro Usamos el más alto nivel de encriptación de datos disponibles, que significa que su información es siempre seguro y protegida.

Privado y Disponible Aplique por Internet en la comodidad y privacidad de su propio hogar. ¡El servicio en línea está disponible 24/7 en cualquier momento y cualquier lugar donde haya una conexión de Internet!

Rápido Su información se transmite a la Oficina de Child Nutrition de Advantage Academy el mismo día que aplica, esto permite un procedimiento más rápido para que pueda recibir los beneficios más rápido. Tenga en cuenta que los beneficios no son retro-activos, y comenzarán cuando la aplicación sea procesada y aprobada.

Go Green Ya no será necesario completar la aplicación de papel. ¡La aplicación por internet es tan conveniente y buena para el medio ambiente también!

Nota Importante: Los estudiantes nuevos a Advantage Academy y los estudiantes que pagan por sus comidas deben traer un almuerzo de la casa o dinero para comprar comidas en la escuela hasta que se procese y se apruebe la aplicación de comidas. Por favor, no mande a su hijo a la escuela sin comida o dinero para comprar comidas. Estudiantes que no tienen un almuerzo o dinero se les dará una comida alternativa depues de cobrar 3 comidas. Precio de comidas, Desayuno - $2.20 Almuerzo (Lunch) - $3.20

Pago por Internet

MySchoolBucks.com da a los padres una manera rápida, fácil y segura de agregar dinero para las comidas escolares de sus hijos; comprobar actual saldos de cuentas de la comida de sus hijos; y vigilar las compras de sus hijos en la escuela.

Características:

Los padres no tienen que mandar dinero en efectivo con su hijo

Padres pueden hacer pagos 24/7 a su conveniencia

Padres pueden vigilar los saldos y las compras de los estudiantes por internet

Hacer pagos para todos sus estudiantes en el mismo distrito en una transacción

Padres pueden establecer pagos mensuales automáticos

Puede usar la tarjeta de crédito para hacer pagos y ganar puntos si se trata de una tarjeta de recompensa

Servicio de correo electrónico permite a los padres establecer recordatorio de saldo bajo

Vaya A:

www.myschoolbucks.com

Para poder utilizar el servicio de pago por internet, se aplicará una cuota de conveniencia pequeña por cada transacción. La tarifa de conveniencia es $1.95 por transacción de depósito. Al poner dinero en múltiples cuentas de comida sólo se aplicarán la tarifa de $1.95 una vez por transacción de depósito. Advantage Academy no se beneficia de la utilización de este servicio. Por favor permita 2-3 días hábiles para que los pagos sean procesados. (Prepagos en efectivo son aceptados en la cafetería antes de que comience el día escolar sin tarifa. No aceptamos cheques.)

Instrucciones Para:

Regístrese en MySchoolBucks.com

- Necesitará el número de identificación estudiantil de su hijo; puede conseguir este número poniéndose en contacto con la escuela de su hijo o con la oficina de Child Nutrition al 214.276.5848

- Vaya a www.MySchoolBucks.com - Haga clic en Registrarse y escriba la información

requerido - Haga clic en Finalizar para completar el proceso de

registro inicial

Agrega Estudiantes a su Cuenta Familiar

- Al iniciar la sesión será llevado a la página de inicio - Haga clic mi grupo familiar del menú principal - Esta es una lista de los estudiantes en su cuenta. Estará

vacía en su primera visita al sitio - Haga clic en Agregar un Estudiante y ponga la

información requerida - Haga clic en Agregar (al lado del nombre de su hijo) para

continuar - Haga clic en Agregar Niño para repetir el proceso para

niños adicionales - NOTA: Reporte historial de transacciones de su hijo no se

mostrará información durante la configuración inicial de proceso de la cuenta

Como Hacer un Depósito

- Haga clic Depositar Dinero situado al lado de Agregar Estudiante

o Entre una cantidad en la columna de Depósito al lado del nombre de su hijo.

o Si usted tiene más de un hijo, ponga la cantidad que desea depositar en la columna al lado del nombre de cada niño. NO deposite dinero para su familia entera en la cuenta de un solo niño.

- Haga clic en Calcular - Haga clic en Crear Depósito

o Usando una tarjeta de crédito, ponga la información necesaria. Para su protección, MySchoolBucks.com no guardará su información financiera

- Haga clic Pagar Ahora cuando termine - Haga clic Pague, una vez más para finalizar el proceso

Para más información sobre mySchoolBucks haga clic en: “Ayuda/Preguntas Frecuentes" en la parte final de la página web

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