PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAMS
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS & SUPPORTS (PBIS)
PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcome. CFISD has 85 campuses currently implementing the PBIS system. PBIS is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
The Student Code of Conduct is an online document that specifies the expectations for student behavior, the discipline management techniques that are utilized by teachers and administrators, and the consequences for student misconduct. Parents have easy access to the English and Spanish versions of the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
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PROJECT SAFETY
Project Safety is a districtwide resource focused on school safety with an emphasis on bullying prevention, recognizing bullying behaviors, and reporting incidents of bullying.
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SERVICE FOR SUCCESS
Service for Success is an opportunity developed by Student Services and the Alternative Learning Center as an option for students serving a placement at the end of the school year to complete their DAEP assignment over the course of the summer.
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RED RIBBON WEEK
The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week®, held in late October each year. Schools may present a unified and visible commitment towards a drug-free community by hosting activities and wearing the symbolic red ribbon during this week.
ADMISSIONS
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The Department of Student Admissions, Attendance and Transfers implements enrollment requirements pertaining to residency and guardianship rules. The team develops and provides comprehensive training for ct personnel related to policies and procedures for student admissions. In addition, assistance is provided to parents, guardians, and foreign exchange organizations in resolving issues related to admissions.
TRANSFERS
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The department provides support to students, campus and district personnel, and the community regarding all aspects of the Student Transfer Process. Training is provided to campus administrators, registrars, and district support staff detailing the student transfer policies and procedures.
The attendance officers work closely with school administration and the Justice of the Peace Courts in applying truancy prevention measures. The team conducts home visits for a variety of reasons, including non-attendance, locating drop-outs, and residence checks. Attendance Officers conduct leaver code audits with secondary school registrars and high school drop-out recovery specialists to ensure accurate data for leaver code documentation are in compliance with PEIMS Data Standards for leaver codes.
Services can be accessed on the Infoserv menu under Request for Attendance Officer Support.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
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The Student Services Families in Transition program provides support and services to students and families that have been identified as homeless based on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Learn more about the Families in Transition (FIT) Program.
HOMELESS ELIGIBILITY
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If you have lost housing due to economic hardship, please complete a CFISD Student Residency Questionnaire to determine if you are eligible for services through the McKinney-Vento Act. Email the completed form to mckinneyvento@cfisd.net and a member of the Families in Transition (FIT) Team will contact you to discuss eligibility. More information on this act and the FIT program visit the Families in Transition (FIT) webpage.
