Tiger Tracks Inside Edition
Travis High School Faculty Newsletter - December 16, 2019
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE:
Monday, December 16
"Tis the season" - Long Winter's Nap: PJ Day!
Hot Chocolate bar-begins first period-teacher's lounge. Thank you DECA!!!
Please complete this mid-year survey
Continue updating Student Conference Forms and logging parent contact for students in danger of failing T2 or S1 in your class. S1 Failures must also be communicated with Counselors. The Student Conf Forms will be due at check out to T-TESS appraiser.
OVERDUE ITEM:
ALL 4th and 7th period Teachers Submit Lunch Forms to Ms. Baker OR sign the sheet in the lounge verifying you do not need any lunches delivered.
6th period Exam 12:45-2:45
Tuesday, December 17
"Tis the season" - Holiday Swag - Wear your favorite Holiday Shirt!
1st period Exam - 7:30-9:30
3rd period Exam - 9:35-11:35
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Clear Falls: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 18
"Tis the season" - Tacky Sweater Day
5th period Exam - 7:30-9:30
7th period Exam - 9:35-11:35
Athletic Signing Day during 7th period
Staff luncheon @ 12:00. Commons--Tacky Sweater contest!!!
*Early Release for all students
Thursday, December 19
"Tis the season" - Holiday Explosion: WEAR IT ALL!
End of Term 2 Grading Period
UIL Eligibility Check--T2 grades only
2nd period Exam - 7:30-9:30
4th period Exam - 9:35-11:35
*Early Release for all students
11:30-2:30 - Grade Checkout - near the Tiger
All Checkout sheets must be completed and turned into T-TESS appraiser no later than 3:00 PM
Girls Basketball vs Kempner @ 11:30/1:30
Friday, December 20
No School--ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!!!
O-Lab Minimester in B112 7:30 AM
Boys basketball vs George Ranch @ THS 1:00 pm
Saturday, December 21
O-Lab Minimester in B112 7:30 AM
Can a student take an exam early?
Textbook information
ACTION NEEDED: Letter of Recommendations--see full list at the end of the newsletter.
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Grading Policy and Reporting Reminders! - PLEASE REVIEW!
- Do NOT put a 0 in on any assignment that was not completed due to student absence - for any reason - until the student has had sufficient time and opportunity to complete the assignment and failed to do so.
- Assignments in grade book must have specific name - i.e. Ch 12 vocab assignment vs Homework 2
- Grades must be entered within 5 days of assignment due date.
- Late Work is accepted - 1 day late is up to 15 points off; 2 days late is up to 30 points off
- Parent contact and Student/Teacher Conference forms are required any time a student is unsuccessful and any time a student is in danger of failing a course - please document all contact
Clinic Corner
The Holiday Hallways look AMAZING!!!
Important Dates from the Counseling Office
Teacher Resources
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Tiger Pride points--how staffulty can earn points
Tiger Pride Points Staffulty Rewards!
Check your Tiger Pride Points here.
Link for Student Schoology Access
How to Reset Your Network Password
ROARING AHEAD
December 20 - January 5
Winter Break
January 6
Student Holiday/Professional Development Day-All staff picture
Attire: business casual
January 7
First Day of Second Semester
January 20
Holiday - MLK Day
Full list of Letter of Recommendations requested:
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Travis High School
Email: Tara.Pugh@fortbendisd.com
Website: www.fortbendisd.com/ths
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, United States
Phone: 2816347000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBTravisHighSchool
Twitter: @ths_tigers