Parent Information

State law requires students in Texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Getting your child vaccinated not only protects your child’s health, but also that of the community. The immunization requirements are set by Texas law and provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH).

Please click the link below to learn of the immunizations necessary for your student.

Pre-K & School Age Vaccination Requirements

Texas Preparatory School is committed to ensuring that all students have a safe learning environment. The safety and well-being of our students is of utmost importance to us all.  We seek to prevent bullying through proactive interventions and strategies. Educators are responsible for preventing and addressing bullying.

We encourage students and families to report bullying to their school administrators.

Anti-Bullying Policy – TPS

Texas Preparatory School follows the Guidelines for Care of Students with Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis as developed by the Commissioner of Texas Department of State Health Services as featured in the link below.

Allergies & Anaphylaxis Guidelines

Texas Preparatory School follows guidance and resources provided by the Center for Disease Control and encourages its families to stay up to date regarding all communicable diseases through the use of the official health information provided by the CDC.

Meningitis Information

CNP (Child Nutrition Program) is an online resource that will allow you to monitor your children’s lunchtime purchases, track what your children have been eating for the past 30 days, make deposits directly into their meal accounts.

In order to take advantage of this convenient new service, please create a parent account.

  1. Go to www.myschoolaccount.com
  2. Click “Create Account” on the top menu bar.
  3. Fill in the required information on the “Parent Account Sign-Up page.”
  4. Choose Texas Preparatory School from the “School District” drop down menu.
  5. Create a User ID and Password
  6. Click the “Accept” box, and then click “Signup.” An email will be sent to your email address that will contain a “verification code.”

After you receive the “verification code” you may begin to add your children’s information. To do this, you will need to:

  1. Go to www.myschoolaccount.com
  2. Login using your previously created user ID and password.
  3. Enter the “verification code” to verify your account and email address.
  4. Begin adding your children’s information according to the guidelines provided.
  5. After your child has been added, you will be able to view the lunch account activity and make payments to the student lunch account.

Note:  The school will provide you with your child’s student ID number.

THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN AN EMERGENCY

In a school emergency, the first instinct as a parent is to pick up the telephone and start calling the school or rush to the school and get your child/children. The truth is, this only complicates matters from a safety and security standpoint.

Parents too close to an incident often hinder the rescue attempts of police and fire officials on the scene. The best action parents can take in an emergency is to stay close to their phone and e-mail, and to monitor local radio and TV reports for regular updates and instructions.

LOCKDOWN

A lockdown takes place if an internal or external threat is identified at the school. All school doors are locked and students are confined to classrooms. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made. Students will NOT be released during a lockdown.

SHELTER-IN-PLACE

In response to a medical emergency, the school may shelter-in-place. In another example, students may take refuge in designated areas to protect them from hazardous materials or severe weather. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made. Students will NOT be released during shelter-in-place.

EVACUATION

In the event of certain building emergencies, students will be relocated to an evacuation assembly area. Students will be released ONLY to parents/guardians with picture ID and permission from a district official. This procedure is necessary to account for the whereabouts of all students.

Safety Terms and Procedures

In the event of an emergency at our school, it is important to know these terms. When and Why Are Students and Staff Asked to Lockdown, Shelter-in-Place or Evacuate?

SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS

A school crisis can take a number of forms including an environmental event, such as a chemical spill or gas leak, a weather emergency, such as a severe storm or high wind event, or an intruder in or near the school. The nature of a school crisis dictates whether school officials will put in place a lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation or any combination of these protocols, as a means to ensure the safety and well being of students and staff.

How Can I Be Reunited with My Child?

Parents/Guardians will receive official communication by school or public safety officials to their child’s specific location. Students will be released ONLY to parents/ guardians who are documented as emergency contacts and who present a picture ID such as a driver’s license, military ID or passport. The reunification process can be time consuming so parents are urged to be patient.

How Can You Help

BE PREPARED FOR A SCHOOL EMERGENCY

Ensure that your child’s emergency contact information is accurate and current. As a district we use Class Dojo and social media to notify parents of inclement weather and emergencies.

Become familiar with our schools’ emergency communication procedures. Each campus is committed to providing accurate and timely information in the event of an emergency.

In Case of a School Emergency

Although your first reaction would be to call or rush to the school, please follow the tips listed below.

  • DO tune into local TV/Radio stations for official school news alerts.
  • DO rely only on official communication from school or public safety officials.
  • DO listen for official information regarding reunification with your child.
  • DO NOT call or rush to your child’s school. Your presence could interfere with emergency responders.
  • DO NOT phone your child or school staff.