Student Observation/Field Experience Process

1. Review the Brazosport ISD Observation Procedures and Guidelines.
2. Complete: Brazosport ISD Observation Request Form.
3. Complete the Volunteer Background Check application.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Fall Observations begin after the 2nd week in September and end the last week of November.
• Fall Observation Applications / Requests will not be considered after the last week in September.
• Spring Observations begin after the 3rd week in January and end the last week of April.
• Spring Observation Applications / Requests will not be considered after the second week of February.

Observation Guidelines

1. Please adhere to all of the BISD guidelines and procedures for campus visitors and safety protocols when visiting campuses.
2. It will typically take a minimum of 2 weeks to process your request to complete observation hours.
3. You must complete the request form and have a cleared background before you are eligible to complete observation hours.
4. Provide the campus with your driver’s license to run through the RAPTOR system upon arrival, and wear the printed badge where it is visible.
5. You must bring a copy of your HR approved Observation Request/Schedule to the campus.
6. Remember that all information concerning students is confidential.
7. You can only observe on the campuses provided for you by the Human Resource contact person. 
8. You may not observe in your child’s classroom.
9. Respect the campus/department for making the decisions about which classrooms and teachers you will be assigned to observe.
10. The campus administrator has the authority to deny or discontinue requests for observation hours.
11. Approved observation time frames are by semester and do not extend into another semester.
12. Professional dress is required for all observers. Admittance to campus may be denied if attire is deemed inappropriate by an administrator.
13. Please be respectful and courteous to the campus assisting you with your observation needs.