Corpus Christi Independent School District

2023-2024 SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST

Schools require students to bring basic supplies (paper, pencils, scissors, etc.) to class. Students may also be asked to purchase additional supplies for individual classes. Contact your child's school for a complete list of supplies for each grade level and campus. See below for the 2023-2024 CCISD elementary school, middle school and high school supply list. School supply lists are also available at www.ccisd.us.

Scan the QR code to learn more about the clear backpack requirements.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

Check with individual teachers for additional supplies

• Clear backpack

• Highlighters

• Package of sticky notes

• 1 Package #2 pencils

• Map pencils

• Notebook paper white regular ruled

• 1 Three ring binder or folder with brads

• 1 Composition notebook

• Glue stick

• 1 Hand sanitizer (at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol)

1:1 Device Program

CCISD is excited to continue its 1:1 student device program for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The program provides students with the tools to access, create, share, and collaborate as digital citizens.

CCISD will also offer a device accidental protection program to provide students with security in the event something happens to the device. It will give the students a sense of responsibility and accountability for the devices they check out.

Bring Your Own Device

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program provides students the optional opportunity to use a technology device they prefer, to supplement the device from the district, or to meet other needs and preferences. BYOD is supported across all campuses.

For more information on the 1:1 Device program and the BYOD program, please visit www.ccisd.us/ StudentTechnology

Transportation

CCISD offers school bus transportation for students who live 2 miles or more from their assigned school. Students residing within 2 miles of their assigned school may have transportation available if their neighborhood qualifies as hazardous. The district uses the hazardous transportation rating system per state and local policy.

Bus route, bus stop eligibility and assignments are based on the student’s physical address on file in the CCISD student database. Please contact the registrar at your student’s campus to make address changes.

For more information on transportation eligibility and bus routes, contact the Office of Transportation at (361) 695-7610 or visit www.ccisd.us/Departments/Transportation

School Boundaries

CCISD assigns each student to a specific elementary, middle or high school campus based on a student’s home address. To determine which school your child should attend, go to the district’s website, www.ccisd.us, and click on “School Boundaries” to look up specific addresses that determine your attendance zone. If your neighborhood was affected by the recent attendance boundary changes, and you have a question about your new zone, please contact the Office of Student Support Services at (361) 695-7242. For more information on school boundaries and attendance zones, please contact the Office of Assessment and Accountability at (361) 844-0396.

Breakfast and Lunch

All CCISD campus cafeterias participate in the Community Eligibility Provision program allowing all students to receive a free breakfast and a free lunch every school day. No loans will be given for second meals or a la carte purchases because each student receives complimentary meals.

To help the district continue to receive money for grants and programs, parents and guardians should complete a district income survey as part of the online registration process.

My School Bucks

Paying for second school meals or a la carte food is convenient and fast with our no-fee online service. Parents and school staff have the opportunity to prepay online through www.myschoolbucks.com. By creating a secure online account, parents can easily manage their student’s cafeteria account. Cash or checks will also continue to be accepted at the school cafeterias.

To learn more about CCISD Food Services and see school menus, visit www.ccisd.us/Departments/FoodServices.

Connect With Us!

CCISD believes in a strong partnership between home and school, a partnership that thrives on communication. CCISD offers a variety of ways for parents and guardians to stay connected to what is happening at schools and across the district.

Ways to stay informed:

• CCISD’s Facebook page

• CCISD’s Twitter account

• Visit www.ccisd.us/Schools to find your campus’ web address.

• Receive district text messages by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587, the district’s telephone, text and email emergency notification system.

• Get answers to your questions via our Let’s Talk! customer service platform.

• Keep your child’s school informed about your contact information so you receive telephone, text and email messages with important information, including emergency updates.

School closures due to bad weather or emergencies (flooding, power failures, hurricane, etc.) are determined by the Superintendent of Schools. CCISD announces closures via automated messages to staff and families, on official district social media accounts, and by sharing information with local media outlets. To ensure you receive district communications, tell your child’s school about any changes in your contact information.

