Resources

HISD Code of Student Conduct

The Houston Independent School District has established as one of its primary goals the provision of a high- quality educational program for each student in a safe school environment free of disruptions that interfere with the educational process. The purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to inform all students and parents of their rights and responsibilities and HISD’s expectations regarding behavior and conduct. The Code, reviewed and approved by the HISD Board of Education, is based on federal and state laws and the policies of the Board of Education and Administrative Regulations. Administrative regulations communicate District procedures and practices in the contexts of Board policy, federal law, and state law.

This Student Code of Conduct is adopted by the district’s Board of Education; it has the force of policy. In the event of a conflict between the Code and a campus-specific Student Handbook, the Code shall prevail.

The Code’s Jurisdiction:

This Code was developed to protect the rights of all students by:

HISD staff, students, and parents/guardians are expected to become familiar with and abide by the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct and the rules and regulations adopted and implemented by individual schools based on their School-Based Discipline Management System.

while at school or 300 feet from the school’s property line,
at school sponsored or school related activities,
certain criminal felony violations away from school, and
cyberspace and social media activities that directly and substantially impact the school environment.
providing a districtwide discipline management plan,
specifying the behavior that is expected of all students,
describing the range of student misconduct and providing appropriate disciplinary consequences or options for the various forms of misconduct,
outlining student rights relating to school participation, and
listing procedures that must be followed when applying consequences.

Código de Conducta Estudiantil de HISD

Uno de los objetivos fundamentales establecidos por el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston es ofrecer a todos los estudiantes una educación de alta calidad en un ambiente escolar seguro y libre de las interrupciones que interfieren con el proceso educativo. El propósito del Código de Conducta Estudiantil es comunicar a los padres y estudiantes sus derechos y responsabilidades y las expectativas de HISD para el comportamiento y la conducta. El Código, revisado y aprobado por la Mesa Directiva de Educación de HISD, se basa en leyes estatales y federales, en la Política de la Mesa Directiva y en las Normas administrativas de HISD. Las Normas Administrativas comunican los procedimientos y prácticas de HISD.

Este Código de Conducta Estudiantil ha sido adoptado por la Mesa Directiva y es la política del distrito. En caso de conflicto entre el Código y el Manual del Estudiante de una escuela, prevalecerá el Código.

Jurisdicción del Código:

Creado para proteger los derechos de todos los estudiantes, este Código:

El personal, los estudiantes y los padres HISD deben familiarizarse con las disposiciones del Código de Conducta Estudiantil y con las reglas y normas adoptadas e implementadas por cada escuela de conformidad con su propio Sistema de Gestión de la Disciplina Escolar y cumplir con todas ellas.

en la escuela o a 300 pies del límite de la propiedad,
en actividades patrocinadas por la escuela o relacionadas con ella,
ciertos delitos graves cometidos fuera de la escuela, y
actividades en el ciberespacio y las redes sociales que directa y sustancialmente afectan el entorno escolar.
presenta un plan de gestión de la disciplina para todo el Distrito,
especifica el comportamiento que se espera de todos los estudiantes,
describe en toda su amplitud las infracciones de conducta estudiantil y presenta consecuencias y opciones disciplinarias adecuadas para los diferentes tipos de infracción, y
resume los derechos de los estudiantes en relación con las actividades escolares y las decisiones administrativas.

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Parent Student Connect / PowerSchool

School Pay

We have a new way to pay for school services! The district has contracted with School Pay, so you can pay using a credit card. As this is a new system for us, we are phasing in what things may be purchased this way.

Currently Accepting:

Please note there is a convenience fee and all payments are non-refundable.

Click here to learn how to use School Pay.

School Supplies

Student Handbook

Parent Resources

Affordable Home Internet

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Community Resources Guide

Resource Guide

Community Resource Guide

Are you an HISD parent, an HISD student, an HISD teacher, or an HISD principal? Are you looking for resources for your family or school? If so, this easily searchable guide is meant for you. It presents an amazing collection of resources that can benefit HISD families and schools – including after-school programs, summer camps, community centers, ESL and GED services, computer literacy, cultural enrichment, family literacy, STEM enrichment, translation, tutoring, and youth mentoring. It also covers basic needs such as clothing, financial stability, food and shelter assistance, and transportation, as well as resources linked to learning.

Use the tools on this page to find and explore great community resources online, or download the companion PDF version of the Community Resource Guide on the right side of this page.

