• If you know that your child is going to be absent, you may email Mrs. Campbell, our Attendance Clerk.
• Students may be excused for absences resulting from personal illness, illness or death in the family, quarantine, or any other unusual cause acceptable to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. (Educ. Code 21.035)
• Excessive absences for your student may result in loss of credit and truancy being filed.
• To report student absences, a parent/guardian should send a note with the student when he/she returns to the attendance clerk Mrs. Campbell in the front office, or send an e-mail message to the attendance clerk. Please contact the attendance clerk to make sure all student absentee note(s) have been turned into the front office by your child at (972) 675-3070.
• A student has 3 days from the last missed day to turn in the absence note. After that time, the absence will be coded as unexcused.
• Medical and dental appointments are not counted as an absence if the student returns to school the same day as the appointment with a written note from the doctor. Students should alternate class periods in order that the same class is not missed repeatedly.
• GISD attendance and truancy policy.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff is of utmost importance and we work daily to ensure we have secure facilities and safe classrooms for our students to learn and thrive in. 

The student Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management process at Garland ISD is made to keep everyone safe and supported.

Cell phones have become a way of life, a technological convenience that has impacted all of our lives in one way or another. However, cell phones have become a distraction and interruption to the school environment.The ringing of the cell phones during class and text messaging takes away from the valuable time needed for instruction and, most importantly, student learning. 

To be consistent with our campus mission, vision, and goals, we will begin a new electronic device policy effective August 8, 2023.  The new policy protects the privacy, dignity, and respect of all staff and students throughout the school day.

Students will not be allowed to use any electronic devices during the school day (8:15-4:10). This excludes campus-issued Chromebooks or any medically-required devices. Medically-required devices must be documented with the school nurse and/or in the student's IEP. Prior to entering the building, students will turn off and put away all electronic devices (cell phones, AirPods, smartwatches, earbuds, headphones...etc.) and will keep them turned off until after school dismissal. Note: Smartwatches may be worn for the watch-feature only. If the student is caught using the messaging or cell features, it will be confiscated. 

Electronic devices are expected to be kept in the student’s backpacks at all times. They should not be visible throughout the school day. This includes, but is not limited to: classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, library, and other common areas. 

The best security for the devices is to be left at home. Parents are urged to utilize the school phone to relay any messages that may be urgent in nature to their child. We will relay any critical information to your child.

NOTE: If a student is found to be in possession of the devices, they will be confiscated and delivered to the main office.

Consequences and fees will be as follows

1st offense: 

• No charge

• A parent or guardian will be contacted.

• Student may pick up the phone at the end of the day in the office. 

2nd offense: 

• No charge

• A parent or guardian will need to sign for the device(s) at the end of the day.

3rd offense: 

•  $15 Charge

• A parent or guardian will be contacted.

• Student may pick up the phone at the end of the day in the office. 

4th offense: 

• The device(s) will be held in the office until the end of the school year.

 If a student refuses to comply with a request to surrender the devices by any member of the faculty or staff and/or administrator, the student will be considered insubordinate. Rules governing insubordination will apply as outlined in the student handbook. 

We will continue to refer to and enforce GISD School Board Policy FNCE (Local) as described in the Student Code of Conduct. This policy is in the student handbook.

At Hudson Middle School, we have a tradition of holding our students to a higher set of expectations. These higher expectations extend, not only to academics and extra-curricular activities, but within the class room setting as well. It is understood that, at all times, students will...

• Be in your seat with all materials ready when the tardy bell rings.
• Follow all teacher instructions and school rules.
• Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
• No eating, chewing, or grooming in class.
• Respect other people and all property.

Please refer to the Garland ISD Student Code Of Conduct for further reference.

We hope parents and students have a wonderful experience at Hudson, however, if there is ever a complaint or concern you have, we want to address it. Please follow the district's processes for getting your concern to the correct person.

• Outside food and drop offs are not allowed per the GISD face to face handbook.
• Students may not have any Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc. delivered for them.
• Deliveries to students are not permitted per the GISD face to face handbook. This includes flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, etc. 

GISD student management and discipline policy.

1. Warning from teacher
2. Warning from teacher, phone call to parent
3. Warning, phone call to parent, teacher detention (before or after school)
4. Warning, phone call to parent, teacher detention (before or after school)
5. Office Referral/parent notification and administrative assigned consequences

*All classroom incidents and discipline referrals are documented.

