Class of 2021 Class Meeting

MR. MORGANPrincipal

MS. FUQUAYAssociate Principal

OFFICER HERRING OFFICER CANTU

KATYISD POLICE OFFICERS

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THS SECURITY

Mrs. Jochec11th Grade Secretary

Mrs. Holson

11th Grade Attendance

Ms. Steen11th Grade AP

Mr. Williamson

10th Grade APDr. Black

12th Grade AP

Mrs. Smith

9th Grade AP

Mr. Stroud

Student Services AP

Mrs. Addison

Student Services Counselor

STUDENT

SERVICES

Mrs. Cameron, Es-LeiMs. Simper, A-Er

Ms. Cowand, Lem-Rod Ms. Mundt, Rog-Z

Ms. Wilson

Main Campus Nurse

Attendance• Early Dismissal - go BEFORE SCHOOL with parent note to get pass

• Always SIGN IN & OUT

• Tardy to First Period

• 1st 15 minutes – go to class, receive tardy• Arrive after 7:40 – stop at attendance office for pass, receive

tardy

• Late arrivals must be signed in at attendance by 11:15 a.m. and remain in school to participate in after-school activities. (approved medical exceptions apply)

Class ChangesLast day to request a schedule change

was Monday, AUGUST 19th

Class balancing will occur; you may receive a schedule change w/o requesting one

Be patient – changes are still occurring

Class Fundraiser for PROM•IN ORDER TO GET A $25.00 DISCOUNT TOWARDS YOUR PROM TICKET:

• Buy 3 shirts for $45.00 - or -

• Donate $30.75 for one shirt

• If you elect to not participate or donate, your prom ticket will cost approximately $150.00.

• Last day to turn in “Blue Out” orders will be Friday, August 23rd.

• Order forms available in the 11th GLO.

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT AND HOODIE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

https://taylorblueout.itemorder.com/sale

Hall Passes/Lockers

•Whenever you leave a classroom you must have a pass:•Purple pass from Principal/Attendance•Gold pass from Counselor•Pink pass from Attendance•Restroom pass – color to coordinate with

area of your classroom

• LOCKERS – For lockers, see Mrs. Holson at the Attendance Office, Main Campus

RESTROOM POLICY

• Follow the color on the restroom pass your Teacher gives you; colors are posted on restroom doors.

THS TARDY POLICY•3 tardies = 1 hour detention•6 tardies = 2 hour detention•9 tardies = 3 hour detention•12 tardies = Saturday detention•Additional tardies may result in ISSClassroom Policy•3 tardies in one class = N in Conduct and loss of semester exemption•NEW – IF ASSIGNED ISS AND YOU ARE

TARDY, YOU WILL MAKE UP THE TIME THE

FOLLOWING DAY.

Final Exam Exemptions•3 exemptions EACH semester

Qualifiers -

• Grades, Conduct, Attendance (including Tardies)

• A - 3 absences / B - 2 absences / C - 1 Absence • N or U in conduct – Lose exemption• + 6 HOURS OF DETENTIONS - you lose exemption• ISS/OSS - you lose exemption

• 3 tardies = 1 absence

Dress Code Reminders• Skirts, dresses, shorts can be no shorter than mid-thigh.

• Shirts/blouses are to be closed/buttoned in accordance with design and appropriateness.

• Not permitted: Halters, spaghetti strap, see- through, tank tops, strapless, pajamas, hats/caps/visors, clothing/accessories with inappropriate wording or graphics.

Cell Phones & Earbuds• Cell Phones – Teacher approval

• Earbuds - one ear only please

• When entering a classroom cell phones must be silent and cell phone and ear buds must be put away.

If you are not in compliance with the guidelines your phone may be confiscated for the class period or the remainder of the day.

Failure to give your device to the staff member will result in additional consequences.

If you bring a cell phone, earbuds, iPod, Ipad, tablet or laptop to school, it is your responsibility to keep them secure.