Questions?

Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

4001 Hardy St.
Houston, Texas 77009
713-556-7290

Team Member Directory

Download Complete Guide

2021-2022 Community Resource Guide

Download Topic Briefs

Academic Enrichment

Adult Basic Education

After School

Alternative Education

Arts and Crafts

Back to School Supplies

Child Abuse Prevention

Citizenship and Immigration

Clothing Assistance

Community Centers

Community Youth Services

Computer Literacy

Cultural Enrichment

Disaster Relief

Domestic Violence Prevention

Early Childhood Education

English as a Second Language

General Educational Development

Information and Referral

Learning Differences

Legal Aid

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning Intersex and Ally (LGBTQIA)

Nutrition Education

Parent Education

Parent Locating Assistance

Readiness for College and Careers

School Violence Prevention

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Enrichment

Shelter Assistance

Spanish as a Second Language

Speakers and Speakers Bureaus

Substance Abuse Prevention

Summer Camp Programs

Translations and Interpretation

Transportation

Workforce Development and Employment

Youth Mentoring

Youth Tutoring

Helpful Hotlines and Links

Helpful Links/Hotlines

Substance Abuse:

Al-Anon/AlaTeen (Help for people who have, or know someone who has, a drinking problem)

P: 888 4 AL-ANON (888-425-2666)

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

P: 800 662 HELP (800-662-4357)

The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston

P: 713-942-4100

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

P: 800-NCA-CALL (800-622-2255)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

P: 800-622-HELP (800-662-4357)

Health:

CDC National AIDS Hotline

P: 800-243-7889

CDC National STD Hotline

P: 800-227-8922

National Eating Disorders Association

P: 800-931-2237

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

P: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

Abuse

Love Is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

P: 1-866-331-9474

National Child Abuse Hotline

P: 800-4 A CHILD (800-422-4453) work P: 800-2 A CHILD (TDD)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

P: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) work P: 800-787-3224 (TTY)

Sexuality

GLBT National Help Center

P: 888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

http://massnfca.org/Resource/Get/56/glbt-national-help-center

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a school readiness program that helps parents prepare their preschool child for academic success. HIPPY is home-based, family-focused program providing parents educational enrichment opportunities for their two, three, four, and five-year old children.

More info here

Nurse Clinic

WESTSIDE CLINIC

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The Texas Administrative Code requires that “every child in the state shall be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases caused by infectious agents.” (TAC RULE §97.63) A list of required vaccinations is available from our school nurse. If a student fails to comply, they will NOT be allowed to attend school (TAC RULE §97.66). Westside High School will notify the student in writing if they are out of compliance and will follow-up with a phone call to the parent or guardian. It is your responsibility to be sure the school has your current address and phone number on file. Please do NOT disregard this notice from our school nurse.

The following immunizations are required: Click here for 23-24 Texas Requirements

TEMPORARY OR ONGOING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

A student with a temporary or ongoing medical condition that could (a) require medical attention at school, and/or (b) impact his/her ability to thrive in the school environment, needs to be reported to the school nurse. Parents should ensure that both the school nurse and the student’s dean are made aware of the situation, so the school can respond appropriately to the child’s needs. If a student is hospitalized at any time during the school year, the school nurse and the dean should be notified. In addition, HISD has resources available that may be of assistance.

Personal medical information will always be kept confidential.

School Nurse:

Kimberly Stephens - 713-556-5256

ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

School Board Policy (in accordance with TEC §22.052) prevents nurses, teachers, administrators or coaches from administering medications of any kind at school without proper consent. A student may NOT carry any type of medication with him/her except for students with asthma or life threatening allergies requiring an Epi pen who have paperwork on file with the nurse in the school clinic. Medications are required to be kept locked in the Clinic. A written medication permission form with the original signatures of both a parent and the prescribing physician must accompany all medication including self-administration prescriptions for asthma or Epi pens. Each medication must be in its original container with an affixed prescription label listing the patient for whom the drug was prescribed, the drug name, and the proper dosage and administration route information. Medication and Treatment Forms are available in the Nurse’s Clinic.

Word to the Wise!
These guidelines apply to ALL medications — both prescription and over-the-counter.

