Attendance, Arrival, and Dismissal Information
Upon arrival, students report to the gym. First bell rings at 7:35 and t he tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. Your child will need to come to the office to get a tardy slip if he/she is not in the classroom by 7:45 a.m. If your child arrives after 9:00 a.m., they will be considered absent unless they have a written doctor's excuse. All notes must include the date, name of the child, the date of absence(s), the specific reason for the absence, and the parent’s/guardian’s signature. Please make sure that you sign your child in at the office.
Classes are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. Students must be picked up before 3:10 p.m. at the front entrance.

Dismissal: If your child is to go home other than his/her usual way, we ask that you send a note to the teacher, or that you call the office as early in the day as possible so that we may get the message to your child and his/her teacher. The office cannot guarantee that messages received at 2:25 p.m. or later will reach your child in time to change the way he/she goes home. If the change is permanent, it must be sent to the school in writing by the next day.

What do I do when I want to pick up my child early from school?
Parents must go directly to the office to sign the child out. The office staff will then call for the student. Students will only be released to parents/guardians with the proper identification. If someone else other the parent/guardian is going to sign out the child during the instructional day, we ask that the parent notify the school in writing or contact the school office as soon as possible. The person picking the child up will need proper identification.

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Student Health- Click here for important info from our school nurse. Please review the first paragraph regarding students returning to school after an illness. They must be free from fever for 24-36 hours!

Medication Policy- Click for a NISD Prescription Medication Form
In the best interest and safety of our students concerning medication, the following rules are in place and will be strictly followed.

Aspirin or non-prescription drugs are NOT dispensed at school.

Antibiotics and other short-term medication are administered to students upon written request from parent or guardian. The request must state the date and time the medication is to be given. Medication must be brought to school by the parent /guardian with the following guidelines:
1. In the original prescription bottle
2. Properly labeled. A properly labeled prescription medication is one with a pharmacy label stating the student’s name, name of medication, dosage to be given, doctor’s name, and the date the prescription was filled.

Long-term medications may be given only if a special medication form is completed by the attending physician and the medication is brought in the properly labeled prescription bottle. Special medication forms may be obtained in the nurse's office.

Only an empty medication bottle will be sent home with the student. Parent/guardian must pick up bottles with medication left in them. Parent/guardian will be notified of this situation and medicine will be kept for two week, after which the medication will be disposed of.

All medications must be in correct prescription bottles with out exception.

All medication must be taken directly to the nurse's office. There will be no medications kept in the classroom nor may the child give himself/herself medication.

THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES.

Please contact the nurses office, Ms. Solcumb, at (210) 397-1959.

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Where are the Lost & Found items?
The Lost & Found rack is located the stage. Parents and students are welcome to look there at any time for lost items. Small items such as glasses, jewelry, etc. are in the office. Parents and students may see the office staff.

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How do I become a parent volunteer or volunteer for a field trip?
Parent involvement is encouraged and valued. Individuals will be given an array of opportunities to support the school. Parents can start by joining PTA for $4.00.

Complete a Criminal Background Form with the necessary information so the district required background check can be completed. Background checks must be done yearly. You may pick up a form from the school office or forms can be downloaded from http://www.nisd.net/schools/volunteer/faq.php
Completed forms may be returned to the school office or given to your child’s teacher.

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Can I request a teacher for my child?
Classes are built with a balance. There is collaboration between the principal and classroom teachers to ensure such a balance is achieved for each classroom at Valley Hi. It is not desirable for a child to be in a class predominately boys, girls, fast, slow, aggressive, quiet, or in a class which is skewed along any of the many important human characteristics. It is our desire that each classroom have diversity.
Requesting particular teachers can cause an unbalanced class. If one request is honored, then all requests need to be honored setting an unrealistic expectation. In order to maximize children’s learning, it is essential that equitable, compatible, balanced classes be assembled. Requesting particular teachers cannot be honored. Parents are invited to write a letter describing any learning characteristics about their child. Letters need to be submitted to the principal by May 31st for the following school year.

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How do I get free or a reduced price school meals for my child(ren)?
You must complete an Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals Form and return it to the school or to the Food Service Free and Reduced office at 7520 Mainland, San Antonio, Texas 78250. You may obtain an application from the front office. Additionally, you may contact the Free and Reduced office at @ 397-4517 or go to http://www.nisd.net/food_service/reduced.html . Breakfast is served Monday - Friday from 7:05 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

The cost for school meals are as follows:
Full Price Student - breakfast .90 cents ~ lunch $1.75
Reduced Price Student - breakfast .30 cents ~ lunch .40 cents
Adult Price - breakfast $1.75 ~ lunch $2.75
Non-enrolled child- breakfast $1.75 ~ lunch $2.75

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What about class parties? What if I want to bring treats for my child's birthday? The District allows two parties per year: a Winter party and a Valentine's party.

Cupcakes or cookies may be sent with your child to celebrate his/her birthday. Birthday recognition will be given on Morning Announcements where the birthday child will receive a birthday ribbon to wear and a pencil.

Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value
The Texas Department of Agriculture put new policies in place to limit snack foods in elementary schools. The policy states "An elementary school may not serve or provide access for students to Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value any time, anywhere on school premises during the school day."

Specifically, elementary students may not have carbonated drinks at school or on a field trip during the school hours. Also banned are most kinds of candy, gum and popsicles (unless containing fruit juice or milk). This will not affect activities after the school day or on weekends. Also not affected are individual meals sent from home to be consumed by the student and not shared with others.

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