AP TESTING: All AP students need to make sure they have signed into their myap.collegeboard.org account and have enrolled in their AP class sections or exam only sections. Your teacher will give you the join code, so be sure to check with them if needed. For students that do NOT already have a College Board account, you will need to go to College Board to create one. Please make sure you only have ONE account, and you must use your legal name when you register. Starting September 10th, all AP students in yearlong/first semester classes will be able to register for AP exams on the school webstore at https://twhs.conroeisd.net/school/our-campus/school-webstore/. See TWHS website at https://twhs.conroeisd.net/ and click on AP Exam Deadline & Ordering Information for more details about deadlines.

If students have any questions, please contact your AP teacher or Mrs. Spears (wspears@conroeisd.net) in grade level.

PROCTORIO: We are excited to announce that Conroe ISD has invested in a software program called Proctorio, a remote proctoring solution designed to protect the integrity of assessments delivered in Canvas.

TWHS plans to utilize Proctorio for the 2nd Nine Week Marking Period to ensure the integrity of our virtual testing environment. More information specific to Proctorio will be coming soon.

ATTENTION SENIORS WHO SIGNED UP TO TAKE SAT SCHOOL DAY ON OCTOBER 14TH.:

VIRTUAL PLATFORM--If you would like a student guide for the exam, you may access one digitally at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf or you can pick up a hard copy at the front of the school Monday-Friday, from 7:30-2:30.

IN-PERSON PLATFORM--You may pick up a student guide from the table in the cafeteria or print one from the website https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf. Guides are only for seniors who are taking the SAT School Day exam on October 14th.

PSAT: PSAT and SAT School Day Testing on October 14, 2020 All students, regardless of platform choice, will have the opportunity to come to school to take the PSAT or SAT School Day exam on Oct. 14. These two exams will be conducted in a regular school day testing environment, similar to those that have been held at TWHS in the past. For the protection of our students and staff, the following criteria must be met before a student will be allowed on campus:

1. Students MUST wear a mask

2. Students should screen themselves upon entering the building. Are you experiencing:

a. a temperature at or above 100.0 F. or any of the following symptoms that are not normal for you?

b. loss of taste or smell; sore throat; fatigue?

c. chills or shaking with chills; congestion or runny nose; significant muscle pain or body aches?

d. have a new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing or for individuals with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in your cough from baseline?

e. diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; new onset of severe headache?

f. known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19 in the previous 14 days?

3. Are you waiting on Covid test results?

Please do not come to school if you are exhibiting signs of Covid, will not wear a mask, and/or are waiting for Covid test results.

Note About SAT School Day: The 2020 SAT School day will be administered only to seniors who signed up by September 18, 2020 to test and is in place to assist seniors who missed taking the SAT last spring due to Covid. Although some colleges are not requiring SAT scores for possible admittance, a high score can still assist in a college’s holistic review and is often reviewed for scholarships. If you did not sign up in time, you can still register to take the SAT outside of the regular school day. Check collegeboard.org for test and registration dates and locations.

Parents: Please review each platform scenarios below to determine which one pertains to your child and follow the directions listed.

SAT School Day-Seniors-Virtual Platform

1. Determine if you plan to come to campus for the test. If so, please arrive between 6:45 am and 7:10 am. Only remote students with an issued parking spot can park on campus. Others must be dropped off and picked up at the front of the school.

2. Students must be in their seat and ready to test by 7:20 am. A late arrival could result in not being tested.

3. Locate the room posters in the hallway and report to the correct testing location.

4. Follow directions given by your proctor. You will be asked to fill out demographic information on the front of your answer sheet. Be sure to use the same information associated with your current Collegeboard account to ensure there is no delay in receiving your test scores.

5. All electronics will need to be placed in a back pack or purse and then placed at the front of the room.

6. When testing is complete, students should make their way immediately to front of school to be picked up or to their car.

