Lanier Policies

Table of Contents

School Hours

Bell Schedule

HISD Connect

Uniform Policy

Canvas

Technology Guidelines

Student Responisbilities

Cell Phones

At-Risk Program Manager

Counseling Services

School Administrators

School Hours

Car riders and walkers will enter the building beginning at 7:45 AM and report directly to the auditorium or cafeteria for breakfast.
Bus riders will report directly to the cafeteria upon arrival.
The first bell rings at 8:20 AM and the dismissal bell rings at 4:00 PM; students who are not participating in after-school activities MUST be picked up by 4:15 PM. Walkers MUST leave the campus immediately.
Before 7:45 AM and after 4:15 PM, there is no adult supervision outside the building.

Bell Schedule

Lanier students follow a schedule designed to maximize 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.”

*Included are the 15/15 times in which students are NOT allowed to leave class the first 15 minutes and last 15 minutes of class due to instructional time.

HISD Connect

HISD Connect, aka PowerSchool, allows students and parents real-time access to view the student information system, including the grade book, tardies, and absences. There is a PowerSchool app as well as a website https://www.houstonisd.org/psc. Parents needing access to HISD Connect should contact your grade level administrator.

Uniform Policy

All students are required to wear the Lanier school uniform as defined in the following policy. All articles of the uniform are to be maintained and worn in a way that presents the individual student and the school in a positive manner. All articles of the uniform are to fit properly without cuts, rips, holes, or tears. Finally, student IDs must be worn on a school lanyard and be visible at all times.

Canvas

Students and parents need to check the learning management system, CANVAS, on a regular basis. This will be the primary delivery system for assignments and communication. Look at the school website for more information about canvas and its use.

Canvas is a reliable and reputable web-based learning management system (LMS). With an observer account parents and guardians can monitor students’ Canvas courses, calendars, and announcements. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course. Observers can access their account on a browser, or the Canvas Parent app using iOS or Android devices.

How to Create a Parent Canvas Observer Account

Understanding the Parent Observer Role

How to Get the Canvas App

Technology Guidelines

Lanier Middle School will provide 1 Chromebook and 1 charger to every student for academic use ONLY. It is allowed to be taken home for one reason, HOMEWORK.

Student Responisbilities

Bringing a fully charged Chromebook to school every day.
Be respectful and use the Chromebook for its appropriate use ONLY.
Students will not drop, kick, punch, throw or damage their device in any way. Any damaged Chromebook will be the responsibility of the student/family. The cost of repairs and/or replacement will be the responsibility of the student/family.
Students will not use their laptop to disrupt or disturb other students during, after or before classes.
Students will not connect to a VPN or Proxy Server to visit sites that are restricted to them.
Any infraction of the technology principles and guidelines could result in the removal of the device from the student and place the student on paper assignments.
Lost chargers are also the responsibility of the student/family.
- HP Chromebook x 360G4

All devices and chargers are to be returned at the end of the school year -OR- before the student withdraws from Lanier Middle School. Chromebook checks will be completed every 6 weeks to determine if the student’s device is fully functional or in need of repairs.

Cell Phones

Student cell phones must be turned off and placed in the student’s locker during the instructional day from 8:25 AM to 4:00 PM. When the bell rings at 4:00 PM, students may remove their cell phones from their locker prior to leaving the school building. Any cell phone visible during the instructional day will be confiscated and sent to Office B for storage in a secure location. The phone may be retrieved between 8-8:30AM and 4-4:30PM in Office B once a fee of $15 is paid via School Pay only.

At-Risk Program Manager

The At Risk Program Manager connects students and their families with resources that address the nonacademic challenges that students face which ultimately impact their ability to learn. Students and families should reach out to Lanier’s At-Risk Manager for assistance.

Greta Valle at greta.valle@houstonisd.org

Houston ISD also offers Sunrise Centers, a new initiative of Houston Independent School District. Our mission is to establish dynamic service hubs strategically located in community spaces, serving as comprehensive one-stop shops for HISD students and their families. Our commitment is to foster a positive impact to ensure that families have easy access to a wide array of resources

Sunrise Centers offer several core programming services including:

Medical Care
Mental Health
Case Management
Clothes/Uniform Shop
Food Pantry & Markets
Student and Parent Enrichment

Counseling Services

Guidance services are available on an as-needed basis to assist students in achieving success and coping with the challenges of middle school life. Information is available on test-taking skills, extracurricular activities, career choices, as well as other academic, social, vocational, or personal concerns. Any student or parent may make an appointment with the school social worker. Counselors and social workers provide onsite services and crisis intervention. For students needing more intensive long-term care, referrals are made to outside agencies.