AHS BULLDOGS COMMUNITY NEWS
3434 Pheasant Creek Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
WELCOME TO AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE BULLDOGS!
Congratulations to the 22-23 AHS VIPS VOLUNTEER-Lori Schweikhardt
Week of April 24
Welcome to Austin High School's Community Newsletter where we share all of the important information, amazing activities, and events occuring on our campus with our BULLDOG Family and community! To our new Freshman Bulldogs and to our returning Sophmores, Juniors and graduating Seniors.... WE WELCOME YOU to the DAWGHOUSE! We are excited about the 2022-2023 school year!
2022-2023 ADMINISTRATORS
Rachel Cortez - Campus Principal
Kyle Lovetinsky - Associate Principal
Assistant Principals
Adaun Udechukwu (A-D)
Meraj Khan (LEE-Q)
Anthony Yim (E-LE)
George Long (R-Z)
2022-2023 COUNSELORS
Monica Navarro (Lead) (A-B)
Amanda Wade (C-Hi)
Julie Masters-Garcia (Ho-Me)
Denzel Billy (Mi-R)
Kaley Dean (S-Z)
AHS SOCIAL WORKER - ANA R. SIDDIQUE
COUNSELOR CORNER
CAMPUS TESTING INFORMATION
EOC MODIFIED SCHEDULE-11TH AND 12TH GRADERS
Dear Bulldog Parent/Guardian:
The purpose of this communication is to notify you that the Texas Education Agency has approved a waiver allowing Stephen F. Austin High School to modify the schedule of classes for students who are not being EOC tested to report to and attend school after the state assessment testing period has ended, therefore reducing the interruptions during the testing period. Fort Bend ISD is extending this provision to only students in grades 11 or 12 (on Skyward) who have already passed End of Course Exams (EOC). Students must arrive no later than 10:45 AM and be marked present in their classes on the assigned day of the state assessment. Students who are eligible for this waiver must still meet the minimum 4-hour requirement for attendance purposes.
Any student who has not previously passed the content area EOC is required to report to campus at the regular start time in order to participate in EOC testing as a requirement for graduation in Texas.
Please see our campus state testing dates below.
Test Date
STAAR EOC Assessment
April 18
English I
April 20
English II
April 25
US History (juniors/seniors in US Hist must arrive at 7:30 AM this day)
April 27
Biology
May 2
Algebra I
If your child meets ALL of the following criteria, then he/she will be scheduled to start class at 10:45 a.m. (students must be in class at 10:45 a.m. or they will be marked tardy, and this could count toward exemptions) on the designated testing day(s) as listed above:
- currently a Junior or Senior, and
- previously passed the EOC exam scheduled for the specific date.
If your child does not qualify for all criteria listed above, then he/she is not eligible for this late arrival waiver. Additionally, there is no late arrival at the Reese Center. Students not testing who are enrolled in classes at the Reese Center on the testing dates will start classes at their regularly scheduled times. There is not a late bus for transportation to school for late arrival.
Students (on their FBISD email) and parents (who have an email address in skyward) will receive an email prior to testing with their test day location(s) listed.
See the next page for directions on how to look up student scores.
Rachel Cortez
Principal
To see previous STAAR EOC scores, you can go to www.texasassessment.gov.
To find your child’s unique access code:
• Log into Family Access in the Skyward system.
• Click Online Forms tab on the left.
• You will see that an online form is now available to fill out. The form is named “Student Assessment Results.”
• Click on “Fill Out Online Form” for the Student Assessment Results.
• On the new screen, click on “1. Student Assessment Access Code” on the right-hand side of the page.
• You will see your child’s unique access code as well as a link to the Texas Student Portal. Click the link and use the access code, as well as your child’s date of birth, to access results.
If you would like information about how to read student scores, go to https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-performance-standards.
SPRING SEMESTER EXEMPTION CRITERIA AND EXAM SCHEDULE
Please review the updated Spring exemption criteria along with the exam schedule and familiarize yourself with the changes, as they are different from the fall semester. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions to your child(ren)s assigned principal.
Thank you
STUDENT RECOGNITION
UIL Essay Contest Finalists
Out of 300+ essay submitted to UIL- 3 Austin Bulldogs are among the 12 Finalists in the Barbara Jordan Essay Contest
Michael Bray-ELA Teacher Ms. Cox
Danika Navaneeth Kumar-ELA teacher Ms. McDonald
Emily Zeng-ELA teacher Mr. Ibarra
They are invited to the UIL Award ceremony at the campus of UT-Austin in late May
This marks the 4th consecutive year, AHS has had state Finalists in the Essay Contest
Congratulations to the students and teachers!!
STEM Robotics Competition
This Saturday our students competed in the STEM Robotics Regional Competition.
Congratulations goes out to the Austin NJROTC Robotics Team. The members: Ariana Castanon, Reva Jogdand and Dahryl Williams took 1st place in the Underwater Vehicle STEM Robotics Regional Competition this past Saturday. The team competed against 45 other schools and placed first in all five events.
They are now headed to the International STEM Robotics Competition at the University of Maryland on May 13th. Ariana Castanon and Dahryl Williams
received a $13,000 sponsorship and will attend the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM Seminar this summer.
