Parents

= Parents = Welcome to school year 2009-2010! I am glad to have your student in my class this year. Students are offered the opportunity to complete several interesting & fun-filled engineering/technology projects and modules during the academic year. My goal is to increase the aptitude of my students via the use of technology and to increase their verbal and written communication skills. Each student will be given an opportunity to explore career and college opportunities using the [|Kuder Career Planning System]. I look forward to working with each of my students.

Here are a few tips that will help you become an involved parent.

**Homework!** Students will tell you they don't have any homework. In most cases, they won't because we will work on projects and modules in our classroom. However, your student may not have finished their work in the classroom. In this case, the student may need to spend time at home completing the work. Please ask them about their work on a daily basis.


 * Pay Attention While They’re Using School Computers.** In Irving ISD and in particular, at Nimitz High School, students are expected to complete most of their work on the computer. Additionally, most school books and homework assignments are found on the computer. Students **LOVE** their computers and think they personally own them. Not so! Students are to use the computers for school use only. If they are found using Instant Messaging, checking email or updating their MySpace or Facebook, be aware that they will most likely have their computer taken up at school. They will not be allowed to get it back until they have, once again, agreed to abide by our school’s __[|Acceptable Use Policy]__ and paid a fee to the school's cashier. This will make it very hard for them to pass their classes at Nimitz High School. This is a serious and frequently occurring issue. Don’t let it happen to your student!

Our Computer Lab Rules (CLR) addresses Basic Rules, Equipment, Appropriate Use, and Inappropriate Uses in our Computer Multimedia Animation Technology (CMAT) and Engineering Principles (EP) courses. Each student will sign a contract acknowledging that they understand their responsibilities. Parents must sign off the contract in order for the student to participate in the CMAT and EP courses.


 * Watch The Nimitz High School Website for Important Dates.** We post information about progress reports, report cards, meet the teacher nights and other important events at Nimitz High School. Don’t rely on your student to tell. Stay in touch by keeping an eye on the [|Nimitz High School website] and stay informed about events in their life. If you don’t speak English, interpreters are available.

It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.

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