7. Approximate test time: 7:20-11:50

8. Students with testing accommodations will be emailed through parent access for their testing location.

9. Testing rules and regulations can be found at collegeboard.org. Online tutoring help can be found at khanacademy.org

SAT School Day-Face to Face Platform

1. Arrive at school between 6:45 am and 7:10 am.

2. Locate the room posters in the hall way and report to the correct testing location.

3. Students must be in their seat and ready to test by 7:20. A late arrival could result in not being tested.

4. Follow the directions of your proctor.

5. All electronics will need to be placed in a back pack or purse and then placed at the front of the room.

6. Students will complete a pre-administration session on Oct 7th during a designated advisory session starting at 7:26 to fill out demographic info. This will allow a faster start time on test day. Students should try to be present for this as it will allow a smoother testing experience. Students who miss this session will have to fill out their info during break or after the test.

7. Approximate test time: 7:20-11:15

8. Students with accommodations will be sent a testing location notice during the school day.

9. Testing rules and regulations can be found at collegeboard.org. Online tutoring help can be found at khanacademy.org

PSAT-Sophomores and Juniors-Virtual Platform

1. The PSAT exam is a practice only for sophomores. Although it can provide college readiness data, it has no bearing on scholarship applications. Other ways to practice include reviews found at khanacademy.org and a practice test found inside the free student guide that can be picked up in the cafeteria or found digitally at collegeboard.org.

2. For juniors, PSAT scores are reviewed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Scores from around the nation are considered and high performing juniors can earn money for college. Information about this can be found in the free student guide that can be picked up in the cafeteria or found digitally at collegeboard.org.

3. After considering points 1 & 2, determine if you plan to come to campus for the test. If so, arrive between 6:45 am and 7:10 am. Only remote students with an issued parking spot can park on campus. Others must be dropped off and picked up at the front of the school.

4. Juniors who CANNOT come to school to test and believe their score could earn national merit scholarships should contact their counselor.

5. Students must be in their seat and ready to test by 7:20. A late arrival could result in not being tested.

6. Locate room posters in the hall way and report to the correct testing location.

7. Follow the directions given by your proctor.

8. All electronics will need to be placed in a back pack or purse and then placed at the front of the room.

9. Virtual students will be released five minutes before all other testers and should make their way immediately to the front of school to be picked up or to their car.

10. Most students will have an answer sheet that is pre-coded. If not, the student can fill in the required demographic info during breaks or after the test. If you are filling in demographic info, it is important to give accurate information, especially for sophomores, as you are establishing an account with Collegeboard that you will use during your high school years.

11. Approximate test time: 7:20-11:15

12. Students with testing accommodations will be emailed their testing location to the email listed in parent access.

13. Testing rules and regulations can be found at collegeboard.org. Online tutoring help can be found at khanacademy.org

PSAT -Sophomores and Juniors-Face to Face Platform

1. The PSAT exam is a practice only for sophomores. Although it can provide college readiness data, it has no bearing on scholarship applications. Other ways to practice include reviews found at khanacademy.org and a practice test found inside the free student guide that can be picked up in the cafeteria or found digitally at collegeboard.org.

2. For juniors, PSAT scores are reviewed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Scores from around the nation are considered and high performing juniors can earn money for college. Info about this can be found in the free student guide that can be picked up in the cafeteria or found digitally at collegeboard.org.

3. Arrive at school between 6:45 am and 7:10 am.

4. Locate room posters in the hall way and report to the correct testing location.

5. Students must be in their seat, ready to test by 7:20. A late arrival could result in not being tested.

6. Follow the directions of your proctor.

7. All electronics will need to be placed in a back pack or purse and then placed at the front of the room.

8. Most students will have an answer sheet that is pre-coded. If not, the student can fill in the required demographic info during breaks or after the test. If you are filling in demographic info, it is important to give accurate information, especially for sophomores, as you are establishing an account with Collegeboard that you will use during your high school years.

