English as a Second Language is available to students who exhibit limited proficiency in English. Bilingual classes in Spanish are offered on designated campuses for eligible students in grades pre-kindergarten through five. English as a Second Language classes provide instruction to students who speak languages other than English. The coursework includes listening activities to enable students to increase accuracy in comprehension, speaking activities to allow students to learn to express themselves, and reading and writing activities. Activities that teach American cultural patterns are integrated into the curriculum.

Elementary curriculum provides a well-balanced education focusing on language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health. Students also learn to use new technology. Art, music, and physical education specialists work with classroom teachers to enhance the students' academic experience. A full-time librarian is on each campus to assist students in learning library and research skills.

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District is open to all students residing within district boundaries who meet state eligibility requirements. Students attend schools in the attendance area where their parents reside. The district also accepts out-of-district transfers with no enrollment fee for students who are accepted into the Schools of Choice program. Children must be five years old on or before September 1 of the current school year to enroll in kindergarten. To attend first grade, the student must be six years old on or before September 1 of the current school year or have been enrolled in the first grade or completed kindergarten in public school prior to transferring to the district. Parents should register at the neighborhood school serving their residential address. Proof of legal name, age, and documentation of compliance with state immunization requirements should be presented at the time of enrollment.

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Each elementary school runs its own extended day care program and has its own director. Each campus program has several assistants to work with the children, depending on enrollment. The school hours extend from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. each school day. Parents interested in this new program should contact their child's school and speak to the principal about enrollment and about the school's specific activities.

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The Fine Arts Department is designed to provide a multitude of opportunities for students to develop creative talents, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. H-E-B ISD has art and music specialists in every elementary school with creative drama specialists in two schools and creative drama leaders in the other sixteen. Elementary students are also provided the opportunity to audition for and participate in the H-E-B Elementary Honor Choir. At the junior high level, students may develop their talents in band, choir, art, speech or theater. At the high school level, H-E-B ISD offers special interest classes in music (Band, Choir, Piano, Theory, Jazz Band and Show Choir), art (Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Jewelry, Graphic Design and Electronic Media) and AP Art, theater (Theater I-IV, Theater Production, Technical Theater I-IV), dance I-IV, and speech (Debate, Speech Communication, Oral Interpretation and Public Speaking). The arts programs have won many awards and are recognized for their excellence at the state and national levels. Fine arts students receive college scholarships every year. Many graduates return to teach in H-E-B ISD's fine arts program, pursue professional careers in the arts, and/or become lifelong arts participants and supporters in the community. For more information call the Director of Fine Arts (817) 283-4461, ext. 2073.

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H-E-B ISD secondary curriculum provides students access to numerous electives as they begin to explore options for their future. The H-E-B ISD junior high schools follow a semester plan with seven class periods in a school day. Two 18-week semesters make up the school year, and credits are granted at the end of each semester. High school students are encouraged to fully explore their interests through a wide variety of electives, career and technology programs, and extracurricular activities. Students are able to concentrate on development in specific academic areas and to explore career paths while preparing for employment and/or higher education. H-E-B ISD high schools follow a trimester plan with five class periods in a school day. Three 12-week trimesters make up the school year with credits being granted at the end of each trimester. This schedule allows ample time for students to earn required credits while taking full advantage of elective offerings.

Senate Bill 31 was recently signed into law by Governor Perry and requires a school district to provide information relating to bacterial meningitis to its students and their parents each school year. We have posted the information below. If you would like a copy of SB 31, a copy may be obtained on-line at the following address: www.capitol.state.tx.us. If you have questions about this legislation, please, call 512-463-9283.

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H-E-B ISD has a comprehensive Special Education Department to meet the needs of every eligible student. Each program is distinctive and offers challenging paths that will prepare students to achieve their greatest growth potential. The type of program, service, and amount of time spent in general and/or special education is determined on an individual basis by an Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee. The district employs educational diagnosticians, school psychologists, special education curriculum consultants, speech therapists, and various related service personnel. District special education programs include the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities for students ages three through six, Functional Curriculum, Mental Health/Behavior Intervention, Academic Remediation and Intervention, Transition Planning and Programming, Homebound Education and Speech Therapy. Students with visual and/or hearing impairments are provided services from birth to age 22. For more information, call the Director of Special Education at (817) 283-4461, ext. 2046.

