24-25 Harvester Guide

“Welcome Harvesters!”

I hope you all had a relaxing summer vacation and are looking forward with enthusiasm to the 2024-2025 school year. A special welcome to the families who are new to Pampa. We are happy to serve you and your child beginning with our Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 15th, and our first day of school on Tuesday, August 20th.

I am thankful to have a loving and caring community that continues to support our Harvesters! We have several construction projects underway thanks to the passing of our Bond 2023. You will notice the new Career and Technology and Fine Arts addition going up this year on the high school campus as well as the new addition at Travis Elementary. We anticipate opening both of these new buildings in the Fall of 2026.

We have an obligation to our students to help them prepare for a world that is increasingly more competitive, global, and complex. As our vision states, “Pampa ISD students are courageous innovators utilizing their own unique abilities to invest in their world.” Through tireless effort and encouragement, our staff will work to ensure our mission of producing learners who are compassionate, competent, confident, and future-ready! We look forward to partnering with our families as we engage in the process.

Our priorities for the year will be centered on literacy, processes, and procedures that help ensure deeper learning, family and community engagement, and attendance. As you know, students cannot learn if they are not present at school. Attendance is crucial to the success of your student. We know that children get sick and will need to stay home at times. Please do your best to help your child arrive on time and schedule appointments after school or on days when students are not scheduled to be at school.

Our promise to you is that the PISD staff will do our utmost to celebrate our students’ successes and will be there, with empathy and support, when trials occur. Our highest priority is the safety of our students. No one can learn at their highest level if they do not feel safe and secure. We have two full-time Pampa Police School Resource Officers, along with armed school personnel on every campus through our Guardian Program, and a School Safety and Security Program in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

It is an honor to serve our kids and community. Please look for ways to get involved and support our Harvesters. Pampa is a tremendous place and it will continue to progress as we share experiences and draw closer together.

Thank you for choosing Pampa ISD and for entrusting our staff with the care of your child.

Pampa ISD Board of Trustees

Richard Qualls Board President

The Pampa ISD Board of Trustees is represented by seven elected individuals who volunteer their time for four year terms. Trustees must reside within the Pampa ISD boundaries.

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The Pampa ISD Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at the Pampa ISD Administration building. located at 1233 North Hobart. The school board reviews and votes on matters such as school policies, curriculum, budget, staffing, and building maintenance.

Board authority is defined by federal and state law and the regulations set by the Texas State Board of Education.

Dr. David Godino Board Vice-President

Dr. Emily Arrington Member

Cade Taylor Member

Denise Intemann Secretary

Dr. Misty LeBlanc Member

Luis Nava Member

Meeting agendas are posted at the Administration building and on the District website. The Board recognizes student and staff achievements each month during the “Spotlight on Excellence.” Family members are invited to attend.

Wilson

Austin

Lisa Smith

Lacie Jones

Lamar

Travis

Dr. Bethany Davis

Dr. Byron May

Pampa Junior High

Pampa High School

Sachio Petit

Clay Jones

Pre K/Head Start

Campus Coordinator

2nd & Third Grades

Principal

Principal

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Principal

4th & 5th Grades

Principal

Principal

#PAMPA PROUD

Grade Level Campus Leadership

Pampa Learning Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS Carrie Williams Director

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2024-2025 District Calendar...........

Athletics........................................................

Attendance Requirements..............

Bullying Policy..........................................

Chromebook Insurance.....................

Cybersecurity Online Safety Hub....

Early Pickup Policy................................

Emergency Information....................

Football Tickets........................................

Grade Level Leadership.....................

Grading.........................................................

Graduation Requirements...............

Guardian Plan Program.....................

Health Services........................................

Immunizations.........................................

Inclement Weather...............................

Keep Pampa Safe...................................

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Mobile App................................................. 7 No Pass/No Play Policy....................... 11 Pampa Education Foundation..... 6 Pampa Education Resource Ctr...... 4 Pampa ISD Gold Card......................... 10 Pampa ISD School Board................. 2 Pampa ISD Strategic Plan................ 14 Parent Communication..................... 4 Paypams....................................................... 7 Report Cards............................................. 11 School Supply Lists............................... 8-9 School Nutrition Programs............. 7 Special Populations.............................. 6 Student Conduct & Dress Code.... 4 Superintendent’s Message.............. 2 Transportation.......................................... 6 VIPS Program........................................... 6

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Parent Communication

Student Conduct and Dress Code

At Pampa ISD, Parent Communication is one of our most important goals. We love to share news about our students and communicate campus/district information. We use several platforms to communicate with our students, families, and community. Please follow us on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Our website is a great place to find information about specific departments, calendar events, and news.