9. Approximate test time: 7:20-11:15

10. Students with accommodations will be sent a testing location notice during the school day.

11. Testing rules and regulations can be found at collegeboard.org. Online tutoring help can be found at khanacademy.org

PSAT - Freshmen Information

An email was sent to the parents of freshmen that purchased a PSAT prior to the ordering deadline with the details for exam day for both instructional platforms. Please review that information. Paper copies of the Student Guides were handed out in math classes for in-person Red day students on Friday. This process will be continued on Monday for Green day students. Virtual students can pick up a paper copy from the front office. Anyone interested can access the online version at this link: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

In addition, another valuable reference is the Test Day Checklist linked here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests/test-day-checklist

EVENING HOMEWORK HELP:

Evening Homework Help is offered through virtual and in-person sessions on Mondays-Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 P.M. on the Senior Campus for all students 9th - 12th. To participate virtually, please contact your Math, Science, English, or Spanish teacher to access the link through Canvas. In-person sessions are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Math and Science in Room 302; on Mondays for Spanish in Room 226. English is only offered virtually at this time.

Mondays and Wednesdays

English/Spanish

5:30-7:30 P.M.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Science/Math

5:30-7:30 P.M.

Here is a link that highlights how to register as well as how to navigate the virtual event. It's a short, but very helpful video if this is your first time attending a virtual college fair.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaOXWLzjviA&feature=youtu.be

Students must register in advance in order to attend the virtual fair.

Registration Link: https://falltacrao.swoogo.com/2020Virtual

Once you are registered for the virtual college fair:

1. You will have access to browse the colleges that have set up a virtual booth. You can view videos & brochures for each college before the evening of the actual event, which will free up the evening of the 5th to chat with the college representatives.

2. On the evening of October 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, you will have access to virtual booths for hundreds of colleges. You will be able to chat with representatives as well as view websites, videos, etc. from each institution (just as you would in a normal college fair.)

3. If you are unable to attend the event from 6-8 PM on Oct. 5th, there will be a Make-Up College Fair on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 AM - Noon. You will use the same registration link to log on during that date and time.

To ensure the health and safety of all students and staff and in accordance with recommendations and guidelines from the Texas Education Agency, all students should be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at home. Please read and answer the questions below. If you respond YES for your student on either question, please keep your student at home and notify the campus administrator or campus nurse.

1. Does your student currently have a temperature at or above 100.0 F. or any of the following symptoms that are not normal for them? ¨ YES ¨ NO

· Loss of taste or smell

· Sore throat

· Fatigue

· Chills or shaking with chills

· Congestion or runny nose

· Significant muscle pain or body aches

· Have a new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing or for individuals with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in your cough from baseline.

· Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

· New onset of severe headache

· Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19

2. Are you waiting for COVID-19 test results for your student due to symptoms that began less than 10 days ago? ¨ YES ¨ NO

Health and Safety Reminders

Working together, we can keep our Conroe ISD community healthy.

· Keep any student who is feeling ill at home.

· Masks or face coverings are required and help to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

· Everyone should cover any coughs or sneezes with a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash, and immediately wash or sanitize their hands.

· Washing hands before and after eating, using the restroom, and touching high-contact objects/areas will help reduce the spread of germs and illnesses.

Parents/guardians are asked to pick up ill students within one hour of notification by school personnel.

Parents/guardians should have alternative arrangements or emergency contacts if they are unable to pick up their student within one hour.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

Prescription Medication

If your child is going to require prescription medication at school, please sign up for a time slot to drop off and fill out the required paperwork. Senior Campus Students: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4da8a82da5f94-medication

Parents of 9th Graders should contact Jan Fletcher, RN (jffletcher@conroeisd.net) to arrange for medication drop off.

If your child has a medication that is taken once per day, please administer it at home, if possible. All medications must be in the original container, unexpired, and signed in by a parent or guardian. We also ask that only a 30-day supply is checked in.

