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We strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their background or previous experiences. McReynolds is dedicated to assisting students in realizing and reaching their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, and excellence is expected from all.

To prepare students for college, careers, and life by providing a rigorous and challenging academic program that is also relevant to the students interest and needs. McReynolds is dedicated to preparing and motivating our students for success in the year 2035. It is our vision to instill in our students critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and a global perspective. We will uphold high expectations/standards in every aspect of our interactions with every single student each and every day.

Excellence is Expected

Resiliency is Learned

Collaboration is Welcomed

Integrity is Honored

Community is Necessary

06 - Fall Sports Parent Informational 4:45 - 5:45 in Cafeteria

12 - NWEA Testing ELA ( All School Testing Shut-Down)

13 - NWEA Testing Math (All School Testing Shut- Down)

14 - NWEA Testing Science/ Volleyball @ Rice 6:00 p.m.

20 - McReynolds vs Williams at Cowart Stadium @ 5

21 - Volleyball Home Game vs Revere 6:00 p.m./ 7:00 p.m.

25 - NO SCHOOL Fall Holiday

27 - Open House 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

28 - Volleyball @ Key 6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.

30 - Cross Country HISD Invitational Middle School 9:00 a.m.

All visitors must show ID upon entering the vestibule. Students will not be released to anyone without an ID, and not listed on the EMERGENCY PICKUP list.

Parents it is an expectation that if a student is a car rider they will be picked up in the arrival/dismissal area (courtyard on the side of the school). Please help us keep all students safe during arrival and dismissal.

ALL STUDENTS arriving prior to the start of instruction ( 6:45 - 8:25) will enter through the side gate ( ZINDLER ST/ Courtyard area) and walk up to the first stairs to the cafeteria. Students will not enter through the front gates/doors of the school prior to 8:30.

Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and will be released at 8:15 to their respective classrooms. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m.

There will be one car rider line for students to exit safely. Students should be on the passenger side of the car so that it is easy for them to exit the car. Please watch for guidance from Staff members that are assisting with traffic.

The Entry gate to the courtyard will be closed promptly at 8:25 a.m. Students who are not in the building by 8:30 will need to go to the front of the building to enter through the front office. Students arriving after 8:30 will need a PARENT/GUARDIAN to sign them in at the front office. Students will be counted TARDY if they are not in their 1st period classroom at 8:30 a.m.

Walkers will be released first from the building through the dismissal exit ( Courtyard). Students will be walked to the intersection of Zindler and Market. Students will be instructioned to stay on the side and part in the direction of their destination at the the intersection. If there is a train on the track at dismissal ALL WALKERS WILL BE HELD IN THE CAFETERIA until it is safe to release. Students may receive disciplinary consequences for failure to comply with adult directives. Please know that this measure is put into place for the SAFETY of your child.

Car Riders - will be released after clearing the way of all walkers to Zindler. Please be patient as we will be working to make sure that all students are safe at dismissal.

It is imperative that STUDENTS are on time so that they do not miss out on INSTRUCTION. Students are highly encouraged to arrive to campus by 7:45 so that they have ample time to eat breakfast and then be released to their classrooms by 8:15. Students will be counted TARDY at 8:30 a.m. If students are arriving late to campus, Parents will need to walk students to the front office to sign students in.

To provide our students with access to extra-curricular activities and open their minds to the many possibilities that life has to offer we are excited to announce our DYAD programs. All students will be able to participate in DYAD classes during the day and afterschool.

For the afterschool program please use the link attached to sign up your student. Afterschool DYAD will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Please select your choice in order of the desired activity. SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH ACTIVITY. Student placement will be determined by order of submission on the document. Afterschool will be dismissed at 5:30 p.m. Transportation will not be provided. Click here for the DYAD Afterschool Activity Selection

Students must have a CLEAR BACKPACK. Students are not allowed to have mesh backpacks/full colored backpacks. Students are allowed a small purse that can fit into the backpack, no backpack purses allowed.

At McReynolds Middle School we do require ALL STUDENTS to be in uniform. If students are out of dress code parents will be contacted to bring/provide the appropriate clothing needed for the student. If you are in need of support for uniforms please reach out to our WRAP-AROUND Specialist Mr. Gutierrez. Please see the uniform requirements below. Students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR JEANS DURING THE WEEK! Students must wear matching sweatshirt/sweater that is their grade level uniform color. No Hoodies are allowed in the building. No head scarves, bonnets, bandanas are allowed.

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:

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  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.

  
  

  
  

Students are prohibited from using all telecommunication devices such as, but not limited to cellular phones, nintendo switch, Ipads, etc. Such devices must not be visible and must remain turned off during the school day. A student in violation of these rules will have the device confiscated.

1st - Offense - Phone will be confiscated and student will pick up at the end of day

2nd Offense - Parent will need to pick up phone at the front desk at the end of the day

3rd Offense - $15.00 Administrative fee paid to school and phone returned to Parent Guardian

Students should not have food/drinks in the hallway or classroom. Students should keep all food and drinks in a lunch-kit or backpack. If items are outside of the backpack or lunch kit the items will be confiscated and not returned. NO GLASS containers. Students should bring individual sized food items, FAMILY SIZED/PARTY SIZE items will be confiscated and not returned.

HISD is starting off the 2023-2024 school year with 517 bus routes. All routes are staffed. Transportation and operations worked hard to ensure the district has enough bus drivers and to allow busses to arrive at the stops as scheduled and to drop off students at school on time. Changes in bus routes are likely, and Parents should monitor the communication information coming from the District throughout the month of September.

HISD will ensure schools, students, and staff are safe. Our schools will be nurturing, collaborative environments for teachers and students. We can and will safeguard every student and teacher at the same time we facilitate exceptional instruction, collaboration, and real time observation and coaching for students and staff.

Doors will be locked but open so that they can be shut and automatically locked in case of an emergency. We have several safety measures in place such as the secured vestibule in the front, and locked entries throughout the building where only HISD personnel is able to gain entry.

In order to protect the instructional environment of our classrooms and to maximize instructional time, we limit the number of classroom interruptions.

For this reason, item deliveries and non-emergency messages will not be sent to the classroom; the campus will also not accept drop off deliveries from doordash, uber-eats, etc. for students. If lunch is left at home by accident, please remember, students always have the option to receive free breakfast/lunch in our cafeteria.

We appreciate your help as we partner together to instill responsibility in our students.

Texas House Bill 114 - All students caught vaping or in possession of any type of component of a vape regardless of the substance on school property or during school related activities will result in district assigned consequences.

VAPE = DAEP

Students in possession of Illegal items will receive appropriate consequences per campus/district policy.

Click here for information for family and community engagement!

Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/mcreynolds
Location: 5910 Market Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-671-3650
Twitter: @McReynolds_HISD