Class is Almost Back in Session: Parents Back-to-School Resources

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The start of the 2021-2022 school year starts on Monday August 16, but families are already inquiring about school supplies, dress codes, and more.

Families can visit AldineISD.org and click on the Back-to-School button. The information is also available under the Student/Parent link on the homepage menu bar.

The district is in the middle of preparing for the fall start. As items are approved, AISD will add these items to the Back-to-School webpage. The district encourages families to check regularly for any updates.

Updates for the 2021-2022 School Year

The Student/Parent Handbook provides basic information that students and parents need, including parental rights and other important information. The process for updating the 2021-2022 handbook included gathering feedback from campus behavior coordinators/APs, parents, principals, directors, and executive leadership.

Dress and Grooming Guidelines for 2021-2022

The district’s dress code does not require a standardized dress requirement (the wearing of uniforms). However, some of the district’s specialty schools may impose a standardized dress requirement. Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing following the district’s adopted dress code guidelines.

The wearing of face masks is optional for students. Face masks can be a solid color, a pattern free of political or derogatory statements, including the school or district logo, or disposable.

Clear or mesh backpacks are required for middle and high school students only. Primary and elementary students may carry an appropriate backpack other than clear or mesh.

Other highlights:

Requirements for a Diploma
State law requires that each student complete and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AID or a TAFSA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) before graduating from high school.

Immunizations for School-Age Children
State law requires students to be fully vaccinated to enroll and remain enrolled in school. Students are to be excluded from attendance until fully compliant. Parents are encouraged to see that their child or children have all of their State required vaccines to avoid disruption in being allowed to attend school. Please visit The Texas Department of State Health Services https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx for a list of required vaccines for students in Grades K-12.

Child Nutrition Services
The district participates in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. It offers students nutritionally balanced meals daily per standards outlined in state and federal law. The primary goal of the Aldine Child Nutrition Services Department is to provide nutritious meals to all Aldine students. The department provides breakfast and lunch in every school for all students. It also offers the After School Care Program, Evening Meal Program, and Summer Meal Program in selected Sites.

The United States Department of Agriculture covers the reimbursement of school meals through the 2021-22 school year. This means that all students, regardless of income, will have access to free meals.

Aldine ISD will still approve meal applications during the 2021-22 school year so that the district and parents may benefit from any applicable programs that require this information. Examples include Title I benefits for our schools and the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) that became available to families during the summers of 2020 and 2021.

Please visit SchoolCafe.com to apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits. Meal application approval makes families eligible to receive P-EBT funds if they become available again.