Over the Counter Medications

NEW THIS YEAR: Any medications used to treat symptoms consistent with COVID-19 such as cough, shortness of breath, headache, sore throat, and body aches will not be administered without a current healthcare provider’s note. This would include metered dose inhalers, cough and cold medications, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. At this time, nebulized medications will not be administered during the school day. You can more find information in the CISD Roadmap to Reopening at https://www.conroeisd.net/roadmap-to-reopening/in-person-instruction/#health

TENNIS: Team Tennis extended their District winning streak to 46 by defeating Grand Oaks 19-0 and Conroe 19-0. The Highlander netters are 5-0 for the season and 4-0 in District play. TWHS is ranked #6 in State 6A.

Next Tuesday, October 6 College Park will host TWHS and the winner will take the 13-6A District Championship.

The JV is also undefeated (5-0, 4-0).

INTERACT: Hey Highlanders! TWHS Interact is having our next meeting on October 5th at 7:00pm in the senior campus cafeteria. We are still accepting new members and we hope you will consider stopping by! There are some exciting events coming soon including Mitchell Academy (playing with kids!) and trail clean-ups, along with a donation drive for the high school clinic. Members can also volunteer outside of the club and fill out the Universal Form! Interact is working hard to help the community despite the circumstances, and we encourage you to join the cause! If you're interested and would like to receive updates/notifications, you can join our Band app here (for students).

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council is off to a great start this school year! We started the month of September by writing virtual thank you cards to essential workers to let them know how much we appreciate them for all of their hard work during this time. The class of 2021 students started their senior year by making memories decorating their cars together in the TWHS parking lot and enjoyed ice cream treats. In order to help protect our Earth, our members picked up trash to help clean up our community. Our students created a “Thank You” video for teachers and administration in order to show our appreciation for making the students' time online as easy as possible before coming back in person. To welcome back our students, we celebrated by dressing up in our highlander attire, wearing purple for suicide awareness, our favorite sports team jerseys, and Hawaiian shirts to end the week!

We will have our next Student Council meeting of the year on October 5 at 6pm! We are live streaming our meeting on Instagram as well. Contact Mrs. Gartner for more information about joining Student Council this school year!

SCUBA CLUB: Our next meeting is in person Monday, October 5th, at 3pm in the Senior Campus LGI. Freshmen can take the activities shuttle bus to the senior campus after school. All students, staff, and parents are welcome to attend—you do NOT have to be scuba certified. We are still looking for a webmaster as well. Every meeting you attend in person gets your name in a drawing for some nice prizes at our December and May meetings!

TWHS ROBOTICS: TWHS Robotics season is in full swing. We are currently working on constructing this year's robot and building our new field, along with working on multiple outreach projects, including constructing hands-free hand sanitizing stations for any TWHS teacher who requests one. It is not too late to join - for more information please email Lauren Hamel at lhamel@conroeisd.net.

FFA: FFA is a National Organization that promotes leadership, career success, and personal growth. TWHS FFA is a proud FFA Chapter that strives to provide members with hands-on experience to prepare them for future endeavors, in and out of the agricultural industry. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 in Room 131. Please pay FFA Dues by October 16.

FBLA: Wednesday, October 7, 2020, we will have our first officer's meeting through Zoom. Wednesday, October 14, 2020, we will have our Emblem Ceremony and Officer's Installation Ceremony more details can be obtain from the Canvas Course, Remind, or emailing Mrs. Filer at mfiler@conroeisd.net.

Applications are online at http://tiny.conroeisd.net/qR5WD or through Mrs. Salmon at room 236! Applications are due October 8th!

MEMBERSHIP:

TWHS PTO Membership is open! This year TWHS PTO plans to use the majority of the Membership Drive funds to help our
Main and 9th Grade Campus with PPE to keep our schools open and our Staff and Students healthy.

