Every school year, school districts destroy confidential special education student folders. Records that will be shredded are for students who graduated, dismissed from, or last attended Sherman ISD in May of 2001. Adult students, eighteen years of age or older, or parents of students under eighteen, may request to have their files. To process a request or ask questions, please contact Charrie Waters at 903-891-6439. The deadline to request records is August 1, 2008.
 

The Sherman Independent School District is pleased to offer to the community a no charge meal program during this coming summer. Beginning on June 9, 2008 and running through July 18, we will provide breakfast and lunch at no charge for any child 18 years of age or younger. The meals are served at Neblett Elementary School Monday through Friday. The serving times are: Breakfast from 8:00-8:30 a.m., Lunch from 12:30-1:15 p.m.
 

There are two "bad weather days" built into the 2007-2008 school calendar. When winter weather conditions strike, the superintendent, after consulting with other designated persons, makes an official decision as to whether classes will be held. The safety of students in their travel, whether it is by bus or private vehicle, holds top priority. The decision is always made no later than 6:00 a.m. of the day in question. After such decision is made, local radio and television stations are contacted so that appropriate announcements can be made. The SISD Website, as well as the Emergency Information Hot Line will post school closings or delays. The Emergency Information Hot Line number is: 903-891-8333.
 

Sherman parents and Sherman ISD work well together to provide quality learning experiences for all children. As a reminder of why attending school is vitally important, consider the following: State law requires all children between the ages of six and eighteen to attend school. If a student is absent from school ten days within a six month timeframe, state law requires schools to notify parents that they and their child are subject to prosecution in Justice of the Peace Court. A student must be in attendance at school at least ninety percent of the days to receive academic credit and be eligible for promotion to the next grade level. Excessive absences can result in loss of credit and force a student to repeat a grade level. SISD teachers and staff strive to ensure that each student is equipped to excel in our ever-changing world. For each subject, teachers plan daily lessons with new learning and a wide variety of learning activities. New learning is often based on understanding prior lessons. Sherman students work hard at school each day to apply new learning. To state the obvious, students need to be in class to benefit from the interaction with teachers and classmates. SISD is committed to preparing all students for success in life. Being at school on time and ready to work every day are traits that will help students throughout their adult life. We appreciate all our parents and staff who work together in the best interests of children. Please contact your school principal, counselor, or teacher if you have questions about school attendance.
 

SISD offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment. Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law. Public school services include screening in areas of suspected disabilities, such as vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, and general development. Evaluations in the schools are provided for several areas of suspected disabilities, including learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, mental retardation, emotional disturbances, autism/pervasive developmental disorders, health impairments, or traumatic brain injuries. A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of your local school or call the SISD Special Education Department at (903) 891-6439.