Elysian Fields ISD

Education is a team effort. Students, parents, teachers, and staff working together will make this a successful year. The Elysian Fields Independent School District Student Handbook is a general reference guide divided into two sections. Section One: Parental Rights describes certain parental rights as specified in state or federal law. Section Two: Other Important Information for Parents and Students is organized alphabetically by topic, with topics further organized by grade level where applicable.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, the term “parent” refers to the parent, legal guardian, any person granted lawful control of a student, or any other individual who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student.

The Student Handbook is designed to align with laws, board-adopted policy, and the Student Code of Conduct, which is a board-adopted document intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere conducive to learning. The Student Handbook is not meant to be a complete statement of all policies, procedures, or rules in any given circumstance. In case of conflicts between board policy (including the Student Code of Conduct) and any Student Handbook provision, the district will follow board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Therefore, parents and students should become familiar with the Elysian Fields ISD Student Code of Conduct, which can be reviewed on the district’s website. State law requires that the Code of Conduct be prominently displayed or made available for review at each campus.

The Student Handbook is updated annually. However, policy adoption and revisions may occur throughout the year. The district encourages parents to stay informed of proposed policy changes by attending board meetings and reviewing communications that explain changes in policy or other rules affecting the Student Handbook. The district reserves the right to modify the Student Handbook at any time, with notice of revisions provided as reasonably practical.

Although the Student Handbook may refer to rights established through law or district policy, it does not create additional rights for parents and students. It is not intended to represent a contract between any parent or student and the district. A hard copy of the Student Code of Conduct or the Student Handbook can be requested at the Administration Office.

Note: References to board policy codes are included for ease of reference. The district’s official policy manual is available for review in hard copy at the district administration office, and an unofficial electronic copy is available on the EFISD website.

The policy manual includes:

• Legally referenced legal policies that contain provisions from federal and state laws, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities that provide the legal framework for school districts.
• Board-adopted local policies that articulate the board’s choices and values regarding district practices.

For questions about the material in these handbook, please contact your campus principal.