For+Parents

This is a handy and compact way to pass information about the SOS program to parent.
 * SOS Brochure**
 * [[file:2009-2010 SOS Brochure.doc]]

The Spanish version of the brochure contains the same information as the English version.
 * SOS Brochure in Spanish **
 * [[file:2009-2010 SOS Brochure Spanish.doc]]

Both versions of the SOS Booklet are the latest revision.
 * SOS Booklet **
 * [[file:Parent Handbook 2009-2010.doc]]
 * [[file:SOS Booklet in Spanish- Partial.doc]]

**Parenting Classes** We will post the most current SOS parenting class flyer and update as soon as a new flyer becomes available.


 * [[file:2-18-2010 Parenting Flyer.doc]]


 * [[file:2-18-2010 Parenting Flyer SPA.doc]]

** Parent/Guardian Frequently Asked Questions **
// How will my child’s transportation be handled? // Cy-Fair ISD will continue to provide free bus transportation for your child from their homeschool to Reed.  Every morning, they will go to their home school like they typically do.  From there, a Cy-Fair bus will bring them to Reed Elementary.  At the end of the day, a Cy-Fair bus will take them straight home from Reed.

//Will their arrival or dismissal time change? // Only your child’s dismissal time is likely to change.  Reed buses begin rolling at 3:20.  After all Reed students are dropped off, the bus driver will take your child home.  Depending on traffic, this may alter the time that your child gets home.

//How will lunch be handled? // If your student purchases their lunch, we will open a new account for them here at Reed.  Funds from their home school account may be transferred when they enroll.  Any additional deposits must be made to the Reed account.  If your child has free or reduced lunch, that will transfer with them to Reed, then back to their home school.  If your student brings their lunch from home, they may continue to do so.

//Will I need to buy more school supplies? // No.  We will provide all the materials they will need while at SOS.  Students are not permitted to bring ANY materials from home, including their binders or pencils.

//<span style="color: #5966d0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">Why can’t they use their binder? // They don’t need it. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; mso-spacerun: yes; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msospacerun: yes;"> Besides, SOS students are only allowed to transport the homework folder we provide, their lunch and a coat/jacket/sweater in their backpack. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; mso-spacerun: yes; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msospacerun: yes;"> //<span style="color: #5966d0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">Will my child need a school uniform? // Your child will continue to follow the dress standards of their home school while they attend SOS. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; mso-spacerun: yes; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msospacerun: yes;"> Students that are required to wear a uniform at their home school must continue to wear the same uniform at Reed.

//<span style="color: #5966d0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">Is my child considered a special education student now? // SOS placement does not alter a child’s special education status. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; mso-spacerun: yes; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msospacerun: yes;"> If they were not in special education before coming to SOS, their placement here will not change.

//<span style="color: #5966d0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US;">Can I meet their teachers and see the classroom? // Yes, we welcome parent involvement. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; mso-spacerun: yes; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msospacerun: yes;"> You may make arrangements with the SOS counselor to visit and meet the SOS staff.

Parent/Guardian Frequently Asked Questions in Spanish can be found on the En Esañol page

Links:
Parent/Guardian FAQs [|Parenting.org]