BACKo2l Guide FALL 2021 WYLIE ISD
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Wylie Independent School District 951 S Ballard Ave. Wylie, Texas 75098 www.wylieisd.net
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Letter from Dr. Vinson p. 3 School Hours p. 4 School Year Calendar p. 4 School Supplies p. 4 School Menu p. 4 Enrollment p. 5 Registration p. 5 District Maps p. 5 Buses & Transportation p. 6 Registrars p. 8 Campus Administration p. 9 School Board p. 9 Athletics p. 9 Student Services p. 10 Immunizations p. 10 COVID-19 p. 10 Promotion & Retention p. 11 Attendance p. 12 After School Program p. 13 GT Services p. 13 Special Services p. 13 Special Education p. 13 Student IDs p. 14 PTA p. 14 Family Resource Center p. 14 Volunteering p. 15 Guidance & Counseling p. 15 Chromebooks p. 16 Skyward p. 16 Wylie Way p. 17 Save the Date p. 18 Quick Links p. 19
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a letter from Dr. Vinson
Welcome Back!
It’s that time again, when our kiddos trade swimsuits for school clothes and prepare to learn, the Wylie Way! Fine arts, athletics, JROTC and many other groups have already reported, and words cannot describe the joy we feel to see them back to school in what could be the most “normal” environment since February of 2020. Wylie ISD is prepared to welcome everyone back with new classrooms, desks, chairs and buses. As construction wraps up on seven different campuses, more than 150 new staff members are being introduced to the Wylie Way and teachers are busy setting up their classrooms. Our attention to health and safety also remains a priority, and we are ready to safely receive our students. Kids love memes, and I believe the one below accurately describes Wylie ISD’s current status. Our health and safety protocols will be continuously evaluated with data from state, county and local agencies to guide our pathway back to school. The biggest reason for our success last year was
great communication and collaboration between our families and the schools. This is our school, and keeping our kids healthy and safe is most effective when this partnership between school and home thrives! As with the We cannot wait start of any new school year, to get this school especially one year started and where there help each other are so many new families, thrive, the Wylie we know how Way! important it is to provide simple reminders of how everything is supposed to work. That is why we have created a backto-school guide to answer your most frequently asked questions. This guide also highlights changes, schedules, and who to call for support and guidance as the new school year approaches. Welcome back, we cannot wait to get this school year started and help each other thrive, the Wylie Way!
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School Hours
Elementary: 7:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. Intermediate/Junior High: 8:15 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. High School: 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
School Year Calendar August
2021-2022
To view the district calendar, download and/or print a copy, please visit www.wylieisd.net/cal. Each school also maintains its own campus calendar on its website.
School Supplies Not only are Wylie ISD families able to pre-purchase school supplies via the PTA fundraiser at the end of the previous school year, the district is also excited to offer school supplies through TeacherLists. Through TeacherLists, families are given a clear list of needed supplies by school and grade level. To purchase from your preferred online retailer, simply, click the store icon and the list will be added to your shopping cart. Out of stock and unavailable items will be noted as well. School supply lists for each campus can be found at www.wylieisd.net/schoolsupplies.
School Menus Milk
All Wylie ISD students will be offered a complete breakfast and lunch at no charge during the 2021-22 school year. Smart snack approved items will also be available for purchase at each campus. While a free and reduced application is not required this year, families can complete the socioeconomic form included in our online student registration. This form will determine a student’s eligibility for other benefits. If you need assistance or have questions, please call 972-429-2333. Menus can be found at www.wylieisd.net/menus. For more information on payment options including online payments and refunds visit www.wylieisd.net/payments.
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New Student Enrollment
Welcome to Wylie ISD! For new student enrollment information, please visit www.wylieisd.net/enroll. This webpage will provide you with important enrollment information and the required documents needed to enroll your student.
Current Student
Registration
District online yearly registration for current students is now open for the 2021-22 school year. For important information about online registration for returning students, please visit www.wylieisd.net/ register. Please complete annual online registration by Aug. 27. Important note: Legislation recently passed requiring parents and families to provide an updated address, phone number and email address to the district within two weeks of any change. To update information, please contact the registrar at your student’s campus.
