Scheduling & Calendar FAQ
The AB calendar is also located on the main page under the banner in the blue quick links section, and under .
Mondays and Wednesdays are A days and Tuesdays and Thursdays are B days. Fridays are either A or B days (not always in a rotating pattern) and are announced ahead of time. There are only two C days for the 2024-2025 school. year.
What activities may be assigned to recover attendance?
The method of recovery for McCallum are:
- Additional work is assigned
- Tutoring/study hall time is assigned
- Twilight happens Monday-Thursday 4:30-6pm in room 155
- Saturday School happens on Saturdays from 8-12 in the English Hall. Check in office for dates.
- NHS/PALS/AVID tutoring (must occur outside of the school day)
- Any combination of the above or
- Other academic activities as assigned
Students can eat anywhere on campus–the cafeteria, the outdoor picnic tables, classrooms, hallways, etc. My child claims lines to purchase lunch are very long but I can’t confirm. There are several microwaves available. There is no eating in the library but students can usually go there after they are done eating.
Supplies & Technology FAQ
Generally, on the first day your child should have a Chromebook or computer if they have one, something to write with and something to write on. A reusable water bottle and backpack to put it all in is a good idea.
Student Support Contact
- Guidance Counselors: Visit the Counseling page
- 504 Coordinator: Jennifer Padron- jennifer.padron@austinisd.org
- College and Career Counselor: Camille Nix – camille.nix@austinisd.org
- Principal’s Admin Assistant: Bonnie Baker – bonnie.baker@austinisd.org
- Guidance Secretary: Tonya Moore- tonya.moore@austinisd.org
To request a VOE, students must fill out this form. Please make sure you or your student read all of the information at the top of the form. The form automatically sends a copy of their response to the email they've provided, so make sure that they've 1) entered their email correctly, and 2) received a copy in their inbox.
Note that requesting a VOE does not guarantee that your student will get one; students must be passing their classes and have an average daily attendance of 90%. If this is not the case, they will need to talk to their AP.
McCallum students and caregivers can search the following lists of resources within the community to find assistance:
Quick Links to Community Resources
Austin ISD Resource Guide- English, Spanish
Find Help- search engine of ALL local agencies and community programs
Central Texas Food Bank- search engine of food pantries in your area. Enter your zip code, map will show locations, hours, and any eligibility requirements.
Enrollment in SNAP- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps
City of Austin Neighborhood Centers: Helps families in need with free services such as: food, rent/utility assistance,, job search help, health screenings, bus passes, and more.
Travis Country Community Center- Helps families in need with free services such as: food, rent/utility assistance,, job search help, health screenings, bus passes, and more. Central Austin Location- Phone: 512-854-4120
Please contact our campus Licensed Mental Health Professional, Karen McGarity, if you would like additional assistance when navigating campus and community support. karen.mcgarity@austinisd.org
Work Cell (512) 270-1178
Teachers may have specific needs but in general, you can:
- Donate non-perishable snacks to the counselor’s office for hungry kids. Drop snacks off at the front office and say they are for the Counselor’s Snack Cupboard.
- Sign up to bring Wednesday night dinner to the students enrolled in the Twilight Credit Recovery Program.
- Sign up to treat a teacher during the year via the Secret Pals program.
- Donate HEB/Walmart/Shell Gas gift cards (preferably in $25 increments) to the school licensed mental health professional Christel Gilbreath. (You can drop them off in the office for her mailbox.)
Donate to the MACares program