Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I contact my child's teacher?
- All of our teacher's email addresses may be found by clicking on the About Us tab on the John Haley home page, and then clicking on Faculty and Staff.
- Our teachers use Kinvolved or Class Dojo as their preferred communication. You should have received information on sending messages through those platforms.
- You may also call the front office (972-600-6600) and ask to speak with your child's teacher. Teachers are available for phone calls before school and after school hours. During regular school hours, you may leave a voice-mail, and the teacher will return your call when the school day is over.
*Calls are not permitted into the classrooms during times of instruction.
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What do I do if my child is unable to attend school or is sick?
Call our Attendance Clerk, Dulce Maturino, at 972-600-7900, and report the absence. Please include the information below:
- Child's name
- Child's grade
- Teacher's name
- Reason for absence
If your child is absent for any reason, including being sent home by the nurse, please send a note with your child upon their return. The note is required to be sent within 24 hours after the student returns to school, otherwise absences cannot be excused.
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What is the dress code at Farine?
Farine Elementary adheres to the district dress code. Students shall observe modesty, appropriateness, and neatness in clothing and personal appearance. Any clothing, cosmetics, tattoos, jewelry, contact lenses, hair, or style is not allowed at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities if it is a disturbing influence and/or interferes with instruction.
- Any solid color polo shirt may be worn.
- Pants, shorts, skirts/jumpers must be navy or khaki.
- All clothing must be of the appropriate length and provide appropriate coverage
- No slides, crocs, or backless shoes may be worn
Click here to view the district's dress code / Haga click aqui para el codigo de vestimenta.
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How can I volunteer at Farine?
Volunteers must complete a criminal background check. This can be completed on the Irving ISD website under the Families button through the link to “Volunteer.” This may take a minimum of 2 weeks to process.
Click here for more information on volunteering at Farine Elementary
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What are the school's colors and mascot?
Farine's school colors are red, black, and white.
Our mascot is Freddy the Falcon.
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What is the Home Access Center (HAC)?
HAC is a great resource for parents to keep track of school-related information for your child such as attendance, grades, schedules, and registration. Use the link below to learn more and find out how to get started.
Click here to access HAC / Haga click aqui para ver la pagina HAC.
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What measures are in place to protect my child and ensure they are safe?
- All visitors must bring a government issued ID and be scanned into our RAPTOR system. They will then be provided a sticker badge to be worn on their chest while on campus. Anyone on campus not recognized as staff or not wearing a visitor badge will be escorted to the front office by school personnel.
- Farine has regular fire, lockdown, secure and evacuation drills to help students and staff be more prepared in the case of an actual emergency.
- At Farine, there is a security officer on campus daily that checks all doors to ensure they are locked and secure and walk the perimeter of the campus throughout the day.
If you have concerns, please let us know.
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How do I register my child who is new to the district?