District Maps
Please click a map link below to view the map you wish to view. These maps are provided as a convenient source of information, but are for illustrative purposes only. For definitive attendance information, please use the school/ bus route finder to determine your zoned schools based upon your address. For intermediate, junior high and high school attendance, please follow the district feeder pattern to determine where your student will attend classes.
District Building Locations Elementary Attendance Zones Wylie ISD Feeder Pattern 2021-2022 Back-to-School Guide |5
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Find important information below regarding bus transportation in Wylie ISD.
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For any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 972-429-2300 or visit our webpage.
Every elementary student will receive colored wrist bands that match their bus routes. Students in K-2 are required to have a parent, guardian or older sibling at the stop to take them home. If a parent or guardian feels their child can walk home unattended, they must send an email stating they give permission. This note will be attached to the child’s route. In the event there is no parent, guardian or older sibling at the stop and no note is attached to the student’s information, the child is returned to the campus.
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portation
Wylie ISD is proud to offer quality transportation for our community. Bus routes went live Aug. 1 on www.wylieisd.net/busroutes. Check routes and schedules as they may have changed from last year.
Here Comes the Bus app Here Comes the Bus is an easy-to-use website and mobile device app that enables parents to view the real-time location of their child’s school bus on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Email alerts and push notifications help parents send their students to the bus stop at just the right time. This application can be viewed on any smartphone by entering the student’s ID and an account number provided by the school district.
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Getting started is easy! Visit the Here Comes the Bus website and use the Wylie ISD District Code: 29273. Create your parent account using the same email address that is in Skyward Family Access and you are done. Your bus-riding students will automatically be associated with your account so you can track their bus.
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For questions or assistance with enrollment or registration, please contact your campus registrar. Below is a list of campus registrars and their contact information. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Akin Elementary Ana Cintron ana.cintron@wylieisd.net 972-429-3404 Birmingham Elementary Tammie Hogue tammie.hogue@wylieisd.net 972-429-3422 Bush Elementary Jennifer Ellis jennifer.ellis@wylieisd.net 972-429-2604 Cox Elementary Kristen Messer kristen.messer@wylieisd.net 972-429-2504 Dodd Elementary Lisa Forester lisa.forester@wylieisd.net 972-429-3444 Groves Elementary Cori Penrose cori.penrose@wylieisd.net 972-429-3464 Hartman Elementary Leslie Mahan leslie.mahan@wylieisd.net 972-429-3484 Smith Elementary Shelly Deegear shelly.deegear@wylieisd.net 972-429-2544 Tibbals Elementary Robin Guthrie robin.guthrie@wylieisd.net 972-429-2524 Watkins Elementary Shawnda Troupe shawnda.troupe@wylieisd.net 972-429-2584 Whitt Elementary Sherry Fitzgerald sherry.fitzgerald@wylieisd.net 972-429-2564 continued on pg. 10
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WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Campus Registrars
Wylie ISD Board of Trustees Matt Atkins - Board President matt.atkins@wylieisd.net Heather Leggett - Board Vice President heather.leggett@wylieisd.net Dr. Jacob Day - Board Secretary jacob.day@wylieisd.net Mitch Herzog - Board Member mitch.herzog@wylieisd.net Bill Howard - Board Member bill.howard@wylieisd.net Kylie Reising - Board Member kylie.reising@wylieisd.net Stacie Smith - Board Member stacie.smith@wylieisd.net
www.wylieisd.net/board
Wylie ISD Leadership David Vinson, Ph.D. Superintendent david.vinson@wylieisd.net Kim Spicer, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent kim.spicer@wylieisd.net Scott Roderick Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations scott.roderick@wylieisd.net Casey Whittle Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources casey.whittle@wylieisd.net Scott Winn Assistant Superintendent for Student Services scott.winn@wylieisd.net
