Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access meals for my child?
My child doesn't have a laptop. Will paper packets be available for pick-up?
How will my child be graded during home-based learning? And will they be promoted?

Promotion/Retention process has not been finalized. We have three cycles of school grades and one cycle of home-based learning to consider. All home-based learning assignments will be graded according to Grissom's Rubric . Any assignments given between March 31, 2020 until end-of-year are not optional and will be considered as part of a promotion/retention standard.
My phone number and address has changed. How can I ensure I am receiving school and district communications?
I would love for my child to attend Grissom next year. When will enrollment take place?

District news

Meagan Edwards, Principal

Phone: 713-434-5660

Thank you for your interest in Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School and welcome to our website. Whether you are a member of our school community or exploring Grissom for the first time, we hope that you find our website informative, enjoyable, and easy to use. We also hope our website conveys the essence of the wonderful learning environment fostered by our dedicated teachers and talented students. Together they make Grissom the unique and special place we believe it to be.

We encourage you to e-mail or call us if you would like to know more about Grissom Elementary. Visiting our beautiful campus and meeting our teachers and students is the best way to learn more about us, and tours are available throughout the school year. We welcome the opportunity to meet you in person and help you get to know Grissom Elementary better. Read more.

Parent Updates as of March 31, 2020

Click here to access parent notices sent via online communication on March 31, 2020.

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Teacher Work Hours

Click here to see a letter we sent to parents regarding teacher hours.

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Student Daily Schedule

Click here to access a suggested daily schedule for learning at home.

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Student Performance Task Criterion Rubric

Click here to see the student performance task criterion rubric.

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Microsoft Teams for Students

Click here to see instructions on accessing Microsoft Teams.

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Student Assistant Form

Click here to complete a student assistance form. Wraparound is here to help!

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HISD @H.O.M.E. Television Schedule

Click here to access the HISD @H.O.M.E. television schedule.

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