Change of Address/Phone Number

In order to maintain effective communication, it is essential that you notify the office whenever you have a change of address or a new phone number.

Parent Link Online

Garside Junior High School has purchased a program called Parent Link Online, which displays data from the Student Information System that the Clark County School District uses to track students. Parent Link Online allows parents to view detailed information about their child's school records.

Parents can view the following information about their child:

Class Schedule
Absences
Student Class Progress

Passwords needed to access this service can be obtained by contacting your child's counselor. If you do not have Internet access at home, you may stop by the front office to get a pass to access Intouch Online from a library computer.

OPENING THE LINES FOR PARENT COMMUNICATION  

Parents/Guardians, your commitment to your children’s education drives the success that our schools are working hard to achieve. Your help is needed for us to maximize learning opportunities for all of our students. Please consider the following guidelines to assist you when you have questions, concerns, or ideas that require the attention of school district personnel:

Classroom Issue, Question or Idea? Contact the teacher. Arrange a conference to discuss concerns or to obtain information. If the situation is not resolved, contact the principal.

School Issue, Question or Idea? Contact the school and request to speak with the responsible administrator. If the situation is not resolved at this level and you have not yet spoken with the principal, please contact him/her. Issues or questions that are not resolved at the school level may be addressed to the appropriate region office. Please contact our region office at 799-2640.

Region or District Issue, Question or Idea? Contact the region office at 799-2640 or the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction at 799-5475. 

Public Concern forms may be filed at any time; however, as issues and questions are usually resolved and answered at the level at which they occur, it is strongly recommended that you avail yourselves of the opportunity provided to discuss situations first with school personnel. Public Concern forms are available at all CCSD schools, the Greer Education Center located at 2832 E. Flamingo, the Region Office located at 4760 W. Desert Inn Rd., the Sahara Administrative Offices located at 5100 W. Sahara Avenue or by calling 799-5438.

It is important to work together to support the education of our children. In the spirit of working together, the Clark County School District is committed to acknowledging your inquiries within a 24-hour time frame in terms of initially informing you that the appropriate office is in receipt of the information provided. There may be times in which other classroom, school or district responsibilities may prohibit the individual you wish to speak to from being available immediately to address your concerns or questions; however, your concern will be fully communicated and addressed in a timely manner. Additionally, there may be times in which your inquiry will be re-directed to a more appropriate individual to address given the nature of the concern and/or steps that have not yet been taken to resolve the matter. We are committed to strengthening the lines of communication. As the school year unfolds, we want to ensure that you receive the assistance you need through the various contact options available to you.

STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION

In order to streamline the process for registering students for transportation, a new procedure has been developed that will begin with the 2007-2008 school year.

New Students

• New student transportation registration will now be part of the school enrollment process. Parents may request transportation services on the CCSD Student Registration Form (CCF-705) when enrolling their student(s) for school.

Current Students

• Current students that remain at the same school, have the same home address, and are receiving transportation will automatically be registered for transportation for the following school year. Annual registration is no longer required.
• Current students that change schools, move, or now require transportation must complete a Student Information Update form to update their school and transportation information. The Student Information Update form is available at your student’s school.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to ride the school bus?

• Transportation is available for students who reside two miles or more from their zoned school according to the guidelines in Clark County School District Regulation 3531, Student Transportation Guidelines, which can be accessed at: http://ccsd.net/directory/pol-reg/pdf/3531R.pdf

How can I register my student(s) for Clark County School District bus transportation?

• Registering for transportation is easy. When you register your student for school, you will complete a Clark County School District Registration Form. Just check the appropriate line in the Transportation Requested For box at the bottom of the form. Please keep in mind that requesting transportation does not mean your student is automatically eligible for transportation. Eligibility will be verified by the Transportation Department. Students who are eligible will be assigned a bus stop and receive an email (if an email address is provided) or a letter with their transportation information. Non-eligible students will also receive an email or letter explaining their status. In addition, student transportation eligibility and bus stop information are available online at: http://www.ccsd.net/schools/transportation
Please note: If you do not require bus transportation for your student, it isn’t necessary to complete the Transportation Requested For box at the bottom of the Registration Form.

If your student is currently enrolled in Clark County School District and you have moved, changed schools, and/or need transportation, please complete a Student Information Update form available at your student’s school.

• If your student is enrolled in self-contained special education classes and requires transportation, please contact their case manager. The Special Education Instructor-Facilitator (SEIF) at your student’s school will assist you in this process.
• If your student has medical transportation needs, please contact the school nurse to process the necessary documentation.
• If your student is attending a behavior or continuation school, the school will complete the form required for requesting transportation.
• How can I determine my student(s) bus stop location(s) and arrival time(s)?
• Once you complete the Clark County School District Registration Form and check the appropriate line in the Transportation Requested For box at the bottom of the form, the information is sent to the Transportation Department for verification of eligibility. Students who are eligible for bus transportation will be assigned a bus stop and receive an email (if an email address is provided) or a letter with their transportation information. In addition, student transportation eligibility and bus stop information are available online at: http://www.ccsd.net/schools/transportation or by calling a transportation representative at 799-8111.
• How is the distance between a school and a students’ residence measured to determine student eligibility for transportation?
• The distance is measured using a computerized software program the Transportation Department utilizes to route and schedule buses. However, if a parent disputes the distance, a verification check can be requested by calling the Transportation Department at 799-8111.
• What is Space Available seating?
• Space available seating includes available seats on buses that have not been occupied by eligible students and can be assigned to non-eligible students.
• To be considered for Space Available seating, please contact the Transportation Department at 799-8111 for a Space Available Request form. Please keep in mind:
• Students must apply for Space Available seating each school year.
• Students living the farthest from the school will receive first priority.
• Space Available seating is reviewed and assigned after October 1 of each school year.
• Can my child ride home with another student?
• Students can only ride the bus they are assigned to and must depart the bus at their assigned stop.
• Is there transportation for after school activities?
• Middle schools have a late activity bus; however, students must be eligible to ride the bus to school in order to ride the late activity bus after school.
• Secondary magnet schools have a hub system for after school activities.
• High schools students who have an approved zone option receive after school transportation to those option areas.
• What if I registered my student for school and the Transportation Department does not show I requested transportation?
• Contact the Transportation Department at 799-8111 to request assistance. Please have the student’s name and student ID number available when you call.