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION Elementary Akin Elementary Principal - Joey Welborn - joey.welborn@wylieisd.net Birmingham Elementary Principal - Tracy Halligan - tracy.halligan@wylieisd.net Bush Elementary Principal - Ashala Foppe-Morris - ashala.foppe-morris@wylieisd.net Cox Elementary Principal - Krista Wilson - krista.wilson@wylieisd.net Dodd Elementary Principal - Magan Porter - magan.porter@wylieisd.net Groves Elementary Principal - Vanessa Hudgins - vanessa.hudgins@wylieisd.net Hartman Elementary Principal - Shawnell Bradshaw - shawnell.bradshaw@wylieisd.net Smith Elementary Principal - Kellye Morton - kellye.morton@wylieisd.net Tibbals Elementary Principal - Jamie Fletcher - jamie.fletcher@wylieisd.net Watkins Elementary Principal - Jennifer Wiseman - jennifer.wiseman@wylieisd.net Whitt Elementary Principal - Morgan Power - morgan.power@wylieisd.net
Intermediate Davis Intermediate Principal - Cody Summers - cody.summers@wylieisd.net Draper Intermediate Principal - Beth Craighead - beth.craighead@wylieisd.net Harrison Intermediate Principal - Christa Smyder - christa.smyder@wyliedisd.net
Junior High Burnett Junior High Principal - Ryan Bickley - ryan.bickley@wylieisd.net Cooper Junior High Principal - Jesse Chavoya - jesse.chavoya@wylieisd.net McMillan Junior High Principal - Jason Ervin - jason.ervin@wylieisd.net
High School Wylie East High School Principal - Tiffany Doolan - tiffany.doolan@wylieisd.net Wylie High School Principal - Brian Alexander - brian.alexander@wylieisd.net Achieve Academy Principal - Dana Roberts - dana.roberts@wylieisd.net
Athletic Links Athletic Schedules Online Ticketing Wylie Stadium Clear Bag Policy
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Campus Registrars For questions or assistance with enrollment or registration, please contact your campus registrar. Below is a list of campus registrars and their contact information. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS: Davis Intermediate Andrea Turner andrea.turner@wylieisd.net 972-429-3332 Draper Intermediate Lucy Wade lucy.wade@wylieisd.net 972-429-3357 Harrison Intermediate Lisa Davis lisa.davis@wylieisd.net 972-429-3307 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS: Burnett Junior High Theresa Rice theresa.rice@wylieisd.net 972-429-3207 Cooper Junior High Nathalie Menschaert nathalie.menschaert@wylieisd.net 972-429-3257 McMillan Junior High Teresa Ponce teresa.ponce@wylieisd.net 972-429-3232 HIGH SCHOOLS: Wylie East High School Gayle Armstrong gayle.armstrong@wylieisd.net 972-429-3108 Wylie High School Carla Blatney carla.blatney@wylieisd.net 972-429-3121 Achieve Academy Marsie Clark marsie.clark@wylieisd.net 972-429-2394
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Student Services Please visit the Wylie ISD website for up-to-date information on Dress Code, Student Handbooks, Student Code of Conduct and more. DRESS CODE: https://www.wylieisd.net/dresscode Helpful Guides & Documents including the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct: https://www.wylieisd.net/parentsandstudents
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Promotion & Retention
on the basis of academic A student will be promoted only ficiency in the subject matter achievement or demonstrated pro recommendation of the student’s of the course or grade level, the criterion-referenced or stateteacher, the score received on any mandated assessment. Kindergarten - Grade 3 g that a student repeat A parent may request in writin Before granting the request, kindergarten, or grade 1, 2, or 3. ion committee to meet and the campus will convene a retent ite the parent to participate. discuss the request, and will inv iate & Junior High Grade Levels Elementary 4th Grade, Intermed ent may request in writing For the 2021-22 school year, a par 6, 7 or 8 that the student was that a student repeat grade 4, 5, school year. Before granting the enrolled in during the 2020-21 e a retention committee to meet request, the campus will conven e. l invite the parent to participat and discuss the request and wil High School Grade Levels ent may request in writing For the 2021-22 school year, a par en for high school credit that a student repeat a course tak ed credit for during the 2020that the student took and receiv the request, the campus will 21 school year. Before granting to meet and discuss the request convene a retention committee ticipate. Please note, students and will invite the parent to par t they have taken and received repeating a high school course tha n local credit for the course. credit for previously can only ear will not count towards state This means the repeated course graduation credits.
