Parent Orientation

2021-2022

Today’s Agenda➔ Introductions➔ Safety Protocols➔ Bell Schedule➔ Attendance➔ Cell phones➔ Dress code➔ Virtual learning➔ In-person learning➔ Grades & Assessments➔ Additional Programs and information➔ Meal Program

Administrators

Paul Perez7th Grade Assistant Principal

512-841-6824

Susie Smith8th Grade Assistant Principal

512-841-6819

Vicente SalazarPrincipal

Tisha Gonzales Reynolds6th Grade Assistant Principal

512-841-6822

COUNSELORS 6th GradeBelinda Garces512-841-6816

7th Grade Angela Gomez- Pena512-841-7063

8th GradeRamiro Perez512-841-6821

COUNSELORS As school counselors, we do our best to help students in a variety of ways. This mainly includes emotional support and guidance, and in attending/planning meetings with students and parents.

The most important part of being a counselor is making sure we do our best to communicate with students and guide them to make the best choices for success. We care about every student and want to make sure we do our best to help students academically, emotionally, socially, or any other way that we can.

Parent Support SpecialistMr. Larry Johnson

512-841-6831

Student Success Specialist

Ms. Vanessa Espinosa

512-841-6805

Front Office Team

Ms UrionaRegistrar

512-841-6838

Ms BirdettAttendance

512-841-6820

Ms. Hernandez Administrative

Assistant512-841-6827

Front Office Team

Mrs. MendozaPIEMS

AP administrative assistant

512-841-6823

Ms. CortinasBookkeeper

512-841-6813

Health & Safety ProtocolsWe are aligning with CDC guidance.

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● CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.

● Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.

AISD Summary of Current Health & Safety Protocols• No screenings - at home screening encouraged• Masks encouraged for all - staff and students• Hand hygiene (hand washing and hand sanitizing)• Physical distancing encouraged when possible (i.e., recess, outdoors)• Seating charts required for classrooms, cafes, and buses• Outdoor learning encouraged• Close-contact tracing will continue; Quarantining will be implemented for

unvaccinated staff and students and those vaccinated who are showing symptoms

• All positive COVID cases must be reported to COVID19RESPONSE@AUSTINISD.ORG

Bell ScheduleMonday through Thursday Friday

Attendance? ● More than 5 absences per semester will result in

a need to recover the absences● Excused absences- do not account towards the 5

days○ - only doctor notes are excused

● What counts towards the 5 days?○ parent notes - within 48 hours○ funerals○ vacations○

Cell phone● No cell phones during the school day● Parents can contact their students

through the front office● This policy has led to greater

participation and engagement within the learning environment and social interactions.

Campus Dress CodeStandard Dress Code

● 6th grade will wear solid color Yellow/Gold collared “polo” shirt with long or short sleeves.

● 7th grade will wear solid color Gray collared “polo” shirt with long or short sleeves.

● 8th grade will wear solid color Navy Blue collared “polo” shirt with long or short sleeves.

● Khaki, Blue or Black Jeans/Pants, Capri, Shorts, Skirts/Skorts are acceptable.

Campus Dress CodeCollege/ Professional Dress Monday

● Students may wear any college wear to promote College Readiness with jeans or khaki pants. No hats or tank tops.

● College spirit shirts/sweatshirts are also allowed.● Professional dress - We want your child to begin to see their professional future and

would like them to dress as if they were interviewing for their dream job.● Students are required to wear their standard uniform if they aren’t wearing college

or professional dress.

School Spirit Fridays● Students may wear Paredes club or organization T-Shirts and Sweatshirts.● Akins High School spirit shirts/sweatshirts are also allowed.● Paredes school approved t-shirts will be sold throughout the year. (NO PE clothes

will be worn as a spirit wear)● Students are required to wear their standard uniform if they aren’t wearing spirit

shirts.

School Supplies ListAll students are required to purchase the following from the Paredes PE department

PE clothes ● shirt - $10● shorts - $10Combination Lock - $5

Virtual Learning

○ No teachers will be teaching concurrently.○ Homebound is also an option for families with

students with special medical needs. You can find that information at AustinISD.org.

○ You can find more information and an application at www.AustinISD.org/reconnect.

In person learning• We know how to keep classrooms safe. Mask up! Get

vaccinated. We’re a family. We take care of each other.• We are encouraging families to check their temperature

before heading out the door. • We’re also taking precautions throughout the school. For

instance, we’re social distancing where feasible, using assigned seating and providing a HEPA air filtration system within each classroom.

In person learning• At lunchtime, campuses will offer lunch outside as much as

possible, and students will have assigned seats when eating in the cafeteria.

• Also know, we’re really focused on student and teacher mental health. From day one, we’re increasing counseling, social-emotional learning activities, and more.

In person learning• Regular transitions from class to class• A/B days

– 4 class periods and Advisory M - Th• “C” day on Friday

– All 8 periods and Advisory• 8:20 - 3:50

Essential How-Tos for Students at the Beginning of the Year

Navigating AISD Tech Systems• Canvas (BLEND)• Zoom• Chromebook Tips• Technology Troubleshooting• View tutorials for secondary students

Grading PeriodsNew this year - 9 week grading periods

● 1st 9 weeks August 17 - October 15● 2nd 9 weeks October 18 - December 17● 3rd 6 weeks January 5 - March 11● 4th 9 weeks March 21 - May 22

Grades● Minimum of 9 grades in each class per nine

weeks● Grades updated weekly● Review AISD regular grading policy

AssessmentsAll students have 3 key assessments this year:● MAP Growth Math & Reading - beginning,

middle and end of the year● SCA (short cycle assessments) - at the end of

the 1st, 2nd & 3rd 9-weeks● STAAR

ChromebooksIf your student’s chromebook is not working, they may come to campus between 8 and 4 starting August 9 to exchange it.

CISCommunities In Schools

of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support,

empowering them to stay in school and achieve in

life. (please click to view short CIS video)

Communities in School

Cisco GarciaProgram Manager

512-841-6804

Communities In Schools is a safe and supportive program for students.

Every child is unique and Communities In Schools offers a variety of programs to help support each individual student. Our services include:

• Individual and small group time to provide support and encouragement•Assistance for students and their families with basic needs•Academic support, career exploration, and fun learning activities

CACCampus Advisory Councils are committees of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other campus staff.Specific functions of CACs include providing review and comment on:● Campus Educational Program● Campus Performance● Campus Improvement Plan● Campus Staff Development Plan● Campus-Level Waiver Requests to the State● Campus Budget

The mission of CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs provide valuable input to principals, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for their campuses.email me to join: mario.pina@austinisd.org

Mario Pina, CAC Chair

Free Meals for All Through the 2021-22 School Year

● AISD will provide free meals for all students through June 2022.

● Meals are free for all students regardless of income, or without any application or documentation.

● At AISD, we encourage all students to take advantage of free school meals. As a federally funded program, we receive reimbursement for each meal served; the more students who eat with us the more funding we have to invest in the quality of our food, maintain local jobs, and support the Texas economy.

Q & A

Pumanation.org, @ParedesMS,

Q & A

Thank you!For the latest information go to:

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