VIRTUAL INFO FAIR

Thank you for your decision to enroll your child at IDEA Round Rock Tech for the 2021/2022 school year. We are super excited to have the opportunity to get to know you and we are looking forward to meeting your child in August.

As we steadily approach the First Day of School, it is very important that we ensure that all of our incoming families have the information they need so that they can have a successful and enjoyable introduction into the IDEA Team & Family.

Below you will find a list of modules which each family must review to ensure that we are all aligned on expectations for the launch of IDEA Round Rock Tech. Although we have put a lot of effort into creating these resources, we understand you may still have questions. If you still have unanswered questions after reviewing the module, our Assistant Principal of Operations is available to provide answers 1-on-1.

Assistant Principal of Operations

Aaron Freeman

(512) 815-1479

Aaron.Freeman@ideapublicschools.org

At this time it is our expectation to return to campus 100% in-person on August 9th. The TEA has removed the option for virtual learning for the 2021/2022 school year. Following are our health/safety protocols for the coming year:

• Masks are suggested, but not required
• Handwashing stations throughout the building
• Handwashing required multiple times a day
• Self-screening for COVID symptoms by staff/students at home

The following changes will be implemented for the 2021/2022 school year:

• Masks are no longer required
• Classroom occupancy will return to normal - no 6' distancing
• Students will resume eating together in the cafeteria
• No health/temp screening upon arrival to campus
• Clear plexiglass shields have been removed from all desks
• Students will rotate from class-to-class

This module covers all topics related to our Before & After School care program. This includes what programming will be included in our before & after school care program, costs, times of availability and pick-up and drop-off instructions.

This module covers all topics related to how students arrive to school and how they leave school. This includes maps of where to enter the campus, the normal traffic flow inside the campus, pick-up and drop-off times, early pick-up guidelines and restrictions, an overview of our RAPTOR system for screening visitors, information for walking your child into school on the First Day of School, guidance on students walking to school and information on families desiring to carpool to the campus.

This module covers all topics related to our Child Nutrition Program which is in charge of our cafeteria. This includes our Healthy Kids Here initiative, meal costs and information for Free or Reduced Meals, which meals are provided each day, guidance on students bringing their own lunch, information on eating lunch with your child and guidance on supplying information to us on any allergies or diet restrictions that may apply to your child.

This module covers all topics related to our Special Populations students. This includes all students with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) as well as students in our self-contained RISE classrooms.

This module covers all topics related to our Health Services. This includes an overview of our on-campus clinics and health aides, how to drop off prescription medications and what over-the-counter medications are available.

This module covers all topics related to our Parent Volunteers. This includes qualifications for volunteers, how to sign-up and what responsibilities/tasks would be expected of volunteers.

This module covers all topics related to extracurricular activities. This includes sports and all after school clubs and activities.

This module covers all topics related to ADA (Average Daily Attendance). This includes the importance of your child being in school every day, actions we take when a student is absent, an overview of our emergency transportation option and guidance on best practices for scheduling appointments for your child.

This module covers all topics related to school uniforms. This includes what the required uniform is for IDEA students, where to order uniforms and the average cost for uniform components.

This module covers all topics related to Student Supplies.

After reviewing all of the modules above, please take a moment to submit our Virtual Info Fair Acknowledgement form so that we can accurately track completion of this important step.