Counselors' Corner Update
November 2020
Hey Generals,
We have some exciting things happening this month. It's time for School selection for the next six weeks. Take some time to meet with your parent to decide the best option for you, virtual or face to face. Complete the following steps in HISDconnect https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2020/11/04/third-six-weeks-selection-period-for-in-person-or-virtual-instruction-begins-nov-9/
Personal Graduation Plans are PAST DUE
Graduation Requirements
Generals Graduation is based on credits earned for your classes. You are required to have 26 credits with 4 of them from an endorsement. Endorsements include Business and Industry, Public Services, Arts and Humanities, STEM, and Multi-Disciplinary.
Personal Graduation Plan for 9-11th Graders
Each student enrolled at an HISD school must have a PGP(Personal Graduation plan on file, signed by BOTH Student as well as the Parent/Guardian. This plan helps track progression of your endorsement.
Personal Graduation Plan for Seniors
Each student enrolled at an HISD school must have a PGP(Personal Graduation plan on file, signed by BOTH Student as well as the Parent/Guardian. This plan helps track progression of your endorsement.
Are you Prepared for The Return of the STAAR EOC Exams?
Students STAAR Retest exams will be December 8-11 2020. These required State exams will be held in person on campus using your school issued laptop. If you have failed a test, or you did not pass or receive credit for a STAAR EOC class then you will be required to take the exams which are a graduation requirement. Check with your counselor to see which exams you will be taking. Also check with your teachers regarding STAAR tutorials.
Seniors have you completed your FAFSA/TASFA? See Mr. Daniel Rodriguez in TEAMS
Academic Inervention Days November 23-24
These days are provided for students to get extra support, work on attendance appeals(NG), prepare for upcoming STAAR exams. Students will be notified by administration if they are required to attend those dates.
GT Testing November 12th Parents and Students Must Apply By November 6th
Character Trait for Novemeber- Gratitude
What's Gratitude?
It's an expression of appreciation, demonstrating thankfulness.
Who should show gratitude?
EVERYONE
How do I show gratitude?
Write letter, say thank you with words, and or small tokens of appreciation, do something kind for someone, do a service project
Mrs. Maddox- 12th Grade Counselor
Email: kadiatu.maddox@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-787-1700
Ms. Campbell- 9th grade Counselor
Email: nicole.campbell@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-787-1700