Campus Policies

Back to School Information 2025-2026

Incoming 9th graders and any students new to Ranchview should join us August 7th, 2025 for our Wolfpack Welcome!

4:30 PM - 9th Grade Parent Meeting
5:00-7:00 PM - 9th Grade/New Student Schedule Pickup
5:30 PM - Ribbon Cutting of The Institute of Technology and Engineering at RHS

There will also be PTA information, food trucks, spirit wear sales, community resources, and MORE!

Have questions we can answer? Let us know here

Grooming Policy/Dress Code

To maintain a respectful and focused learning environment, students are expected to follow the campus dress code while at school:

Hoods should be removed.
Shirts must fully cover the stomach/midriff area.
Clothing must meet the fingertip length rule.
Clothing may not display images or messages that are violent, obscene, or promote illegal activity.
Undergarments should not be visible.

The following items are not permitted: tube tops, tank tops, bandanas, strapless tops, and sagging pants.

Students who do not follow the dress code may be asked to change into appropriate attire.

CFBISD STANDARDIZED DRESS & GROOMING GUIDELINES

ID Policy

Students, staff, and guests of Ranchview High School are responsible for ensuring that the campus is a safe and secure learning environment.

All students will receive one free ID badge within the first two weeks of school.
9^th – 11^th grade students will receive an additional free ID badge after their picture day on August 26^th and August 27^th. Seniors will receive their additional ID after their senior picture day on October 7^th.
Students are to wear their current ID badge while on school property at all times.
- Above the waist
- Photo/picture visible
Students who forget their ID badges can get a temporary ID badge from the front office for $2.00 or they can have a new permanent ID badge printed from the attendance office for $5.00.
Failure to get a temporary ID may lead to further consequences.
Students must present ID badges to their bus driver.
Seniors leaving campus must have an ID in order to leave campus during the school day.
No senior ID, no permission to leave campus.

Parking Information

WHO: ANYONE PARKING ON CAMPUS

WHAT: PARKING PERMITS

WHERE: BOOKKEEPERS OFFICE

COST: $25.00/SEMESTER or $50.00/YEAR FOR CARS AND/OR MOTORCYCLES

PROCEDURE:

In order to qualify for a parking permit, you must show the following items:

Schedule
Valid Driver’s License
Proof of Insurance (valid dates; student name on card; vehicle on card)
Appropriate Fee (cash only)
Permit stickers should be placed on lower driver-side corner of the windshield.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A PARKING PERMIT:

Permits are attached to the back of the rear view mirror with the permit number facing the windshield.
Permits can be transferred with proper identification. If a new vehicle is purchased or you decide to drive another vehicle, you may use the current tag with proper identification. (Driver’s license & insurance on that vehicle) If the new vehicle is not registered with Mrs. Johnson in the Attendance office, and cleared for the permit to be switched, it will be stickered and possibly towed.
ANY VEHICLE WITHOUT A PARKING PERMIT CAN/WILL BE TOWED WITHOUT WARNING!!!
If for any reason you drive a vehicle other than the one for which you have purchased a sticker, it is imperative that you notify Mrs. Johnson in the attendance office. You will be issued a new permit at no additional charge. REMEMBER- a vehicle parked on campus without a valid permit may be towed without warning!
Handicap permits may be issued for special circumstances.
Students needing those privileges should contact Mrs. Johnson.
Carefully read the PARKING AND DRIVING VIOLATIONS page before parking on campus.

SENIOR PRIVILEGES

Seniors are required to show appropriate ID in order to leave campus for lunch.
Seniors are prohibited from transporting underclassmen off campus. Violations may result in disciplinary action and/or loss of off-campus privileges.

PARKING & DRIVING VIOLATIONS

All parking and driving violations will be addressed and enforced by school administration in accordance with campus policies.

Reserved Painted Parking Spots

Texas state law requires students who are six (6) years of age or older to attend school regularly. In addition, students must be present for at least 90% of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit for the course. Students and families are responsible for monitoring attendance and ensuring that any missed instructional time is made up according to campus procedures. If a student accumulates five or more absences in a class, they may be subject to an absence failure for that course and may lose credit, regardless of the grade earned. If you have questions about attendance or need support with attendance recovery options, please contact the attendance office.

See FULL attendance policy

Tardy Policy

Ranchview High School maintains a tardy policy to encourage students to arrive to class on time and minimize disruptions to instruction. Tardies are tracked within each nine-week grading period, and the count resets at the start of the next grading period. The following consequences apply as tardies accumulate within the grading period:

5 tardies: 1 lunch detention
10 tardies: 3 days of lunch detention
15 tardies: 1 day of after-school detention
20 tardies: 2 days of after-school detention
25 tardies: In-School Suspension (ISS)

Not attending detentions could result in further consequences.

Bus Routes & Drop Off/Pick Up

Buses

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All students need to register for the bus. Visit transportation for more information.
Buses will pick up and drop off in the front circle drive. (For safety: no cars during this time)

Bus Badges

CFBISD bus badges are required at all times to ride a CFBISD bus.

Students will be provided a bus badge within 48 hours of enrolling.
The first badge is free of charge.
Replacement bus badges are $5.00 and can be obtained in the library.
Students must pay for their replacement bus badge at time of requesting.

Personal Devices

n accordance with House Bill 1481, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District prohibits the use of student personal communication devices during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, earbuds (such as AirPods), smart watches, fitness trackers, tablets, laptops, or any device capable of telecommunications or digital communication.

If a student is observed using a personal communication device, the device will be confiscated by the staff member who observes the violation and turned in to the Attendance Office. A parent or guardian will be contacted, and a parent or guardian must pick up the device between 4:10 PM and 4:30 PM. Personal devices will not be released directly to students.

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