Travis High School News

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The District Student handbooks will not be issued in print form to all the students, as has been the procedure for many years. Students, this year only, will have a choice of a printed copy or to just access the handbook via the Travis or FBISD web site. Next year, only electronic copies will be available.
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Please click on the related link to view the Student Handbook PowerPoint that was shown to the students who were present the first day of school.
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Please click HERE to see the 2010-11 School Calendar.

Did you know we have a CIS who does all of the following and more?
*Analyzes data as it relates to the school, to individual student achievement, and the improvement of instruction.
*Oversees intervention, remediation, and tutoring activities at the school site.
*Serves as the school test coordinator; and serving as a member of the school’s continuous improvement leadership team.
*Serves as a liaison between the Department of Accountability and the campus administrative team.
Check out her website (Services/Administrative) at
CIS Webpage.

The FBISD Evening School Program has been in existence for over thirteen years. The program is offered each semester to assist in-district and out-of-district students who need to retake a core class or take a core class for original credit.
Please follow the link to find out more about this the Evening School Program.

1st Semester:
September 2, 2010 - Last day to change to a new course. Note: These changes will only occur if:
1. There is an error in the student schedule.
2. The student took the course in summer school which constitutes a change.
 
September 17, 2010 – Last day to drop a course with a failing grade with no impact on UIL eligibility (A student who drops a class with a failing grade after the end of the fourth week is ineligible. A student may drop after the second or third week, or during the fourth week and retain eligibility.)
 
November 1, 2010 - Last day to change a level and/or drop a course for a study hall, off campus (12th grade only) or office aide (11th and 12th grade only). Also this is the last opportunity to drop a full year course.
 
2nd Semester:
January 18, 2011 - Last day to change to a new course. Note: These changes will only occur if:
1. There is an error in the student schedule.
2. The student took the course in summer school which constitutes a change.
 
April 4, 2011 - Last day to change a level and/or drop a course for a study hall, off campus (12th grade only) or office aide (11th and 12th grade only). Full year courses can only be dropped during the 1st semester.

Are you in compliance with the school district Dress Code? Student attire and grooming shall not distract, disrupt, create a safety hazard, or take away from the educational process. Please click here to check the district policy. You may also refer to the Student Handbook that all students receive on the first day of school for further details on this year's Dress Code.

In the past, Fort Bend ISD has purchased a blanket accident only policy for athletes. That coverage will not be provided this year.
 
However, the District is making an affordable accident only plan available through a Voluntary Student Accident Program. This program gives parents the opportunity to purchase Accident Only Insurance that is effective on the day after enrollment premium has been received by the company and terminates in one year from effective date. There are three (3) programs from which you can choose. One is an At-School accident only insurance program; another is a 24-Hour accident only insurance program and the third is a Varsity Football (Grades 10-12 Fall & Spring) accident only voluntary policy. To enroll your child, you may request an Enrollment Brochure from the Athletic Trainer or the school office, go online to enroll by using the web site www.TexasKidsFirst.com, or you may call
 
800-366-8354 for an application.
 

Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 pm. in the commons
Fort Bend Independent School District has designated Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 as Fall Open House for all high school campuses. Our Open House program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. An optional general meeting will start at 6: 00 p.m. in the auditorium. Some of the clubs and organizations will have booths set up in the commons to provide information concerning the objectives and activities of that group.
Parents will follow their student’s schedule with ten (10) minutes per period. The teacher will have a short presentation concerning the course curriculum, instructional strategies used, classroom expectations, routines and special projects.
As each “class” is only ten minutes, there will not be time for individual or personal questions about your student. However, you may request the teacher schedule a conference, phone call or e-mail with you for a later date. Also, the teacher will ask you to provide all contact information in order to keep you informed throughout the year. It is necessary for you to ask your student for his/her schedule – by period and room number- in order for you to meet all of the seven teachers.
You are also invited to a Book Fair in the Library.
 
To expedite your progression through Open House, please bring your student's schedule with you.

TalkLine “When you just need to talk”– 281-240-(TALK) 8255
FBISD’s Safe and Drug Free Schools Department is pleased to announce a new collaboration developed with Crisis Intervention of Houston (CIH) called TalkLine. TalkLine is a confidential helpline dedicated to the needs of FBISD secondary students. CIH is the managing partner for TalkLine. They are responsible for answering the calls which students place to the helpline. TalkLine allows each student the opportunity to receive help in a safe way. Students can also get information on social service referrals and other community assistance.
To read more about this service please click on the related document.
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The Counselors' Suite is updated daily with many resources and important documents concerning your student. Their website is located under Services > Administrative.
Resources
Counselors' Resources.

HIGHER EDUCATION VISITS
A student shall be excused for up to two (2) days during the student’s junior year and up to two (2) days during the student’s senior year to visit an accredited institution of higher education. A student shall be required to submit verification of such visit(s) by providing a letter from the university/college verifying the date(s) and purpose of the visit in order to be counted present for attendance accounting purposes. If a university/college verification letter is not submitted within two (2) school days after the visit, the absence(s) will be considered unexcused. Students whose absences(s) is(are) excused for the purpose of a university/college visit shall not be penalized for such absence(s) and shall be counted as if he attended school for the purpose of calculating the average daily attendance.

Under the direction of Nathan Carter. To get more information about the Travis Tiger Band please click here .

Project Graduation is a wonderful night of fun and prizes for outgoing Seniors to help them on their way to college or university. The mission for Project Graduation is to provide Travis High School Seniors with a drug and alcohol-free celebration to be held on the school campus following their graduation ceremony. The celebration is hosted and organized by the Project Graduation Team, parents and student volunteers on each committee and the THS community. Please plan to take an active role to help this year's Pro Grad night be a success. If you would like to volunteer or learn more about Pro Grad 2011, please join us for our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday night from 7:00 to 8pm in the Travis High School Commons area. Plan to attend the September 13th in the Travis Commons. Other events such as the August 28th Car Wash can be found on our website. For more information about Travis ProGrad at BY CLICKING HERE .
 
Co- Chairs Sandy Docherty and Rachel Buckfield can be contacted at travisprograd@gmail.com