Family Resources

Calendars, forms and other important documents for parents and families.

RESOURCES 

FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

At Nixon Elementary School, we believe that families are our partners in every child’s success. This page is designed to keep parents informed, connected, and empowered with everything you need—from school calendars and forms to community support and learning tools.

Whether you’re looking for academic resources, enrollment information, or family events, you will find helpful links and updates right here to make your scholar’s journey smoother and more engaging. Together, we’re building a strong, supportive school community where every child can soar.

2025-2026 School Calendar
Student Handbook
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Alabama Literacy Information

In 2019, the Alabama Literacy Act was signed into law. Any student in kindergarten through 3rd grade with an identified reading deficiency would be required to have a Student Reading Improvement Plan (SRIP). A reading deficiency is determined by a consistent deficiency in any of the following areas: letter naming fluency, letter-sound fluency, nonsense word fluency, sight words, oral reading accuracy and fluency, and vocabulary for comprehension.

Other requirements of the law include:

  • Assessment of early literacy skills three times during the school year
  • Parental notification within 15 days of identification of a reading deficiency
  • Individualized supplemental reading intervention
  • Strategies and resources for parents to use at home
  • Summer reading camp

Once a deficiency is identified, teachers are required to notify parents. A diagnostic assessment is given to the child and based on specific needs, teachers will provide intensive reading instruction and interventions for that child. The specific instruction and targeted interventions will be documented in a Student Reading Improvement Plan (SRIP). 

McKinney-Vento Act

The McKinney-Vento Act protects scholars from discrimination based on their lack of a permanent residence. Homeless Scholars are eligible to receive a variety of services including: transportation services, free meals under the school nutrition programs, limited English proficiency class, gifted and talented programs, and special education services based on a scholar’s eligibility. Homeless Scholars will not be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. Please consult the McKinney-Vento Act Liaison if you need assistance. The PLA Network does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin in any employment and/or educational opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity for which the PLA Network Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The PLA Network values diversity. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is committed to making its websites accessible for all, including individuals with disabilities, and strives to ensure accessibility currently and as new technologies emerge. PLA welcomes questions and input on its sites' accessibility at each development phase. Please contact our Call Center at 888.655.0777 or submit feedback to Communications@PhalenAcademies.org if you encounter an issue accessing any portion of the network's websites.

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