English IV Newsletter
Second Six Weeks
Attendance and Late Work
Many students are missing assignments because of their attendance. With block scheduling, being absent is basically missing two classes for periods 2-4! This is not a good habit to get into in school or in the workplace. Students should stay on top of their classwork by accessing Canvas when they miss class and if they must be out, they should come to tutoring as soon as possible.
Attendance is vital to do well. Missing assignments will always be labeled as 'msg' in the grade book on the day due regardless of reason. Once I receive the missing/late work the 'msg' will change to the grade earned.
Even when students are out or on days that they don't have me, students may contact me via email, Canvas, or Remind. There are numerous ways to get a question or problem clarified or answered.
My tutoring schedule is always located in Canvas and is posted Sunday of each new week. If the schedule changes, I will send out a Remind to let students know I am not available.
I work with students on missing/late assignments and if the work does not get turned in I do tell them that I will contact their parents/guardians. They don't like this but I've worked with them throughout the six weeks to grant them the opportunity to make it right. I update grades on a regular basis so viewing HAC on a regular basis will let you know where your student is at.
If you have any questions about HAC, please let me know and I will do my best to answer your question or find the answer for you.
College Applications
Students should have their application completed on www.applytexas.org. They do not have to wait for their SAT/ACT scores.
We have researched colleges and they have self-selected at least three that they are interested. We have also discussed all of the scholarship opportunities available. I have provided a resource on Canvas for them and as parents, you are able to view these as well.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Balfour will be here October 18th
Graduation is May 27th at UTA College Park at 4:00 p.m.
Senior Photos in Yearbook
Seniors have a month left to take their senior picture by an official school photographer, Prestige Portraits.
The photographer has been available since June and the deadline for FRHS seniors to have photos taken is Oct. 20th.
Set an appointment online at prestigeportraits.com or call 972-669-9200.
Here is the web address for Prestige Portraits on Beach St. http://local.prestigeportraits.com/tx/fort-worth/3713-north-beach-street.html
We will offer a session for students on Oct. 18th on campus for those unable to make it to Prestige Portraits.
Students who do not get their picture done by the 20th will not have a picture in the yearbook.
FAFSA
As parents, you will also need to have an FSA ID for the FAFSA website. Do not panic if it takes a couple of days to receive one. If you are applying now, you are right on track.
The FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please do not fall for sites that say they will assist you with getting more money or that filing the FAFSA requires a filing fee. There is no filing fee for FAFSA and FAFSA works from your financial need. You can't 'pay' for more federal money.
If your child is solicited via email from another site, please report the site and block it. If your child gave identifying information (SS, address, Birthday), I strongly recommend identity protection monitoring. Scam artists target young people (college students) and the elderly.
If you aren't sure about the FAFSA, please feel to attend our College Summit on September 25th from 6:00-7:00 in the lecture hall. To assist you further we will have a FAFSA night on October 16th. FAFSA night will start at 6:30 pm.
PSAT Testing
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016, 09:00 AM
Fossil Ridge High School, Thompson Road, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Upcoming Assignment Due dates
Second Six Weeks Long-term Assignments
Key Long-term assignments:
Summative Assignments:
September 27/28 - College Application Essay
October 18/19 - Opinion Editorial (Op Ed)
October 26/27 - Writer's notebook
*due dates may change depending on progress through material