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District believes that every student should have the opportunity to learn in a safe, orderly, and supportive school environment. At the beginning of the school year, a Student Code of Conduct booklet containing information regarding student discipline will be distributed to students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

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State law requires students new to the district to provide proof of legal name and birth date. The original document, certified copy, or photocopy made and certified by the county clerk or other official of any of the following documents is acceptable: adoption records, birth certificate, church baptismal record, driver's license, hospital birth records, passport, school ID card, records, report card, or any other legal document that establishes identity. Satisfactory evidence of compliance with state immunization requirements should also be presented at the time of enrollment. Parents should bring a report card and withdrawal form from the previously attended district. A release of information card must be signed upon enrollment in H-E-B ISD so the school may obtain the student's official transcript from the previously attended district.

The Student Services Department provides programs designed to prevent and reduce substance abuse and violence. Currently, we have the national D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program in grades five and seven. In the spring, we host the largest D.A.R.E. Celebration in Texas for all fifth-grade students. The PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership) Program has selected secondary students who work with other students in a helping role on their own campus or in feeder elementary schools. SWAT (Students Working All Together) and DFYIT (Drug Free Youth in Texas) are high school organizations that promote being drug-free. Peer Mediation is a program for selected sixth-grade, junior high and high school students involving conflict resolution strategies. We provide training in drug abuse and violence prevention in grades K-12.

A summer school program is offered for remediation in grades seven through 12 and acceleration in grades 10 through 12. In addition, an elementary extended year program is offered for qualified students.

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Supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics is available on campuses eligible for the federal Title I program. Students who have the greatest need for assistance in reading and math qualify for the program. Title I provides extra instruction in reading and math skills, test-taking strategies, and skills for the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) test. Parental involvement is an important part of the program. For more information, call (817) 283-4461, ext. 2082.

Transfers

Transfer Question/Answer Document - applies to Intradistrict Transfers (Transfers Within the District for Resident Students) and Interdistrict Transfers (Transfers From Outside the District for Nonresident Students)

Transition Program   Adult Transistion Services

The Transition Program was developed by the district in 1996. The mission of the H-E-B ISD Transition Program is to meet the needs of students with disabilities ages 19 to 22 through an individualized transition plan. Students participating in the program explore a variety of job sites and may secure and maintain a job in the community with the support of Transition Center personnel. The process may include post-secondary education, integrated employment, vocational training, adult services, continuing and adult education, independent living, community participation, and recreation and leisure. For more information, call the Director of Special Education at (817) 283-4461, ext. 2046.

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The district provides transportation for students who live two or more miles from the school that serves their residential address. Bus service is also available to special education students who meet eligibility requirements. For more information, call the Transportation Department at (817) 283-4461, ext. 2453.

Truancy Warning is defined as a student who is absent from school without an excuse for ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, or on three (3) or more days or parts of days within a four-week period is considered truant and in violation of compulsory attendance laws. It is the parent(s)' duty to monitor the student's attendance and the parent is subject to prosecution (Texas Education Code 25.093) if the student fails to comply with attendance laws. The student is subject to prosecution (Texas Education Code 25.094) or referral to juvenile court if he/she fails to attend school as required by law.

An offense is defined as being absent without excuse from 2 or more class periods (or hours for elementary students) during a school day. The offense may be a one-day confirmed truancy or two consecutive days with no parent/guardian contact.

Tutorial programs are available according to state mandates to each student whose grade average is below 70 in one or more core subjects. Also, students who are in jeopardy of scoring below 70 in a subject for a six-weeks period are considered for the tutoring program.

STD Curriculum Guide   Health Services Department

Curriculum Guide for Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Grades K-12 Click here