Dumas Independent School District

Responsible Use Agreement & Chromebook Contract for Students & Parents

This Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) fully outlines the expectations and guidelines when using district technologies or personally owned devices while on campus and/or school-provided devices. The Chromebook Contract is for high school students and parents taking part in the Chromebook 1:1 Initiative.

AUP and Chromebook Contract on the Technology page

Bullying and Harassment

The district prohibits bullying, including cyberbullying, as defined by state law. Use the STOPit App to instantly and anonymously report a school safety or bullying concern.

The district prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

STOPit | Bullying & Harassment Policies on Police Department page

Calendars

Links to District Calendars (PDF)

2021-2022 District Calendar | 2021-2022 Alternative Format District Calendar

2022-2023 District Calendar (Approved 2/10/2022) | 2022-2023 Alternative Format District Calendar

Code of Conduct

The Code provides methods and options for managing students in the classroom and on school grounds, disciplining students, and preventing and intervening in student discipline problems.

Student Code of Conduct in English | Student Code of Conduct in Spanish

College Resources

Information on colleges/universities, financial aid, scholarships, and entrance exams.

Link to College Resources page

Counselor Services

Counseling Referral Form | Permission for Counseling – English | Permission for Counseling – Spanish

COVID 19 Response

TEA posted the Education Rights and Responsibilities During COVID documents. The two-page documents are required to be shared with parents.

Rights and Responsibilities During Covid in English | Rights and Responsibilities During Covid in Spanish

Demon Connect Application

We are using Demon Connect App to keep everyone informed and involved in what is going on at our schools and in our district. Demon Connect is available free for Apple and Android devices in the app stores. Search for Demon Connect and download, and then follow your school!

Dress Code

Students are expected to adhere to the dress code at all times with the exception of designated days. Campuses may designate special days where changes to the dress code may be allowed in accordance with district guidelines.

Student Dress Code (English/Spanish)

Enrollment & Registration

Enrollment for all schools in the district is conducted through the enrollment center. Students who are seventeen years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enroll.

District Enrollment Center page

Food Menus and My School Bucks

The entire cafeteria staff at each school and the district food service office takes pride in everything we do. Our main concern is taking care of your children. We go above and beyond to make sure each child is taken care of when they come into the cafeteria. We offer online account payment options through My School Bucks.

Food Menus | My School Bucks

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Plans and Endorsements

Health Services

The school’s health services program is designed to assure a safe, healthy environment that is conducive to learning and to provide professional care for those who become ill or injured while at school.

Health Services page

Library Link

Library services provided by Harrington Library Consortium

Harrington Library

Parent Engagement Policy

We want to establish partnerships with parents and the community. Everyone gains if school and home work together to promote high achievement for our children.

DISD Parent Engagement Policy | Spanish DISD Parent Engagement Policy

Region 16 Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter

Dumas ISD Family Engagement Plan for High Quality Pre-Kindergarten

ASCENDER Parent Portal

Keep up to date with your child’s progress through Ascender TxConnect Parent Portal where you can view attendance, assignment grades, and cycle averages.

Ascender TxConnect Parent Portal

Ascender Parent Guide in English | Ascender Parent Guide in Spanish

Ascender Student Portal

School Supplies

Each school (K-8) has a list of school supplies that the students are needing to bring in the first week of classes. Teachers will notify you if more supplies are needed during the year.

Special Programs

See the Special Programs page for information on the following programs: Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented/PEGS, Reading Recovery, Section 504, and Transition.

Special Programs page

Student Handbooks

Students handbooks are designed to provide basic information about each campus that you and your child will need during the school year. The handbooks are written to be in harmony with board policy and the Student Code of Conduct.

Student Handbooks on District Information page

Testing

Texas’ student assessment program is designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills at each tested grade or course level. Students in grades 3-12 take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams. The state also offers the STAAR Alternate 2 assessment for students who have significant cognitive disabilities and are receiving special education services and the Texas English Language Proficiency System (TELPAS) assessment for limited English proficient (LEP) students.

For questions concerning testing contact Nikole Foote, District Testing Coordinator, by phone at (806) 935-6461 or email: nikole.foote@dumasisd.org.

Texas Assessment Management System

Weather

We want to assure our district that the safety of your children is our upmost concern. Please refer to the these attachments in regard to procedures and our multiple communication platforms.

Inclement Weather Tornado Warnings