Guideline & Procedures

Based on Student Code of Conduct violation/s, a student may be placed in DAEP by an administrator from the student’s home campus. A special education student may be placed in DAEP following IDEA rules.

The student and a parent/guardian are required to have attended the DAEP Placement Conference scheduled at their home campus prior to admission to Phoenix DAEP. Cleburne ISD encourages parents/guardians to be involved in their child’s responsibilities at Phoenix.  

A parent/guardian MUST accompany their student to the Phoenix Intake Meeting prior to student admittance.   

While a student is assigned at the Phoenix campus, he/she is NOT allowed to be on any other C-ISD campus or property and/or may not attend any C-ISD sponsored activities whether on or off C-ISD property. Violation of this rule may result in trespassing charges, a “Class B” misdemeanor. This includes any school-sponsored event inside or outside C-ISD boundaries (extracurricular events such as sports, field trips, school programs, etc.).  

It is important students attend Phoenix DAEP daily and arrive on time. Students must adhere to the district attendance policy, comply with the C-ISD Student Code of Conduct, follow campus rules, complete course work assignments, and are not permitted to sleep in class. Violations will result in consequences which could include, detention, extended days at P-DAEP, and/or truancy filed. If a student is tardy, a parent/guardian MUST accompany the student to the office to sign in the student . STUDENTS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRESS CODE WILL BE SENT HOME WITH AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND POSSIBLE TRUANCY FILED. In the event a student is not in dress code, they will be sent home to change into proper dress and the student must return to Phoenix by 9:00 am with the dress code issue resolved.

Transportation to and from Phoenix is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. C-ISD does not provide transportation unless stipulated in a student IEP. Students must be dropped off by a parent/guardian– students are not allowed to walk to school. Parents may sign an After School Release to Walk form that allows the student to walk home. Otherwise, students must be picked up promptly at 3:10 PM. Parents may sign a student release identifying a different adult allowed to pick up the student if necessary. If other arrangements need to be made, contact campus administration. The parent/guardian must provide afternoon transportation information to the Phoenix staff, if changes to the existing transportation arrangements are made. Students will only be released to another adult identified prior to the day of pick up.

Hot lunches are provided at the Phoenix Campus for students. The lunch fees are the same as the student’s home campus costs.  NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED. No food may be dropped off to the campus.

C-ISD protocol:   

• The district has on file a medication request form filled out by the parent or guardian and the doctor.  
• When administering medication, the medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label.    
• The information on the medication form and the prescription container must match.
• Non-prescription medication provided by the parent or guardian can be administered only with a medication form signed by the doctor. The medication must be provided by a parent/guardian and in its original container.  

C-ISD policies regarding prohibited items include cell phones, alcohol, drugs, guns, knives, tobacco   products, wallets, purses, backpacks, and items which are hazards to the safety of others. All items that interfere with the educational environment will be confiscated and released to the parent or guardian.

Possession of prohibited items may result in disciplinary consequences. C-ISD will NOT be responsible for the loss of personal items. The only items a student is allowed are a household key and/or lunch money and the items must be turned into staff as soon as the student arrives on campus. Any other items brought to campus will be taken and returned to a parent/guardian. In summary, students are only allowed lunch money and house key when entering the Phoenix Campus.   

Cell phones are not allowed! The first time a cell phone is taken up, it will be returned to the parent or guardian at the end of the day. The second time a cell phone is taken up, it will be held by an administrator until the students assigned days are completed and $15.00 dollars is collected from the student, parent or guardian. Additional consequences include detention, extended days at P-DAEP, and/or suspension.

Students are expected to exhibit self-control at all times. Physical aggression and profanity will NOT be tolerated. All misbehaviors will be dealt with severely and can include suspension and/or extended days at P-DAEP.  