Please JOIN the TWHS PTO at the $20 level or more if you are able.

STAFF APPRECIATION: This fall the PTO is supporting faculty and staff with Snack Stations in break-rooms at the Main and 9th Grade campuses. Thank you to all the parents who have contributed. Faculty and staff appreciate your ongoing support! If you would like to receive further details and/or be included on the staff appreciation mailing list, please email us at twhspto@gmail.com or go to our website to join the PTO Staff Appreciation Committee.

FRONT OFFICE:

ATTENDANCE: Virtual Students will continue to complete the Daily Attendance assignment for each class according to the RED/GREEN Calendar.

Students who are attending virtual instruction, but have elected to attend one or more classes on campus, must attend on a regular basis for the entire marking period. Students will communicate with their teacher/coach, and this is expected each day for that class. Students at the Senior Campus are expected to check in through Attendance before going to class. Students at the Freshman Campus will enter & exit by the front office entrance. Students MAY NOT loiter in the building after their class is completed, as doing so will result in consequences.

Absences will accrue and all attendance policies will be in effect for all students. Students must be in attendance at least 90% of the time that classes are in session.

To report an absence, please call:

9th Grade (832) 592-8025

10th Grade (936) 709-1233

11th Grade (936) 709-1234

12th Grade (936) 709-1236

A full explanation of policies concerning attendance can be found in the TWHS Student/Parent handbook. The Attendance Office staff will happily answer any questions and assist you with any attendance related concerns. Feel free to call the numbers above at any time. You may leave a message if you call outside of the 7:00 to 3:00 office hours.

CAMPUS/DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS:

Conroe ISD utilizes the School Messenger program to communicate to parents and guardians using email, phone and text messages. Parents and guardians must OPT-IN to receive text messages. If you would like to receive SMS (text message) notifications on your mobile device, please text "Y" to 67587.

Failure to opt-in could result in not receiving timely or emergency text messages from Conroe ISD or The Woodlands High School. For more information, please visit

https://www.conroeisd.net/department/communications/schoolmessenger/.

If you need to update your child's school record with new or additional parent/guardian contact information, please contact the respective campus registrar:

TWHS Main Campus - Greta Champion - gchampion@conroeisd.net

TWHS 9th Grade Campus - Carolyn Czubinski - cczubinski@conroeisd.net

CONROE ISD TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK:

Conroe ISD will have a Technology Help Desk to assist teachers, students, parents, and guardians with Canvas, Seesaw, Parent Access, or Student Access. The Help Desk is available weekdays beginning Monday, August 10, from 7:30 AM until 9:00 PM. You may reach the Help Desk by emailing help@conroeisd.net or calling 936-709-7658. Canvas users can also click the 'Help' button prior to logging in for assistance.

SENIOR DUES: Seniors--you can now go onto the TWHS webstore at https://twhs.conroeisd.net/school/our-campus/school-webstore/ to pay for your seniors dues. They are $90, but they will go up to $100 on February 1st. Seniors dues help pay for prom, graduation, and the senior picnic. If any questions, please contact Mr. Klapesky in grade level.

TWHS THEATER: Join TWHS Theatre for their devised production of “Brighter Days.” Crafted and produced by a student team, Brighter Days is rooted in the history of New York’s 1910s tenement buildings and captures the story of European immigrants. This show will be presented virtually from October 8th till the 25th. Tickets and additional information can be found on their website, twhstheatre.com, or on their Instagram @twhstheater.

LIBRARY NEWS: 9th Grade Library

Students, in limited numbers, may browse the books, use the computers, print, and read or study from 7am until 3pm daily.

For printing needs, visit the web store to purchase a Library Service Card. The library is now cash free.

Students are expected to arrive with a pass when it's classtime, have their ID card, and sanitize their hands at check in.

This week was Banned Books Week. The presentation is in the Library Canvas Course for those who did not see it during their English class.

