Open Enrollment FAQ 

Who can apply to enroll in La Porte ISD through the open enrollment program? 
Open enrollment is for students who do not live in La Porte ISD but wish to attend our schools. Non-residents may apply to enroll their children in La Porte ISD schools. Annually, the Superintendent may designate an open enrollment period that may be extended or re-opened.  

May I choose my child’s school? 
If an out-of-District student is accepted for enrollment, the District shall then assign the student to the school of the individual's choice based on available space and staff capacity. In the event of a possible lack of available program space and staff capacity at the campus preferred by the individual, the District may assign the student to a campus with available space and staff capacity.  

Once my child is accepted as an open enrollment transfer, do I ever need to reapply? 
Yes. Out-of-District students who attend District schools must reapply for enrollment each year. 

Is bus service available to open enrollment transfers? 
No. Parents of students who enroll through our open enrollment program are responsible for transporting their children to and from school.   

Students who are accepted and enrolled through La Porte ISD’s open enrollment program are expected to abide by the district’s policies and rules. Any violation could result in the revocation of a student’s enrollment. 

2022-23 8th Grade Planning Guide

La Porte Independent School District Welcomes Volunteers

In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 22.083, La Porte ISD may obtain criminal history record information on an individual who has indicated, in writing, an intention to serve as a volunteer. Completion of the online volunteer application at www.lpisd.org will serve as written intent to serve as a volunteer at a designated La Porte ISD campus and a release to conduct a criminal background information check. Criminal information obtained is confidential and used only for the purpose of ensuring student safety.

Online Volunteer Application

How to complete a volunteer application:

• Click on the volunteer application link (above).
• Click the gray Apply for this Position button. 
• Detailed instructions are included on the application.

If you have never completed a volunteer application, you will need to create a new account.

• Use your full name including your middle name or initial;  Your name must match what is listed on your drivers license or state identification card.
• Once your online volunteer application has been approved, your name will appear on the campus list(s) you have designated. If necessary, you may contact the campus secretary to confirm your volunteer status.

Please note that volunteer applications are purged annually; you must re-apply every school year.

If you need additional help, feel free to call (281) 604-7113 or visit the Human Resources Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

La Porte ISD Safety Practices

Purpose: To support District Parent and Family Engagement, Students and Community 
Vision: Strengthen mutual trust with parents families, students, and community
Mission: Engage parents, families, students and community in educational partnerships to maximize the whole student’s goals

District/Campus Goals: 

1. Implement programs, activities and procedures that will involve parents and family members in the educational process of their children.
2. Involve parents and family members through the District DEIC and the Campus Site-Based Teams in the decisions regarding how funds will be used.
3. Annual evaluation in the DEIC meeting in June and September for revision of a Parent and Family Engagement policy on each campus participating in Title I, Part A funds.
4. Distribute the campus Parent and Family Engagement Policy to the parents of participating children at the beginning of each school year or as students enter the program.
5. Provide for an annual district level evaluation of parental and family activities, and how this increased the academic quality of the district and individual campuses.
6. Reduce or eliminate any barriers to greater participation and use the annual evaluation findings to design strategies for more effective Parent and Family Engagement.
7. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy shall be incorporated into the District Improvement Plan (DIP) and provided as an attachment to the DIP.

Program Requirements:

La Porte Independent School District and each school receiving Title I, Part A funds will:

• Convene an annual fall meeting to inform parents of their school’s participation in Title I and to explain the law, its requirements, and their rights to be involved. All Title I parents will be invited and encouraged to attend the annual meeting.
• Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs at campus meetings and DEIC, as well as input into the CIPS and the DIP at least 4 times a year.(Early Fall/ Mid -Winter/ Mid –Spring/Early Summer)
• Provide material and training such as:
  • Training to help work with their children to improve academic achievement and understand state standards 
  • Literacy education for parents to enable them to better monitor and work with their children in a way that helps improve academic achievement
  • Web site parent portal for research based resources such as The Parent Institute and ESC-16 Parent and Family Engagement resources to build capacity, coordination, and assistance.
• Educate teachers, pupil services personnel, principals and other staff concerning:
  • The value and utility of contributions of parents
  • How to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners
  • How to implement and coordinate parent programs
  • How to build ties between home and school
• Coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs with SPED, Head Start, public preschool programs, and other programs.

Review of School Programs and Improvement: 
Campus site-based decision making teams will have the responsibility of evaluating all campus programs annually and implementing necessary improvement/change based on needs assessment.

District Assistance in the Development of School Parent and Family Engagement Plans: 
Campus plans will be developed following the format provided by the district. Participants in the plan development will include: parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. Campuses are encouraged to involve students in the plan development as appropriate.

Planning for Greater Parent and Family Engagement:  Parents and families will be provided the following:

• Timely information about programs
• School performance profiles and their child’s individual student assessment results
• Explanation of curriculum used, assessment used and proficiency levels students are expected to meet
• Regular meetings to formulate suggestions, share experiences and participate as appropriate in decisions relating to the education of their children
• Timely responses to parent suggestions

Coordination of Parental and Family Engagement Activities with other Agencies: 
Some members of the DEIC may serve as board members for community agencies and programs.

