Titan eNews
~BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION~
Mission: to create a community of learners empowered to collaborate and compete in a rapidly changing world.
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Plano ISD Academy High School! Our Titan staff is excited to welcome our learners to campus on Monday, August 12th, for an amazing first day of school! We have missed you and are looking forward to getting to know our 1st years, too!
Parent Portal
If you have not already done so, please go to the Parent Portal to complete your registration for your child.
PLEASE NOTE that you do need to be sure you are using Chrome browser as others will use pop-up blockers and close pages on you. If you need further assistance, please email parentportal@Pisd.edu .
You will update the emergency card, sign forms, and you will have the opportunity to pay for parking. Parents of 3rd years may pay the registration fee for the PSAT as well. This registration needs to be completed before the first day of school. If you experience any technical difficulties, please be sure to check your browser for any blocked content. Thank you! https://parentviewer.pisd.edu
~ SENIOR SUNRISE! ~
Please join us on August 12th, the first day of school, as we watch the sun rise and celebrate your last year at the Academy! The PTSA will provide drinks and doughnuts.
You will receive your senior t-shirt!!! Meet in the front parking lot of the Academy.
Arrive at 6:30 am with sunrise expected at 6:45 am.
The school building will not open until 8:15 am so please make other arrangements until then.
We hope everyone can make it! This will be a very special memory for years to come!
Counselor's Corner
For Juniors and Seniors
On Tuesday, September 10th, the Big 10 Schools will be on campus to visit with juniors and seniors.
We will be welcoming Purdue University, University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska,
Penn State University and Michigan State University.
This visit will be college fair style from 4:00-4:30
Juniors and seniors will sign up to attend through Naviance beginning August 26.
Lunch Time College Fair
On October 10 we will host a college fair during lunch so that all learners have access to admission representatives.
We are expecting 30 colleges to be in attendance.
Stay tuned for a list of those coming!
College Boot Camp
Counselors will be meeting with seniors over the first two weeks of school to go over the college admission process, transcript requests, letters of recommendation and financing college.
We will also cover trade & technical schools, military enlistment, gap year experiences, and opportunities through Collin College.
At the conclusion of Boot Camp, we will post our presentation to our webpage for further reference.
Plano ISD Academy High School bus route
Carpool, Traffic and Parking
SAVE THE DATE: School Pictures!
SAVE THE DATE: Parent Information Nights!
We have scheduled Parent Information Nights for each grade level to provide information and help with questions specific to each grade.
The dates are as follows:
2nd Years:
Date: August 13th
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Dome
3rd and 4th Years:
Date: August 15th
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 3rd floor LS 14-16
SAVE THE DATE: Titan Robotics is throwing out the first pitch at the Frisco Roughriders
Titan Robotics is throwing out the first pitch at the Frisco Roughriders game on Saturday, August 24 from 7:00-10:00PM. This is our 4th year to have this exciting honor. The bot throwing the pitch will be Chronos, our bot from 2015’s Stronghold game. Our seats are behind home plate!
With your ticket, you will also get a meal basket with your choice of the following: all beef hot dogs, cheeseburger, BBQ chicken breast sandwich, bratwurs, mini corn dogs, and chicken tenders. Also included is all you can eat peanuts, popcorn, and Dr. Pepper products.
To purchase your ticket, please go to this link here.
Thank you for your support of Titan Robotics!
SAVE THE DATE: Open House!
FROM OUR PLANO ACADEMY PTSA
It's back to school for our PTSA. Please visit our website Plano Academy High School PTSA - Plano ISD, TX - PTSA News to join the PTSA and shop our spirit wear and school supplies.
We also have several volunteer opportunities for this week and next week. Your help will be much appreciated.
1. Membership: Join PTSA! At Plano ISD Academy High School, we need our parents in order to reach our goal of academic excellence and authentic learning! Please join our PTSA and support us with your members, volunteerism, and more. http://www.planoacademyptsa.org
2. Learner Membership: Did you know that we have a large number of learner members? Please consider having your Titan join, too! Titans who are members both their junior and senior years are eligible for scholarships at graduation! http://www.planoacademyptsa.org
3. Purchase Spirit Wear: You may order spirit wear here: http://www.planoacademyptsa.org