The district has moved all of our Parent/Student communication to the platform, ParentSquare. We are very excited about the features that ParentSquare gives us. Please download the ParentSquare app and set your notifications to your preferred time. If you prefer to receive notifications/communications at the end of your day, select digest. You will have access to all of your student’s campus and district information at your fingertips. You will be able to communicate with teachers and staff through this platform. Never miss another event by subscribing and syncing your calendar with campus and district calendars in ParentSquare. Emergency notifications will bypass personal notification preferences to deliver the emergency notification in real time.

Students and parents can access the Student and Parent Handbook containing the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Dress Code on the district’s website, www.pampaisd.net, or by scanning this QR code below.

ParentSquare Links

If you have any questions or customer service needs, please contact pampaisdinfo@pampaisd.net or 806-669-4700 Ext 1425. You can also reach us at www.pampaisd.net and select the “Contact us” button.

Jana Williamson, Director of Communications/Family Community Engagement 806-669-4700 ext. 1425 • jana.williamson@pampaisd.net

Attendance Requirements Attending school every day and arriving on time is crucial to a student’s academic success!

What is an excused absence?

• Personal Illness.

• Observance of a religious holy day.

• Documented health care appointments. A note from the health care provider must be submitted upon the student’s returen to campus. The student must attend a portion of school on the same day.

What if I need to miss school?

• If a student is absent, the parent or guardian must call the school that day to report the reason for the absence or complete the absence form in the ParentSquare app.

• For additional guidance on excused absences, please contact your campus.

It’s Texas State Law! • State law requires that students attend class regularly to receive credit.

• Ten or more unexcused absences in a six-month period could result in a complaint of Parent-Contributing Non-Attendance being filed in the Justice of Peace Court.

Here are some facts about Absenteeism! (from AttenanceWorks.org) • Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.

• Absenteeism and its ill effects start early.

• Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or be held back.

• By 6th grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.

• Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.

• When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.

Stuart Smith,

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Code of Conduct and Dress Code Link

CENTRAL

PERC (Pampa Education Resource Center)

A place for families and teachers Located at the Pampa ISD Administration Building Academic Resources- Access to books, mentors, and games to support student learning.

Community Resources- Access to information about free and low-cost goods and services.

Access to Technology- Access to computers and other technology to support home learning and parent needs(school enrollment, online forms, job applications, volunteer applications.)

Teacher Support- Volunteer to complete teacher requests and projects. Access to teachers/administrators for support services.

Parent University- Attend parent courses to learn life skills and strategies to support home learning.

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-4:00 Contact: Jana Williamson, Director of Communications/FACE jana.williamson@pampaisd.net 806-669-4700 • www.pampaisd.net WWW.PAMPAISD.NET

Inclement Weather Communication In cases of inclement weather, Pampa ISD works in partnership with the City of Pampa, emergency management personnel, and the Pampa ISD Safety and Security Department. Personnel will be out inspecting road conditions as early as 4:00 am determining the impact of ice/snow on our roadways.

District personnel will collaborate with all information available to determine the safety and security of our staff and students, the impact on parents if there is a delay/closure/early release, and the impact on District operations to support student instruction and learning.

When possible, the Pampa ISD Superintendent and support staff will make a decision no later than 6:00 a.m. for a delayed start or school closure. At that time, the District will initiate communications through ParentSquare, social media, local tv/radio, and the Pampa ISD website. The District will only initiate major communication if there is a change to the regular school day and school operations due to weather.

For information about delayed starts and school closures, and how we communicate during emergencies, cancellations and bad weather, please visit this link.

Pampa ISD Partners with Securranty to Offer Affordable Chromebook Insurance for Students Pampa ISD is excited to announce a new partnership with Securranty to offer affordable insurance for school-issued student Chromebooks. This optional insurance is available for all junior high and high school students and is highly recommended. In case of an incident, the district will file the claim and provide a loaner device.

For more details, visit our page on the Pampa ISD website.

