Principal's Corner - Houston Independent School District



Principal's CornerAs we charge?into the new semester I want to share with you two opportunities for students.? First, after much discussion among the faculty, we have agreed upon a later work policy that should give kids a little bit of grace when they do not turn in assignments on time.? It is critical that students log in everyday, but if they miss the 11:59 deadline there is a short window of time in which teachers will accept the work with a penalty to the grade.? Failure to sign in to a class will result in an absence and may cause a student to lose credit for the semester for that course.??NEW LATE WORK POLICY ADOPTED FOR SPRING SEMESTER ONLYStudents will be able to turn in 3 late formative assignments of the student’s choice per cycle.Each late assignment submitted will be automatically deducted 30 points and may still have points deducted reflective of mastery.Each assignment must be turned in within two weeks of the original due date. After that, the late assignment will not be accepted.If the assignment is due within the last two weeks of the cycle, the assignment must be turned in by the Friday the cycle ends. After that, the late assignment will not be accepted.?Best practices to be encouraged…If student is failing class, then they may not be released from the online class meeting until their work is turned in for the period.??SPRING FINALS EXAM EXEMPTIONDuring the spring semester, students may be exempt from final exams if they meet the conditions identified below. Freshman may be exempt from one exam, sophomores and juniors may be exempt from two exams, seniors may be exempt from all exams;The student may not have more than 3 absences in any one class; andThe student must have an E or S in conduct, with no discipline referrals; andThe student must have an 85 average or better for any class in which they wish to be exempt from the final exam.??NEW COURSE OPTIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEKWe have been working on our course options for next year, and will be announcing some new options and new course sequences.? We are excited to share those with you next week!??Highlighted EventsFri. Jan. 29th-?Teacher Prep Day (NO STUDENTS)Mon. Feb. 1st- First Day of SemesterTues. Feb. 2nd- Balfour Graduation Orders (Transit Center) 4:30 - 6:30 pmTues. Feb. 2nd- "Must pre register" Zoned Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection (Online) 5:30 - 6:30 pmWed. Feb. 3rd- College Corner Workshop (Online) 7 - 8 pmFri. Feb. 5th- Report card DayWed. Feb. 10th- PTO Meeting (Online) 6 pmWed. Feb. 10th- College Corner Workshop Wednesdays (Online) 7- 8 pm?February 2021 A/B CalendarClick?2020-2021 A-B School Calendar Sept 2020 - March 2021.doc? to download a copy.??HISD Connect Parent Portal- Student Information Verification?Parents make sure?you?verify and?update your?contact information online.Contact NamesPhone NumbersEmail AddressHome AddressClick?here?to update.?IB Testing Fees DueAll students who are currently taking an IB course (SL2 or HL2) have been registered for testing.? While we do not know exactly the form testing will take, IB graders will evaluate the work of each student for each course and will assess a fee.?The actual cost of registering students for courses is $119 per subject, however, HISD and Lamar HS take on the majority of costs associated with the registration and administration of exams.? Students are asked to cover part of the fee.? Whether you are taking one exam or are testing in 5 subjects, we ask that students pay $90.? Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are asked to pay a reduce fee of $30.?Make payments through school pay at???????????????? Registration $90.00??????????????? Reduced Registration $30?If you are unable to pay at this time, please contact our Business Office at?Lamarhshouston@.??Testing Information?Dates:February 23 – PSAT 10 – 10th?gradeMarch 3 – SAT – 11th?grade?STAAR EOC ResultsResults from the December 2020 administration are now available at??for all students who take a STAAR test in December. Access Codes can be found at the bottom of all previous STAAR student reports or you can click on Find My Access Code, if you do not have it.?Communities in SchoolsVirtual Job Readiness Seminar?Communities In Schools would like to invite Lamar High School students to attend their?annual Virtual Job Readiness Seminar.When:? Friday, January 29, 2021Time:? 