NRJH Faculty Weekly

Please remember that all students are expected to follow the Alvin ISD Dress Code. The complete dress code guidelines are available at www.alvinisd.net to assist with your back-to-school shopping.

Common Dress Code Reminders:

• Tights & Leggings: Tights and leggings are not considered appropriate as standalone bottoms. They may only be worn under a garment—such as a dress or skirt—that is no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. A great alternative to tights is joggers or other pants with full coverage.

• Dresses/Skirts/Shorts: Dresses/Skirts/Shorts must also follow the length requirement and measure no shorter than 3 inches above the knee for all students.

• Footwear: For safety, all shoes must have a heel or back strap—this includes Crocs and slide-on sandals.

NRJH students received their Smart ID on the week of August 18th. These IDs include features such as:

• Bus ride tracking

• Library book checkout

• Cafeteria purchases

The Smart ID expectation will be effective immediately upon distribution. Students are required to wear their ID at all times while on campus and during school activities.

Students may bring phones and personal electronic devices to school.

However, from the moment students enter the building in the morning until the final dismissal bell cell phones must be powered off or silenced, stored in a backpack or locker, and not used during class, passing periods, lunch, or restroom breaks.

Use in the Hallways
The use of personal communication devices is prohibited at all times.

Use at Lunch
Lunch is considered part of the school day so the use of electronic devices is prohibited under Texas Law.

Emergency Situations
Administrators may approve the use of cell phones in emergency situations where the device is necessary for the health or safety of students or others.

The Texas law requires school districts to administer disciplinary consequences if students violate the personal communication device policy in schools. Each infraction of this policy will result in the following escalating consequences:

• First offense – Device taken, returned to student

• Second – Parent must pick up

• Third – $15 fine + parent pickup

  
  

Refusal to hand over a device = disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct

Why this matters:
This law supports focused classrooms, respectful spaces, and safe learning for all.

Parents:
Please talk with your child about expectations before school starts. For emergencies, contact the campus office.