Insurance Details: • • • • •

Cost: $25 per student for 12 months of coverage.

Coverage: Accidental damage (drops, cracked screens, liquid spills) Theft or loss Fire, flood, power surge, natural disasters

Exclusions:

• Damage caused by intentional misuse or abuse • Cosmetic damage (damage that does not affect functionality) Students and their families are responsible for the care of district-owned devices. For students not covered under insurance, parents/guardians are liable for any loss or damage. Below is a cost comparison of parts versus the Securranty insurance:

Covered Item

Replacement Cost

Insurance

Battery

$40

$25

Screen

$50

Power Cord

$35

Hinge Cover

$10

Camera

$10

Touchpad

$10 - $15

Plastic Casing

$20 - $45

System Board

$90

Total Device Replacement

$280

TO SIGN UP

How to Sign Up: Scan the code or visit https://securranty.com/pampaisd to sign up. All options are pre-selected for your convenience.

Choose the number of policies needed for multiple students and complete the online payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, or personal check.

Additional Information: • Pampa ISD does not benefit financially from this partnership.

• Insurance policies last 12 months from the purchase date.

• Damages incurred before the policy purchase are not covered.

• Parents do not file claims; the district handles all claims.

• Repairs will be performed by certified in-house technicians or sent to Securranty.

• There is no deductible for claims, and no limit on the number of claims that can be submitted per policy.

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Health Services

Transportation Our Transportation Department strives to achieve customer satisfaction by providing safe, timely, and efficient transportation that contributes to the educational success of all students through staff committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Transportation Link

Families with younger children should practice walking to their assigned bus stops together and help their children memorize their bus numbers and school name.

Parents should also write down their child’s stop location and school name and place it in a safe location accessible to the student. Ensure that your child knows their bus number and school name. Pampa ISD does not offer transportation for Pre K/Head Start students.

To request transportation, parents need to complete the Bus Rider Request Form accessed by using the Transportation Link.

NOTE: Transportation department personnel cannot enter or edit information in the district’s student database. For address changes, parents should contact the registrar at their child’s campus.

Special Populations The Pampa ISD Special Populations Department serves students with disabilities. Our goal is to provide students with the skills and tools they need to be their best in the classroom and to prepare them for life after graduation. Pampa ISD offers a continuum of services for students with disabilities based on the individual student’s needs which are determined collaboratively by parents and school personnel. If you have a child that needs assistance regarding special educa-

tion or 504 services or you suspect your child may have a disability, please contact: • The school principal • Pampa ISD’s Director of Special Populations For more information regarding students with disabilities, call the Office of Special Populations at 806-669—4700 or visit our page on the Pampa ISD website, www.pampaisd.net.

Jennifer Studebaker, Director of Special Populations

The Pampa Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support PISD. The mission of the PEF is “to create and sustain a coalition of business and citizens to support funding for innovative programs and initiatives that enrich educational opportunities for Pampa ISD students and staff.”

With the support of our donors, the PEF awards funds twice a year to teachers and classrooms that promote innovation and teaching excellence.

For more information on the PEF, including ways to donate, visit PEF Facebook page or their website: www.pampaeducationfoundation.com

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Parents/guardians and community members interested in volunteering on PISD campuses or at school/district functions will need to complete the online annual VIPS application.

Pampa ISD is required by law to conduct annual background checks for all volunteers.

Once approved, the PISD Family/Community Engagement office will contact the volunteer about receiving their badge.

Volunteers can renew their VIPS application on an annual basis. Apply to be a volunteer at www.pampaisd. net or by scanning the QR Code.

In the case of injuries or illnesses during the school day, a school nurse is available at every campus. The parent or guardian listed in the enrollment application will be contacted when an injury or illness occurs. Please list additional emergency phone numbers when completing the emergency contact information during the online enrollment process. Parents or guardians should contact their student’s school with any changes to emergency contact numbers.

All prescribed and over the counter medications to be given at school will require written authorization signed by the physician and parent. For more information, contact your school nurse or the District Nurse, Tamara Gutierrez at tamara.gutierrez@pampaisd.net.

Immunizations

All students shall be immunized according to the Texas school immunization requirements. Please visit their website for additional information, www.dshs.state. tx.us. The Covid-19 vaccine is not currently a required immunization. However, Pampa ISD does encourage all parents and guardians to consider getting the Covid-19 vaccine.

