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Parent Resources 

• PARENT ACCESS CENTER   Parents can access students' schedules, attendance, classwork, and grades online. Contact the Registrar for information.
• Attendance Information
• Admission & Withdrawal Information

AR Home Connect
AR Home Connect   
Parents can view students' progress in Accelerated Reader, and RL-STAR Math & Reading.  Contact your student's ELA/R teacher for information.
MealpayPlus
Make payments to your student's lunch account and check balances.
School Menu
ZippSlip
Register to go paperless with Online Forms through ZippSlip
 Helpful Links 
 • A.C.E. Program
 • Athletic Schedules
 • Computers & Online Safety
   - Acceptable Use Policy in English
   - Internet Permission Form for Students
   - Online Safety Suggestions
   - Being OnGuard OnLine
 • District Calendar 
 • Parental Involvement Office
 • Parent-Student-Teacher Compact
 • Special Education Department
 • Sports Physical Form, Steroid Form
 • Student Code of Conduct
 • TEA Parent Resources (Testing & TEKS)
 • Texas Public School Nutrition on Policy
 
 Planning for the Future 
 • Achieve Texas
 • Advanced Academics Office
 • Career Choices
 • College Board's Parent Action Plan
 • Connecting Education to Careers
 • Kuder Assessment
 • Reality Check
 • Technology Academy
 • Ninth Grade Academy
   - Practice Choice Card
   - Course Offering Bulletin
 • High School Counseling Departments:
   - Early College High School
   - Harlingen High School
   - Harlingen High School South
   - Keys Academy

 Panther Parent Resources 
 • Bell Schedule
 • Bus Routes
 • Dress Code Flyer / Handbook
 • Fire Safety
 • GT/Pre-AP in Middle School
 • Pre-AP Frequently Asked Questions
 • Pre-Registration Information
 • P.T.A.
 • Student Handbook
 • Supply Lists
 • Tardy Policy
 • Teachers & Teams
 • Testing Schedule @ Vela
 • Yearbook
 
 Health Services Information 
 • Vela School Nurse:
   - Mrs. Verna Garza, 427-3479
 • Immunizations
   - State Requirements
   - Vaccination Schedule
 School Supplies  
 • Supply Lists
 • The following items are available
   for purchase in the ILC (Library)
   while supplies last
#2 Wood Pencil
25¢
#2 Mechanical Pencil
25¢
Red, Blue or Black Pen
25¢
25 Sheets Notebook Paper
25¢
70-sheet Spiral Notebook
50¢
Pencil Eraser Cap
10¢
0.5MM Mechanical Pencil Lead
5¢
 
 Support Your Child in School
 • Avoid scheduling trips, appointments, or early pickup on test days.
 • Make sure your child gets a good night's rest.
 • Provide a healthy breakfast.
 • Have your child dress comfortably and arrive at school on time with the required supplies and homework.
 • Send your child to school with confidence-building words of support and encouragement.
 • Encourage your child to check his or her answers before turning in work and to turn in assignments on time.
 • Set aside a time and place for homework.
 • Check your child's grades online and request Teacher conferences when needed.
 • Make sure your child attends tutoring if the teacher requests.