1:00 - 3:10 pmWhere:? OnlineClick:?VIRTUAL JOB READINESS SEMINAR- Updated.pdf? for additional information?If you would like to learn more, please contact Ms. Klak with CIS through teams or by email at?Kelly.klak@???Free College- Scholarship EventWhen: Saturday, January 30, 2021Where:? VIRTUAL ? ?Time:? ?9:00am – 10:30am & 10:30am-12:00pm???At this event, students will?Learn how to?finance their college education with scholarships.?Connect with a?network of 400+ colleges?WAIVING APPLICATION FEES for students.?Schedule one-on-one sessions with college reps to talk about?their?admission & scholarship opportunities at their schools.?Students may receive admission and scholarships on the spot!?There is no cost for students to participate.??Topics covered during the event include types of federal student aid, paying for college through service, websites to search for private scholarships, benefits of community college, responsible borrowing, and scholarship displacement.?Click:?Infinte ScholarsTexas.JPG? to download a copy.??Purchase Your Soccer TicketsWhen: Friday, January 29thTime: 5 pmWhere:? DelmarBoys Varsity Soccer vs Bellaire High SchoolGo to:? Varsity Soccer vs Bellaire High SchoolGo to:? : Friday, January 29thTime: 7?pmWhere:? Delmar??Lamar's Debate TournamentLamar High School Debate is?hosting a virtual state qualifying speech and debate tournament January 28th to the 30th.???For this event to be successful, we are in need of judges. No experience necessary. Come be entertained in the comfort of your own home.?Please go to this link to register.? may also contact?Mr. Greg Mayo at?tmayo@Mr. Stephen Jump at?stephen.jump@??PTO MeetingPlease JOIN Lamar's?PTO meeting and learn ?what is being done?to support the teachers and students. The agenda will include a report from Principal Rita Graves and reports from many PTO committees. PTO meetings are good time to ask questions and offer suggestions.When:? February?10, 2021Time:? ?6PMFollowed byCollege Workshop Wednesday 7PMClick?HERE?to join the PTO Meeting and CWWor Click the link below Corner Workshop WednesdaysLamar PTO and College Corner have scheduled FOUR new CWW?presentations that you will not want to miss.Mark you calendars and plan to attend!Click?HERE?to join?CWW?or Click the link below 3Topic:?College Essays and ResumesHosted By:?Great Expectations, Maryann MonroeDate:?February 10Topic:?Making a College ListHosted By:?Bright Futures - Claire MangrumDate:?February 17Topic:?ACT, SAT, and CLEP - How To Chose and When To Take ThemHosted By:?Huntington Learning Center, Wendy TilfordDate:?February 24Topic:?What To Do Once You Are Accepted/How to ChooseHosted By:?College Dreams, Penny Linsenmayer??Wraparound ServicesOur Wraparound Resource Specialist?can help you with the following:Food & NutritionClothing/Uniforms AssistanceRental AssistanceHomeless AssistanceSchool Supplies AssistanceMental Health/Counseling ReferralsAdult EducationCrisis SupportHealthcareImmigration ServicesJob AssistanceOut of School Activities & More...Click:?SAF Campaign 2020-2021 (002).docx??for additional information.?SENIOR ADS - BUY OR SUBMIT YOUR AD BY 1/30Time is running out to purchase and submit a yearbook ad or shoutout for your senior/student!?The deadline has been extended to 1/30/21?and ad prices start at just $40!?ADS MUST BE DESIGNED AND SUBMITTED BY SATURDAY, 1/30.?THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS! ACT NOW!??To purchase a yearbook or yearbook ad, follow the steps?below:--> Go to??--> Click yearbooks and enter your student's information?--> Once entered, click SHOP FOR THIS STUDENT?