Exclusions from compliance are allowable for medical contradictions or reasons of conscience. 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.

A student who meets one of the following criteria may be provisionally enrolled: • Transferring from one Texas public school to another.

• The student is defined as homeless according to the federal McKinney Vento Act. • The student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine and is on schedule to receive subsequent doses. The student must complete the next dose to be considered provisional.

To remain enrolled, the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school.

The Gray County Public Health District will continue to immunize students interested in a Covid-19 vaccine, including those who are on Medicaid, do not have health insurance or are under insured.

For more information contact the Gray County DHHS at (806) 802-7002. Parents who have CHIPS, private or commercial insurance will need to see their medical provider for more information on school required vaccines.

For more information regarding immunization requirements, contact your school nurse or the District Nurse, Tamara Gutierrez at tamara.gutierrez@pampaisd.net.

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Fuel the Day with Good Nutrition!

Breakfast and Lunch All Pampa ISD campus cafeterias participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

Parents and guardians will need to complete a Free/Reduced Meal Application each year to determine your student(s) eligibility. You will be notified by letter from the Child Nutrition office about the determination of your student(s) eligibility. Applications are available at the Child Nutrition office, Pampa ISD website, and online at https://www.paypams.com/Online/App and at each school campus office.

Child Nutrition Link

The Benefits of the Free/Reduced Lunch Program DID YOU KNOW? Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals are eligible to receive many other benefits, such as • SNAP, • ACT fee waiver • College application fee waiver • Free tuition and books for Dual Credit Classes at Clarendon College • Community resources • Discounts on some phone/internet provider services These applications not only benefit your family but also assist the school in receiving state aid funding, which directly ties into every district program and department, including instruction, athletics, technology, etc.

Apply today!

Paypams Parents are now able to use a Direct Pay Link to manage their student’s account.

Paying for school meals or á la carte food items is convenient and fast with our online service. Parents and school staff have the opportunity to prepay online through https://www.paypams.com/Online/App. By creating a secure online account, parents can easily manage their student’s cafeteria account.

Additional benefits of the online service include viewing purchase history, low balance and expired credit card notification and auto-pay options. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted. Cash or checks will also continue to be accepted at the school cafeterias or the Child Nutrition office.

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Paypams Link

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Pampa ISD in partnerships with generous community sponsors w Supplies in those kits have been removed from the p

First Grade Pre-Kindergarten

■ 1 - Backpack (Standard Size) ■ 3 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Plastic School Box (Cigar Box Size) ■ 3 Boxes – Crayola Classic Markers – Fat (10 Count) ■ 4 Pack –Fine Point, Dry Erase Markers ■ 1 Nap Mat, Travel Pillow, And Blanket ■ 1 - 6 Pack – Playdough ■ 1 - Headphones – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack (No Ear Buds) **Optional (Please Keep Sealed): ■ Construction Paper ■ Manilla Drawing Paper ■ Ziploc Bags (Gallon Or Sandwich Size) ■ Craft Supplies (Google Eyes, Pom Pom Balls, Chenille Stems, Feathers)

Kindergarten

■ 1 - Backpack (Standard Size) ■ 2 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Plastic Folder With Brads (Solid Color) ■ 18 – Yellow #2 Pencils (Sharpened) ■ 3 Boxes – 24 Count Crayons (Crayola Brand Recommended) ■ 1 Box – Crayola Classic Markers – Fat (10 Count) ■ 1 Package - Black Expo Markers (Skinny) ■ 2 Large White Erasers ■ 4 Small Glue Sticks ■ 1 Pair – Kid/Student Size Scissors ■ 1 Package – Ziploc Bags ■ Boys – Sandwich or Quart Size ■ Girls – Gallon Size ■ 1 - 4 Pack – Playdough ■ 1 Package – Crayola Watercolors ■ 1 - Headphones – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack (No Ear Buds) 8 HARVESTER GUIDE