IF YOU RIDE A BIKE TO SCHOOL, BE SURE TO PUT A LOCK ON IT.

Lunch Behavior

Clean up after yourself

Use your own THS student ID

No cuts

No balloons, no food deliveries from Door Dash, Uber food, etc.

Fighting

is not acceptable.

If you are hit by another student, avoid striking back and go to the nearest adult.

If you are hit by another student and strike back, you become a participant in the fight.

Fighting may result in a ticket or an arrest, as well as additional disciplinary consequences.

THS Student ID•Must be worn on a lanyard around your neck at all times

•Forgot ID, 1370 for temporary sticker, $1

•Replacement ID’s - Main Campus Counselor’s office, $3

•Visibility is key; on your backpack or in your pocket is not visible.

SpeakUp• SpeakUP is the new anonymous reporting tool for Katy ISD.

• SpeakUP is an app that you can download from the Google Play or Apple Store.

• SpeakUP is also available online and will be linked to every Katy ISD webpage

• Allows an anonymous way to report a wide range of concerns including:

Bullying, threats of violence, drug use, dating violence, weapons, mental health concerns,

vandalism, as well as many other concerns

KatyConnect

Mental Health Concerns

Call:281-234-2326

Available 24/7

KISD PoliceCall 281-237-4000

Available 24/7

#1

https://youtu.be/4EsWCrZdUAo

Student ID’s – (on the back)

•KatyConnect

•SpeakUP app – this app is to allow you to anonymously report any type of issues; i.e. bullying; emotional issues, vandalism; danger

•Katy ISD Police - QR code connects to the Katy ISD Police Website•Students fill out the online form

from the website

Possession

A student is considered in possession of an object or substance if the item is:

• on the student’s person• in the student’s personal property

(clothing, purse, backpack, etc.)• in any school property used by the student

(locker, desk, etc.)• in any private vehicle driven by the student to school.

Prescription and Non-

Prescription (Over the Counter) Medications

•Medication of any kind needs to be taken to the nurse before school with a note and in the original packaging

•Students in possession of medication of any kind during the school day will receive disciplinary consequences

Alcohol, Marijuana, Controlled

Substances, and Dangerous

Drugs

Students who commit alcohol-or drug-related offenses are

disciplined as required by State law:

Misdemeanor offenses – mandatory DAEP placement (OAC assignment)

Felony offenses – mandatory expulsion to the JJAEP (downtown Houston/no transportation)

Prohibited Items

Do not bring the following items to school:

•Laser pointers

•Matches, lighters, e-cigs, Juul’s and/or tobacco products, chargers

(Juul’s with THC IS A FELONY!!!!!)

•Look-alike weapons

Accidentally Bringing a

Prohibited Item

Students who accidentally bring a prohibited item to school should turn the item in to a teacher or administrator immediately before it is discovered or reported by another person. Students may not be disciplined the first time an item is accidentally brought to school and promptly turned in, unless the item is prohibited by law.

Loitering & Food in the Halls

•Students may sit on the floor in hallways next to their classrooms before the 7:18 a.m. bell, as long as their back is against a locker or wall. Otherwise, proceed to the Main Campus Commons.•During instructional hours (7:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.), only

water in clear plastic bottles is permitted in the halls and classrooms.•Must exit building by 2:45 p.m., unless with a teacher

or under the supervision of an adult.

Before you Post..THINK

T – is it true?

H – is it hurtful?

I – is it illegal?

N – is it necessary?

K – is it kind?

THS WEBSITE

http://www.katyisd.org/campus/THS/Pages/default.aspx

•Twitter: @THS_MUSTANGS

Follow the Hashtags:#taylorpride247#jeths2021

•Blue Out forms due: Aug. 23rd

•Open House Sept. 9th @ 6:30

(for parents only; if parents need your assistance you may attend)

•Homecoming Game Sept. 20th

Only YOU are responsible for your choices.

Make good choices, stay focused, give maximum effort, surround yourself with

people that will help you reach your goals, and have fun your Junior year.