2007–08 GUIDELINES

Monday, August 27, is the first day of classes for the 2007–08 school year in the Alief Independent School District.

Prior to the Start of School
The first registration periods for new students are:
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 14 & 15     8:00 am – 1:30 pm   All Campuses
Thursday, August 16                                12:00 pm – 7:00 pm All Campuses
Friday, August 17                                     No Registration  All Campuses

Monday, August 20      No Registration  All Campuses
Tuesday through Friday, August 21 – 24     9:00 am – 1:00 pm  All Campuses
Monday, August 27 (First Day of School)    No Registration  All Campuses

Registration Hours During the School Year
High School 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Elementary, Intermediate, & Middle Schools 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

These hours have been established by the district and will be followed by all campuses for the 2007 – 08 school year. Patrons will be accommodated for registration Monday through Friday and appointments are not necessary. Patrons who wish to register at hours other than the posted times are to be accommodated if they have a sufficient reason (taken time off from work).

Contact your school for registration dates and times after August 28.

Children who are at least 5 years of age and under 21 years of age by September 1, 2007, and who reside in Alief ISD may attend Alief schools. For prekindergarten qualifications, please see below.

Currently enrolled students who change attendance zones must also register. In addition, any change of address within an attendance zone must be reported to district officials.

Students in elementary through middle school grades should register at the school in the attendance zone where the home is located.

Parents who are unsure of their attendance zone may call 281-498-8110, ext. 6610, 5940, or 2240. Attendance zone maps are available from the Community-School Relations Department (ext. 2240).

All high school students (grades 9–12) who are new to the district should register at the Administrative Support Facility, 14051 Bellaire.  Students are assigned by a random-draw system to Elsik, Hastings, or Taylor High School.

Students interested in attending Kerr High School may apply for admission following the draw assignment. (Call 281-983-8484 for information about Kerr, a smaller high school where students pursue personalized academic plans and work independently or in small groups with teacher support.)

Required enrollment documents:
State-certified birth certificate (PK/K must have an original birth certificate)
Most recent report card
Immunization records
Two proofs of residence (deed, lease, bank statement, and/or most recent utility bill)
Student’s social security number
Photo ID of parent or guardian
Note: A parent/legal guardian must accompany a student under the age of 18.

Bilingual program registration:
Bilingual (Spanish-English) education is available for qualifying students in prekindergarten through grade 6. Students must first register at their home school (the school in their attendance zone) before going to their assigned bilingual campus.

Prekindergarten:
Alief ISD’s prekindergarten program for the 2007-2008 school year will be offered at all elementary campuses.
To enroll in Alief ISD’s prekindergarten program, a child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2007, and meet one of the following requirements:
•  Inability to speak or comprehend the English language

•  Active Military Duty

              OR

•  Household income at or below the subsistence level as defined by the State Board of Education.
Children who do not speak or comprehend English will be tested during registration.
If qualifying by income, documentation of all sources of income to all members of the household must be submitted in addition to the required enrollment documentation listed above.