Common use of School Calendar Clause in Contracts

School Calendar. The Dual Credit course schedule will be determined by the location of the course delivery, provided that the required contact hours and prerequisites are met. The instructional calendar for the high school portion of the School will be based on the School calendar and comply with all related TEA regulations for school attendance. The School will adjust its schedule as necessary to enable Students to enroll in and attend the college-level courses provided by College. The School and College will coordinate the State Student assessment requirements to ensure said assessments are administered without penalty. The School and College will ensure that the School calendar accounts for the required per-semester contact hours for courses. When the instructional delivery is on the College site, it may be necessary for Students to attend classes on days when the School is closed (e.g., different holiday closures). When Students take classes at the College scheduled on days when School is closed, the School will ensure that at least one staff member with administrative authority be on call and available to be reached by the College’s Office of High School Programs or other College staff in case of emergency. The designated School staff member will have access to Student emergency contact information. While the College agrees to make scheduling accommodations for required State assessments, including the STAAR and End of Course Exams, all contact hour requirements must be met. For assessments not mandated by the State, the College and School will come to a mutual agreement on administration dates in order to appropriately manage disruptions of college courses and ensure contact hour requirements are met.