■ 1 - Backpack (Standard Size) ■ 2 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Plastic School Box - No Zippers or Locks ■ 1 Plastic Folder With Brads (Solid Color) ■ 18 – Yellow #2 Pencils (Sharpened) ■ 3 Boxes – 24 Count Crayons (Crayola Brand Recommended) ■ 1 Boxes – Crayola Classic Markers – Fat (10 Count) ■ 1 Package - Black Expo Markers (Skinny) ■ 2 Large White Erasers ■ 8 Small Glue Sticks ■ 1 Package – Ziploc Bags ■ Boys – Sandwich or Quart Size ■ Girls – Gallon Size ■ 1 - 4 Pack - Playdough ■ 1 Package – Crayola Watercolors ■ 1 - Headphones – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack (No Ear Buds)

Second Grade

■ 1 Backpack (No Wheels) ■ 3 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Pencil Box ■ 1 Composition Notebook (Wide-Ruled) ■ 1 Folders With Pockets And Brads ■ 18 – Yellow #2 Pencils (Sharpened) ■ 2 Boxes – Crayons ■ 2 Packages – Crayola Markers (Fat) ■ 1 Packages - Black Dry Erase Markers (Skinny) ■ 2 Glue Sticks ■ 1 Liquid Glue ■ 1 Pair – Pointed-Tip Scissors (Child Size) ■ 1 Package – Ziploc Bags ■ Boys – Sandwich or Quart Size ■ Girls – Gallon Size ■ 1 - Headphones – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack

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will be providing a basic supply kit to all Pre-K-5th grade students. primary supply lists. Thank you, Pampa ISD partners!

Third Grade

■ 1 Backpack (No Wheels) ■ 3 Boxes - Kleenex ■ 1 Large, Zippered Pencil Bag With 3 Holes (No Boxes) ■ 1 Package – Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper ■ 2 Composition Notebooks (Wide Ruled) ■ 2 Plastic Pocket Folders ■ 3 (12 Count) Boxes - #2 Plain Pencils ■ 1 Box – Colored Pencils ■ 2 Boxes - Crayons (24 Count) ■ 1 Package - Markers (Basic Colors) ■ 1 Package- Dry Erase Markers ■ 2 Packages – Pencil Top Erasers ■ 1 Package – Ziploc Bags ■ Boys – Sandwich or Quart Size ■ Girls – Gallon Size ■ 1 - Headphones – 3.5 Mm Audio Jack (No Ear Buds)

Fourth Grade

■ 1 - Backpack (Standard Size - No Wheels - Goes Home) ■ 1 - Nylon Drawstring Bag (Stays At School) ■ 3 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Large Zippered Pencil Bag (No Pencil Boxes) ■ 1 Package – Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper ■ 2 Composition Notebooks (100 Page, Wide-Ruled, No Spirals) ■ 2 Plastic Folders With Brads (2 Different Colors, Preferably No Black) ■ 4 – 24 Count Boxes – Pencils (No Mechanical) ■ 1 Box – Colored Pencils (12 Count) ■ 1 Box – Crayola Brand Markers ■ 1 - 4 Pack - Expo ■ 1 Package Multicolored Highlighters ■ 1 Package – Pencil Top Erasers ■ 4 Small Glue Sticks ■ 1 - Headphones Or Earbuds-3.5 Mm Audio Jack (No Bluetooth) ■ 1 - Box Quart Size Baggies WWW.PAMPAISD.NET

Fifth Grade

■ 1 - Backpack (Standard Size - No Wheels - Goes Home) ■ 1 - Nylon Drawstring Bag (Stays At School) ■ 3 Boxes – Kleenex ■ 1 Large Zippered Pencil Bag (No Pencil Boxes) ■ 1 Package – Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper ■ 1 Composition Notebook (100 Page, Wide-Ruled, No Spirals) ■ 2 Plastic Folders With Brads (2 Different Colors, Preferably No Black) ■ 4 – 24 Count Boxes – Pencils (No Mechanical) ■ 1 Box – Colored Pencils (12 Count) ■ 1 Box – Crayola Brand Markers ■ 1 - 4 Pack - Expo Markers ■ 1 Package Multicolored Highlighters ■ 1 Package White Erasers ■ 8 Small Glue Sticks ■ 1 Package – Index Cards ■ 1 - Headphones or Earbuds-3.5 Mm Audio Jack(No Bluetooth) ■ 1 - Box Gallon Size Baggies School Supply List

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PAMPA ISD ATHLETICS Athletics is an important part of Pampa ISD’s district curriculum and strategic design. With over 22 different sports, Pampa ISD student participation in a variety of team and individual sports is at an all time high.

