Annual forms FOR RETURNING STUDENTS

Annual forms for returning students are required for every student each school year. At the beginning of August, an email is sent to the primary/guardian on file with your student(s) unique SNAPCODE. Usually, completed student forms are due before the Labor Day holiday. Required by the State of Texas, the forms are fast, secure, and easy to complete. You can even do it on your mobile phone.

If your student’s annual forms have not been completed, please visit the enrollment portal on the District website.

Campus Life

After-School Classes and Clubs
After-school classes and clubs are available (fees may apply).
Exposure to new and different skills helps spark creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm for learning. Students can choose from academic, arts and cultural enrichment, recreation, leadership development, and group learning activities. Enroll in after-school classes with community education.

Club activities vary by campus. Contact your school’s front office to learn what’s available at your campus.

Back to School Night
Each campus hosts an Open House or Back-to-School Night. These events are the ideal time to meet your student(s) teacher(s) and learn more about what your student’s daily life looks like on campus. Please visit your school’s website for information on dates and times.

Class Schedules and Teacher Assignments

Each school has its own method for notifying students of class schedules and teacher assignments. There are generally times and dates scheduled for students and parents to go to the campus to receive information and meet teachers before classes start and for open house nights after school begins.

Contact your school or visit their website to see what’s planned.

COVID-19
We have implemented significant proactive measures to help safeguard the health and safety of our students and staff. Review the COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols. Students and staff will be expected to adhere to hygiene and social distancing routines to maintain healthy, safe learning environments.

Please don’t send your student to school if they are ill or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

Discover more about Round Rock ISD’s response to COVID-19.

First Day Packets
Your campus may send students home with a first day packet. This could include paperwork that requires parent/guardian signatures and information about campus life.

Food Services
Campuses offer a student breakfast and lunch program. View school menus.
On April 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that waivers to provide healthy meals free of charge to children are extended through June 30, 2022. For the 2021-2022 school year, ALL Round Rock ISD students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Staff follows enhanced food preparation and distribution safety protocols. While in the cafeteria, students follow safety protocols to ensure social distancing, touchless transactions, and mitigate cross-contact.

Home Access Center
Home Access Center (HAC) is an online information system that allows parents/guardians and secondary students access to view student information such as attendance records, class schedules, assignments, and grades. Visit HAC online or download the app.

PTA
Parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, staff, community members — anyone who wants to help children can join the PTA. Visit Round Rock ISD PTA online to become a member.

School Supplies
Each teacher or school has individual supply requests, so it’s best to get the list directly from the campus. Many campuses post their supply lists on the school website. If you have questions about school supply needs for your student or if you purchased prepackaged school supplies from the campus PTA, please ask your student’s teacher.

Communications

Stay connected with what’s happening at your student’s school by joining the PTA, reading school newsletters, and visiting the campus websites or District website. Schools and the District use social media to share students’ and staff achievements as well as other relevant community information and events.

E-Flyers
Round Rock ISD uses the e-flyer distribution system, Peachjar. E-flyers are sent directly to your email, making them an environmentally friendly way to connect school, family, and community. For your convenience, email frequency is customizable. Register for a Peachjar account if you aren’t receiving eflyers.

E-News and Events
August through June, the District emails a monthly newsletter highlighting important news you need or may want to know. Parents and guardians with students who attend a District school will automatically receive District and school newsletters. Anyone can subscribe to receive e-News. Subscribe and find current and archived versions of Round Rock ISD’s e-news on the District website.

Round Rock ISD’s top-rated schools deliver quality events too. August through April, look for a monthly events newsletter giving you choices of quality, convenient, and affordable school programs and productions to enjoy. You can also directly subscribe to the District events calendar.

Round Rock ISD app
The District’s free App is customizable and gives you the information you want to know from your student’s school. The App provides easy access to a variety of District tools and resources all in one place right from your mobile device. Download the App and find more helpful features..

Social Media
Follow the District on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Find your school in the social media directory.

Enrolling

We’re delighted to welcome your family and child(ren) to Round Rock ISD.
Your address determines the school your child(ren) is zoned to attend. If you’re unsure which school to enroll your child(ren), look up your address online to locate your school or call 512-428-2465.

Parents/guardians enroll their child(ren) using our Infosnap Online Registration Solution System presented by Power Schools. Create your parent account to securely complete online enrollment at home on your personal computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you need the use of a computer or require help completing enrollment registration, please visit your zoned campus. Call the individual school to set up an appointment or to check hours for in-person registration.

During the online enrollment process, you will need to provide proof of address, proof of age of the student, and the student’s immunization record to the school; for high school students, also provide transcripts for grades 9-12. Call your school’s Registrar for more details.

