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Reopening School 2020-2021
Plans are underway to welcome our students and staff back to school for the 2020-2021 school year! Please check this webpage often to keep updated on the latest news and plans for reopening our schools and to become familiar with the options presented to parents/guardians for their child(ren)s' educational settings for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note, however, that Reopening Plans are subject to change in order to remain in compliance with ever-changing guidance from our local and state officials, the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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Remote Learning Student Expectations and Guidelines
The purpose of this page is to provide expectations, guidelines and information for students who will be working in the Galena Park ISD remote learning environment, whether full-time or intermittently, during the 2020- 2021 school year. Applicable district policies have been summarized where appropriate; however, all district policies communicated in the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct will be enforced.
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Dress Code
GPISD will suspend requirements for standardized dress code for all elementary and middle school students for the Fall Semester of the 2020-2021 school year. However, masks/face coverings will be required for students. We will revisit dress code requirements and make a decision in November regarding the Spring 2021 Semester. Students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks.
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Parent Orientation for Digital Learning
Parents are required to attend an Orientation for Digital Learning which demonstrates the online learning platform used in the classroom, resources available and how to access technical support. Orientations will be offered online. All sessions will provide English and Spanish instruction.
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Character Education
August/September - Citizenship
October - Compassion & Tolerance
November - Fairness
December - Honesty & Integrity
January - Perseverance
February - Responsibility
March - Respect
April - Self-Discipline
May/June - Trustworthiness -
Galena Park is committed to providing safe environments for our students throughout the district. Please see our GPISD stadium guidelines for elementary and middle school students to help ensure the greatest level of safety for our students.
GPISD Elementary and Middle School Student Guidelines
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Parent Connect Newsletter
For the remainder of the school closure, we will be providing a 'Monday Update' to recap and keep you up to date with the latest information, and happenings in GPISD. Our students are extremely important to us and so are you. Please enjoy this edition of a newsletter designed for you! Thank you for staying connected!
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Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons
As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s new rules regarding the removal of a disruptive person from a campus. More information regarding this new rule can be found in Chapter 37, section 37.105 of the Texas Education Code, which addresses: Unauthorized Persons, Refusal of Entry, Ejection, and Identification.
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Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA
Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can also save lives.
