FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I need to see my principal?

• Go to your principal’s office and make an appointment with the secretary.

• Ms. Arellano and Mr. Hensley are located in the front office and Ms. Ditta is located in the upstairs administrative office near the upstairs entrance.

What do I do if I need to see my counselor?

• Get a counselors’ request slip from one of your teachers and fill it out. Return it to your teacher or drop it off in the counseling office, located in the administrative offices upstairs..

What do I do if I am late to class?

• Proceed to  the tardy station in the hallway adjacent to the front office

Where do I get dropped off for school?

• You are to be dropped off in front of the 9th grade building and may go to your 1st period class

What do I do if I am late to school?

• Check in at the attendance office in the front of the 9th grade wing, located in the front office area.

What do I do if I have been absent from school?

• Bring a note stating the reason for the absence signed by your parent or guardian. The note should be taken to the attendance office for an excused admit. 

• Doctor’s notes should list specific dates that you were under his/her care. You have only 5 days to turn it in to the office.

• The Stay in School Program is enforced., so it is imperative for parents to verify absences. STAY IN SCHOOL PROGRAM IS REAL!

What if I need to leave school early?

• Go to the attendance office before school with a note from home. Put a contact number on the note.

If I have a doctor’s note and have missed only part of the day, what should I do?

• Bring the doctor’s note to the attendance office that day or the next to verify your appt. This is recorded as ST and will not count against exemptions if done in the 5 day period after the absence.

What do I do if I am assigned detention?

• Detention is held after school. You must notify your parents and provide for your own transportation.

• Detention  will not be changed without a parent note and requests must be made by 1:00 p.m. to Mrs. Gonzalex, Ms. Arellano’s secretary. There will only be one time that detention will be changed.

What do I do if I need to ride another bus home?

• Bus permission slips will be given for emergencies only. Bring a note stating which bus you wish to ride, signed by your parent or guardian, and give it to Ms. Dickson before school.

• Parent contact must be made... The note should include a parent's contact number and a number to reach the person where you are going to.

What if I lose a textbook?

• See Mr. Hensley  in the downstairs administration office.

What if I lose my tablet PC?

• See your principal to fill out a police report immediately.

What if I  find another person’s text book or personal articles?

• Turn  them into the attendance office.

What if I lose something?

• First check in the lost and found across from athletics and then with the attendance office.

What if I become ill while I am at school?

• Get a pass from your teacher to go to the nurses’ office. The nurse will contact your parent or guardian if  necessary. Do not call someone to come for you. Do not stay in a restroom. The nurse’s office is located downstairs by the “Up Staircase”      

What if I need to take medicine?    

• Your parent or guardian must bring the prescription medicine to the nurses’ office. Over-the-counter medication may be brought by a student if it is in the original container.

What do I do if I need information about my schedule, or if I have a personal  problem?

• See your counselor.

What are the IPOD/electronic device rules ?

• You should not have them at school. They will be taken up and a parent must come and get it.

What do I do if I have a cell phone?

• Make sure it is off  and out of sight at all times during the school day. If it is not, it will be taken up. It will cost $15 to get it back after school between 2:30—3:00pm—Pick up is with Mrs. Dorris in the front office

10 Things You Need to Know About the 9th Grade Wing

1. All students are to walk counter clockwise in the outside hallways—That means that when you enter from the main building—you are to turn right (there will be arrows to guide you)

2. There are 3 staircases in the 9th grade wing. One is for traveling upstairs and two are for going down.

3. The middle hallway may have traffic going in both directions.

4. All students that are in the 9th grade wing for 4th period, will have “A” lunch.  This begins at 10:45am. If you are in the main building for 4th period, you might have “B,C,D lunch.

5. All students are expected to wear their IDs on their lanyards. You need this ID for tardy station, use of the library and to get lunchs. This is mainly for safety.

6. Students will be assigned D-hall / ISS for tardies. After the 2nd tardy After School Detention (ASD) will be assigned. Students with repeated tardies after that will be assigned In School Suspension.

7. In terms of discipline — Conduct warranting detention after school (ASD) will be from 2:35-4:35 in the ISS room of the main  building.  ISS will be in the 9th grade wing room 1001.
   
   ISS is Instructional:
   Students will have two to three hours of math and science work alternating with 1 hour of social studies and elective work.
   
   Should you not have any work in electives, there will be TAKS reviews for you to work on. You will be allowed to put down your head down or interfere with the education of others. Should you be sent out of ISS—a parent conference will be set up when you are picked up or when you return to  campus.

8. Should you get sent home for an infraction warranting OSS—you will need to meet with the head principal with a parent upon your return. A ten percent (10%) grade penalty is incurred for class assignments missed due to OSS.   

9. There will be many incentives during the year for excellent conduct and good grades. Plan to be part of the “A" TEAM!