Eagle News Welcome Back to School
Let's Get Rolling, 2024 - 2025!
Welcome back, Vickery Eagles
As we gear up for another exciting school year. This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and camaraderie. Whether it's tackling new challenges, diving into creative projects, or simply cherishing the time spent with friends, there's so much to look forward to. Let's soar high and make this a memorable year together. Remember, as eagles, our strength lies in our unity and determination.
Our teachers and staff are here to guide and inspire you, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the resources available. Participate in clubs, sports, and events that ignite your passion and help you build lasting connections.
Let's make this year not just about academic achievements, but also about personal growth, kindness, and making a positive impact on those around us. Go, Vickery Eagles!
Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Students are required to attend school every day by Texas State Law unless they have a valid reason. The responsibility for compliance with this law belongs to the parents, but the school is obligated to keep an accurate record of daily attendance. This attendance record will be placed in the student’s permanent record and kept on file indefinitely.
Absences
The compulsory attendance policy for the State of Texas mandates that a student must be in attendance at least 90% of the days the class meets. This allows only 9 absences for a semester and 18 for the year.
If a student has persistent attendance problems, the student may be subject to retention and referral to the Child Protective Services Agency. Additionally, the student and parent’s right to choose to attend TDPACS may be revoked if attendance falls under the state-mandated 90% attendance requirement.
These 18 absences refer to the total number- including excused or unexcused. No distinction between excused and unexcused will be made when tallying the number of absences. The school may also file a complaint against the student’s parent/guardian with the Justice of the Peace Court for failing to require the student to attend school.
Any student with 10 consecutive absences may be withdrawn. The administration will consider any extenuating circumstances when implementing these policies. A student may be required to make up the instructional time missed due to absences or tardiness.
Reporting an Absence
Parents or guardians should contact their campus attendance office by 9:00 a.m. to report an absence. (Vickery) 281-227-4708 are available 24 hours daily for messages. When calling the office, please provide the following information:
- Name of student, grade level, and teacher
- Date of the absence(s)
- Name of person calling and relationship to student
- Daytime phone number Reason for absence
If the Parents or Guardians have not called and notified the school, they will be called at home or work on the day of the absence. The following are valid reasons for an excused absence:
- Illness of a child
- Death in the family
- Weather or road conditions making travel dangerous
- Religious holy days
- Participating in court proceedings or investigation of child abuse/neglect
- Any other unusual circumstance acceptable to the school officials
If a child is absent three or more days, a doctor’s note must be brought to excuse the absences. All absences will result in unexcused absences without a valid excuse note. Unexcused absences may be classified as truancies.
Every Student, Every Day!
Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
For our school to be a safe and equitable learning community, a standardized dress code is enforced. The following are reasons why TDPACS feels a standardized dress code is vital to our education success:
- To promote academic achievement
- To promote school unity and positive attitudes
- To maximize student safety
- To minimize the cost of clothing for school
- To prevent clothing from becoming a distraction from schoolwork
- To reduce peer pressure
All students are required to adhere to the Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy’s dress and grooming guidelines and any additional guidelines developed and approved for the campus.
Boys and Girls Uniform (Preschool–5th Grade) Shirts: All students must wear the designated white, navy, or canary yellow polo shirt emblazoned with the school’s patch on the upper left side. Shirts must be purchased only from the designated online vendor, Schoolbelles.
http://www.schoolbelles.com/myschool/M37/s3090
Bottoms:
Bottoms must be navy or khaki except for Friday attire, as described below.
Shoes:
Students are allowed to wear tennis shoes and closed-toed shoes in their choice of color. They are not permitted to wear skate shoes, light-up shoes, or Crocs to school. Shoes should not distract from or interfere with the learning environment or present a safety or health hazard.
Belts:
Belts must be worn at all times. Belts may be black or brown and fastened securely at the waist level. Loose or low pants are not permitted.
Thursdays:
Students can wear a college or sports shirt with jeans.
Friday Attire:
Students may wear a Two Dimensions t-shirt and blue jeans on Fridays. On field trip days, students MUST wear a Two Dimensions t-shirt and blue jeans. Students must follow all other provisions of the TDPACS uniform policy on Friday Attire and field trip days.
P.E. Class: Girls are required to wear shorts under their jumper, dress, or skirt.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
School Board policy states that schools may not give children any medication(s) during school hours unless a parent completes an Authorization Medication/Treatment Form. This form can be obtained at the school office and needs to be updated yearly. The parent/guardian must sign the form. All medication is kept in a locked area in the school health office. Students are not allowed to keep medication with them (in their lunch boxes, backpacks, etc.).
If at all possible, the medication should be scheduled to be given right before and right after school rather than during school hours.
Medications given at school must be provided in current, original containers with original pharmacy labels. Have the pharmacy fill your prescription in two (2) labeled containers so there is proper labeling at home and at school.
The labels must include the student's name, the drug's name, directions concerning dosage, the time of day to be taken, the name of the prescribing physician, and the date of the prescription.
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that an adequate supply of medication is provided for the school. Students are not allowed to bring medications to school. Therefore, an adult must bring the medication(s) to school. All medication is kept in a locked area in the school health office. Students cannot keep medication with them (in their lunch boxes, backpacks, etc.).
If you have any questions or concerns about the medication policy, please do not hesitate to call the school at 281.227.4708. We are here to assist and ensure the safety and well-being of all our students.
Preschool/Pre-Kinder
Instructional Aid
K. Bonds
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
J. Cotton
2nd Grade Teacher
C. Anderson
3rd-5th Grade Math
3rd Grade Homeroom
R. Best
Music Teacher
A L👀K AHEAD AT OCTOBER
2nd – Custodian Appreciation Day
5th – World Teacher Day
7th-11th – National School Lunch Week/Fire Safety Week
10th - Fall Pictures (uniform only)
11th- Student Holiday/Staff Development
14th- Parent/Teacher Conference (no school for students)
16th – National Bosses Day
21st-25th- Red Ribbon Week
31st – Story Book Parade