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Attendance At-A-Glance Below you will find a quick overview of the School Attendance/ Absence Policies, but it is highly recommended that parents review the Student Handbook located on the website. The district’s Attendance Policy can be found starting on page 35 of the Student Handbook. 1. When a student returns from an absence, the student must bring a parent signed note to the attendance office that describes the reason for the absence or the parent may enter the reason for the absence in Skyward Parent Access. After three school days, the absence will be considered unexcused if a note has not been received by the school office. 2. If your child leaves during the day for a doctor or dentist appointment, a doctor’s note must be submitted to the school attendance office within three days of the absence in order for the absence on the day of the appointment to be considered “medical.”
After three school days, the absence will be considered unexcused if a note has not been received by the school office.
3. If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days because of a personal illness, upon return to school the student must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school.
P lease excuse David from school yesterday. He was at a dr.’s appointment.
4. Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s absence from school to determine whether the absence or absences will be excused or unexcused. Attendance notes are processed as quickly as possible after they are submitted. As a courtesy, a parent may receive an automated phone call from the district in regard to the absence on the day of the absence.
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After School Program
AlphaBest designs and operates extended day, summer and tutoring programs that offer opportunities for students to learn, develop, explore, and have fun beyond the school day in a safe, educational environment.
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Wylie ISD recognizes the gifted and talented as those whose abilities, talents and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require a variety of special provisions to meet their educational needs. Please visit the GT Services webpage for Wylie ISD Goals, Philosophy, Mission and Expectations as well as program contacts and services.
Special Services
The Special Services Department works with campuses to coordinate and support the following programs to ensure all students have access to a quality education and fulfill state and federal compliance: Bilingual/ESL including the Dual Language program, 504, Pre-K, Foster Care, Homeless Students, Dyslexia. For more information, please visit the Special Services page of the website.
Special Education
Wylie ISD is proud of the instructional, behavioral, and related services provided on each campus. Services are provided to eligible children for ages 3-21. For students with visual and auditory disabilities, services may begin at birth. For more information, please visit the Special Education section of the website.
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Student ID Grades 6-12
For families with students in grades 6-12, student IDs will look a little different this school year. Senate Bill 279 requires school districts to print the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line and allows school districts to print the contact information for a local suicide prevention hotline, on all student ID cards for students in grades six and higher. Our student ID programming has been updated to include this information.
Connect to PTA
Wylie ISD Council of PTAs will have information to join PTA at Backto-School events. For more information, contact Council President, Monica Munoz at president@ptawyliecouncil.com. Wylie ISD PTAs are excited to start a new and exciting year. The new membership year starts Aug. 1. They look forward to continuing to give each Wylie ISD student a voice in Austin and within the local community. The only way to do that is with your support! PTA is not an exclusive club defined by any one person. PTA members are a vibrant group of people from all walks of life, representing the diversity within the Wylie community. You can PTA because everyone can PTA! We can’t wait to see you, and help make the 2021-2022 school year the best.
Family Resource Center
Joley Martin, District Family Liaison, works to connect families with a variety of community resources to meet their needs. For more information, contact Joley at joley.martin@wylieisd.net or call 972-4292996. Wylie Way Outfitters Standardized dress reduces the gap between the families who can afford more expensive clothes and families who struggle to make ends meet. Some families have difficulty providing these essentials. To help, the Wylie ISD District PTA established Wylie Way Outfitters as a way to dress every student who needs clothes to start the new year. Wylie Way Outfitters’ goal is that every student is dressed to impress the first day of school. Families, if you have a need, please let your campus counselor know.
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Volunteering and Pre-check Wylie ISD is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. If you plan to participate as a volunteer or to obtain a pre-check ID, please click here to complete an online volunteer background check.
Pre-Check Information In Wylie ISD, it’s important to us that parents and families join their students for special school programs and celebrations. To help manage the large number of parents who attend school events during the day, Wylie ISD has implemented a TSA-style pre-screen system. Our goal is to reduce lines and wait times on these days. Wylie ISD Pre-Check ID cards are available for parents of students at all grade levels. For more information, please click here.