Parent Rights and Responsibilities

Parent Student Connect / PowerSchool

School Pay

Transportation

Useful Forms

Frequently Requested Forms

Below is a list of forms that parents/guardians must fill out at the beginning of each new school year for each individual child enrolled at HISD. All forms are to be returned to a child’s school. Campuses typically will provide the forms in an information packet sent home with the child. These forms can be downloaded and printed using the links provided.

(You must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view or print them)

Elementary School
Form & Documents	Language
Code of Conduct Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Family Survey	(English , Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Safe Gun Storage Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
How Do You Want To Be Communicated With	(English, Spanish)
Home Language Survey	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Home School Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Importance of Attendance	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Media Release Form	(English, Spanish)
METRO Q^® Fare Card	(English, Spanish)
Military Connect Families Survey	(English, Spanish)
Privacy Code	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Safety Acknowledgment	(English, Spanish)
School Enrollment History	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Socioeconomic Information Form	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Student Assistance Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Texas Law Regarding Attendance	(English, Spanish)

Middle School
Form & Documents	Language
Code of Conduct Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Electronic Services Acceptable Use Policy	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Family Survey	(English , Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Safe Gun Storage Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Home Language Survey	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
How Do You Want To Be Communicated With	(English, Spanish)
Home School Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Importance of Attendance	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Keeping Students Safe in a Digital World	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Media Release Form	(English, Spanish)
METRO Q^® Fare Card	(English, Spanish)
Military Connect Families Survey	(English, Spanish)
Privacy Code	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Proper Online Behavior	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Safety Acknowledgment	(English, Spanish)
School Enrollment History	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Socioeconomic Information Form	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Student Assistance Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Texas Law Regarding Attendance	(English, Spanish)

High School
Form & Documents	Language
Code of Conduct Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Electronic Services Acceptable Use Policy	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Family Survey	(English , Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Safe Gun Storage Acknowledgement	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Home Language Survey	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Home School Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
How Do You Want To Be Communicated With	(English, Spanish)
Importance of Attendance	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Keeping Students Safe in a Digital World	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Media Release Form	(English, Spanish)
METRO Q^® Fare Card	(English, Spanish)
Military Connect Families Survey	(English, Spanish)
Privacy Code	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Safety Acknowledgment	(English, Spanish)
School Enrollment History	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Socioeconomic Information Form	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)
Student Assistance Questionnaire	(English, Spanish, Vietnamese , Arabic)
Texas Law Regarding Attendance	(English , Spanish)

OTHER REQUESTED FORMS:

Magnet School Online Application
Pre-K Application
Athletic Forms
Federal State and Compliance Website (field-trip permission slips, student withdrawal forms, birth certificate affidavits, etc.)

Westside HS Teacher Resources

Announcement Procedures

Westside Staff:

As we prepare for the exciting start of the 2025–2026 school year, we want to ensure that all visual communications especially those shared with students are clear, engaging, and accessible. Classroom Teachers! Please turn on your TVs and tune in to channel 4.

This year, we are implementing a new requirement for all slides used in presentations and digital displays: Slides must be in full-screen presentation format with dimensions of 16:9.

This change is designed to improve readability and ensure that all students can clearly view the information being presented, whether in classrooms, hallways, or shared digitally.

To support this transition, we highly encourage everyone to utilize www.canva.com. Canva offers a wide range of ready-made templates in the 16:9 format that are both visually appealing and easy to customize. You can create professional-quality flyers and slides, saving time while enhancing impact.

Rolling TV Slide Show Announcements & Social Media Protocol:

It is essential that the slide dimensions 16:9 are followed to maintain consistency and clarity across all platforms.
Please email your slides to Barbara.Nassab@houstonisd.org. Slides are due by 9 AM on Fridays for information to be up and running for the following week.
Max. running time for a slide is 2 weeks. Max. slides per announcement is 1. Every announcement is equally important, so do not multiply your air-time with duplicate information.
You must update/refresh your slides every 2 weeks for recurring activities; stale slides result in lack of interest in the slide show.
Emails submitted by students will be rejected unless the Coach/Sponsor/Director is copied on the email.
Classroom teachers, please turn on your TVs and tune in to channel 4 so students have access to the rolling announcements.

Thank you for your attention to this update and for your continued commitment to excellence at Westside High School.

Facility Reservation & Building Use

Facility Request Form

Fundraising Procedures & Approval Form

FUNDRAISING PROCEDURES

Westside High School is required to maintain accurate records of all fundraising activity. Aside from the financial record keeping, this protocol also allows us to avoid duplication and minimize the number in progress at one time which would dilute your efforts.

