PARENTS RESOURCES

2007 - 2008 School Calendar

2007-2008 School Calendar

Open House Dates

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

4:30 - 5:30 Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center
5:00 - 6:00 Monday Primary School
5:30 - 6:30 Phillips Elementary School
5:30 - 6:30 Norman Jr. High School
5:30 - 6:30 Options/ALC
5:30 - 7:00 Kaufman HS
6:00 - 7:00 Nash Intermediate School

Athletic Booster Club

For more information concerning the Lion Athletic Booster Club, www.lionbacker.org

Athletic Schedules

2008 Freshman JV Football Schedule

2008 Varsity Football Schedule

Bad Weather Policy

In the event of schools closing because of inclement weather or other related issues, please listen to or watch the following radio and TV stations for important information:

Radio : Television

WBAP 820 AM Channel 4
KRLD 1080 AM Channel 5
KLIF 570 AM Channel 8
KPLX 99.5 FM Channel 11

Emergency release procedures will be provided to parents when their child is enrolled at the individual campus. If you have any questions, contact the building principal at your child's school.

Registration Information for New Students

For students first registering in the Kaufman Independent School District, there are a few things you will need:

Shot Record
Please bring a copy so that it can be placed in the students file. If you bring the original, a copy will be made.
Copy of Transcript
This needs to be the most current transcript available. The last grade completed needs to be on it in order to register for the next grade.
Social Security Card
Please bring original, a copy will be made.
Birth Certificate
Please bring original, a copy will be made.
Proof of Residency
This can be a paid water bill, or proof that electricity has been turned on. It must be something that will prove that you live in Kaufman. Cable and cell phone bills are not accepted.
Parent or Guardian Identification
This can be a valid driver's license or state identification card.

Once you have all of these items, bring them to the school at which you are going to register.

Student Health Advisory Council

The Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for Kaufman ISD meets four times per year. The SHAC is composed of parents, teachers, administrators, health-care professionals, and members of the business committee. The majority of the members are parents of KISD students that are not employees of the school district.

The SHAC meets to discuss:

Policies to ensure elementary school, intermediate school, and junior high school students engage in physical activity;
District policies to ensure compliance with applicable vending machine and food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines;
District policies and procedures that prescribe penalties for the use of tobacco products by students and others on campuses or at school sponsored or school related activities;
The district’s health education curriculum or instruction

Dress Code

Shirts, Blouses

Solid colored shirts. Shirts can be t-shirt, polo-style shirt, sweatshirt, dress shirt, sweater, turtleneck and blouses. Logos cannot be larger than 1 ½ X 1 ½. All shirts must have sleeves.
Kaufman Lion spirit shirt must be solid colors – black, gold, white, gray, khaki or denim. Kaufman Spirit logos can be larger than 3 X 3.

Slacks, Pants, Jeans, Knee Length Skirts, Dresses, Capri pants, Knee Length Shorts (boys only)

Denim, khaki, navy or black
Logos or labels must be no larger than 3 X 3
Dresses must have sleeves, no slits
Grades PK – 4 both boys and girls can wear shorts that are three inches above the middle of knee

Outerwear

Coats, jackets and windbreakers may be worn in accordance with appropriate weather conditions
Outerwear, sweatshirts, fleece shirts worn in the classroom must be solid color with no logo larger than 3 X 3.
No Trench coats or Dusters
All other jackets/coats must be placed inside the locker or on the back of the desk/chair
Coats/outerwear must be appropriately sized in length, shoulders and sleeves.

Prohibited

No athletic apparel of any kind, except in PE/Athletics
No wind pants, wind suits, or jogging suits allowed, except in PE/Athletics
No camouflage
No overalls
No spandex, nylon or stretch type material
No sunglasses or sweatbands
No visible body piercing other than female ears
No heavy or spiked jewelry, dog collars, heavy chains, spiked bracelets
No hairstyles that are disruptive – spikes, Mohawks
No green, blue, pink, purple, cherry red hair colors

Hair

All students must keep their hair clean, well groomed, and worn in good taste. Boys’ hair may not extend over their eyebrows, beyond the bottom of the collars of regular shirts, and should not extend past mid-ear. Ponytails and/or rattails are not acceptable. Students may not have a hair color that is not a natural color. Students may not wear cut designs in their hair. Notches in eyebrows are not permitted. Sideburns shall not extend below the bottoms of the earlobes. Mustaches are permitted, but must not extend below the top lip. Waxed, extended handlebar mustaches are not allowed. Mustaches shall be kept clean and trimmed. Beards and goatees are not permitted. Curlers, rolled hair, scarves, or other head coverings are not permitted. Afro or naturally curly hairstyles may not exceed 1-½ inches in length. In addition, no beads or rubber bands will be allowed in boy’s hair.

Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning student dress - hair code. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered in policy shall be within the discretion of the administration. Students must comply with district standards for grooming and accessories as outlined in the student handbook.

Other Guidelines

Fleece or hooded sweatshirts must be solid color or solid spirit shirts that are black, gold, gray or white. Sweatshirts or fleece shirts can zip or be pullovers. Kaufman Spirit logos can be larger than 3 X 3.
Shirts – no flesh shown around waistline when arms are raised.
Top and bottom cannot be the same color
All clothing must be hemmed
Male students shirts must be tucked in and belted at the waist (grades 5 –12) with solid black or brown belt.
The only exception for males not tucking in a shirt: solid colored sweatshirt or sweater with a waistband.
Clothing items cannot be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband or creates a distraction.
Female students in grades 5 –12 may not wear shorts
Boys slacks, jeans and shorts grades 5 – 12 must have belt loops with solid brown or black belts.
The flare of the pant leg must not extend beyond the end of the shoe.
All clothing must fit appropriately
All clothing must be clean and free from holes or tears
Clothing must be appropriately sized in shoulders, sleeves and length

Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning student dress code. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered in policy shall be within the discretion of the administration. Students must comply with district standards for grooming and accessories as outlined in the student handbook.

Safe School Helpline 1-800-418-6423 ext 359

Safe School Helpline 1-800-418-6423 ext 359 Thousands of schools nationwide use The Safe School Helpline® as part of their overall school safety plan. Authorities report that the Safe School Helpline® proves extremely beneficial both as a reporting system and as a deterrent to prevent harmful activities.

How does the Helpline work?
1. The Safe School Helpline® prevents problems.Listen to the secrets in your schools. The Helpline allows students, parents, staff and community members to report wrongdoing and illegal activities in schools without identifying themselves.

2. Safe School Helpline® tips are anonymous.The caller’s name is never asked. It takes courage for kids to reach outside their inner circle of friends. Yet, they prove overwhelmingly anxious to do so, anonymously, to protect their friends, families, and themselves from retribution. Parents appreciate this too. Follow-up questions can be asked by giving a case number to the caller, and asking them to call back in three school days.

3. The Safe School Helpline® is available 24/7.About 90% of calls are made after school hours. In most cases, the school receives a transcript of the call the next school day. If urgent, the school officials are contacted immediately, day or night. Calls are handled by one of the largest call centers in the U.S., using a multi-million dollar telecommunications network.

4. Reports can also be made via the World Wide Web.

1-800-418-6423 ext 359
http://www.schoolhelpline.com/