Johnston High School Begins the 2007

Johnston High School
Pride of the East Side
Vol. 2 No. 6
This Issue
A Message from
Dr. Celina
Estrada-Thomas
Campus Newsletter
October 2007
Johnston High School Begins the
2007-2008 School Year with
First Things First MORE INSIDE!
Senator Kirk Watson addresses the Johnston community with
Superintendent Pat Forgione and TEA Commissioner Robert Scott
in attendance. (See more photos on the Johnston website)
Late Start Days
2007-2008
First Things First:
A New Beginning
for Johnston
Parent
Involvement
Policy
Important
Telephone
Numbers
All About Parents
by
Juan Carlos Ruiz
Calendars
for The Fall
College & Career
Center
Parents’ Right to
Know About
Their Child’s
Teacher
Parent-Student
Compact
Twilight School
Hecho en Tejas
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A.I.S.D.
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
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A Message from Dr. Estrada-Thomas
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I send warm regards and greetings
from the staff at Johnston High School.
The first six weeks will be under our
belt as you receive this newsletter.
Please keep the newsletter handy as it
includes much needed information for
the second six weeks of school.
The 2007-2008 school year opened
smoothly and we are optimistic about
the changes we have made. Our primary goal is to improve academic performance and remove Johnston High
School from the list of unacceptable
schools in the state. We have developed a comprehensive plan of action that changes the status
quo and creates change at every level of our
school.
First and foremost, we are changing what is happening in our classrooms, which is foundation of
increasing academic achievement. We have
teacher leaders from both the campus level and
district level who are providing coaching for
instruction and new tools to help teachers on a
daily basis.
Secondly, with assistance from the Gates
Foundation and the Michael and Susan Dell
Foundation, we have developed an intensive
monitoring and review process that tracks
progress toward achieving our goals every week
and is analyzed at the highest level of district
leadership on a regular schedule.
Third, we are implementing the First Things First
reform, which was chosen because it is a proven
model (other campuses across the state have
demonstrated success with this model), and
brings a strong instructional improvement system
that identifies needs at the classroom level and
focuses immediate professional development to
meet that need.
Fourth, we have a laser-like focus on student
attendance and have created an aggressive
attendance plan that strengthens our campus
interventions and organizes activities
to involve our parents and community.
If students don't come to school, they
aren't learning, they get behind in
class, and won't make academic
progress.
Fifth, we have a wide range of services for the students, which include academic tutoring Monday through
Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and
on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon
and the addition of the Student
Support Services Team. We also
have an innovative program called
Twilight School which operates from
4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and targets a special population
of students who are behind with credits and
which places them at risk of not graduating on
time. The Twilight School gives these students
the opportunity to earn those credits while still
working full-time during the day.
I want to commend our PTSA led by Mrs.
Geneva Oliva and our Parent Engagement
Specialist, Juan Carlos Ruiz for working diligently
to establish a viable, operational PTSA. If you
have not joined the PTSA, please consider doing
so. There is information in this newsletter on
how to join.
Lastly, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to be involved with your student's education and to stay informed about what is happening at Johnston. We have been given one last
chance to improve all aspects of our academic
performance. We cannot do it alone. The staff,
parents, guardians, and the community must
work together to make Johnston successful and
allow it to stay open. If we fail to make the necessary progress, our beloved school will close at
the end of this year. It is up to us, together we
can make it!
With Ram Pride,
Celina Estrada-Thomas, Ph.D.
Campus Principal
We are in it to win! No Excuses. No Diversions!
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
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Mensage de la Dra. Estrada-Thomas
Queridos Padres y Representantes,
Les mando saludos de mi parte y de los empleados de Johnston. Cuando usted reciba este boletín,
las primaras seis semanas ya habrán pasado. Por
favor tenga este boletín a mano por que incluye
información muy importante para la segunda seis
semanas de clases.
El año escolar 2007-2008 comenzó muy bien y
estamos muy optimistas por los cambios que
hemos hecho. Nuestra meta principal es lograr
Buenos resultados académicos y sacar a Johnston
de las lista de las escuelas con malos resultados
académicos. Nosotros hemos construido un plan
de acción para elevar los niveles académicos de
nuestra escuela.
Primero, estamos cambiando lo que esta pasando
en nuestras salones de clases que es la base para
aumentar el exito en los resultados académicos.
Tenemos profesores líderes en dos niveles, en
nuestra escuela y en nuestro distrito . Estos
líderes están proviendo instrucciones y nuevas
herramientas para ayudar a los profesores cada
día.
Segundo, con la ayuda de la fundación Gates y la
fundación Michael y Susan Dell, nosotros hemos
desarrollado un monitoreo intensivo y un proceso
de revición del progreso para alcanzar nuestras
metas y cada semana este monitoreo es analizado por el más alto nivel de líderes de nuestro distrito.
Tercero, estamos implementando la reforma "Lo
Primero es Primero", la cual fue escogida por ser
un modelo que ha probado ser muy exitoso.
( otras escuelas a nivel nacional han mostrado
mejoramiento académico con la implementación
de este modelo.) Este modelo enfatiza un mejoramiento instruccional que identifica las necesidades en los salones de clases y se enfoca de
immediato en el desarrollo professional para hacer
frente a esas necesidades.
Cuarto, nosotros nos hemos enfocado como con
un "Rayo Laser" a la asistencia de los estudiantes
a la escuela, y hemos creado un plan de asistencia agresiva que fortalece nuestra intervenciónes y
también organiza las actividades de la escuela
para involucrar a nuestros padres y la comunidad."Si los estudiantes faltan a la escuela no
aprenden nada solamente se atrazan en las
clases y no progresan académicamente."