Students of Hudson Middle School must be in compliance with the Garland ISD and Hudson dress code while within the building and at any school events.

Hudson Dress Code Policy

• Skirts and shorts must be below fingertip length when arms are down by your side.
• Tops must reach below belt loop level or be layered to reach this level. NO crop tops.
• Spaghetti straps, off the shoulder tops, tank tops, backless tops, see-through and lace tops are NOT permitted.
• Tops may NOT be low cut nor display cleavage. Shirts should provide coverage from the base of the neck to the shoulder.
• Leggings may be worn with a top or dress that covers the bottom.
• Pants must be worn at the waist at all times. NO SAGGING!
• Sloppy, written on, torn, frayed clothing will NOT be permitted. This includes items purchased in this condition. 
• Jeans with holes will NOT be allowed.
• Pants and jeans must be hemmed, may not drag on the floor, and may not have messages on the seat.
• Pajamas/pajama-type clothing and costumes are NOT allowed.
• Slides and slippers/house shoes are NOT allowed.
• Facial hair must be well groomed. Hair must be kept out of the eyes.
• Hats, caps, curlers, bandanas, sunglasses, hoodies, and hair nets are NOT to be worn at any time.
• Non-standard hair colors (purple, orange, green, yellow, blue, pink, unnatural red, etc.) are NOT permitted.
• NO large objects around the neck, ropes or cords as necklaces, spiked bracelets, chains that hang visibly outside the clothing, and any accessories that could be used as weapons.

All students must wear their school ID with a lanyard around their neck at all times.

Download the Hudson Middle School 2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plan.

Click to read the Hudson Middle School 2022-2023 Parent-School Learning Compact.

• Proof of Residence (Light, Water, or Gas Bill)
• Immunization Records
• Birth Certificate or affidavit showing proof of age
• Reports cards or any record from previous school
• Social Security Card (if available)

Do you need to enroll your child, request a transfer, withdraw or request a transcript? It's easy to start common processes at home. Visit the Online Student Services page to get started. 

If you have additional questions, please contact the campus data clerk: Paulie Hernandez

Phone Number: 972-675-3070 ext.52200

Email Address: edhern02@garlandisd.net

PBIS creates safe and positive learning environments for all students where they can feel valued, connected and supported by caring adults in schools.

We use SOAR cards that students wear along with their student ID on a lanyard daily to help facilitate our PBIS program, along with incentives for positive behavior on a regular basis both in the classroom and campus-wide.

GISD PBIS policies.

Restorative practices in schools focus on creating safe and supportive environments through using techniques and approaches that teach students accountability, respect, responsibility and how to repair relationships. 

GISD restorative practices, policies, and parent information.

ID badges/ SOAR Cards

The safety and security of our Hudson Hawks is of the upmost importance to our faculty and staff. The following ID policy will improve student safety and security on our campus, allowing staff members and students to identify each person they come into contact with while in our building.

• Students will be issued an ID badge and a SOAR card that they will need to wear around their neck on a lanyard EVERY DAY. 

• As part of a positive behavior reinforcement program, the students will receive periodic rewards if they are wearing their ID badge and SOAR card.

• Replacement ID will cost $3 each occurrence.

• Replacement SOAR card will cost $3 each occurrence.

• 1st Tardy - warning to student
• 2nd Tardy - warning to student/teacher contacts parents
• 3rd Tardy - teacher detention with parent contact
• 4th Tardy - teacher detention with parent contact
• 5th and Subsequent Tardies - Office Referral, Parent notification and Administrative assigned Consequences

Tardies will be re-set to zero before Spring semester

GISD's Title IX department strives to ensure equality for all. The Title IX site explains all the steps for filing discrimination grievances and the district's notice of non-discrimination. 

Visitors are not allowed on campus per GISD face to face handbook. If you would like a face to face meeting, please schedule an appointment. Please make sure you have a valid ID to show before entering the building. When arriving ring the front door bell and our office staff will be happy to assist you.  We do ask for your patience while the office staff ensures student safety by following district policies and procedures.