Guidance & Counseling Services Students and families face a variety of stressors and unforeseen circumstances every day. Maybe your family will never be in need of one of these resources, but it is possible a friend might be. The Wylie ISD Guidance and Counseling Department is available for you. Click here for additional resources.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (CASEL 2019). Wylie ISD’s commitment to excellence does not just begin and end in academic success for all students. As a district, we will foster social and emotional health that builds positive relationships and encourages responsible decision-making.
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Chromebook Program Wylie ISD will continue its 1:1 Chromebook take home program for the 2021-22 school year. Each student in grades 5-12 at the intermediate, junior high and high school campuses will receive a Chromebook to be used both at school and at home for the entire school year. At the completion of the school year, students will turn in their Chromebook where they will be cleaned, updated and checked for necessary repairs. At the high schools, students will receive the same Chromebook from year to year. For additional information, please click here. Chromebook Helpful Resources
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Family Access provides parents access to our student information system for secure access to student schedules, progress reports, grades, discipline, attendance, and food service. A secure web-based application, this “real time” information promotes more effective communication between the district and parents. Remember to make sure that your contact information is up-to-date! Skyward Forgot your password? From the Skyward family access login screen, click the “Forgot your Login/Password?” link, enter your email address or username. A temporary password reset link will be emailed to you. Automated Email Notifications Review your email notifications from last year. When logged into Skyward Family Access, click “My Account” link in the upper righthand corner. Select the automated email notifications you wish to receive such as attendance, grading, health office visits, food service, and more. You may also take advantage of the option to receive push notifications from the Skyward app to your mobile device by downloading the Skyward Mobile App from the app store.
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The Wylie Way The Wylie Way is a movement in Wylie ISD schools that is researchbased and designed to set students on the path to achievement in every area of their lives. It is built on the foundations of:
Each value group is embedded in the school curriculum and includes activities and focal days per instructional nine-week period. The Wylie Way is more than character education, it is Achievement Education!
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Save the
DATE Monday, Aug. 9
Meet the Teacher/Back- to-School Nights 5th Grade
4-6 p.m.
7th Grade
6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Meet the Teacher/Back-to-School Nights Elementary Campuses
4-6 p.m.
8th Grade
6-7:30 p.m.
East Side Rally (WEHS)
4-7 p.m.
Anchors Away (WHS)
4-6 p.m.
*WHS is also open to walk schedules and get to know the building Aug. 9 & Aug. 11 from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 11
Meet the Teacher/Back-to-School Nights 6th Grade
4-6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14
Meet the Pirate Night at WISD Stadium at 5:30 p.m. Introductions begin at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 19
Meet the Raider Night at WISD Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Scrimmage vs. Kaufman
Friday, Aug. 20
WHS Pirate Scrimmage vs. Dallas Skyline (away) at TBD
Thursday, Aug. 26
WEHS Raiders vs. Mt. Pleasant at WISD Stadium at 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 27
Thursday, Aug. 12: First Day of School
WHS Senior Night Pirates vs. Plano West at WISD Stadium at 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 13
Monday, Aug. 30
WEHS Raider Scrimmage vs. Naaman Forest (away) at 6:30 p.m.
WEHS Homecoming Parade at Founders Park at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3:
WEHS Raider Homecoming vs. Irving Nimitz at WISD Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 25 events
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Future
Friday, Sept. 10
Future Pirate Night vs. Plano East at WISD Stadium at 7 p.m. Raiders vs. Royse City (away) at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 17
Pirates vs. Garland at Williams Stadium at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23
Quick Links Website Facebook Twitter
Pirates vs. South Garland at WISD Stadium at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 24
Wylie ISD District Mobile App
Future Raider Night vs. Sherman at WISD Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
District Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 25
District Fine Arts Calendar
Wylie ISD Council of PTAs Back the Future Event at Olde City Park 5-7 p.m.
Athletics
Thursday, Sept. 30
Health Services
Thursday, Oct. 21
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Pirates vs. Rowlett at HBJ Stadium at 7 p.m. WEHS Senior Night Raiders vs. Mesquite at WISD Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22
WHS Pirates Homecoming vs. Lakeview Centennial at WISD Stadium at 7 p.m.
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