Tivy High School Updates
Week 24 Marking Period 4 February 22-26
Tivy High School
Website: www.kerrvilleisd.net/tivy
Location: 3250 Texas 534 Loop, Kerrville, TX, USA
Phone: 830-257-2212
Twitter: @TIVYHS
Here to Help/Food Pantry Opportunity
We all experienced different levels of hardships last week. Some of us may still be working on regaining access to basic necessities. Please know that our school family is here to help. We can work with you and your student. Contact the campus counseling team or administration team for ways we can support during this time.
Please see the attached FOOD PANTRY opportunity for Monday, February 22nd.
Marking Period 4 Report Card Period Extended to February 26
Marking period 4 report card period will be extended to Friday, February 26th to allow for students and staff to recover last week. Grades for report cards will be finalized on Monday, March 1st. Please continue use Skyward Family Access to monitor your students progress and grades.
Student grade categories for the school year are consistent for each course. Daily grade average counts for 70% of their overall average. Tests & major assignments count 30% of their overall average. It is important students complete each assignment for each course.
Semester grades and attendance are the factors used to determine credit attainment at the high school. Each student should obtain 3.5 credits per semester and total 7 credits per year.
Technology Tips & Tricks to Access and Use TEAMS
Virtual Tips, Reminders and Help:
Always use Google Chrome
Always log in through www.kerrvilleisd.net
Never change your passwords: It will lock you out of the system
For Teams and other tutorials for virtual learners, go to:
Kerrvilleisd.net > Our schools> Tivy> Library link at the top of the page >
Click on the “Virtual Learning Help for Students” link to see video tutorials on Microsoft Teams
Current Class Rank and Student GPA
Current information displayed reflects class rank and GPA through fall semester of 2020. Remember, the spring semester of 2020 does not calculate in GPA for any cohort. The information will updated again in June of 2021.
Progress Report Eligibility Period ends Friday, February 26 ***Lose or Regain Eligibility***
Students must be passing all courses to maintain eligibility. Students who are failing one or more courses on Friday, February 26 will become ineligible for competitions on Friday, March 5th at 3:25.
Student who were previously ineligible at marking period 3 progress report card can regain eligibility at progress reports by passing all of their courses. If successful, students will become eligible for participation on Friday, March 5 at 3:25PM.
The eligibility calendar for the school year is available below. Please contact your student's sponsor for eligibility questions. The eligibility calendar is updated to reflect marking period 4 extension.
Instructional Method Change-Return to Campus & Cancellation of Virtual Learning
If your student is being unsuccessful with virtual learning, please contact a campus administrator immediately to discuss options. Two unsuccessful marking periods is a disadvantage for students on their path to earn credits for the school year.
We have notified parents of students who are unsuccessful with virtual learning and are requiring return to campus. You will be contacted directly if this cancellation policy applies to your student.
To request an instructional method change for Marking Period 6, please contact the school office by Monday, March 29th. We will not move students to virtual learning after this date for marking period 6 unless there is a COVID scenario.
Please continue to make sound instructional choices for your students to allow for maximum success in achieving credits towards their graduation plan.
OFFICE HOURS & THE LATE BUS
CHECK OUT TEACHER WEBSITE LINKS ON TIVY WEBSITE
Office Hours (Tutoring) Schedules are available on teacher websites and posted for individual TEAMS. On-campus students are able to connect with teachers before school, during lunch, and after-school as needed. Students will receive a pass from a teacher for the late bus. It leaves campus at 4:30 Monday thru Thursday.
National Honor Society Tutoring is available Monday through Thursday in the library until 4:30. Students can be issued a Golden Ticket (pictured) to attend from their teachers; all students are welcome. If your student needs additional support, consider peer tutoring options.
Virtual students should connect with teachers through TEAMS, email, and participate in live class zooms when possible. Virtual students needing additional assistance should contact their teacher directly.
Profile of a Graduate
Instructional Standards
KISD Literacy Plan
SHOUT OUT: Snowfall on Campus
SHOUT OUT: Students Become Certified CNAs
SHOUT OUT: Congratulations Boys & Girls Basketball
Campus Safety Reminders: Visitors & Deliveries
We will continue to limit on campus visitors to parents/families for school needs. Thank you for your understanding. We are still restricting visitors on campus; we love to see our former Antlers but we are not accepting visits at this time.