• Students must only open, view, modify, and delete their own computer files.
• Internet use in the classroom must be directly related to school assignments and projects
• Students will be assigned individual email and network accounts and must use only those accounts and passwords that they have been granted permission by the district to use. All account activity should be for educational purposes only.
• Students must immediately report threatening messages or discomforting Internet files/sites to a teacher.
• Students must at all times use the district’s electronic communications system, including email, wireless network access, and digital tools/resources to communicate only in ways that are kind and respectful.
• Students are responsible at all times for their use of the district’s electronic communications system and must assume personal responsibility to behave ethically and responsibly, even when technology provides them freedom to do otherwise.
• Students will use GISDWI-FI access for filtering purposes on Bring Your Own Device

The Garland Independent School District provides a variety of electronic communications systems for educational purposes. The electronic communications system is defined as the District’s network (including the wireless network), servers, computer workstations, mobile technologies, peripherals, applications, databases, online resources, Internet access, email, and any other technology designated for use by students, including all new technologies as they become available. This also includes any access to the Garland ISD electronics system while on or near school property, in school vehicles and at school-sponsored activities, and includes the appropriate use of district technology resources via off-campus remote access. Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks, including Digital resources, and is part of the district’s electronic communications systems. Digital applications offer a variety of communication, collaboration, and educational creativity opportunities.

In accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, Garland Independent School District educates staff and students regarding appropriate online behavior to ensure Internet safety, including use of email and online resources, and has deployed filtering technology and protection measures to restrict access to inappropriate content such as those that are illegal, obscene or harmful to minors. While every effort is made to provide the most secure and optimal learning environment, it is not possible to absolutely prevent access (accidental or otherwise) to inappropriate content. If you come across any inappropriate content or communication notify a teacher or parent immediately. It is each student’s responsibility to follow the guidelines for appropriate and acceptable use.

• Wireless Hotspots not provided by GISD are prohibited on the GISD network.
• Using the district’s electronic communications system for illegal purposes including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, gambling, pornography, and computer hacking.
• Disabling or attempting to disable or bypass any system monitoring or filtering or security measures, including deleting browser history to conceal internet patterns.
• Sharing user names and passwords with others; and/or borrowing someone else’s username, password, or account access.
• Purposefully opening, viewing, using or deleting files belonging to another system user without permission.
• Electronically posting personally identifying information about one’s self or others (i.e. addresses, phone numbers, and pictures).
• Downloading or plagiarizing copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder.
• Intentionally introducing a virus or other malicious programs onto the district’s system.
• Electronically posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal.
• Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or network resources.

Cyberbullying is defined as the use of any Internet-connected device for the purpose of bullying, harassing, or intimidating another student. This includes, but may not be limited to:

• Sending abusive text messages to cell phones, computers, or Internet-connected game consoles.
• Posting abusive comments on someone’s blog or social networking site (e.g., Instagram or Facebook).
• Creating a social networking site or web page that masquerades as the victim’s personal site and using it to embarrass him or her.
• Making it appear that the victim is posting malicious comments about friends to isolate him or her from friends.
• Posting the victim’s personally identifiable information on a site to put them at greater risk of contact by predators or strangers.
• Sending abusive comments while playing interactive games.
• Recording and distributing media with the intent to manipulate or embarrass others

For students under the age of 13 the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act requires additional parental permission for education software tools that collect personal information about the child. Parents wishing to deny access to these educational tools must do so in writing to the campus principal.

All students will receive training in compliance with the CIPA. Training will address:

• Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications;
• Unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful activities by minors online;
• Unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information regarding minors;
• Measures designed to restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors; and
• Educating minors about appropriate inline behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response.

• Appropriate disciplinary or legal action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and applicable laws including monetary damages.
• Suspension of access to the district’s electronic communications system.
• Revocation of the district’s electronic communications system account(s); and/or
• Termination of System User Account: The district may deny, revoke, or suspend specific user’s access to the district’s system with or without cause or notice for lack of use, violation of policy or regulations regarding acceptable network use, or as a result of disciplinary actions against the user.
• Possible criminal action.

The district's system is provided on an "as is, as available" basis. The district does not make any warranties, whether expressed or implied, including, without limitation, those of fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any services provided by the system and any information or software contained therein. The district uses a variety of vendor-supplied hardware and software. Therefore, the district does not warrant that the functions or services performed by, or that the information or software contained on the system will meet the user's requirements. Neither does the district warrant that the system will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor that defects will be corrected.

Opinions, advice, services, and all other information expressed by system users, information providers, service providers, or other third party individuals in the system are those of the providers and not necessarily the district.

The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the district's computer systems and networks.

GISD Acceptable Use Policy

GISD Acceptable Use Policy - Spanish

GISD Acceptable Use Policy - Vietnamese