CCISD’s goal is for all students and staff to be treated with dignity and respect. To resolve a problem or bring a concern to the district’s attention, follow the chart below.

How to Get Help

Attendance Tips

Attending school every day and arriving on time is crucial to a student’s academic success. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically and to graduate from high school.

Showing up matters for R.E.A.L. It is an opportunity to:

• Build Routines

• Increase Engagement

• Provide Access to resources

• Support Learning

Frequently Asked Questions: What if I need to miss school?

• If a student is absent, the parent or guardian must call or email the school that day to report the reason for the absence.

• Students must also submit a written note from the parent describing the reason for the absence.

Can my child lose credit if they have less than 90% attendance for the year?

• State law requires that students attend class 90% of the school year to receive credit.

• Ten or more unexcused absences in a six-month period may result in truancy court hearings. CCISD is committed to assisting families with attendance barriers. Always reach out to campus staff for support. For more information on attendance requirements, contact the Office of Admission, Attendance and Student Support Services at (361) 6957242.

Parental Consent to Leave Campus

All campus sign-out procedures must be followed, and proof of identity must be presented to the front office before a student may leave campus during the school day. For more information on sign-out policies, contact your student’s school.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts

CCISD is committed to creating a school environment that is safe, loving and supportive. The district has implemented Capturing Kids’ Hearts strategies at all elementary, middle and high schools and district departments. These strategies help build meaningful relationships between students, families and their campuses. To learn more about this program, visit iheartckh.com.

Student Conduct and Dress Code

All students and parents may learn about student conduct and dress code requirements in the Student and Parent Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. The handbook is available at www.ccisd.us, and printed copies are

Health Services

available at your student’s school.

Special Education Services

CCISD employs an educational process that links students to various support options, including but not limited to a referral for a special education evaluation. If a student is experiencing learning difficulties in a general education classroom, parents and guardians may contact the school principal to learn about the district’s support services.

Parents or guardians of students currently receiving special education services and needing assistance resolving concerns should contact:

• The school principal

• The district’s Senior Director for Special Education

• Or the Region 2 Education Service Center

Parents and guardians may also contact the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to request voluntary mediation, file a complaint, or file a request for a due process hearing before an impartial hearing officer. Before filing a request for a hearing, a confidential mediation may be scheduled at no cost to you.

For more information on student options, call the Office of Special Education at (361) 878-2684 or visit the TEA Legal Services, Special Education Dispute Resolution website at www.tea.state.tx.us

For more information on student conduct, contact the Office of Admissions, Attendance and Student Support Services at (361) 695-7242. ccisd.us

School nurses are available at every CCISD campus and are equipped to provide students immediate care in the event of an injury or illness. We encourage parents and guardians to ensure current contact information is on file with the school so that the school may reach you in the event of an emergency. To update contact information, call your campus for assistance.

Immunizations

All students must be immunized according to Texas school immunization requirements. The school nurse can provide guidance on age-appropriate immunization schedules. Acceptable proof of immunization includes a physician-validated history of illness or personal immunization records from a licensed physician or public health clinic. For more information regarding immunization requirements, call the Office of Student Health Services at (361) 878-2680, ext. 44926. Scan the QR codes below to learn more about Texas immunization requirements and exemptions:

Medications

All prescription medications given at school require written permission signed by the physician and parent/guardian. Contact your student’s school nurse or the Office of Student Health Services at (361) 878-2680, ext. 44926

Grading and Report Cards

CCISD’s Grading and Reporting Procedures are available on the CCISD website at www.ccisd.us/StudentsParents. The district issues report cards and progress reports through electronic delivery at the end of each grading period to notify parents and guardians about how their student is performing academically in school. Parents/guardians must electronically sign student’s report card after each grading periods.

The electronic report card and progress report are available in the Canvas Backpack. Both students and parents have access to these records in Canvas Backpack. Instructional Technology shared parent informational videos (see QR codes) about accessing their Canvas account. At any time, a parent may request a printed copy of the report card from the campus.