Every student is responsible for his or her homework. Homework assignments should be recorded in the Parker Planner that is given to each student upon registration. Parents should review the planner each evening. This will assist every parent in helping his/her child plan for the week. Assignments to be done at home should be turned in on time. Students are required to bring their planner to each class everyday. Students should make a habit of writing their objective for the day next to the class title.

Students are prohibited from possessing a paging device or cellular telephone while on school property. School personnel will confiscate the cell phone. Parent(s) and or guardian(s) of the student who bring the device to school may recover the cellular telephone and will be assessed a $15.00 fee for its release. The device or cellular telephone will be held at the school for release upon payment of the fee. “Paging device” means a telecommunication’s device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. A “cellular telephone” is a portable, cordless communication device that receives and delivers communication.

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Riding the bus is a privilege, which may be revoked if safety rules are not observed. Students must go directly to the buses as soon as they are dismissed from school. If you misbehave on the bus, you may be suspended from riding the bus for a period of time. If for any reason you will ride a different bus or change your regular means of transportation, your parent should send a note with you to the front office. A call will be made to verify any changes.

Students may be suspended from the bus for the following behaviors:
1. Out of assigned seat, or on another bus.
2. Throwing objects/playing with objects.
3. Excessive noise/yelling.
4. Tardy to the bus stop.
5. Putting any body part out of the bus window.
6. Refusing to obey the driver.
7. Physical/verbal abuse of the driver/others.

Our Standardized Dress Code for the 2011-2012 school year:
* Solid collared shirts (purple, black, or gray only)
* Solid black or khaki pants, shorts or skirts (no jeans). All shorts and skirts must approach the knee.
* Boys and girls must tuck in their shirts and black or brown belts must be worn. NO BAGGY OR OVERSIZED CLOTHING.
* Shoes must be fastened and laced.
* Clothing may not have any decals, logos, or emblems.

It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with teachers regarding make-up work. A student will have one day for each day absent to return completed make-up work. Extended illnesses will be dealt with on an individual basis. If the student has been absent for three or more days, parents may request homework by contacting the school office by 9:00 a.m. Assignments may be picked up after 24 hours.

Grades are assigned based on the work completed during six six-week grading periods. Report cards are sent home to parents at the end of each six-weeks grading period.

Progress reports are sent to parents at the beginning of the fourth week of each grading period. The report gives updated grade and conduct information for each class.

This information can help parents reinforce the importance of high academic standards.

Each six weeks, students in Aldine are recognized for their academic excellence by their selection to the Honor Roll or Merit Roll. The district uses the following guidelines in each school throughout the district:

-STRAIGHT A HONOR ROLL:
*Students receiving all A’s
-HONOR ROLL:
*Students receiving all A’s to all A’s and 2 B’s
-MERIT ROLL:
*Students receiving all A’s and 3 B’s to all B’s

GRAFFITI/VANDALISM:
Parker prohibits graffiti/vandalism on any items including notebooks, books, binders, clothing, homework, or any other object that is brought to school. Vandalism is a punishable offense and will be dealt with severely.

ARTICLES NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL:
Articles which interfere in any way with school procedures, disrupt instruction, or become hazards to the safety of other is not allowed. Such items include: cellular phones, handheld electronics games, iPods, toy guns, water pistols, squeeze bottles, knives, electronic devices, balls, etc. If brought to school, they will be impounded and returned only to parents. Student possession of a cell phone is prohibited by district policy which is stated above and a $15.00 fee will be assessed upon pick-up.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SCHOOL:
Coats, book bags (must be clear), band instruments, and other articles of value should be labeled. It is best not to bring anything of value, especially large amounts of money, to school. Students need to first check with their teacher for lost items and if not found they need to get a pass to the front office to look through the LOST and FOUND. It is important to claim lost items promptly.

SCHOOL OFFICE TELEPHONES:
The front office telephones are for school business. They may be used only by students in cases of emergencies with the permission of a school administrator.