Students may continue to place books on hold through Destiny Discover located in the SSO. Books will continue to be delivered to English classrooms and curbside, or students may visit the library to pick up holds.

JROTC: We had a great PT Competition last Friday as our monthly Corps event! Congratulations to the top upperclassman team: Sam Coldwell, Nick Fusco, and Nick Verhelle; and top freshman team: Carter Hall, Liam Hughes, Wyatt Piwonka, and Bryce Walles! Thank you to all the cadet volunteers who organized and ran the event.

Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) applications have opened! Junior and Senior cadets interested in applying must write a letter stating why they want the position, what they will contribute, and why they are the best candidate. Letters are due in the corresponding officer’s mailbox (Cadet 1st Lt Ryan Soucek for Logistics, Cadet 1st Lt Mady Howard for Public Affairs and Community Service, and Cadet 1st Lt Ethan Harte for Personnel) by 3pm on Thursday, October 8th. We need two NCOs for Logistics, two for Public Affairs, two for Community Service, and one for Personnel. If you have any questions about responsibilities or the application process, contact your flight commander or the appropriate Support Squadron officer!

The Aerospace Team’s Rocketry Program will be opening to all interested cadets starting Tuesday, October 6th and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-4:30pm, through Thursday, December 3rd. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of your rocket. You can earn the awesome Rocketry Badge for your uniform! If you have any questions, contact the Aerospace Commander, Cadet 1st Lt Will Plutto.

There are 30 Basic Practices every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm. Sophomores, this is a great opportunity to get practice time. Juniors and seniors are welcome to come help out!

The Woodlands High School Calendar

October 5 – October 17, 2020

Monday, October 5, 2020

Highlanders for the Environment 3:00 Room 312

Scuba Club Meeting 3:00 LGI

Evening Tutorials 5:30 Room 226

Student Council Meeting 6:00 Cafeteria

Interact Meeting 7:00 Cafeteria

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

HOSA Meeting 6:50 am LGI

Varsity Tennis @ College Park 3:00 College Park High School

Volleyball @ St. Agnes 4:30/5:30 St. Agnes Academy

Evening Tutorials 5:30 Room 302

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

FFA Meeting 7:00 Room 131

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Theatre Thespian Meeting 3:00 Auditorium

JV Tennis vs College Park 3:00 TWHS

Freshman Football White @ Conroe 3:30 Conroe High School

JV Football Red/Green @ A&M Consolidated 5:00/6:30 A&M Consolidated

Evening Tutorials 5:30 Room 302

Varsity Swim/Dive vs Stratford 5:30 CISD Natatorium

Friday, October 9, 2020

JV Tennis @ Madisonville 3:00 Madisonville High School

Cross Country Meet 6:00 TWHS

Saturday, October 10, 2020

ACT 8:00 TWHS

Band Lone Star @ Woodforest Bank Stadium

Volleyball @ Klein 2:00/3:00 Klein High School

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Monday, October 12, 2020

School Holiday

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Volleyball @ Willis 4:30/6:00 Willis High School

Evening Tutorials 5:30 Room 302

JROTC Booster Club Meeting 7:00 ROTC Classroom

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

PSAT/SAT School Day

Model United Nations Meeting 3:00 LGI

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Cross Country District 13 Championship @ Camp Misty Meadows

Freshman Football Red/Green vs Hightower 5:00/6:30 TWHS

JV Football Green @ Hightower 5:00 Hightower High School

JV Football Red @ New Caney 5:00 Don Ford Stadium

Evening Tutorial 5:30 Room 302

Friday, October 16, 2020

Science NHS 6:30 am LGI

Volleyball vs Oak Ridge 4:30/6:00 TWHS

Varsity Football vs Hightower 7:00 Woodforest Bank Stadium

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Region Choir @ Klein Forest High School

Volleyball vs Kingwood 2:00/3:30 TWHS