Pampa ISD offers the following sports: Fall Football: HS & JH Volleyball: HS & JH Boys & Girls Cross Country: HS & JH Team Tennis Winter Boys and Girls Basketball: HS & JH Boys and Girls Wrestling Boys and Girls Swimming Boys and Girls Soccer

Athletic Director Coach Floyd White

Athletic Physicals To participate in athletics, each student in grades 7-12 must have a physical on file. The PISD Office of Athletics is utilizing a site to manage student physicals called Rank One. Parents/guardians can access the Rank One site at the QR below.

Additional forms and requirements along with the PISD Student/Parent Athletic Handbook can be found on the PISD Athletics website. www.pampaisd. net.

Spring Softball Baseball Boys and Girls Golf Boys and Girls Track & Field: HS & JH Tennis: HS & JH

Rank One Link

Athletic Tickets Online PISD Office of Athletics is offers a quick and convenient way to purchase football tickets online.

To purchase online tickets, please visit www.pampaisd.net and select Campus at the top of the page. Under campus select, “Harvester Athletics.”

Finally select the “Ticket Sales” icon. You may also access it through the QR code.

Online Ticket Sales Link

The Pampa ISD Gold Card The Pampa ISD Gold Card is a program for our 65+ Pampa residents. The Gold Card gives FREE general admission to all games and events for our residents 65+. To receive your Gold Card please stop by the Pampa ISD Administration Building.

Note: Season tickets and reserved seating are not eligible with the Gold Card.

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Grading

No Pass/No Play Policy

Pampa ISD distributes progress reports and report cards during and at the end of the grading period to notify parents/ guardians about their student’s academic performance.

Parents can also log in to the Ascender Parent Portal through the website, www.pampaisd.net or through the QR code below. All academic subject grades 4th-12th) are based on a numerical scale of 0-100. Any grade below 70 is failing. Pre-K/Head Start through 3rd Grade are standards-based with Pre-K measuring Kindergarten readiness. The district’s grading guidelines are available at each campus and on the Pampa ISD website under the Parents and Students tab.

Under the state’s “no pass/no play” law, a student must pass all courses for the previous reporting period to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.

Early Pickup Policy A student may be released during school hours to the contact or emergency contact listed in Ascender or to a person who has written permission from the listed contact.

Parents, guardians, or designees will need to present a valid form of identification to the school office. Additional contacts with a right to transport can be added to a student’s Ascender profile during the registration/annual form process.

Access the Ascender Parent Portal to create your account today!

Failure to meet this requirement eliminates a student from competition or performance.

The student is allowed to practice or rehearse with other students. For more information on grading and report cards, contact individual campuses.

Report Cards Pampa Junior High and Pampa High School provide report cards six times during the school year. All elementary campuses provide report cards 4 times a year. Parents/guardians should receive the report cards shortly after the grading period ends. (Six weeks for secondary and nine weeks for elementary.)

Abby Hancock Executive Director Curriculum/Instruction

Graduation Requirements Students meet their graduation requirements by completing the required number of credits and passing five statewide end-of-course exams in the areas of English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History. Students may customize their high school experience beyond the Foundation High School Program by completing requirements for additional components such as endorsements, the distinguished level of achievement, and perforWWW.PAMPAISD.NET

mance acknowledgments. They include the Foundation Plan and the Foundation Plan + Endorsements Plan and an opportunity to earn the distinguished Level of achievement.

Students can choose from five endorsement areas which include: Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Public Services; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); or Multidisciplinary Studies.

Courses within each endorsement are designed to prepare students for college and career opportunities in their program interest.

For additional Information and details about particular course credits, consult your high school counselor. Visit https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/f iles/Graduation_Toolkit_2020%20English%20Website.pdf for more information.

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At Pampa ISD, School Safety Matters!

Pampa ISD is committed to providing safe school environments. We are taking significant steps to provide those safe environments through additional security personnel, training for staff, and evaluation of our facilities.

