Welcome to Frisco ISD's Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) at the Student Opportunity Center. 
 

DAEP services are provided to students in grades kindergarten through 12th who have violated certain provisions of the FISD Code of Conduct. The program includes a structured environment in which students can reflect on behaviors, focus on academics, and prepare for future success upon returning to their home campus. This program provides opportunities for students to develop a toolkit of skills necessary to meet expectations of the FISD Code of Conduct and the student’s home campus.  

Program Overview

Students length of placements vary depending on Code of Conduct violation. Placement may range from 10 days upwards to 180 days.  Typically students who are placed for more than 45 days have an  opportunity to earn days of credit for following campus expectations..
 
Our staff works hard to ensure students are successful in the classroom and socially.    
 

 

 

Academic Curriculum

 

Elementary:  The K-5 Classroom environment while at the SOC will mirror the student’s home campus as closely as possible.  Teachers at the home campus will collaborate with the SOC campus teacher to ensure all materials are provided for instruction.
 
 
Middle School: Students in sixth through eighth grade receive direct instruction from our Math, History, Science and English teachers.  SOC teachers use the district curriculum, the scope and sequence and the pacing guide to ensure all materials are being taught at the right time.  Any high school credit bearing courses such as Algebra, Health and/or Spanish will also be taken while at the SOC.  Electives that are not for credit will be dropped until students return to their home campus.

 

High School: Most academic subjects for high students are facilitated online via Edgenuity.  SOC teachers handle core classes, they also work with home campus teachers to ensure elective course assignments are completed. Some electives may require transporting materials between campuses. AP students will continue working with home campus teachers with DAEP support, students will use Canvas to complete most of their coursework.

The SOC follows all state and district curriculum guidelines. 

 

 

Social Skills Curriculum

During a student's placement in the DAEP program they will have ample opportunities to build on and improve their social skills. The SOC counselor will meet with students during the advisory period to present and discuss specific lessons and topics. Students will develop skills in goal setting, decision making, identifying and managing emotions, effective communication, and bonding and relationships.

Together We Thrive

Mentoring - The DAEP has partnered with Together We Thrive, a non-profit organization that provides mentoring to students at the DAEP.  These mentors  meet with students individually as well as in small groups every Friday during the school year.

Transportation

FISD transportation is not provided for students in a DAEP program.  It is the responsibility of the parent to set up and maintain transportation for the child.  Students need to be picked up no later than 4:00 P.M. 

Students who drive to the DAEP program are required to register the vehicle with the SOC and park on campus in the designated DAEP parking area (front of the building on the east side of the parking lot).

School Hours: 8:15AM - 3:25PM

Dress Code

Students enrolled in the DAEP are required to exhibit standard dress.  Students not in compliance with the following code will not earn points for dress code that day, may lose credit for a placement day, and be placed in the ISS.

SHIRTS

  • Must be a navy blue polo-type or button down shirt, no crewneck or V-neck shirts will be accepted.

  • Undergarments must be free from any metal wires as they will set off metal detectors.

  • Can be long or short sleeved (no thin or see through shirts permitted).

  • No writing, but school appropriate quarter-sized logos are permitted on shirt.

  • Must be tucked in at all times.

  • If undershirt is worn, it must be solid white (no logos or writing)

  • Buttoned (top button allowed to be unbuttoned).

  • No hooded coats, jackets, are allowed in the classroom.

COATS AND SWEATERS - must be checked in upon entering the building

PANTS

  • Khaki color 5 pocket pants with belt loops

  • No joggers, cargo, sweat pants, shorts or capri pants allowed

  • Pants are not allowed to be rolled (inside or outside)

  • Must be worn on the waist (no sagging) 

  • Pajamas are not allowed

  • A black or brown plain belt must be worn at all times 

  • No shorts, tights, under armour, etc can be worn under the pants

SHOES

  • White, black, gray, or brown solid color shoes

  • Shoes must be closed-toe, the heel must be closed in.  No house shoes, slippers or Crocs.

ACCESSORIES/ELECTRONICS

The following items are permitted, but must be checked-in upon entering the building. These items must fit in a regular sized pencil box.

  • Cell phones (no iPads or tablets) 

  • Keys

  • Any cash brought to school will be applied to the student’s lunch account (no exceptions).

The following items are NOT permitted in the building:

  • Hats, caps, head coverings, bandanas, elastic hair ties or headbands

  • Backpacks, Stanley Cups, Yeti's, Slim cups or any lunch bags/boxes. 

  • Jewelry of any kind. This includes: watches, rings, earrings,bracelets, necklaces, piercings.

  • Parents will be required to pick up any jewelry, accessories, or electronic devices which are turned into the office during the check-in process, at the end of the day. Items will not be returned to the student. If incident occurs a second time, the items will be confiscated until the end of the student’s placement.

  • Purses (females are allowed to bring a small zippered bag with feminine hygiene supplies to be kept in their box or in the nurse’s station)