Kindergarten
Children must be 5-years old on or before September 1 to start kindergarten. A child must be 6-years old on or before September 1 and must have completed kindergarten to enter first grade. Learn more about enrolling and attending kindergarten at a Round Rock ISD school. Kindergarten enrollment for the next school year opens in March. Enrollment for new students in all grade levels begins in July.

Prekindergarten
Qualifying children must be 4-years old on or before September 1 to start prekindergarten. When new student enrollment begins in July, parents need to create a parent portal account to complete pre-kindergarten registration. Learn more about qualifying for prekindergarten and how to enroll.

Transfers
If you want to change schools but have not moved, you can request a student transfer. Please contact the Registrar at your zoned campus for details. Transfer approval is determined on space availability, demonstration of genuine need, and student history. Learn more about student transfers.

HEALTH and WELLNESS

Counseling Services
School counselors are present to support the mental health needs of every student across the District. School counselors are available via email, office phone, Google Voice, and Google Meet. Parents and students may find resources on the counseling services website.

COVID-19
Each campus has a designated COVID Campus Contact who works closely with the campus nurse and District staff to ensure safety precautions are in place. Review our guide for COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols.

Immunization Information
Students must be up-to-date on all required immunizations before starting school, and the proof is required at the time of enrollment. Free and reduced cost immunizations are available through a variety of local agencies. For more information, call Round Rock ISD Health Services at 512-464-5127. Immunization Information.

Student medications
Students with daily medical needs can receive authorization for self-carry or will be administered medication by the school nurse. Forms to request administration of medication, self-carry, and a food allergy and anaphylaxis emergency care plan is available on the District’s health services website.

Safety

Anonymous Alerts
Anonymous Alerts allows students or parents to anonymously submit sensitive or urgent student issues quickly to school officials. Reports such as bullying, cyberbullying, depression, dating violence, drug or alcohol use, threats against the school, weapons on campus, and more can be made online, or access Anonymous Alerts by downloading the District’s App. All messages submitted remain completely anonymous.

Clear Bag Policy
A Clear Bag Policy is instituted at all large-scale events held at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and Dragon Stadium in Round Rock ISD. These will include events such as varsity football games, band marching contests, and other highly attended events.

School Safety Zones
School zones are put in place to ensure children’s safety in and around schools. While traveling in school zones, reduce vehicle speed, expect increased traffic, be on the lookout for buses and high concentrations of pedestrians, obey crossing guards, traffic and police officers. Nothing is more precious than the life of a child. Slow down, pay attention, and ensure students’ safety as they travel to and from school.

Student Code of Conduct
Students should be mindful of their online and offline behavior, how it can affect themselves and others – Review the Round Rock ISD Student Code of Conduct. “David’s Law information,” or” Senate Bill 179 makes it a Class A misdemeanor and allows a temporary injunction against social media accounts used to electronically harass or cyberbully someone under age 18 through text message, social media, websites or other means with the intent of causing them to commit suicide or harm themselves.

Video Intercoms
Entrance doors at all campuses are locked during school hours. To gain access to the front office, visitors will need to show identification and request entry through the video intercom system.

While on campus, all visitors are required to check-in at the front office. Intercoms are installed outside of the school’s front office. Visitors should be prepared to show their ID and state the nature of their visit to the front office staff using the video intercom system.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Absences add up, lost time in the classroom is a lost opportunity to learn. Please schedule appointments late in the day and vacations or family trips during District holidays. Having your student in school as frequently as possible, positively impacts your student’s academic and social performance as well as resources made available to the school(s). Refer to the District’s Academic Calendar.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation information will also be posted at the campuses the week before school begins.
For more information about transportation services, visit the District’s transportation website.

SMARTtag®
Students eligible for transportation service are issued a SMARTtag card. Students place their unique card on the SMARTtag tablet sensor when they load and unload the bus. The SMARTtag system records when students load and unload the bus.

SMARTtag Parent Portal
Sign up for SMART Alerts and receive emails or text messages when the bus is approximately 10 minutes from the scheduled bus stop. Learn more about SMARTtag and the SMARTtag Parent Portal on the Transportation website.

VIRTUAL LEARNING

Round Rock ISD’s virtual learning program is available for students in kindergarten through sixth grade during the Fall 2021 semester to allow time for vaccine approval for children under 12.

Students may transfer back to on-campus learning at any time. The option to transfer from on-campus to virtual will also remain open throughout the Fall semester. Discover more about Round Rock ISD’s K- grade six virtual learning program.

Volunteer and mentoring

The first step is to fill out a volunteer application/background check. After your application has been successfully processed, you will be eligible to volunteer and mentor in our schools.

Find more information about Round Rock ISD, visit the District website or your student’s school website.