AHS BULLDOGS COMMUNITY NEWS
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WELCOME TO AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE BULLDOGS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BULLDOGS!
Week of January 9
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 Ojukwu (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
Credit by Exam Opportunities
Session 2 CBE registration window is January 6-13, 2023
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAMES REECE??
STUDENT RECOGNITION
AHS ORCHESTRA ATTENDS PTO FUNDRAISER
Recognition and kudos goes out to Ms. Victor and the string ensemble for playing at the Breakfast With Santa PTO fundraiser at Pecan Grove Elementary. They sounded awesome and raised money for students.This is the second year they have played at this event, and it really added to the experience!
Way to make a difference!!
Reva Jogdand receives Flight Academy Scholarship
Congratulations to Senior Chief and Reva Jogdand on a job well done.
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.
AHS CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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
JANUARY PARENT MEETING INFO. COMING SOON
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
Whole Child Health Initiative
Newsletter
Topic: Whole Child Health January 2023 Webinars – Current Drug Trends and What Parents Need to Know
From: Kim Taylor, Coordinator of Wellness, Health & PE kim.taylor@fortbendisd.com
Dates: January 18, 2023, 6 pm-7 pm
Description: As a part of the Whole Child Health Initiative, Fort Bend ISD, in collaboration with Fort Bend Regional Council, is excited to present our January parent webinar, “Current Drug Trends and What Parents Need to Know”. During this webinar, parents will be provided information on current drug trends to help them be aware of what to look for and how to best support their children. The parent webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 6 p.m. Whole Child Health is aligned with FBISD's Profile of a Graduate and is committed to supporting and developing the mental, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health of all students in FBISD.
Links: Current Drug Trends and What Parents Need to Know Link; FBISD Whole Child Health Webpage.
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!!
AHS Class Officers
Congratulations to the new class officers who have been challenged to lead their respective classes and support the many activities that their peers will experience. Congratulations! We look forward to the many great things from all of you!
Secretary- Nisah Ali
Vice President- Rasl Momin
President- Aanya Malik
Sponsors: Ms. Rawbone and Mr. Cuthbertson
Class of 2025 Sophomore Officers:
Secretary- Emaan Atiq
Vice President- Catalina Hamlin-Segura
President- Kylie Beer
Sponsors: Coach Owor and Ms. Goodman
Class of 2024 Junior Officers:
Secretary- Aaleyah Adtani
Vice President- Raya Johnson
President- Kashish Lalmohammed
Sponsors: Ms. Dallas-Morris and Mr. Brogan
Class of 2023 Senior Officers:
Secretary- Saniya Jatoi
Vice President- Laiba Saeed
President- Eric Qui
Sponsors: Ms. Richoux and Ms. Cox
2022-2023 AHS Clubs and Organizations
CCR INFORMATION
FASFA AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
All seniors are required to complete the FAFSA or FAFSA Opt-Out Form as a graduation requirement with a due date of January 2023. Please check your email for more details on the process. If you have any questions, please visit this link or contact Mrs. Richter, CCRA, at Kristin.richter@fortbendisd.com.
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
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK AND RODEO SCHOLARSHIPS
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships window opened on Monday, December 5th and closes on January 31st. Please visit the link below for more information on these amazing scholarship opportunities from the HLSR!
https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply