Texas Legislature Updates
Cyberbullying
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy Charter Independent School District has a “zero tolerance” policy against cyberbullying. Students caught cyberbullying at school can be disciplined under Section 2 of our Student Parent Handbook. If you believe you are being cyberbullied or if you know someone who is, please contact your school's principal. Visit our website page at www.twodimensions.org or follow this direct website link, https://safe2speakup.com/onlinebully?workspace=TwoDimensionsTX to make a report.
David's Law Texas Senate Bill 179
David’s Law, an Act known as David’s Law, took effect September 01, 2017. The Act relates to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying and requires school districts to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying and to include “procedures for a student, parent, teacher, or administrator to anonymously report an incident of bullying…” You can find the enrolled version of Senate Bill 179 at http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/pdf/SB00179F.pdf
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you need to talk or are concerned about someone else, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The toll-free lifeline is available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Posting Hoax Threats to Schools
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Parental and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
The Parental & Family Engagement Connection, is available in English, Spanish, German, Korean, and Vietnamese. https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi.3_newsletter%20-%20Copy
Conexión de participación de los padres y la familia
La Conexión de Compromiso de los Padres y la Familia está disponible en inglés, español, alemán, coreano y vietnamita. https://www.esc16.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2789006&type=d&pREC_ID=2303981
STAAR Information
Understanding Your Child's School Rating
Parents, you can now utilize the TXschools.gov in English and Spanish to learn more about your child’s school.
Monkey Pox Information