ART SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPENTS
GRADUATING SENIORS-CLASS OF 2023
SENIOR INFORMATION
Senior year is moving fast! I have quite a bit of information for you.
Senior trip: If you want to go on the senior trip, the first two buses are full. We are now taking payments for the third bus. Go to the Class of 2023 on Revtrak. If you already put down a deposit for the trip, be sure to get that paid off by January 31st. https://fortbendisd.revtrak.net/FBISD-Schools-1082/hs/AHS/ahs-class-of-2023/#/list Contact Julie.richoux@fortbendisd.com if you need a balance update.
Senior package: If you have already signed up for the senior package (prom ticket, yearbook, and senior trip), please be sure to get that paid off by January 31st. https://fortbendisd.revtrak.net/FBISD-Schools-1082/hs/AHS/ahs-class-of-2023/#/list Contact Julie.richoux@fortbendisd.com if you need a balance update.
Prom tickets: If you want to purchase a prom ticket, but not the senior package, individual tickets and guest tickets will go on sale in January for $100 each. Non AHS Guests must be UNDER 21 and will need to fill out a form to attend the prom. Prices will go up after January 31st. Ticket sales end April 30th.
I will send more information as it becomes available.
SENIOR PACKAGES
Senior Package = Yearbook + Prom + Senior Trip = $325 . Make payments (balance due in January) or pay in full. https://fortbendisd.revtrak.net/FBISD-Schools-1082/hs/AHS/ahs-class-of-2023/#/v/ahs-senior-package-2023
2. If you want to secure your spot on the senior trip, you must pay $25 by September 15th. We will be going to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in May 2023. This is a school trip. If you are paying for the senior package, this is already included. https://fortbendisd.revtrak.net/FBISD-Schools-1082/hs/AHS/ahs-class-of-2023/#/v/ahs-senior-trip-only
3. If you are not interested in the package, individual prom tickets will go on sale in January.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
“We only have 100 yearbooks left for online order. We cannot print anymore. Order today at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/.
Do not miss out!”
ALSO
“Your chance to highlight your student with a personal ad in the yearbook is almost over. Deadline for ads is Feb. 14. Purchase your ad at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/.”
AHS CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Blue Ribbon Month
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AHS PTO Toiletry Drive
Austin High School’s PTO will be sponsoring a Toiletry Drive on behalf of Shared Dreams to assist Fort Bend students in need and “WE NEED YOUR HELP”!!
The drive will be held April 24-May 5.
Examples of full size toiletries include:
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Mouth wash
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- Toothpaste
- Body Wash
You can drop off items in the donation box located near the front office. YES HOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE so please see your contract for the rules.
AHS FUNDRAISING
We will have a Spirit Night and Bake Sale at Texas Roadhouse on Saturday, April 22nd from 11:00-4:00. We would love for anyone to volunteer to sign up to purchase or make sweets for our bake sale. The sign up genius link is below and I attached the document as well.
2nd Bookapalooza Book Festival K-12
We are excited to host our 2nd Bookapalooza Book Festival for K – 12th grade students on Saturday, April 29th at Clements High School from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This is a free event; however, everyone attending must have an Eventbrite ticket. Students will have opportunities to meet and interact with authors, illustrators, voice actors, and participate in a cosplay showcase. Students can also play interactive games, hear author presentations, walk through our vendor fair, create projects in the makerspace, and buy books.
Please share this information and the links provided below with your faculty and student body.
*Students in elementary and intermediate grade levels must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Links:
Parent Communication
As we plan, we wanted feedback from all FBISD parents/guardians about district communication through a survey. The principal's newsletter you were emailed contains that parent/guardian survey but I also have attached the link in this email. Would it be possible for you to email that survey to all the parents/guardians at Austin Highschool?
SOCIAL MEDIA CHECKLIST
Social Media Parents Checklist
This Safer Schools Together document provides specific suggested practices to assist parents in establishing and maintaining healthy social media habits and practices with their children at home.
https://locker.txssc.txstate.edu/6605488455e53fc500eeed949652c46e/Social-Media-Parents-Checklist.pdf
Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: A Texas Parent Guide
This interactive document, developed by the collaborative efforts of Safer Schools Together and the Texas School Safety Center, provides an overview of popular social media platforms and games for parents to assist with teaching children responsible digital practices.
SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATES AND INFORMATION
Special Education Transition Resource Fair
Special Education Transition Resource Fair
4/29 at Reese Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fort Bend ISD will hold its annual Special Education Transition Resource Fair on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will be at the James Reese Career and Technical Center (12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). All FBISD families with students receiving special education services are invited to attend. This is a free event and there is no registration required. The fair will include panel discussions, vendors, support services organizations and post-secondary institutions..
APRIL PARENT MEETING
Amber J.Banks, Ph.D. SEPAC Parent Advocate is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SEPAC Parent Meeting
Time: Mar 9, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the 9 of the month, until Sep 9, 2023, 7 occurrence(s)
Mar 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Apr 9, 2023 06:00 PM
May 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Jun 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Jul 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Aug 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Sep 9, 2023 06:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77792531832?pwd=JgDWxiPLi6XdNAsMxaYVaWbZPLvsCA.1
Meeting ID: 777 9253 1832
Passcode: Xmbh4N
Safety and Security in schools.
