IB World School at Huffman Updates
District and Huffman Updates- April 27
Directions for Progress Reports from Plano ISD
What are your plans for next year?
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.
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.
Support Line for Spanish Speakers
Plano ISD recognizes that families may need additional support during school closure. Spanish speakers who need resources or support beyond what their child's teacher or school can communicate can call (469) 752-2213 or (469) 752-2250, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Technology Help Desk is also available to provide centralized help for technical support. If you need assistance with technology, call 469-752-8767 or email tsos@pisd.edu.