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Sherman ISD Back-to-School Guide
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Welcome Back, Students!
What's New for 2023-24
FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS
A national program will allow Sherman ISD to provide meals at no cost to all students starting in the 2023-24 school year. Students of all ages will automatically receive free breakfast and lunch without the need for a free and reduced-price meal application.
A free breakfast includes a fruit and at least two other foods, like grain or milk. A free lunch includes a fruit or vegetable and at least two other foods. An unlimited number of fresh fruit and vegetables are also free with a complete meal. Students who take or request snacks, additional entrees, or extra milk, will be charged for those items. Click here to learn more about meal payments.
METAL DETECTORS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Sherman ISD continues to enhance school security to protect our students and staff. After a successful pilot in the 2022-23 school year, metal detectors will be utilized daily at Sherman High School and Jefferson Learning Center starting with the first day of the 2023-24 school year, and SISD will expand their use at Piner and Sherman middle schools as well.
The metal detectors will limit certain prohibited items from being brought on campus. To keep the line moving quickly and efficiently, students should not bring any items to school that they don’t need and inform officers of any objects that may trigger the metal detectors. This will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible and students get to class on time.
OFF & OFF TO INCLUDE EAR BUDS
To limit distractions, the district's Off & Off policy is expanding in the 2023-24 school year to include headphones and earbuds. These devices are permitted in the school cafeteria and as needed to support classroom learning, but otherwise should be turned off and put away during the instructional day when not in use for approved purposes. Read more about the use of electronic devices at www.shermanisd.net/cellphone.
THE BEARCAT WAY
In the 2023-24 school year, Sherman ISD is implementing a character education program called The Bearcat Way. This traits-based, calendar-focused character education program is designed to give students the keys to drive towards greatness. Sherman ISD will distribute handouts and videos to schools and families each month to explain and help reinforce the positive character traits at home and school.
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2023-24 Academic Calendar
2023-24 Academic Calendar
Click the image above to view the calendar.
What are the school start/end times?
Elementary School
Start Time: 7:40 am
Dismissal: 3:15 pm
Middle and High School
Start Time: 8:20 am
Dismissal: 3:55 pm
Early Childhood Centers (Pre-K, Head Start, Bilingual)
7:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
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Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Please review your bus routes and transportation guidelines. Parents, helping your student become familiar with his/her route before the first day of school will help them feel less anxious on the first day of school.
Find your attendance zone here.
Beginning of the Year Bus Procedures
- Please begin checking Find My Bus on the website to determine your student's bus number and stop location. You must enter your address accurately including whether it is street, road, avenue, lane etc. You must also use North, South, East, or West if it is part of the correct address.
- It is very important that your child knows the correct bus to get on and where the stop is. Most campuses have more than one bus, and some have several. We will do all we can to get them on the right bus, but it starts with your student knowing the correct bus and stop.
- Please contact your campus if you need help doing this.
- For younger students, please make sure that your student is very familiar with the stop and the surrounding area and can get home from the stop. You should take your younger student to the stop and show them the way home, talking to them about recognizing the stop and the surroundings. Talk to your student about getting on the same bus after school that they rode that morning.
- Communicate with your child’s campus and the transportation department if you are unsure about anything.
- Expect delays up to 30-45 minutes on day one and 15-30 minutes for the next couple of days.
- On day one, parents must confirm with the campus if their student is riding in the afternoon, and on which bus, if they did not ride in the morning.
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Student Nutrition
Student Nutrition
All Sherman ISD schools provide free breakfast and lunch each day to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision. Students who take or request snacks, additional entrees, or extra milk, will be charged for those items.
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MySchoolBucks
My School Bucks
SISD offers an online payment system at MySchoolBucks.com to pay for all school-related fees or items, such as meal accounts, parking permits, field trip fees or t-shirts. To add money to your child’s account, visit the website, and create a free account. Features include:
- Managing all your children’s payments and balances from one account;
- Mobile app for iPhone or Android;
- Securely fund your student’s account via credit card, debit card, or your checking account;
- Low balance alerts;
- Recurring payment options;
- Ability to review purchase history.
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School Supplies
School Supplies
School supply lists are available at www.shermanisd.net/schoolsupplies. Please call your campus with any questions about school supplies.
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Immunizations
Immunizations
Students cannot go to school without the appropriate documentation for the state-required vaccines or a valid medical or conscientious exemption affidavit. Depending on your child’s grade level, updated immunization records may be necessary for your child to start the new school year. This is most likely to impact your child if they are entering kindergarten or seventh grade. For more information, click here.
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Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance
Voluntary Student/Athlete Accident Insurance is available to all Sherman ISD students. click here.
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Dress and Grooming Code
Dress and Grooming Code
Student dress and grooming codes are located in the Student Handbook. You can find the dress and grooming code here.
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Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy
In the school environment, personal cell phones/electronic devices can be a distraction and interruption during the learning process. The district permits students to possess personal cell phones and telecommunications devices for safety purposes; however, all telecommunications devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, off their person, and stowed away in a backpack or purse, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved purposes.
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Keep Up With SISD
Calendars
Please review the district’s online calendar for information about campus activities, extra and co-curricular activities, school assemblies and celebrations, and many other activities throughout the year.
Stay Connected
Please take the following steps to stay connected with your campus, stay informed about your student’s progress, and be involved in your student’s education. Sherman ISD encourages and appreciates participation from parents, siblings, family, friends, and all members of our community to help each child become successful.
- Update your contact information with the school. This will ensure you receive district and campus communications, phone messages, and e-newsletters.
- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sign up for our community newsletter.