IB World School at Huffman Updates
District and Huffman Updates- April 9
No School April 10th and 13th!
Plano ISD will follow the current adopted academic calendar. The designated bad weather makeup days, April 10 and April 13, are student holidays and will not be used as instructional days this spring. Additionally, regardless of whether campuses re-open to students this school year, the last day of instruction will be May 22.
Grading During Remote Learning
During our Remote Learning Plan for School Closure the goal for grading is to monitor progress of student learning in order to provide feedback, tailor support and design instruction that maintains educational continuity. These Grading Guidelines are designed to benefit and support students as they continue the transition to a new format of learning.
The extended emergency closures caused by COVID-19 are unprecedented for area school districts. There has been extensive discussion and collaboration about how to handle grades during remote learning. As a district, keeping students at the heart of our decisions, these guiding principles were used in the development. Priority is placed on:
- Students’ social and emotional well-being
- Students’ opportunity to continue learning (equity and access)
- Student success (mastery approach)
- Valuing student work and teacher expertise
Our plan is designed to relieve student stress and encourage participation as we help students master the remaining curriculum content with meaningful teacher feedback.
Our goal is grace > grades.
View and download the Grading Guidelines for Remote Learning.
Meal Access
New Requirements for Free Plano ISD Meals, Effective April 6
Starting Monday, April 6, new rules from the Texas Department of Agriculture require that parents picking up free meals from the district must bring documentation for children who are not in the vehicle. Please note that verification is not required when children are present with a parent during meal pickup. When present, any child 18 years of age or under can receive a grab-and-go meal. If the child is not present, acceptable documentation includes a school-issued student ID, report card, birth certificate or the verification message that all parents will receive from the district.
All households will receive a verification letter via email for each student enrolled. Please print the verification letter and place it on the dashboard of your car for each student who is not present, but receiving a meal. If you do not have access to a printer, you can show the verification message to district personnel from your cell phone. Learn more.
April 10 & 13 Student Holiday - No Meal Service
District-provided meals will not be available during the scheduled April 10 and April 13 student holidays.
North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) Mobile Drop
In partnership with the NTFB, Plano ISD will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry meal box distribution on Monday, April 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Bowman Middle School in the parking lot at the back of the building. This is open to any family in the Plano ISD community who is experiencing a need for food.
Schools and District Offices Are Closed to the Public through May 1
In accordance with Governor Abbott’s order on March 31, 2020, and in the interest of public health and doing everything in our power to limit the spread of COVID-19, Plano ISD will be extending the closure of schools through May 1.
We will stay connected with you through our multiple communications channels. Please use virtual communication channels, sending any questions you may have to askPISD@pisd.edu. Read the latest COVID-19 update.
PASAR Tuition Questions
If you have questions regarding tuition for PASAR after school care, please email financeofficepasar@pisd.edu.
Chromebook Care & Technical Support
Guidelines for Chromebook Care at Home:
Chromebook and Other Technical Support: Contact the Plano ISD Help Desk via email at tsos@pisd.edu.
Free WiFi Access: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed guidance for providing Internet Access to students.
School Guidance and Counseling
If you need information or support from your school counselor, you may contact them via email. You can find a list of counselors and their email addresses at www.pisd.edu/contactpisd or on your child’s schools website at www.pisd.edu.
School social workers are on staff at some campuses and they may be contacted by parents in the same way as counselors.During school closures counselors and social workers are able to continue to support students and families with academic success, social and emotional growth, and college, career and military readiness.