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Welcome Tomball Star Academy Parents, Guardians and Students
2019-2020
Things you can do tonight:
● Transportation
● Student Parking Permits
● Join the Parent Community Association (PCA)
● Purchase Spirit Wear
● Walk Your Student’s Schedule and Meet the Teachers
● Obtain School Supplies Needed
Materials to Bring to Class Daily
1. Three ring binder with notebook paper.
2. Chromebook3. Writing Utensils
NO BACKPACKS...YOU HAVE A LOCKER...USE IT!!!
Mastery Based Grading:
-Homework given daily
-Homework is not graded
-Webcam Readings
-Daily Quizzes
-Unit assessments can be used to replace low quiz grades
Henrietta Lacks
Exam will be given August 23rd
Topics Covered:
Character Identification
General Summary Questions
English I PAPMs. Smith
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Major Assignments Include:Essays, skills tests, comprehension, presentations & displays
Daily Assignments Include: Writing prompts, STAAR practice, quizzes (daily double)
ENTER: 81010
TEXT: @af97hb
To Kill a Mockingbird Summer Reading Test
Sept 11th & 12th● Students will always need a book for silent
reading. They may borrow one of mine.● Homework will typically be weekly
reading.● Reading checks/quizzes
● We will read: Anthem, Mythology, Women of Lockerbie and Animal Farm.
● Winter choice of: Cry the Beloved Country or Purple Hibiscus,
● Spring choice of: Of Mice and Men, The House on Mango Street, We Have Always Lived in This Castle or The Absolutely True Story of a Part Time Indian
School SuppliesBinder w/notebook paper or a notebook
Pens
Pencils
Sticky Notes (if you’d like to annotate your books)
Physical Education Expectations and Dress Code
● Respect all staff, peers, and self.
● Students are expected to wear the required uniform.
○ Students need to purchase a gray t-shirt and black shorts to wear for
P.E. each day. They are to use the restrooms across the hall from the
gym to change into the required uniform.
○ Students are required to wear the uniform each day. No excuses!
PHED 1164
● Appropriate attire - Will dress out in
appropriate clothes each day
● Grades
● Expectations
● This is a dual credit college course and is
treated as such.
● Activity/lecture based course
Contact MeEmail:
Phone Number: 281-357-3222
Remind 101:
Text- this message: @79gdfa to
81010
#FITWITHFAMILY I’m asking each student to bring in at least one picture, any time throughout the
semester, of them and their family being physically fit. Examples: hiking, swimming, playing
football, frisbee, baseball, volleyball, basketball, running, boating, golfing, skiing, etc…
I will display them in the gym area for everyone to see and to promote health and fitness.
What will you be able to do during class and when done with the school year?
You will be able to produce Spanish that can be utilized in your everyday life.
What you put IN will determined what you will get OUT.
Tomorrow’s language skills build on mastery of yesterday’s language skills.
Get listening, reading, writing and speaking on day ONE.
Google classroom is where the ALL information is updated and shared DAILY.
Parent emails must be added to google classroom to enter it.
Your student or I can help do that once the student has entered the classroom.
Parents are encouraged to view google classroom.
A three ring binder notebook is required. Bring supplies to create sections in class per my instructions.
Homework is practice towards perfection. It is a mind map to mistakes- perfect mistakes to learn from are growth markers.
Important: A nine week calendar given each 9 weeks specifically for Spanish homework tracking. This MUST be kept by the student and turned in for a Major Grade at end of grading period
Each 9 weeks:
Lots of practice homework.
Weekly Quizzes
1 Paper Test- Major Grade1 Project Presented- Major Grade
1 Calendar H.W. - Major Grade
Interactive textbook has lessons, videos, flashcards and activities. Paper workbook provided.
Headsets are needed, bring daily.
Cell phones needed and can be used only as directed. Privilege to use it in class can be revoked.