We have 2 school resource officers who will be completely focused on school safety. Increased security at the campus level includes visitor guidelines and background checks. Parents are encouraged to register as a VIPS (Volunteer in Pampa Schools) at the beginning of the school year to make campus visits and volunteer opportunities easier. As always, if you have any questions about Pampa ISD’s safety and security, we are here to help. pampaisdinfo@pampaisd.net

Report Bullying Incidents Pampa ISD strictly prohibits bullying on school property, at school-related activities or in any vehicle operated by the district. Bullying may include verbal or written expression, expression through electronic means or physical conduct. Bullying is not tolerated in PISD. Anyone who believes a student has experienced bullying or has engaged in bullying should report the incident immediately. Retaliation against anyone involved in the reporting process is a violation of district policy.

• Bullying can be reported orally or in writing to a teacher, school counselor, principal or other district employee.

• Bullying reports may be submitted anonymously through our online bullying reporting system, Stop It. The Stop It App information can be found on the district’s website under Parents and Students>Bullying. It can also be accessed through the QR code below.

Emergency Information Emergencies that require police assistance should be reported immediately to 9-1-1. In addition, Pampa ISD Student Resource Officer Services can be reached by calling 806-669-4700. The Superintendent with the support of the Director of Student Services will determine whether a school will close due to bad weather or other emergencies.

STOP!T Link

Emergencies and Drills Pampa ISD is committed to the safety and security of students, staff and visitors on its campuses. The district will continue to follow the Standard Response Protocal and its emergency actions of Lockout, Lock-down, Evacuate and Shelter-in-Place.

Pampa ISD announces closures, delayed starts, and early releases as soon as a decision is made. Announcements will be made through the district communication platforms: ParentSquare, PISD website, social media, radio and TV.

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Cybersecurity: Online Safety Hub We are excited to announce that we have partnered up with Linewize by Family Zone to provide our school communities with the highest quality of online safety and digital wellness education. This partnership provides parents with tools, resources, and expert advice on all the latest online safety issues you and your family may be encountering. As members of our school community, you have direct access to our custom-designed Online Safety Hub, where you can access a wide array of research-backed tools and educational materials that will help you implement online safety measures at home.

Guardian Plan Program Pampa ISD participates in The Guardian Plan. Under the Guardian Plan, a district can grant qualified personnel permission to carry firearms on campuses through an agreement. The Board desires to ensure the safety of students, school personnel, and visitors, by authorizing a limited number of qualified District employees (“Guardians”) to possess certain CONCEALED firearms on school property to provide an effective and timely response to an emergency situation that poses an immediate threat to serious bodily injury and/or death.

All participants have gone through multiple in-depth trainings and evaluations to become certified as Texas School Guardians. There will be ongoing required training for all guardians.

Guardian participants are confidential.

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What’s included?

Parent Advice Guides

• Expert advice on how to identify the biggest online safety issues your child might be experiencing, from online bullying to screen time, online predators and social media usage • Step-by-step recommendations to guide you through addressing these issues with your child

App & Game Reviews

• Extensive reviews of the latest trending apps and games including a full assessment of their functions and risks • Our online safety experts provide step-by-step instructions on how to make each app and game safer for your child

Online Safety Quiz & Additional Resources

• Complete the online safety parenting quiz to receive a safety rating for your family • Get useful hints and tips on the actions you can immediately take to keep your family safe online - even if you are not tech-savvy yourself • Guides on how to implement safety initiatives in your home We look forward to continuing to provide you with the best resources for our school communities and encourage you all to utilize the Online Safety Hub - the platform we trust for high-quality online safety education. https://pampaisd.onlinesafetyhub.io/ HARVESTER GUIDE

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Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan 2024-2025 2024-2025 Strategic Plan 2024-2025

2024-2025 Our Vision Our Vision Pampa ISD students are courageous innovators utilizing their own unique Our Vision Pampa ISDinvest students areworld. courageous innovators utilizing their own unique abilities to in their

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Pampa students are courageous innovators utilizing their own unique Pampa ISD students courageous innovators utilizing their own unique abilities to invest in theirare world.

Our Mission abilities to invest in their world.

Our Mission The mission of Pampa ISD is to produce learners who are compassionate, Our Mission The Our mission of Pampaand ISDfuture-ready! is to produce learners who are compassionate, competent, confident, Mission The missionconfident, of Pampaand ISD future-ready! is to produce learners who are compassionate, competent, The mission of Pampa ISD is to produce learners who are compassionate, competent, confident, and future-ready! competent, confident, and future-ready!

