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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions​

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Question: What time does school start?

 

Answer: Lanier students follow a schedule designed to maximum instructional time for all students. Classes meet every other day for 90 minutes. Each day is designated as either a "Purple Day" or a "Red Day." At 8:20 each morning a bell will ring to alert students that they may enter the building. After the first bell at 8:20, breakfast is served from carts throughout the school. Students who choose to participate in the breakfast program will get their meal from the cart and must be seated in their GSG (Guidance Support Group) or SLAB (Study Lab) class by 8:30. Students will not be in the hallway after 8:30.

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Question: How can I help my student keep track of their assignments?

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Answer: The student is the central link in the school community chain. The student is the messenger in many ways, keeping the lines of communication open between parents and teachers. 

  • Ask to see the student planner every evening. Student's are responsible for copying in the agenda the homework assignment at the beginning of every class. If there is no assignment, the student will write "none" in the space provided.

  • Monitor homework assignments and their completion.

  • Assist students in managing their time for long term assignments and projects.

  • Initial the planner at least every weekend so the teacher knows you are up-to-date on their child's assignments.

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Question: How can I communicate with my student's teachers?

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Answer: E-mail is the preferred method of initiating communication. A list of email addresses for the entire Lanier staff can be found on the website www.purplepups.org. Teachers and staff will reply to emails with a 24-48 hour of time period. Lanier teachers have an email account that they check each day. In addition, you can leave messages for the teachers on their voice mail. The school phone number is (713) 942-1900. The Principal’s email is: katherine.bradarich@houstonisd.org, the Assistant Principal’s email is: mcumming@houstonisd.org, the Counselor emails is: bfinkel@houstonisd.org.

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Question: How do I know how my student is performing on tests and quizzes and/or completing assignments?

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Answer: Parent Student Connect (PSC), allows registered users (i.e., parents and students) to log in to access a variety of student information, see class assignments and school calendars, and even communicate electronically with teachers. Users can also choose to have an e-mail or text message sent if a child's grades drop below a selected average or is absent or tardy to class.

 

Information that PSC provides access to includes:

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  • Period and Daily Attendance

  • Class Schedules and Assignments

  • Progress Reports

  • Report Cards*

  • Standardized Test Results (STAAR by subject area)

  • Curriculum Resources

  • Parent and Student Resources


To get started, log in or register at www.houstonisd.org/PSC.

 

Parents will need the following information to complete registration:

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  • Student ID number (HISD)

  • Student date of birth

  • Last five digits of student’s Social Security number if on file with HISD. If not on file, use the last five digits of the “S-Number” provided to your child by HISD. Please call the school if you do not know this number.

 

Please note, parents will need to register each child separately. If you have difficulty registering, be sure that the information you are entering is the exact same data that is on file with your school. If you still have difficulty, contact the HISD Help Desk (713-892-7378; pscsupport@houstonisd.org). Help Desk hours of operation are 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Question: How often do we recieve progress reports and/or report cards?

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Answer:

2018-2019 Nine-Week Grading Periods 

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First Grading Period: August 27 to October 26

Second Grading Period: October 29 to December 20

Third Grading Period: January 7 to March 8

Fourth Grading Period: March 18 to May 31

 

 

Report Cards 

 

Certain secondary schools send report cards to parents four times during the year, shortly after the end of each nine-week grading period:

 

November 2

January 11

March 22

May 31

 

*If a student is not progressing satisfactorily, parents receive a preliminary report at the midpoint of the grading period and at other times as necessary. Parents must sign and return the reports.

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Question: I am afraid of bullying. What is Lanier Middle doing about bullying?

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Answer: Bullying means engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the district and that : (1) has the effect or will have the effect of physically or mentally harming a student, damaging a students' property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property; (2) is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student; (3) exploits an imbalance of conduct; and (4) interferes with a student's education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school. If bullying is suspected, please contact the school counselor or your grade level administrator. Please note, acts of bullying, including cyber bullying, that occur on campus fall under the guidelines of the HISD Student Code of Conduct. Please see the HISD Student Code of Conduct for consequence guidelines. 

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Question: How can parents get involved at Lanier Middle School?

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Answer: Parents, if you are interested in volunteering or being involved at Lanier in any form of capacity. Below is a Google form that we want you fill out to help with our cluster. If you click on the link to open it, you will be able to see all the opportunities to see where you can involve. We thank you in advance and send a heartfelt welcome to our family. It is through your contribution that everything comes together. 

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LMS Cluster Parent Volunteer Form:  goo.gl/xwMgZv

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Question: What if I have additional questions?

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Answer: Please feel free to email the Principal, Dr. Katherine Bradarich: katherine.bradarich@houstonisd.org, the Assistant Principal, Michelle Cummings: mcumming@houstonisd.org, the counselor, Barbara Finkel: jbfinkel@houstonisd.org or call the school office (713) 942-1900. We will be happy to answer your questions.

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