• Morning drop off is between 7:30–8:00.  
• School day begins promptly at 8:00 am. Students are tardy at 8:01   am.    
• A parent/guardian must notify the Phoenix personnel when their child is absent from school and must provide a written excuse the first day the student returns to school.    
• The school day ends at 3:10 pm. Students are required to leave the campus with an adult or if given permission to walk home, directly following the end of the school day.  
• Students MUST follow  ALL  Phoenix policies, rules, and regulations.  
• Students must adhere to dress code rules.    
• Students not in compliance with the dress code will be sent home with an unexcused absence and possible truancy, until the student returns in dress code.    
• The second dress code violation results in a non-successful day.  
• Students will begin their course assignments immediately after breakfast.  
• Students will work quietly on their course assignments.  
• No talking at any time unless the teacher/staff give permission (students must raise their hand).  
• Students will use manners and will respond by saying, “Yes Sir”, “No Sir”, “Yes Ma’am”.  
• Students must keep their hands behind their backs when moving though the campus.  
• For safety reasons, all students must face the wall and stay quiet (no talking) during class changes.  
• Students are not allowed to bring any food or drinks, including bottles of water, candy, or gum to Phoenix.  
• Students may not wear outerwear such as sweaters, coats, or jackets, in the classroom. (Unless received prior authorization by Administrator.)  
• Students may not drive a vehicle to the Phoenix Campus.  
• Students must enter the building as soon as they arrive for daily student intake.  
• Students at the Phoenix Campus are not allowed to loiter before or after school hours.  
• Cell phones are  NOT allowed and will be secured upon arrival.
• Backpacks are NOT allowed and will be secured upon arrival.  
• Purses and wallets are NOT allowed and will be secured upon arrival.  
• Students will be allowed to use the campus telephone for emergencies only.  

• Students are to enter the classroom quietly and take their seats.  
• Students are not to talk for any reason without permission.  
• Students may raise their hand quietly and wait for the teacher to respond, call on them or summon them to the teacher’s desk.  
• NO SLEEPING AT ANY TIME!  Student may not have his/her head down on the desk for any reason.  
• Sleeping may result in a loss of the day.  
• Students must complete work to receive a successful day.  
• Students must ask permission (raise their hand) before moving around in the classroom and/or getting out of their seat.  
• Restroom breaks will be scheduled in the morning and afternoon.  
• Only one student in the restroom at a time is allowed.    
• Students will keep their hands, feet, words, and any other objects to  themselves at all times.  
• School is dismissed at 3:10 pm, at which time students will be escorted outside to the pickup area.  
• Students will remain in dress code until they have left campus.  
• Students may only use pencils at Phoenix; pens and/or markers are not allowed.  
• Any disturbances to the educational environment will not be tolerated.    
• Disruptive behavior may result in additional discipline i.e. after school detention, isolation, extended days and/or, suspension from Phoenix school.  
• BULLYING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!  

Students who arrive in violation of the dress code will be sent home with an unexcused absence unless the student returns by 9:00 am, with the dress code violation corrected. If students return, they will only be counted tardy. Dress code violations will result in an un-successful day.  

The principal reserves the right to establish additional rules during the school year as needed.  All dress code decisions made by the Phoenix Administration will be final.    

The Phoenix School has adopted a restrictive behavior management system. Phoenix DAEP uses a Color System designed to provide a safe and secure environment in which students can achieve academic success, to provide staff with a clear and consistent structure for effective delivery of educational services, for reinforcing positive behavior, and to enable student accountability of their behavior. Students will be monitored daily regarding specific behaviors to ensure compliance with the program. Students who behave appropriately and cooperate with the program will take a major step toward returning to their home campus on time. Students may be required to meet with their home campus counselor as positive reinforcement, encouragement, and support.   

Disciplinary Action

Disciplinary action will be correlated to the seriousness of the offense. The following discipline management techniques may be used alone or in combination, for behavior prohibited by the Phoenix DAEP Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and/or classroom rules.    

Parents/guardians if you have a concern with your students’ education while placed at Phoenix DAEP, please contact their Phoenix teacher first. Parents/guardians, if you feel you need further assistance, you may contact the Principal or the Assistant Principal.

• Let teachers and staff know your concerns. Ask questions. Share your insights about your student that could help their success.    
• Know your student’s school family, their teachers, principal, and support staff. This opens up the lines of communication and sends an important message to your child that you think school is important.    
• Acquaint yourself with the Phoenix DAEP rules and policies.    
• Don’t hesitate to contact your student’s teachers. You don’t have to wait until there is a problem to establish a positive relationship with the teachers.    
• Know and understand your school district’s academic and promotion standards.    
• Know and understand your school’s discipline management code.    
• Support efforts to adopt and enforce policies for dangerous and disruptive behavior in school.  
• Get your student to school on-time.