Our andsome someofofour ouraccomplishments accomplishments Our goals goals and Our goals someofofour ouraccomplishments accomplishments Our goalsandandsome We will design aligned PK-12 programs to We will design aligned PK-12 programs to create a competitive, successful, and unified create competitive, successful, and unified We will aligned PK-12 toto Weadesign will design aligned PK-12 programs educational experience for all. programs educational experience for all. create a competitive, successful, and unified create a competitive, and Programs have been alignedsuccessful, with emphasis onunified literacy, educational experience educational experience forfor all.all.

Programs have been aligned with emphasis on literacy, CTE, fine arts, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, grade

CTE, fine arts, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, grade Programs aligned with emphasis onliteracy, literacy, level transitions, and standards-based grading through Programs havehave beenbeen aligned with emphasis on CTE, fine arts, Multi-Tiered of Supports, grade level transitions, and standards-based grading 3rd grade. developing theSystems showofup, work through hard, CTE, fine Began arts, Multi-Tiered Systems Supports, grade level transitions, and standards-based grading through 3rd grade.

Began developing the show up, work hard, serve motto. level others transitions, and standards-based grading through 3rd grade.

Began developing the show up, work hard, serve others motto.

3rd grade. Began developing the show up, work hard, serve others motto. others motto.

We serve will invest in safe, innovative schools.

We will invest in safe, innovative schools.

In May 2023, the in Pampa passed a $130 We of will invest safe,community innovative schools.

We will invest in safe, innovative schools.

In May of 2023, the Pampa community passed a wing $130 million bond that will impact every campus. A new

In May of 2023, the Pampa community passed a $130

million bond that willPampa impact every campus. wing atIn Travis Elementary, new CTE facility, andA Anew May of 2023, community passed a $130 million bondthe that a will impact every campus. new wing at Travis Elementary, a new CTE facility, and improvements at all campuses will help to make all of million will impact every campus.

A new wing at bond Travisthat Elementary, a new CTE facility, and improvements at allatcampuses will help toand make ofof our schools future-ready.

In 2023, we implemented the at Travis Elementary, a campuses new CTE facility, improvements all will help to makeallall our schools future-ready.

In 2023, we implemented the Guardian to campuses support the safety security ofthe our program schoolsatfuture-ready.

In 2023, weand implemented improvements all will help to make all of Guardian program to support the safety and security ofof Guardian program to support the safety and security allour campuses. schools future-ready. In 2023, we implemented the all campuses. all campuses.

Guardian program to support the safety and security of

campuses.

We all will foster an actively engaged, unified We foster will foster an actively engaged, unified We will an actively engaged, unified community culture in the relentless pursuit of community culture in the relentless pursuitof of community culture in the relentless pursuit We will foster an actively engaged, unified our vision. our vision. our vision. community culture in the relentless pursuit of All students are now Harvesters from Pre-K- 12th All students are now Harvesters from Pre-K- 12th our Allvision. students are nowa Harvesters from communications Pre-K- 12th grade.

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Implemented a comprehensive communications Event Day. Eventand Day. plan community partnerships such as the Big Event Day.

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IMPORTANT DATES August 15 August 20 Sept. 2

Back To School Bash First Day of School

Oct. 7-8

Student/Staff Holiday Fall Break

Oct. 21

Student Holiday

Oct. 21

The Big Event

Nov. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break

Dec.23-Jan. 3

Christmas Break

Jan. 6 Jan. 20

Student Holiday Student Holiday Student Holiday

Feb. 17 March 10-14

Spring Break

April 18

Student/Staff Holiday

April 21 May 22 May 22

Student Holiday

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Last Day of School Graduation

GRADING PERIODS

Elementary 1st 9 Weeks 2nd 9 Weeks 3rd 9 Weeks 4th 9 Weeks

8/20- 10/18 10/22- 12/20 1/7- 3/7 3/17- 5/22

ATTENDANCE

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Thank you for scheduling vacations and planned absences during student holidays.

Secondary

1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks 4th 6 Weeks 5th 6 Weeks 6th 6 Weeks

8/20- 9/25 9/26- 11/06 11/7- 12/20 1/7- 2/14 2/18- 4/4 4/7- 5/22

LEGEND

Student/Staff Holiday First/Last Day of School Professional Day/Student Holiday Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday Early Release

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