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Jose Angel Lara, Director Tracey Cross, Assistant Principal Dr. Tishara Jackson, Interventionist

To improve student outcomes by providing exceptional leadership and guidance focused on academic, social, and emotional growth.

• To increase student performance in academic and interpersonal skills. • To motivate students to realize their full potential by identifying and helping to remove barriers that prohibit a productive school experience. • To instill a sense of responsibility in students for their behavior in order to make educated and healthy choices. • To instill a positive self-image in students and a determined attitude toward learning. • To create a partnership with parents/guardians as we work together on the education of their student.

ARRIVAL & CHECK IN School Hours 7:45- 3:15 o No transportation is provided o Check in begins at 7:45 and ends at 8:00 o All students will undergo a thorough screening as part of the daily process of entering the DAEP . o Tardy students must enter Main door and check-in with attendance AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP BEGINS AT 3:15 P .M. All students must be off campus by 3:30

DRESS CODE  The DAEP has a MANDATORY dress code for all students.  The purpose of the dress code is to ensure a safe and distraction-free learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.  All students must be in the mandatory dress code at all times while assigned to the DAEP.

DRESS CODE Hair  Neat, clean, and out of the eyes  No spiked or mohawk hairstyles  No metal clips or bobby pins  If worn, ponytail holders or headbands must be black, brown, or white cloth and must remain in hair all day  No head coverings

DRESS CODE Personal appearance  Makeup must be of natural color ONLY (eye shadow, mascara ONLY)  lipstick, lip gloss or chap sticks are prohibited  Nail polish: clear ONLY (French or American manicure is okay)  artificial nails are prohibited  Jewelry of any kind is NOT allowed

DRESS CODE TOPS Button down shirt: solid white, short or long-sleeved,  plain, with a collar Polo style shirt: solid white, with a collar , short or long-  sleeved Plain, solid white undershirt  UNDERGARMENTS (Female Only) Black, white, or tan undergarments  Must not be seen through shirt  BOTTOMS Size appropriate long khaki pants with belt loops  No cargo pants  Solid black or brown belt with no studs or design  SOCKS Solid brown, black, or white  No logos  SHOES Solid brown, black, or white  Laces must match the show color 

You may wear a sweatshirt during the school day. Sweatshirts must be either solid grey, black, white, or navy. Sweatshirts must be free of logos, designs, zippers, hoods, or pockets. You may wear a jacket, coat or sweater to school; however, any outerwear must be removed prior to entering the building and hung outside the classroom.

PROHIBITED DRESS CODE  No jewelry or body piercings of any kind  No logos, graphic designs, or printing on anything  No shorts, tights, leggings, or sweats can be worn under your pants  No slippers, moccasins, boots, or steel- toed shoes

 Students who drive a vehicle may park in the student parking lot with a valid parking permit from their home campus.  If necessary, students may purchase a KLC parking permit from the front office for $15.  Student parking is located on the east side of the parking lot ONLY .

ASSIGNMENTS & GRADES Our primary goal is to ensure each student stays on track with their peers at their home campus All students will complete assignments provided by their home campus teachers or assignments provided by the DAEP teachers on Edgenuity. 3 rd – 6 th Grade (Elementary) - Students will complete the daily assignments that are required by the home campus teacher. Teachers will calculate zeros into the grade for work not completed. Homework – This may be assigned by the classroom teacher if daily work is not up to date. Grades – Grades are sent to the home campus teachers every three week grading period. Home Access Center will not be correct.

POINT SYSTEM Focused on Attendance, Points earned on a Opportunities for Behavior, and daily basis weekly bonus points Academics 1 day = 100 pts Length of DAEP Students must earn EXAMPLE: placement based on ALL required points (30 days = 3000 pts) points before exiting (60 days = 6000 pts) Points earned for Points earned Bonus points reward good behavior and throughout the day, students with an completion of daily during check-in, early exit date work/assignments lunch, and dismissal

 60 Day Placement = 6000 pts  Perfect Week  100 pts per day = 500 pts  + 250 bonus pts  Total weekly points = 750 pts  If student earns 750 pts per week, the 60 day placement is REDUCED to 40 days

Students may participate in • community service at approved nonprofit organizations. Community service hours equate to • daily points, resulting in a earlier release from the DAEP All community service must be • approved by Dr. Jackson in advance. Please contact Dr. Jackson for • paperwork and additional information. 6 community service hours = 100 points/1 Day • Maximum of 30 hours • 30 hours = 500 points/5 days •

ATTENDANCE Only the days you are physically present at DAEP count to reduce the number of days assigned. If absent please provide note. If you have a Doctor’s appointment please provide Dr. note. To report a student’s absence, the parent or guardian must call DAEP attendance by 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast and Lunch Lunch accounts transfer to the Keller Learning Center. Students have option of eating school breakfast and lunch. SACK LUNCH can be brought from home The sack lunch must be packed in a clear, Ziploc bag. We do not refrigerate or microwave any food. All items must be sealed. We do not allow:  Soda  Fast food  Gum or candy  High energy drinks  Drink mix packages  Pre-packaged sealed lunches with any of the above items

SUPPLIES  All necessary supplies will be provided for the student.

COUNSELING PROGRAMS All students attending DAEP will receive a variety of guidance and counseling services through our school counseling programs These services may included:  Individual counseling  Group guidance and counseling  Guest speakers  Crisis intervention  Family consultation

PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS At least one parent or guardian must attend a parent education session prior to your student being released back to his/her home campus. Students will receive 100 pts for your attendance. Parent Education Sessions are held from 8-9 am or from 6-7 pm on the following dates: August 29 September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 January 16 February 20 March 12 April 16 May 14 Children are not allowed to attend. Session registration is within online intake packet .

School Property Parents or guardians are liable for the destruction of any school property by their student.

Trespassing Policy DAEP students are not allowed to attend any KISD events (even if outside the district) or be on any campus (including your home campus). Students who are found in violation may receive a citation and/or additional time at DAEP .

Reminder  Any item brought to KLC is subject to search and may be confiscated.  Confiscated items must be picked up by a parent or guardian.  Items not picked up by end of student’s assignment will be discarded or donated.

Reminder The student and parent/guardian are responsible for knowing and adhering to all information within the DAEP Handbook.

CONTACT INFO Angel Lara Director 817-744-4465 Angel.Lara@Kellerisd.net Tracey Cross KLC Asst. Principal 817-744-4490 Tracey.Cross@kellerisd.net Dr. Tishara A. Jackson Intervention Counselor 817-744-4486 Tishara.Jackson@kellerisd.net