Improving/Revising Parent and Family Engagement Strategies Based on Evaluation: 
The findings of annual evaluations will be used to improve and/or revise listed strategies within the district/campus plans, as well as Parent and Family Engagement Policies.
 

Open Enrollment

How does my child qualify for prekindergarten?

There are several ways that children can qualify for enrollment in prekindergarten including:

• Household income/SNAP recipient

• Children of active military

• Children in foster care

If I think my child might qualify, what do I do next?

Call us at 281-604-7030. We will need to see the following documents:

• Child's birth certificate
• Child's immunization records
• Proof of residential address (e.g. utility bill or lease agreement)
• Parent ID

For income qualifiers (one of the following):

• Current pay stubs;  
• SNAP letter; or 
• Income tax documentation (if self-employed)

For military qualifiers:

• Parent military ID

For foster care qualifiers:

• PreK eligible letter from DFPs

ACE Program

ACE and Dual Enrollment

 Accelerated College Education (ACE) and Dual Enrollment (DE) are programs that have been developed through a partnership between La Porte ISD and San Jacinto College. Through these programs, La Porte High School students have the opportunity to enroll in San Jacinto College and take classes for which the student will receive both high school and college credit.  

Accelerated College Education

Accelerated College Education (ACE) is a rigorous program designed to allow students to graduate high school with an Associate’s Degree from San Jacinto College.  Students will take courses at San Jacinto College (Main Campus) as well as classes at the high school campus. The district will provide transportation between the two campuses; however, students do have the options of driving or having their own transportation. 

Students are invited to participate in the ACE program at the beginning of the Spring Semester of the students’ sophomore year.  Once the grades for the Fall Semester are finalized, student who have achieved certain criteria are invited into the program.  These requirements include:

• Passing high school Algebra 1 in the 8^th Grade;
• Scoring at the “Meets Grade Level” on the Algebra 1 STAAR EOC;
• Have taken and maintained an average of at least 80% in Geometry Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) as a 9^th Grade
• Enrolled in Algebra 2 Pre-AP (or higher Pre-AP math course) in 10^th grade and maintained an average of at least 80% at the completion of the Fall Semester.
• Have taken and maintained an average of at least 80% in all other AP and Pre-AP classes (at least 2 other courses)
• Students must comply with the state compensatory attendance law (TEC Section 25.085) and have fewer than _______ tardies.
• Students must have a good discipline record

Students who meet the criteria will receive an invitation to attend a mandatory meeting that will address the expectations and requirements of the ACE program, as well as the process for enrolling into San Jacinto College.  This meeting will take place early in the Spring Semester of the students’ 10^th grade year. 

Once a student has decided to participate in the ACE program, the next step is for the student to enroll in the college. These steps include:

• Submit an application to San Jacinto College
• Meet college readiness standards through 1, or combination of,  the 3 following ways
• STAAR EOC: Scale Score of 4000 or above on the English 2 and Algebra exams
• PSAT:  460 or above on the EBRW section and 510 or above on the Math section
• TSI: 350 or above on the Math section, 351 or above on the Reading section, 340 or above on the multiple choice Writing section and a 4 or above on the Essay
• Provide proof of immunizations  (most students may need a meningitis shot)
• Submit the Dual Credit/Early Admissions Enrollment Permission Form 

Once students have completed the enrollment process, students will be required to attend an Orientation at San Jacinto College at the end of the Spring Semester.  Students will then start classes at San Jacinto College during the Summer Semester of their 10^th Grade year. Students will also be required to take classes during the Summer Semester of their 11^th grade year as part of the ACE program.

Students will meet with an academic advisor every semester at San Jacinto College to create their college schedule. The high school will work with the college as much as possible; however, there are some restrictions on class schedules.  The district will not pay tuition or provide district transportation for students to take night classes at the college. If a student wants to take a night class, then the student would be responsible for paying the tuition and fees for the course. While these classes would count towards the student’s Associate degree, it would not count for high school credit.

In order to graduate with an Associate Degree, students must stay diligent with their studies. There is not much opportunity to make up classes if classes are failed or dropped. Students who fail or drop more than two classes will be removed from the ACE program.  Students who fail or drop a class past the reimbursement date will be responsible for repaying the district the cost of tuition.  The amount will be attached to the student’s school fee bill and must be repaid.  The LPHS Associate Principal must approve any request to drop a class prior to dropping the class. 

Students should be aware that the grading scales for La Porte High School and San Jacinto College are different.  In order to receive high school credit for a college course a student must receive an average of at least 70%.  If a student receives an average less than 70%, the student will not receive high school credit and possibly be placed in credit recovery if the credit is needed in order to meet high school graduation requirements.  The student that receives a grade of at least 60% will receive college credit at San Jacinto College; however, the student will not receive high school credit.   

College Courses

High School Credit = greater than or equal to 70%

College Credit = greater than or equal to 60%

All books are paid for by La Porte ISD and must be returned to the high school at the completion of every semester. If a student fails to return books at the end of the semester, the cost of the books will be charged to the student’s fee bill.