School Procedures

The Houston Independent School District has established as one of its primary goals the provision of a high- quality educational program for each student in a safe school environment free of disruptions that interfere with the educational process. The purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to inform all students and parents of their rights and responsibilities and HISD’s expectations regarding behavior and conduct. The Code, reviewed and approved by the HISD Board of Education, is based on federal and state laws and the policies of the Board of Education and Administrative Regulations. Administrative regulations communicate District procedures and practices in the contexts of Board policy, federal law, and state law. 

This Code was developed to protect the rights of all students by:

• providing a districtwide discipline management plan,
• specifying the behavior that is expected of all students,
• describing the range of student misconduct and providing appropriate disciplinary consequences or options for the various forms of misconduct,
• outlining student rights relating to school participation, and
• listing procedures that must be followed when applying consequences.

HISD staff, students, and parents/guardians are expected to become familiar with and abide by the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct and the rules and regulations adopted and implemented by individual schools based on their School-Based Discipline Management System.

VIEW THE CODE OF CONDUCT

For everything you need to know about daily life at McNamara Elementary, our Student and Parent Handbook is your go-to guide. Inside, you’ll find important information about school policies, expectations, procedures, and resources to help your child have a safe and successful year. We encourage all families to read through the handbook and reach out to us with any questions.

📎 Click here to view the McNamara Student and Parent Handbook

🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

The safety of our students is our top priority. Please follow these arrival and dismissal guidelines carefully to ensure a safe, smooth, and respectful process for everyone.

🕗 Arrival Procedures

• School begins promptly at 7:30 AM. Students should arrive no later than 7:25 AM so they’re ready to start learning on time.

• Breakfast is served in the classroom, so arriving late means students may miss breakfast and valuable instructional time.

• All students must be dropped off on the school-side of the street. For safety reasons, do not allow your child to cross the street, even if accompanied by an adult.

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🚦 Dismissal Procedures

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade – NO Older Siblings

• These students are dismissed through the Jason Street gate.

• Pre-K dismissal is at 2:45 PM.

• Kinder and 1st grade dismissal is at 3:00 PM.

PK–1st WITH Older Siblings (2nd–5th)

• These students wait in the cafeteria at dismissal.

• Their older sibling picks them up and they exit together through the front of the school on McAvoy Street.

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❗ Traffic Safety Reminders

To keep our students, staff, and neighbors safe:

• Do NOT double park or form a double line.

• Do NOT block driveways or park in neighbors’ yards.

• Do NOT make U-turns on McAvoy Dr. or Jason St.

• Do NOT leave your vehicle while in the car line—stay in your car.

• Respect all posted signs, including No Parking zones and fire hydrants.

Let’s work together to model respect and responsibility during arrival and dismissal every day.

We’re proud to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through Houston ISD’s participation in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Breakfast is served daily in the classroom, so it’s important for students to arrive on time to start their day with a healthy meal and be ready to learn.

All meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and are designed to give students the fuel they need for success—at no cost to families.

📎 Click here to view the current breakfast and lunch menus

Conferences with your child’s teacher are an important way to stay informed and involved in their academic progress.

Parent conferences are held during the teacher’s planning period (see schedule below) and must be scheduled in advance. To request a conference, you may:

• Call the front office at 713-778-3460, OR

• Send a written note or message to your child’s teacher

Once a time is confirmed, please sign in at the front office on the day of the conference. Your child’s teacher will meet you in the lobby and escort you to the classroom.

📞 Phone conferences are also available but must be scheduled in the same way.

⏱️ Please allow teachers up to 24 hours to respond to your initial request for a conference.

Grade Level	Conference Time
Pre-K	9:05-9:55am
Kinder	10:35-11:25am
1st grade	8:10-9:00am
2nd grade	11:30am-12:20pm
3rd grade	12:25-1:15pm
4th grade	1:20-2:10pm
5th grade	7:30-8:00am