Campus Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I register my child for school?
All new students are asked to register at the school they will be attending. To speed the registration process, go to forms.
You may complete these forms and bring them with you to registration;
otherwise, you will be asked to complete the forms upon enrolling. These
forms ask for demographic information such as the following:
An
accurate home address and telephone number (if a post office box is used
for mail, an accurate street address must be provided as well)
The work telephone numbers for both parents (if applicable)
The students Social Security number and place of birth
The name and phone number of a person, other than a parent, to notify in case of an emergency
In addition, the following information is required of all students enrolling in Northwest ISD schools:
Birth certificate
A copy of the childs records from the school the child most recently attended (typically transferred by the school)
Last report card (if available)
Immunization records
Proof of residency (Deed of Sale, tax statement, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
Parent/guardians driver license to be examined by the school upon registering
2. How does a parent arrange a conference with a teacher?
Parents
are encouraged to have conferences with teachers. Call the campus and
leave a message for the teacher and they will promptly return your call
to arrange the conference.
3. How does a parent report an absence?
Parents
are asked to notify the school before 9 a.m. Students will be counted
absent after 9:30 a.m. Students may be excused for temporary absences
due to personal sickness, sickness or death in your family, quarantine,
or weather and road conditions making travel dangerous.
A
note written and signed by one parent explaining the reason for the
absence is required when students return to school (or within three
days). Appointments for students should be scheduled before or after
school, if possible. If a student is absent for a part of the day for a
medical appointment or therapy, they will not be marked absent if they
meet the following conditions:
1. Presentation of a signed statement by the doctor or therapist verifying the appointment.
2.
The reasonableness of excused time requested for the appointment. The
reason for an absence must be stated in writing and signed by a parent.
Students
will be excused from attending school in order to observe religious
holy days if, before the absence, parents submit a written request for
the absence. If traveling, students will also be excused for the day
they must travel to and from the site where the holy day is observed.
Excused days for travel will be limited to not more than one day for
travel to and one day for travel from the site where the holy day is
observed. Students will also be excused for the holy day(s). Students
will be counted as if they attended school that day.
4. What are the immunization requirements for the district?
Parents,
please note that students will NOT be admitted to any NISD PreK-12
grade campus in August 2009 if their immunizations are not in compliance
with the Texas Department of Health guidelines. Noncompliant students
will not be given class assignments or schedules.
According
to the Attorney General (4-15-04), Texas Administrative Code, Section
97.71, law requires that students be fully immunized against specific
diseases. Please refer to the required immunization schedule to ensure
that your child is fully immunized.
5. How can I pay for my childs lunches?
Students
can pay for their meals by using cash or by deducting it from their
food service account. To deposit funds into a childs account, send cash
or a check made out to Northwest ISD. (If a check is returned for
insufficient funds, an insufficient check fee of $25 will be charged and
no further checks will be accepted until full payment has been made.)
For
an instant deposit, you may also use the districts Internet program,
ExpressPay Café, to directly deposit funds into your childs account from
your credit card. Click here to access ExpressPay Café.
Childrens
meal activities may also be tracked via the ExpressPay Café site. All
funds remaining in your childs food service account will carry over to
the next school year unless a refund is requested. Requests for refunds
or requests to place restrictions on your childs account can be sent via
email to foodservice@nisdtx.org.
The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program at Northwest ISD is planned and managed by ARAMARK Food Services.
In
compliance with the National School Lunch Program, applications for
free and reduced-priced meals are available in the front office of each
school. Please follow the application directions carefully so your
application can be processed quickly. If you have more than one child
attending NISD schools, combine their names on one application.
If
you received free/reduced-priced meals last year, your children will
continue to receive meal benefits the first 30 days of school. During
that time, a new application must be completed for free/reduced meals to
continue.
6. How do I find out about school closings?
Weather
conditions and other unforeseen conditions may occur that will make it
necessary for the Northwest ISD to close. Parents and students are
advised to listen to the radio or television for a current news report.
No announcements will be made when schools are to remain open.
Information regarding school closings will be posted as soon as possible
and will be communicated through the following venues:
NISD News Email Alert
NISD Web Site
KDFW TV Channel 4
KXAS TX Channel 5
WFAA TV Channel 8
KTVT TV Channel 11
WBAP Radio 820 AM
KERA Radio 90.1 FM
KPLX/KLIF Radio 99.5 FM/570 AM
KRLD Radio 1080 AM
KVIL Radio 103.7 FM
7. What are the procedures for car riders?
Check here for dismissal information.
8. Are tutorials available on campus?
Academic tutoring is available for all students. Check with your childs teacher for the most updated tutorial information.
9. What is the bell schedule?
7:45 Tardy Bell
2:45 Dismissal Bell
10. How do I obtain information about the bus schedule and pickups?
You can go to our districts transportation website for routes and other information about the transportation department for Northwest ISD.
11. What is Home Access Center?
It is our online grade system. Contact the Office Manager for your child's login information.
12. Where can I find a school calendar?
Click on the Calendar icon at the top right corner of the website.
13. How do I join a parent organization (PTA, PTSA, PTO, etc.)?
To obtain information about parent organizations, please click here.
14. What is the campus/district dress code?
Please check the student handbook to obtain information about the districts dress code.
15. Are visitors permitted in the schools?
Parents
and other members of the public are invited and welcomed to our
schools. In order to protect the security of our students, staff, and
the learning environment at school, visitors are requested to conform to
the following guidelines:
- Parents
may make arrangements with the principal and teacher to observe in the
classroom by calling the school ahead of the visit.
- All
visitors must first report to the school office, sign in, state the
reason for being on campus, and obtain approval from the principal or
designee if their name is not on the demographic card of the student.
- All visitors must wear a visitor name badge provided by the school office.
- If the parent has a conference with a teacher, they should report to the office prior to the conference.
- No
visitors are allowed on campus to visit with students unless they are
listed on the demographic card of that student. This includes relatives
or friends from out of town.
- Upon departure, all visitors must sign out in the office.
16. How can I receive school news via e-mail?
Northwest
News provides breaking and up-to-date information about the district,
including closings. To sign up to receive Northwest News, click here.
17. How can I view the districts Student Code of Conduct?
In
addition to the book you received at the beginning of school, the
Student Handbook at Student Code of Conduct can be viewed in a PDF format.