Greetings Bulldog families,
Fort Bend ISD sponsors a Special Olympics team, Fort Bend Falcons. for our students. Parents are encouraged to get more information about special Olympics and consider having your student participate. Please click on the link below to read more about special Olympics in FBISD.
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/667
Special Education / Special Olympics - Fort Bend ISD
Announcements Special Olympics Volleyball. Wheeler Field House. 16325 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479. Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm, beginning September 21 st . ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE...NO EXCEPTIONS.
Safety and Security in schools: Emergency Procedures for Students with Disabilities
During your student's ARD meeting, feel free to discuss the following information pertaining to safety:
-campus plan for all students
-campus plan specific to your student's needs
-campus drills
-any other safety concerns that need to be addressed within the ARD meeting
Grants for Special Education Students
Families of qualifying students will receive online accounts to purchase goods or services that help their student access public school and/or health related services at home or where care is provided.
SSES+ accounts begin with a $5,000 grant. Families are able to request additional funds for more expensive items through TEA. This form is only available through the SSES+ award email.
There is currently enough funding for all students who are identified as medically fragile. This funding is separate and apart from the current SSES program.
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/sses_updates_7-28-22.pdf
CLINIC CORNER
AHS ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS & FLYERS
TARDIES
Please also remember that students should be in their classrooms prior to 7:30, please remember that traffic is heaviest from 7:15-7:30. We recommend that students arrive by 7:15, to allow ample time to be in their classroom by 7:30.
Please see below for our tardy progression of discipline. Thank you.
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Hello Senior and Junior Students.
As we return for the 2022-23 School Year, Senior Students will have the opportunity to purchase Preferred Parking for $75; all other student parking(Senior/Junior) will cost $50.
To purchase parking all seniors and juniors must have:
Completed the online application
A Valid Texas Driver's License
Valid Insurance showing the student's name as an insured driver
No outstanding fines on the AHS Fine List
Must be on record as a Junior/Senior by August 2022
Please follow this link in Red to the application:
Students who have purchased their parking permits for the 2022-23 school year can come and pick them up on August 8 and August 9, 2022 in office 108 between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Juniors can pick up their parking permits when school starts in office 108 during lunch only and before August 12.
To pick your permit up you must bring:
A copy of the parking permit rules signed by a parent.
A photocopy of your receipt.
STUDENT DROP-OFF
Dear AHS Parents,
Welcome back to another Exciting Year at Austin High School, Home of The Bulldogs!!
We would like to share some information with you regarding Morning Student Drop-Off.
The best time to drop your student off at AHS with little to no traffic is usually between 7:00 AM and 7:15 AM. After 7:15 AM the traffic flow becomes heavy and students risk being late to 1st period.
Areas for Drop-Off: Front Circle and Student Parking Lot Area (Northside of the Building)
Please Do Not Attempt To Drop Your Student Off on The Bus Ramp Side of the Building, That is Not Allowed, this area is for School Vehicles and School Personnel Only!
Please Drive Safe and Have A Great Bulldog Day!!
2022-2023 AHS Clubs and Organizations
AHS CLASS OFFICERS AT WORK
Shoutout to our class officers for working hard to represent each class! They are continuously striving to ensure every class has an enjoyable experience!
Freshmen:
Secretary – Nisah Ali
Vice President – Rasl Momin
President – Aanya Malik
Sophomores:
Secretary – Emaan Atiq
Vice President – Catalina Hamlin-Segura
President – Kylie Beer
Juniors:
Secretary – Aaleyah Adtani
Vice President – Raya Johnson
President – Kashish Lalmohammed
Seniors:
Secretary –Saniya Jatoi
Vice President – Laiba Saeed
President – Eric Qui
AHS Library Announcements
In order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment, the library is limiting lunch students 75 to allow room for students coming in from their 5th period classes (on passes).
"Thank you for your patience as we may test and adjust this system to best meet everyone's needs."
CCR INFORMATION
COLLEGE CREDIT AT HCC FOR CURRENT JUNIORS
Attention Juniors! If you are interested in learning more about earning both high school credit and college credit through HCC while at AHS your senior year, please click the link below for more information and to register to attend an informational session.
SENIOR INFORMATION
2022-2023 YEARBOOK SALES
The time has come to purchase your Yearbooks! Yearbooks will be on sale for $65 for the next two weeks. This is a limited time offer as the price will increase to $85 on October 1st, so get yours now!
About US
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ahs
Location: 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-2000
Twitter: @AHSBulldogs
SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSITION RESOURCE FAIR
Special Education Transition Resource Fair
4/29 at Reese Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fort Bend ISD will hold its annual Special Education Transition Resource Fair on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will be at the James Reese Career and Technical Center (12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). All FBISD families with students receiving special education services are invited to attend. This is a free event and there is no registration required. The fair will include panel discussions, vendors, support services organizations and post-secondary institutions.