The Cuero Independent School District

 

2005-2006 Student Handbook and

2005-2006 Student Code of Conduct

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Committed to Excellence”

 

 


This handbook contains a great deal of required and useful information for a large number of students and parents.  Because it cannot be as personal a communication as we would like, we address students not directly as “you,” but rather as “the student,” “students,” or “children.”  Likewise the term “the student’s parent” may refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume responsibility for the student.

 

The word “District” refers to the Cuero Independent School District.

 

 

The Cuero ISD Board of Trustees

Carlyle Stakes           President

Emily Davis                Vice president

Gerard Gonzales       Secretary

Nancy Blackwell        Member

B.J. Drehr                   Member

Mark Heard                Member

Pat Koranek              Member

 

Central Office Administration

Henry Lind                  Superintendent of Schools                                                   361-275-3832

Harold High                Asst Superintendent of Business and Finance                 361-275-2652

Kelly Stanford            Asst Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction            361-275-8881

Debra Baros              Asst Supt of Fed Programs and Community Relations    361-275-8874

James Coburn           Administrative Assistant                                                      361-275-2484

Brian Billstein            Director of Special Education                                             361-275-6766

Kathy Stanfill              Secretary to the Superintendent                                          361-275-3832

 

Cuero ISD Administration…405 Park Heights Drive

Superintendent’s Office        275-3832

Superintendent’s FAX          275-2981

Business Office                     275-2652

Business Office FAX            275-8597

Curriculum Office                  275-8881

Federal Programs                275-8874

Campus Directory

Senior High School……….920 East Broadway………., Mr. Michael Cavanaugh, Principal

            Main Office    275-6157 or 275-6158

            FAX                275-2430                   Counselor                              275-6697

            Ag Building    275-2186                   Field House                          275-3511

            Athletics         275-3511                   Health Occupations 275-5705

            Attendance    275-6691                   Library                                    275-6900

            Band Hall       275-2772                   Vocational                              275-5691      

            Cafeteria        275-3132                   Press Box                              275-5533

Junior High School…….…502 Park Heights Drive……….………Dr. Joe Ramos, Principal

                                    275-2222 or 275-6181

            FAX                275-6912

            Cafeteria        275-2820

            Library            277-3168

Hunt Elementary School…805 N. Hunt……………...…Mrs. Pamela Longbotham, Principal

                                    275-2416 or 275-6312

            FAX                275-3474 

            Cafeteria        275-5906

John C French Elementary…505 N. Henry……………………..Ms. Michelle Frank, Principal

                                    275-2121 or 275-3334                    

            FAX                275-2698 

            Cafeteria        275-5847      

   DeWitt-Lavaca Co-op…960 East Broadway…………………...…Mr. Brian Billstein, Director

                                    275-6911 or 275-6766

            FAX                275-5313

Alternative Education Programs

            Even Start      275-9408

            GOALS          277-9926

            PEP Center   277-8421

 

  

Energy Mgmt             277-8948

Maintenance              275-3960

Technology Depart   277-8604

Transportation Dir     275-2484

Bus Barn                    275-2141

 

Cuero High School Alma Mater                    Cuero ISD Fight Song

Hail to thee our Alma Mater,                                                Wave the flag for Cuero High School,

Hail to Cuero High.                                                               All hail that grand old name.

Hail to thee our Alma Mater,                                                Wave the flag for Cuero High School,

Hail to Green and White.                                                      Watch us win this game.

We will always strive to honor,                                             Let’s go, you fighting Cuero Gobblers,

Love thee, do or die.                                                             And fight with all your might.

Hail to thee our Alma Mater,                                                Wave the flag for Cuero High School,

Hail to Cuero High.                                                               And we’ll win for Green and White.

 

 

Cuero Junior High School Song

Hail to Cuero Junior High,

With our colors green and white.

We will always strive to be,

Faithful, loyal, true to thee.

And when times are bad or good,

Through our loss or victory,

We will love thee, do or die,

Hail to Cuero Junior High.

 

How to Be A Gobbler Fan

All students should follow the following guidelines when cheering for the Cuero Gobblers:

  • Exhibit good sportsmanship.
  • Sit in the stands.
  • Watch the game.
  • Yell for the Gobblers.
  • Show school spirit.
  • Wear green and white.
  • Be respectful of other fans.
  • Throw your trash away.
  • Take care of Gobbler Stadium

 


Table of Contents

PREFACE.. 9

SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS.. 10

QUICK REFERENCE: 10

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. 10

Working Together 10

Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights. 11

“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activities. 11

         Display of your child’s artwork, projects, and other special work products: 12

As a parent, you also have a right: 12

GRADING GUIDELINES.. 13

REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENCES.. 17

STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT TESTS.. 17

OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTING:  COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS.. 18

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL. 18

STEROIDS.. 20

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS.. 20

STUDENT RECORDS.. 20

STUDENT OR PARENT COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS.. 22

RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL. 26

Late Arrival to School 27

Withdrawing from School 27

SECTION II CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION.. 28

QUICK REFERENCE: 28

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.. 29

AWARDS AND HONORS.. 29

CLASS RANK / TOP TEN PERCENT / HIGHEST RANKING STUDENT. 29

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.. 30

CLASS SCHEDULES.. 30

COMPUTER RESOURCES.. 32

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES