Parent Resources
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First Day of School for the 2008-2009 School Year is August 25, 2008
New Student Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year is August 5, 6, & 7 from 9-6 p.m.
The Dates Reflect Information for the 2008-2009 School Year as of June 23, 2008
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Progress Report Dates |
Report Card Dates |
School Holidays |
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Sept 17 Oct 29 Dec 17 Feb 16 April 8 May 18
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Oct 8 Nov 19 Jan 23 Mar 19 April 29 June 1 (Seniors Only) June 5 |
Labor Day, September 1 Thanksgiving, November 24-28 Winter Break, December 22-January 2 MLK Day, January 19 Spring Break, March 9-13 Good Friday, April 10 Memorial Day, May 25 Independence Day, July 3 |
| Parent Conference Days | Staff Development and
Teacher Work Days (No School for Students) |
Inclement Weather Make-Up Days |
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Early Dismissal at 2 p.m. Elementary Oct 15, 16, & 17 Secondary Oct 9, 10 All Schools (Early Dismissal) April 9
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Staff Development Days August 18-22 Sept 19* Oct 27* Nov 14* Dec 12* Feb 16* Teacher Work Days January 20 January 26 June 4, 5, 6 (*) Waiver Days for Staff Development
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Inclement Weather Make-Up Days Jan 20 June 4
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| Final Exam | ||
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First Semester January 14, 15 Jan. 14 – 1, 3, 5, 7 periods Jan. 15 –2, 4, 6, 8 Jan. 16 Make-Up
Second Semester (Underclassman) June 1, 2 June 1 – 1, 3, 5, 7 periods June 2 –2, 4, 6, 8 June 3 Make-Up
(Seniors) May 27, 28 May 27 – 1, 3, 5, 7 periods May 28 – 2, 4, 6, 8 periods (May 29 – Make-Up)
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Parent Observation and Monitoring Forms |
College Entrance Examination Info | The Eight Thinking Maps |
| EXCEL PAISD Parent Monitoring Form EXCEL PAISD Parent Monitoring Form in Spanish Parent Classroom Observation Form
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Instructional Ideas for Parents |
Continuous School Improvement |
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| October 15 and October 18
Parents of home-schooled students are encouraged to contact the schools to learn About fees if interested in participating.
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Letter to Parents about Continuous School Improvement
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| Student Success Initiative (SSI) Grade 3 | Student Success Initiative (SSI) Grade 5 | Student Success Initiative (SSI) Grade 8 |
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Click to read Texas' SSI for Grade 3
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2007-2008 Handbooks and Publications |
Curriculum and Instruction Board Updates |
Parent Involvement Newsletters |
| Student Code of Conduct for 2008-2009
Student Handbook for 2008-2009
Student Grooming Standards for 2008-2009
Middle School Course Selection Guide for 2008-2009
High School Course Selection Guide for 2008-2009
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C & I Board Update for March 27, 2008 C & I Board Update October 25, 2007
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Parent
Involvement April 2008 Newsletter
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