Please keep deliveries to campus limited to educational needs.
Visitor Parking and Entrances
A few reminders on safety:
1. Visitor parking is located in the student parking lot on north side of campus. Please use those spaces to park and proceed to school entrance.
2. All exterior doors are locked throughout the school day. There will be door bells to press for entrance. All visitors will be COVID-19 screened; questions are displayed by door bell. Please plan accordingly when visiting the campus.
3. Deliveries to campus for students must be brought into the office. We do not want students meeting cars in parking lots for deliveries. Please partner with us to keep students in supervised areas. Please limit deliveries to essential items for students.
CAMPUS REMINDERS
Course Registration for 2021-2022 School Year **Check out the Counseling Tab on Tivy Webpage**
- Our annual course catalog is in production stages and will be available on-line soon. Due
- Dual credit information shared with all junior students through English classes. See additional information below.
- Career & Technical Education informational video will be shared with HPMS next week. We will make the video available on the Tivy High School website as well.
Tivy Counselors will begin course selection meetings with all students. Anticipated timeline for meetings is below:
- February 2 & 3-Visit incoming freshman at HPMS with course information
- February 9-12-Visit with current Juniors through English 3 classes
- February 17-/19-Visit with current Sophomores through World History classes (Will be adjusted due to missed school days.)
- February 23-25-Visit with current Freshman through World Geography classes
- March 2-5-Counselors return to HPMS for course selection
We are working on additional ways for parents and students to access course information. We have traditionally held a Course Fair on campus and will disseminate more information as we create plans.
Dual Course Information for 2021-2022 Enrollment
College Career and Military Readiness Opportunities
- performance on SAT/PSAT/ACT tests
- Career and Technical Education certifications
- TSI scores (Texas Success Initiative test)
- ASVAB Test (Military-readiness indicator)
Upcoming opportunities on campus:
- We are a TSI host campus. See Mrs. Ahrens or Mr. Grmela for information on dates.
- SAT School Day for juniors will be March 3, 2021.
College entrance information and scholarship information is readily available in the counseling office.
ALL JUNIOR STUDENTS SAT SCHOOL DAY--MARCH 3
Upcoming Home Events and Dates:
February 26 , End of Marking Period 4
March 1, Marking Period 5 Begins; Campus HOSA Blood Drive
March 3, SAT School Day for Juniors
March 15-19, Spring Break
March 26, Progress Report Marking Period 5
March 15-19, Spring Break
April 2nd, Good Friday Holiday
April 6th, STAAR English 1
April 8th, STAAR English 2
April 9th, Marking Period 5 Ends
April 12th, Marking Period 6 Begins
April 17th, Junior/Senior Prom (Date fixed; event TBD)
April 30th, Progress Reports Marking Period 6
Please view the Tivy Website for athletic calendar and campus events. Spring sports schedules are available on the website under activities.
Kerrville Public School Foundation Tiles
The Tivy Tile can be found at our main gym entrance and are a great way to honor a student, teacher, or former Antler.
PTO Membership Form--JOIN OUR PTO & Help Support our Campus
Joining the PTO Made Easy
@Gina-Stokes-4
Dues money is the source of income to provide support and love to the campus staff.
Thank you for supporting the Tivy PTO!
Campus Sporting Events Expectations and Changes
Capacity at each venue will be limited to 50%. Tickets will be sold online (see picture below) and only available until we reach capacity. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We have not and will not issue any athletic student passes or faculty passes. Students who wish to attend events will need to purchase a ticket on-line.
Additional Procedures for all events:
1. All spectators will be screened at the entrance. We will use the same questions for student and staff screening. (See attachment above.)
2. Family groups will be socially-distanced in the gym and stadiums.
3. Masks will be required.
4. Avoid exiting once screened and tickets are scanned.
5, Student sections will be clearly marked. Students are expected to cheer and support their team. Per UIL guidelines, we will not allow students to pinpoint our opponents, their coaches, and/or visiting fans.
Gates open at gym 30 minutes prior to posted game time.
Gates open at stadium 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to posted game time.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure our students continue to compete and perform.