EDUC 1300 - College ReadinessFinal Exam December 13, 8:15-10
SPCH 1315 - Public SpeakingFinal Exam May 8, 8:15-10
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REMIND: ENTER 81010 TEXT @hbk66a2
----------------------------------------------Students need:Binder, notebook paper, pens/pencils, PLANNER*
Kelly Riley
PAP Algebra 1 and PAP Geometry
Things you will need for math class:1. Chromebooks (not for note taking)2. PENCILS3. 3 Ring Binder with Notebook paper4. Spirals (for note taking)5. Dry Erase markers.
Things to leave in your locker: 1. Backpacks2. PHONES---- It will be taken up and
given to the office3. NO EAR BUDS!!!
1. Homework will be assigned everyday.
2. Homework will not be graded.3. Daily Quizzes will be given. 4. We will have a minimum of 3
major grades a nine weeks. First test will be September 6!!!
Communication1. Email me
[email protected]. Remind 101Enter 81010Geometry: @aitkenAlgebra 1: @aage29d
3. Google Classroom
Pre AP World Geography
Sheri Frost
This class will help students to understand the geographic
locations on the map, but also the cultural, social, economic,
environmental and political characteristics of each place we
explore.
Materials needed for class:
1. Black pen2. Map pencils3. 1” to 2” 3 ring binder4. 5 dividers5. Notebook paper6. Chromebook
Interactive Notebook
~It’s how I keep Freshman organized!
~We will start with a printed version then move to Google
Classroom.
HOMEWORK!~Finish classwork.
~Study everyday, what you did that day.
~We do have an online textbook but not everything
we do will come from it.
Dual Credit Facts
● One class gives you college and high school credit.● TSI Reading and Writing requirements must be met by the end of
the first semester.● Must earn a D or higher for college credit; must earn a C or higher
for high school credit.○ Anyone who receives a grade of D or below for LSC must
submit an appeal to continue in the program.
Email Communication
● Students and Parents!!! Check your email often. This is the easiest and quickest form of communication when sending out general information.○ [email protected]
Counselor Updates
● Subscribe to my website:○ TSA Website > About Us > Staff Directory > Michaela Dotson
● Remind 101:○ To join by phone:
■ Enter this number: 81010■ Text this message: @tsacou
○ OR visit https://www.remind.com/join/tsacou● Follow me on Twitter:
○ @CounselorTSA
Portfolio Meetings
I will be sending out information through email and remind about scheduling your portfolio meetings. These meetings will be conducted in
small groups with parents and students and you all will have an opportunity to ask questions about testing, courses, etc.
College Board Accommodations
● Please see me tonight to sign a consent form to receive testing accommodations for PSAT.
● The deadline is August 27th.
Speak Up!!
If you see a friend who is struggling
(emotionally, socially or academically), I have
an open door policy; please speak up.
Testing● PSAT- October 16th
○ Do not create a new account. This can delay the process of you retrieving your scores. If you do not know your College Board login information, please contact College Board directly.
● EOC Algebra 1● EOC Biology● EOC English 1● EOC’s are a requirement for graduation
Schedules
Everyone will receive a schedule tonight. Please double
check to make sure you have 8 classes and no duplicate
classes. If there are any issues, please send Mrs. Dotson an
email. Schedules are subject to changing as we level out
the class sizes, however you will have the same teachers.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1: 8:15 - 9:50 2: 8:15 - 9:50 1: 8:15 - 9:50 2: 8:15 - 9:50 1: 8:15 - 9:002: 9:05 - 9:50
3: 9:55 - 11:30 4: 9:55 - 11:30 3: 9:55 - 11:30 4: 9:55 - 11:30 3: 9:55 - 10:404: 10:45 - 11:30
Lunch 11:30 - 12:15
Lunch 11:30 - 12:15
Lunch 11:30 - 12:15
Lunch 11:30 - 12:15
Lunch 11:30 - 12:15
5: 12:15 - 1:50 6: 12:15 - 1:50 5: 12:15 - 1:50 6: 12:15 - 1:50 5: 12:15 - 1:006: 1:05 - 1:50
7: 1:55 - 3:30 8: 1:55 - 3:30 7: 1:55 - 3:30 8: 1:55 - 3:30 7: 1:55 - 2:408: 2:45 - 3:30
Attendance
● Legal Guardian needs to notify the office by phone or email on the day that they are
absent (281-357-3222).
