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Does my child go to this school? | ||||||||||||||||
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The attendance area for Northwood Hills is shown in the map below (within the red boundary line). It is as follows:
There are many apartment complexes that this encompasses, however the apartment managers are very helpful and know the attendance area for their apartments. The most common apartments in the NHE attendance area are Watersong Villa Condominiums, Berkshire Square Apartments, Northwood Square Condominiums, and Cliffbrook Condominiums.
You are invited to call Cheri Scott at 469-593-4300 or email her to check on specific addresses, especially west of Hillcrest Road.
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What do I need to enroll my child at Northwood Hills? | ||||||||||||||||
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To
enroll a student in the Richardson Independent School District you need to
provide the following information to the enrolling school:
Original Birth Certificate Original Social Security Card Immunization Records Proof of Residency
showing parent/guardian's name (can be a lease, water, gas, or electric bill) Picture ID of enrolling parent/guardian (can be driver's license)
Copies will be made of all documents and originals will be returned immediately to the parent. Parent must have original documents and not photo copies. |
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Do we have a Pre-K program? | ||||||||||||||||
| Northwood Hills does not have a Pre-K program at our school. However, if your child has turned four (4) by September 1st and you can provide a birth certificate along with a Proof of Residency (i.e. gas, electric, water bill or lease), the school can fill out the proper paperwork to get your student enrolled in a Pre-K Program. | |||||||||||||||||
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When does school start and what are the hours? | ||||||||||||||||
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Independent School District always announces the opening day of school in
the Dallas Morning News. The school marquee will also have a date on
it when school starts. The hours that school is in session are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If a student is eating breakfast at school they may enter the cafeteria door at 7:30 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:50 a.m. and the tardy bell rings 8:00 a.m. If a child is not in his/her classroom by 8:00 a.m. they are considered tardy. Three tardies equal 1 unexcused absence for reporting purposes. Kindergarten students will be led to the front porch by their teacher at 2:50 p.m.. The rest of the school will be released at 3:00 p.m. |
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When is the Supply Sale? | ||||||||||||||||
| The Supply Sale is the Thursday or Friday before school starts each year. It is always advertised on the marquee in the front of the school. | |||||||||||||||||
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Who is my child's teacher? | ||||||||||||||||
| Teachers will call their new students the weekend before school starts in August. | |||||||||||||||||
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What days and times are tutoring? | ||||||||||||||||
| Tutoring is on Mondays and Tuesday from 3:00 to 3:45 by teacher invitation. | |||||||||||||||||
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What is Saturday School? | ||||||||||||||||
| It is for enrichment and tutoring for students to help ensure their success on the TAKS test. It is by teacher invitation. | |||||||||||||||||
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What Day Cares pick up at Northwood Hills? | ||||||||||||||||
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When does my child eat lunch? | ||||||||||||||||
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Following
is a lunch schedule for the 2007-08 school year:
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Can I pay for my child's meals in advance? | ||||||||||||||||
| Yes, Northwood Hills participates in "paypams.com," an online website that handles prepayments for school meals. Parents may log on to the site directly to deposit money into their child's account, thereby eliminating the need to send daily lunch money with their child. Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted. You may view your child's account balance and receive an automated email notification of balance status. You are also able to view your child's account history. Student plate lunches cost $2.00. Breakfasts cost $1.25. To participate, go to www.paypams.com. | |||||||||||||||||