All fundraisers require prior approval; please adhere to the following procedure that applies to your fundraiser.

I. WHS Student Activity Fund

All fundraisers that involve student participation must run funds through the WHS Activity Fund. This section also applies to parent-run fundraisers not handled by the PTO, ABC or MBC (see II below).
When planning your fundraising activities for the year, please remember that students may only participate in two fundraisers per organization per school year. The maximum duration of any fundraiser is two weeks.
If you are selling any item other than food please remember to figure sales tax into the price charged for the item being sold. Sales tax will be taken out of the money turned in to Ms. Kleis at the time it is receipted and will be deducted from the amount put into the activity account.
All bills for fundraisers should come to Ms. Kleis for payment from the activity account that is doing the fundraiser. Profits will be determined after all bills have been paid pertaining to that fundraiser.
Form AF-104 must accompany collection of funds.
Only food items that are pre-ordered and delivered at a time when they will not be consumed on campus will be approved. (Examples would be cookie dough or pies baked to order.)
Submit the WHS Fundraiser Approval Form and HISD Permission Form AF-108 at least two weeks prior to the commencement of your event. You will receive a copy of the WHS form once approved. The HISD form is required by the district and provides documentation to code the deposits and disbursements to the proper student activity account.

II. PTO, ABC and Music Boosters

Parent-run fundraisers not involving student participation may alternatively be handled by the WHS Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), Athletic Booster Club (ABC) or Music Boosters if eligible.
All deposits and disbursements related to the fundraising event will be handled by that organization’s Treasurer. The organization’s guidelines related to handling proceeds apply.
Only food items that are pre-ordered and delivered at a time when they will not be consumed on campus will be approved.
Submit the WHS Fundraiser Approval Form at least two weeks prior to the commencement of your event. You will receive a copy of the WHS form once approved.

Forms are available from, and should be returned to, Ms. Tran in room A140. Once approved, the event is recorded, Form AF-108 (if applicable) is initialed and given to Ms. Tran and a copy of the Fundraiser Information Form is returned to the sponsor, coach, director or organization president.

After your event has been approved, you may publicize the fundraiser during morning announcements, on our bulletin boards in the Commons, in the weekly news and/or on our website. If you need a facility reservation, please complete the required form.

Supplies Request Form

Maintenance Request

2025-26 Parking Registration

Report Abuse

Staff Absence Request

Staff Absence Protocol

There are 3 required steps and all 3 steps must be completed (Step 3 is for teachers only—if your absence is planned in advance, you do not need to complete step #3 as our Sub Coordinator, Ms. Serrano, will book your sub).

Westside HS Staff Absence Protocol: Save for reference

Important note regarding personal leave: Before you begin the steps below, discretionary personal leave must be pre-approved in advance by Principal Zapata by submitting the attached form. Then follow these steps:

Submit Staff Absence Jot Form
Enter Leave in One Source (Enter in advance of your absence except in rare emergencies)
Teachers Only—if it’s last minute (night before or morning of), enter your own sub in Frontline.

Policy Reminder: Discretionary Leave

Reminder, discretionary use of leave must be pre-approved by Dr. Zapata using the attached form.

Discretionary leave is not permitted on the following days:

The first week of a new semester;
The day before or after a school holiday or recess day;
Days scheduled for end-of-semester or end-of-year exams or during days scheduled for exams that are administered across the feeder pattern, unit, or division;
Days scheduled for state-mandated assessments;
Professional or staff development days.

For more information regarding staff leave, you may refer to: DEC8(REGULATION)

Technology Tips and Tricks

TECHNOLOGY TIPS AND TRICKS

How to Map to a Network Printer

Press and hold the windows key and R on your computer.
In the box that pops up type \\hmwprtprod06 and click OK button.
All printers have a printed tag on them. (Ex. 036printer099). Scroll down to the 036 Printers and select the printer.
Double click on the printer you want.
A message will pop up asking you about the driver, click Install Driver.

How to Map to a Network Copier for Secure Print.

Press and hold the window key and R on your computer.
In the box that pops up type \\snxprodds07\SecurePrint and click OK button.
The driver should install automatically in a few seconds.
Select the “SecurePrint On snxprodds07.ad.hisd.org” as you printer.
Scan your badge on any copier and follow the prompts for secure print.