● The Principal’s office must receive a written confirmation of the absence signed by
the parent, legal guardian or written confirmation from a physician’s office within 3
days of the absence.
○ Students should drop their note off at the office upon arrival back at school.
○ Emails cannot be accepted since notes must have an original signature from a
parent, legal guardian or physician’s office.
● Students arriving late to school (8:15 am) are considered tardy with the exception of
a late bus.
Late Arrival or Early Release● Parents must enter through the Tomball High School front entrance and check in
at the Tomball High School front desk.
● Students must check in through the office upon arrival before going to class.
● If your student is leaving early, send them with a signed note that morning.
○ Mrs. Rogers will give the student a temporary pass which will allow the
student to be dismissed from class three minutes prior to the pick-up time
indicated on the parent note.
○ Student will return to the Principal’s office and sign out and receive a yellow
dismissal pass.
● Emails are not accepted because they need to have an original signature.
Dress Code● We follow the TISD Student Dress Code!!!
● Shoes have to be worn at all times.
● Pajamas are not permitted.
● Male students
○ Clean Shaven
○ Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe
○ Hair length should not extend below the bottom of a dress collar or
the top of a t-shirt (man buns are accepted)
○ No earrings
● Tattoos cannot be visible
● No body piercings (only earrings for girls)
Dress Code
● Clothing that does not adequately cover the body or that has tears or rips
that are higher than mid thigh, such as:
○ Low-cut see through spaghetti straps or backless dresses, or other
revealing tops. Midriffs are to be covered.
○ Sleeveless shirts for boys
○ Shorts, skirts, or split skirts shorter than mid-thigh in length. Skirts
should be slit no higher than mid-thigh.
● Hair color cannot be distracting
● All Students MUST wear a ID badge on a lanyard so it is visible
Cell Phone Policy● Cell phones should be silenced at all times.
● Cell phones may be used before and after school, between class periods,
and during lunch as long as students follow TISD acceptable use
guidelines.
● If a student’s phone is confiscated, they may be charged $15
Verification of Enrollment (VOE)● This is need to obtain a driver’s permit or a driver’s licence until the
student graduates from high school.
● A VOE can be obtained from the front office or by calling the school at
281-357-3222.
Medication● Should be given outside school hours if possible.
● Only medication, which enables a student to stay in school, may be
brought to school and will stay in the nurse’s office.
○ Must be brought by a parent
○ Must be in the original bottle
○ Must have a prescription with them
● Students may not carry any medications on their person at any time.
School Food Account
● Funds can be deposited by:
○ Cash or Check in the Cafeteria
○ Online at www.schoolcafe.com
○ Through the School Cafe App
How do I update my contact information?● Phone numbers and email addresses may be updated in the Home Access
Center
● Address changes can only be updated through the Principal’s office.
Proof of residency (electric bill, gas bill) in the Guardian’s name must be
provided before the records will be updated.
● Contact the front office at 281-357-3222 to update emergency contact
information as to who is allowed to pick-up students.
School Messenger● Download the School Messenger Blue App
● Adjust Preferences to get notifications by email and phone
Weekly Digest● Weekly communication that will be send to 9th and 10th grade parents
● Will Include:
○ Upcoming Dates to Remember
○ Updates for all Classes
● Sent through School Messenger
Ways to Access Information
● School Website
○ tsa.tomballisd.net
● Class of 2023 Remind
○ Text @k2c9dc to 81010
○ https://www.remind.com/join/k2c9dc
○ @TISDTSA
Parent Community Association (PCA)
Follow us on Twitter: @tomballstarpcaRemind: Text @979e36 to 81010
BUY your 2019-2020 YEARBOOK
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Spring Break 2021
INFORMATION MEETING SEPT 5 @ 6 PM -- ROOM 2213Remind: Enter 81010, Text @fbf4de
CONTACT: KELLY RILEY281-3573222 EXT 2364
