Night School

The purpose of the extended night program for grades 9-12 is to provide high school students with opportunities to master the essential elements of incomplete/failed courses.

For students, night school provides an upbeat, challenging program. For teachers, night school offers an opportunity to develop and implement innovative strategies which stimulate learning. The staff has high standards for academic achievement and citizenship for every student. Excellence is expected and rewarded.

Reading and composition skill instruction is provided in each subject area. The learning style of each student is assessed, and instruction is focused to meet the needs of the various styles and abilities.

Registration

It is suggested that students complete pre-registration for Night School. Classes fill quickly, and enrollment is based on a first-come first-serve basis.

Students may pre-register for Night School at the Plano ISD Administration Building, 2700 W. 15th Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning August 24 through September 16 for the fall session. Students enrolling in spring session may do so beginning January 5 through January 20. The student should see his/her counselor to get the registration booklet. The student or parent should complete Form A and Form C. The counselor must complete Form B. A counselor's signature is required on Form B. Incomplete or illegible forms will not be accepted, requiring the student to enroll during late registration.

Registration may also be completed by mail. Mail registration forms A, B and C with payment of $210 (money order, cashier's check, Visa/MasterCard/Discover card info) to:

Plano Independent School District
Student Services / Night School
2700 W. 15th Street, Plano, TX   75075

Incomplete or illegible forms will not be accepted. Form B requires a counselor's signature. All registrations received by mail must by postmarked by September 16 for fall session and January 20 for spring session.

Enrollment Process

1. Obtain a registration booklet from the home school counselor.
2. Complete required pages (forms A and C) in the registration booklet.
3. Have a counselor verify course number and sign Form B.
4. Register on designated dates and times.
5. Students will not be allowed to register without the completed counselor portion of the registration.

Students attending fall session should register in August/September. Students attending spring session should register in January 2010.

Late Registration

Students who did not enroll by walk-in or mail-in during pre-registration may enroll during late registration on the following dates:

First Session                                                 

Thursday, September 17, 2009
4:45 to 6:30 p.m.

PISD Administration Bldg. Lobby
2700 W. 15th Street, Plano, TX   75075

Second Session                                   

Thursday, January 21, 2010
4:45 to 6:30 p.m.                                                                  

PISD Administration Bldg. Lobby
2700 W. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8231

Students cannot register the first night of classes.

Schedules

2009 Fall Night School Calendar

• August 24 - September 16 - Pre-Registration (see student's counselor)
• September 17 - Student Late Registration - Administration Building 4:45 - 6:30 pm
• September 21 - Teacher Inservice - Plano Senior High room 113 5:00-9:00 pm
• September 22 - Classes Begin - Plano Senior High Room 113 for class postings 5:30 - 8:30 pm
• November 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday
• November 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 10 - Final exams - last night of classes

Progress Reports - October 13, November 5, December 3
Remediation Sessions - October 15, November 10, December 8

2010 Spring Night School Calendar

• January 5 - January 20 - Pre-Registration (see student's counselor)
• January 21 - Student Late Registriation - Administration Building 4:45 - 6:30 pm
• January 25 - Teacher Inservice - Plano Senior High Room 113 5:00 - 9:00 pm
• January 26 - Classes Begin - Plano Senior High Room 113 for class postings 5:30 - 8:30 pm
• March 4 - No Classes (high school open house)
• March 16 - Spring Break Holiday
• March 18 - Spring Break Holiday
• April 1 - Holiday
• April 22 - Final exams (5:30 - 7:30 pm) - last night of classes

Progess Reports - February 23, March 23, April 15
Remediation Sessions - February 25, March 25, April 20

Attendance Policy

• To facilitate the purpose of PISD Night School and to be in accordance with state laws, regular attendance is extremely important.   Night School meets for a total of 22 nights for a total of 66 hours.
• All absences are considered unexcused.
• Students are required to make up an absence at the scheduled remediation session following the absence.  
• Participants are withdrawn from the Night School program after missing any time over six hours.
• Upon the return to Night School after an absence, the student must have a DATED note written and signed by the parent explaining the absence. The note MUST have a phone number where the parent may be reached at night . This information must be presented to the Night School attendance clerk.
• If a student is absent with extenuating circumstances beyond the six hours, the parent or guardian should meet with the Night School principal IMMEDIATELY.
• In addition, if it is necessary for a student to leave before the 8:30 p.m. dismissal, he/she must check out through the Night School office.
• All absences must be made up on one of the regular scheduled remediation times. No exceptions.
• Remediation sessions are scheduled throughout the semester (see remediation sessions listed below). The purpose of each remediation session is to allow for reteaching, retesting, and making up missed assignments. Students who are failing or have missed class time during the dates before the remediation session are required to attend the remediation session.
  
  If the student is absent the night of a required remediation session, he/she will be counted absent and will be required to make up the additional time. Students who are passing, have not missed class time prior to the scheduled remediation date, and have teacher approval are not required to attend the remediation session.
  
  The teacher will notify students of remediation requirements during the Night School class before the remediation session. Students who are absent the night before the remediation session will be expected to make up the missed time during the upcoming remediation session.

Fall 2009 Course Offerings

English I Part 1, Part 2
English II Part 1, Part 2
English III Part 1, Part 2
English IV Part 1, Part 2
US History Part 1, Part 2
World Geography Part 1, Part 2
Economics
Government
Math Models Part 2
Geometry Part 2
Algebra I Part 2
Algebra II Part 2

Spring 2010 Course Offerings

English I Part 1, Part 2
English II Part 1, Part 2
English III Part 1, Part 2
English IV Part 1. Part 2
US History Part 1, Part 2
World Geography Part 1, Part 2
Economics
Government
Math Models Part 1
Geometry Part 1
Algebra I Part 1
Algebra II Part 1