Word on the Street
March 2019 - HJH: Excellence in Education
On the Calendar
18 - Common Planning Plus - for first round teachers that have not finished their data charts - If you've turned yours in to Henderson, you're free
19 - HJH Behavior - we will review data if you're interested
21 - Whittle/Henderson @ DLT/ILT
20-21 TELPAS verification
22 - RtI - turn forms in to counselors
22 - Last day for SpEd referrals
22 - Board members coming to eat lunch in cafeteria
22 - VIP Ice Cream Party
25 - Staff Meeting - STAAR Details - everyone attends
25 - Office Meeting, 3:35
25 - HISD Board Meeting, 6:00
26 - New to Profession, 3:45
26 - Asst. Principal Collaboration, AM
26 - Counselor Collaboration, PM
28 - Spring Pictures in auditorium
29 - Course Guides out in Study Hall
29 - Band & Choir to Intermediate for Course Guide convo. (directors will send list of participants)
29 - Kona Ice during lunch
29 - Last day for Purchase Orders
Support Our Cats
26 - Track Meet @ MT. Pleasant
Birthdays
5 - Donald Taylor
11 - Kimberly Stringer
14 - Melissa Baker
16 - Becky Cook
20 - Amy Whittle22 - Taylor Miller
29 - Martha Ruff
Class of 2023 (current 8th graders)
May 21 - Tour of HHS
May 24 - Course Selection Adjustment Deadline
June 18 - HS 101, 10:00 a.m.
July 5 - Last Day to do a Schedule Change Request
July 30 - HS 101, 5:30 p.m.
Click HERE for Course Guide
If you have questions, email Melissa Watson at mwatson@hisd.com
Class of 2024 (current 7th graders)
April 2 - Parent Meeting, 10:00 a.m. or 5:15 p.m. @ HJH Auditorium
April 5 - Course Selections DUE
July 5 - Last Day to do a Schedule Change Request
Class of 2025 (current 6th graders)
April 2 - Parent Meeting, 10:00 a.m. or 5:15 p.m. @ HJH Auditorium
April 5 - Course Selections DUE
July 5 - Last Day to do a Schedule Change Request
Class of 2026 (current 5th graders)
March 29 - Course Guide Passed Out
April 2 - Parent Meeting, 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. @ HJH Auditorium
April 5 - Course Selections DUE
May 20 - HJH Tours
July 5 - Last Day to do a Schedule Change Request
August 9, 5:30-7:00 - 6th Grade Orientation - This takes the place of Meet the Teacher for 6th graders
Flex Days
2019-2020
July 29 - Staff Only, 8:30-2:30
July 31 - New to HISD, 11-7
August 1 - Returning Students, 11-7
August 6 - Late Registration, 11-7
Meet the Teacher:
August 9 -
August 12 - 7th and 8th Grade, 6:30-8:00
*All certified staff will attend both. We'll work out how to flex time as it gets closer.
Committees:
SBDM - July 22
HJH Leadership - July 23
HJH Golden "H" Award
Doug Childs, UIL Coordinator
Mr. Childs is a wonderful example of what it means to have high expectations and goals for our students. He puts in countless hours for the benefit of our students and never complains. He is passionate about math education and makes learning fun in his classroom. He is energetic, funny, and extremely gifted. Any of his students would tell you that his class is the highlight of their day.
Summer School
Please email Amy if you are interested in teaching summer school. Here are the details:
$180/day
Hours: 7:30-1:00
June 5: Work Day
June 10-13: Summer School
June 17-20: Summer School
June 24-26: Summer School/Testing
2019-2020
Please let Amy know if you are planning to retire and/or seeking employment elsewhere for 2019-2020.
Student Plan Deadlines
Deadlines for RtI, LPAC, 504, and Special Education Plans as they relate to testing accommodations:
April 12
- 6 reading
- 6 math
- 7 reading
- 7 math
- 8 science
- 8 history
Teacher of the Year
We will vote after the break and announce on March 22.
Safety Plan
Starting March 18, there will be 0 doors that unlock automatically. Therefore, staff will be positioned at doors during transitions.
Entry/Exit Points
Adults are outside the doors allowing students inside the building
Cafeteria Door - Tennison/Winters/MTA End of Ramp - Behavior Assistants 300 Hall - hallway teachers rotate Big Gym 100 door - Coaches Big Gym 200 door - Mr. Ken Science - teachers rotate Little Gym - teachers 700 building - teachers rotate Music building - teachers rotate Not points of entry/exit for students Front reception Library Zero Hall