--> You will see all yearbook ad sizes, prices, and all items available to purchase, such as the yearbook itself!?-->Once you purchase the ad space, you customize it, SUBMIT, and DONE!??Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lamarlifeonline for more updates!??Please contact Kadee Harper,?kadee.harper@, with questions.???The Lamar High School Yearbook ?2020-21 yearbook?is happening!? so much going on in our lives this year, it is more important than ever to capture and remember the events and history unfolding around our students and school.?We recommend that every student?have – a limited-edition record of our school year that they will have the rest of their lives.?Our publisher will be printing only enough copies to fill the orders received, and our order window will be ending soon. Please don’t miss out on this opportunity – order your copy at? Graduation InvitationsGRADUATION DATE:? Sunday, June 13, 2021Hello Texans! Its is 2nd Semester and Graduation is around the corner. Below we have attached links with all information needed for placing your Graduation Order. Orders can easily be placed online at , placed at our office or placed at school on designated days. Balfour will be on campus during lunch for questions and orders on:?Tuesday, Feb. 2?and?Wednesday, Mar. 3?Packets have been left at the front reception area if you would like a hard copy of either brochure.?Lamar High Schools Custom Balfour Page Jewelry Catalog Catalog products except Cap and Gowns and Diploma Frames will be mailed directly to the students home. Cap and Gowns and Diplomas Frames will be delivered to the Senior Class at a later date in the Spring.?Please be aware that an individual processing fee will be included after March 3, 2021.???Senior Fees After January 12th?Click:??SENIOR FEES INFORMATION FLYER after Jan 12 2021.pdf??to download a copy.??Interested in WrestlingContact Coach Wingard immediately??at?Justin.Wingard@? if you are interested.?WRESTLING FANCLOTH FUNDRAISER!!!!LAST CALL!!!!?YOU CAN PURCHASE ITEMS AT THE LINK BELOW: The sale ends February 1st!!??Online store ITEMS WILL GET SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU AT YOUR HOME!!! NO MORE WAITING ON US.?ANYTHING YOU DO HELPS.When you purchase, you can put Coach Noble/Coach Wingard or a player's name if you know them!??AppointmentsPlease try to schedule all appointments for days when students are virtual to help us limit the number of people on campus during the day.? This is an important part of our Communicable Diseases Plan and is important in maintaining in-person as an option for students.?In the event of a true emergency, please call in advance to let the Welcome Center know you are coming to campus.??Please remember that we cannot check out students during the lunch period 11:45-12:45 p.m., or during the last 30 minutes of the school day (3:40-4:10 p.m.)?Need Help with Something Else?If your Advocacy Teacher is …Your Academic Dean is …Your Assistant Principal is...Your Neighborhood Clerk is...Mr. Arjon or Mr. A. Ryan??9A & 9BMr. Jefferson??pjeffer2@Dr. Cain??rcain@?Ms. Guzman? ?Mguzman5@Ms. Argueta or Ms. Valle? 9C & 9D? ?Ms. Lawrence??dlawren1@Ms. King??kking8@?Ms. Chavez? ??chavez7@Mr. Ross or Mr. Bajracharya/Ms.?Langford?10A & 10BMs. Kamla??jkamla@?Dr. Mosby??gmosby@Ms. Lewis? ? ??Sheila.Lewis@Mr. Rivera-Colon or Mr. Shalin?10C & 10DMs. Ballard??jballard@Ms. Fernandez?mfernan7@Ms. Lewis? ? ??Sheila.Lewis@Mr. Sartor or Mr. Sarabia?11A & 11B?Ms. Brooks??fbrooks1@Ms. Mann?dmann1@Ms. McCourt? ??Melissa.McCourt@Ms. Cobb or Mr. Firozi?11C & 11DMr. Mahone?Erron.Mahone@Mr. Thompson?kthompso@Ms. Ramirez? ??pramirez@Ms. Rancifer or Ms. Hicks?12A &12B?Ms. Pruitt??cpruitt1@Ms. Pizana?mpizana@Ms. O'Banner???tobanner@Mr. Mahendran or Ms. Wu?12C &12DMr. Brahamabrahm@Mr. Alaniz??jalaniz1@Mr. Osborne? ? ?SOSBORNE@An Inspirational Moment" When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another."?Author:? Helen Keller? ................
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