Tivy High School Updates
Welcome to 2022-2023! Marking Period 1
TIVY HIGH SCHOOL
Email: shelby.balser@kerrvilleisd.net
Website: www.kerrvilleisd.net
Location: 3250 Texas 534 Loop, Kerrville, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 257-2212
Welcome to Tivy High School!
What a great first week! Our students and staff had a busy and productive week on campus. We have held class meetings, issued laptops, and dove right into learning.
This newsletter is a normal feature from campus every 3 weeks to help keep you in the loop about upcoming events, celebrations, and all things Tivy High School. We hope this newsletter helps our students and families stay connected throughout the school year.
Setting Good Expectations Day 1 & Keeping the Bar High
1. Cell phones will not be a distraction to engagement.
2. Dress code is designed for professional learning environment.
3. Attendance is critical to success. Being on time is critical to success and campus safety.
4. Students/staff should not under any circumstance allow access to the building by exterior door. All visitor/campus traffic will come through main office.
5. The opportunity to learn and grow is available for all students at Tivy High School.
2022-2023 Course Selection Change Process
Counselors will process schedule changes as they are able based on course selection and course availability.
SHOUT OUT: Already at Work!
SHOUT OUT: Best First Day!
SHOUT OUT: Painted Parking
Support Tivy High School Project Graduation 2023
Project Graduation Yard Sign Sale--See Form Below for Additional Information
Technology Reminders for Tivy High School
Student devices were issued last week. If your student did not receive a device, they will be contacted this week. The online enrollment verification includes information about device use and expectations.
Device insurance is available through Skyward Family access and is recommended to offset any costs associated with lost, stolen, or damaged computers.
Students will have access to WIFI connections only through district issued devices.
Students are not permitted to access phones during instruction in classrooms. We want to keep their focus on learning. Thank you for partnering with us to find the balance for phone use.
Instructional Standards
KISD Literacy Plan
Profile of a Graduate
Skyward Fines & Fees
Friday Night Football
Student behavior and support expectations have been communicated in accordance with the UIL rules.
Tickets are required for entry. Tickets will not be sold after halftime. Reentry to stadium will not be permitted.
We excited to see fans at Antler Stadium for our home opener on Friday Night!
Upcoming Dates
August 24 School Safety Assembly
August 24 & 25 School Pictures through English classes (order information provided with proofs after pictures--all students take a picture for the yearbook and student ID)
August 26, Pep Rally Parade
August 31 F.I.T Bell Schedule; Senior Cap & Gown Pictures
September 1, Senior Cap & Gown Pictures
September 2 F.I.T Bell Schedule for Pep Rally; End of Marking Period Progress Reports
September 5 School Holiday LABOR DAY
September 23, End of Marking Period 1, Report Cards
September 27, AP/Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting (See flyer below for details.)
October 4 & 5, Picture Retakes
October 12, PSAT Testing for all Sophomores
October 20, Homecoming Parade
October 21, Homecoming Game
Senior Cap & Gown Pictures--August 31, September 1 & 2 See Attached Flyer for Information
Athletic Schedules and Student Physical/Medical Release Form Information on Website
Tivy High School New Bell Schedule for 2022-2023
House Bill 4545 Information & What it means for our students?
Accelerated Instruction requirements are met by delivering supplemental instruction (tutoring) before school, after school, or embedded in the school day.
We will meet with all students in grades 10 through 12 who require the accelerated instruction. These students will have another STAAR testing opportunity in December. Students will be provided with options for before school, after school, or during F.I.T for tutoring. We'll encouraged each student to log at least one hour per week in preparation for the December retest. Students are required to log 30 hours of additional instruction per test.
For our 9th grade students who were unsuccessful on STAAR in 8th grade, we will begin Accelerated Learning Committee meetings next week. 9th grade students will also be receiving opportunities for Accelerated Learning based on their test results from 8th grade.
9th grade students do not have retesting in December but we are working to prepare them for success on upcoming STAAR tests in April and May.
F.I.T Bell Schedule for 2022-2023
Topics for Next Tivy High School Principal's Message
- Vaping (It is marketed to our students; what to look for and how to help.)
- Social Media Information (Tips for protecting student information and how to make positive use of social media accounts)
If there are topics you would like to see included in Tivy High School updates you can respond to the Principal's Newsletter with requests.
Campus Visitor Protocols & Additional Safety Reminders
- All campus visitors must enter from Student Parking Lot/Main Entrance. Handicap access is our flagpole entry.
- Please use the doorbell and state your purpose for visit. Staff will request photo ID to obtain visitor pass to move beyond office location.
- Please report directly to main office for any campus business.
- Students are not permitted to visit parking lot for deliveries.
- Help us keep students on campus throughout the school day unless checking out for doctor appointments, etc. Please provide attendance documentation promptly.
- Tivy High School is a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave for lunch. Please do not allow your student to come and go throughout the school day for lunch.
- Staff entrance is for staff only. Students will not be permitted to enter through the gate for morning drop off.
- Campus doors open at 7:15 AM. Students arriving before 7:15 arrive by bus or for athletics and are checked in at designated locations. All other students will wait at student entrance until 7:15 AM.
Campus Safety Training & Review
All school safety drills will be announced in advance to parents, students, and staff.
We encourage students to use the P3 Campus Anonymous Reporting System for concerns with school and/or student safety.