Quinto, tenemos una variedad de servicios para
los estudiantes que incluyen tutorias académicas
de Lunes a Jueves desde las 4:30 hasta las 5:30
P.M. también los Sábados desde las 9:00 A.M
hasta las 12:00 del Mediodía. Hemos anexado el
Equipo de "Servicio de Apoyo a los Estudiantes"
.Nosotros tenemos un programa innovativo que es
la "Twilight School" que opera desde las 4:30
hasta las 8:30 P.M. Este programa se concentra
en el grupo de estudiantes que están en riesgo de
no graduarse a tiempo por que están atrasados en
los creditos. El programa ofrece al estudiante que
trabaja todo el día la oportunidad de ganar los
creditos para graduarse a tiempo.
Quiero felicitar a nuestro "PTSA" (Asociacion de
Padres, Estudiantes y Maestros) dirigido por la
Sra.. Geneva Oliva y nuestro especialista en
conectar padres y la communidad a la escuela Sr.
Juan Carlos Ruiz por trabajar arduamente para
establecer un "PTSA" más funcional y viable. Si
usted no se a integrado al "PTSA", por favor hagalo. Más adelante encontrará información sobre
como integrarse al "PTSA" en este boletín.
Finalmente, no puedo enfatizar suficientemente lo
importante que es estar envuelto con la educación
de los estudiantes y estar informado con lo que
está pasando en Johnston. Nos han dado una
última oportunidad para mejorar en todos los
aspectos de nuestro performance académico. No
lo podemos lograr solos. Los empleados, padres,
representantes y las comunidad debemos trabajar
juntos para hacer de Johnston una major escuela
y mantenerla abierta. Si no alcanzamos las mejoras necesarias académicas nuestra querida
escuela será cerrada a final de este año. Es nuestra responsabilidad ,juntos lo podemos lograr.
Con orgullo,
Dra. Celina Estrada-Thoma, Ph.D,
Directora de la Escuela
Estamos aqui para ganar! Sin excusas! Sin
distraciones!
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
Parent Involvement Policy
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Norma sobre la participación
de los padres
El personal docente, los padres, el personal y los
miembros de la comunidad de la escuela Johnston
High School deben elaborar y estar de acuerdo con
una norma escrita sobre la participación de los padres
durante el desarrollo y repaso del plan de mejoramiento del plantel.
The faculty, parents, staff, and community members of
Johnston High School have developed and agreed
upon a written policy for parental involvement during
the development and review of the campus improvement plan.
I. The Parental Involvement Policy will be distributed
during the first six weeks of the school year.
II. It will be the responsibility of school staff to establish a two way communication process with parents
and families regarding their children's academic
progress. This should include, but not be limited to;
progress reports, report cards, telephone calls, notes,
newsletters, etc.
III. The school will make every effort to communicate
with parents in a language that is understandable.
Communication with parents may include, but not be
limited to homework, telephone trees, electronic
mail, newsletters, meetings, etc.
IV. JHS will hold an annual meeting during the first
six weeks to discuss the Title I school-wide programs.
V. Monthly meetings will be held the second
Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
VI. Parents will be given the opportunity to provide
input and make recommendations regarding the
Campus Improvement Plan, the Title I program, and
the Parent Involvement Policy through the Parent
Advisory Council, the CAC or at parent meetings.
VII. During the first six weeks of school, parents will
be provided information regarding the school's
curriculum, types of academic assessment used to
measure student progress and proficiency levels
students are expected to meet.
VIII. In order to meet the changing needs of our
school, the Parent Involvement Policy will be
reviewed/updated during the annual Campus
Improvement Plan revision process.
I. La Norma de participación de los padres será distribuida durante las primeras seis semanas del año
escolar.
II. El personal de la escuela tendrá la responsabilidad de establecer un proceso de comunicación mutua
con los padres y las familias sobre el progreso
académico de sus hijos. Esto debe incluir, pero sin
limi tarse a lo siguiente: informes de progreso, tarjetas
de informe, llamadas telefónicas, notas, boletines
informativos, etc.
III. La escuela hará lo posible por comunicarse con
los padres en un idioma que es entendible para
ambos grupos. La comunicación con los padres
puede incluir, pero sin limitarse a lo siguiente: tareas,
árboles telefónicos (un padre llama a otro, y así sucesivamente), correo electrónico, boletines informa
tivos, juntas, etc.
IV. La escuela Johnston High School llevará a cabo
una junta anual durante las primeras seis semanas
para discutir los programas de escuela de
Título I.
V. Las juntas mensuales serán el segundo martes de
cada mes a las 6:30 p.m.
VI. Los padres tendrán la oportunidad de dar su
opinión y sus recomendaciones sobre el Plan de
mejoramiento del plantel, el programa de Título I y las
normas de participación activa de los padres, a través
del Consejo de asesoría del plantel, el representante
del CAC, o en las juntas para padres.
VII. Durante las primeras seis semanas de clase los
padres recibirán información sobre el desempeño
escolar del currículum y sobre las evaluaciones individuales de su hijo(a). Los padres recibirán
respuestas a sus sugerencias en la siguiente junta
para padres.
VIII. Para poder cumplir con las necesidades cambiantes de nuestra escuela, el Plan de padres sobre
la norma de mejoramiento será revisado/ actualizado
durante el proceso de revisión anual del Plan de
mejoramiento del plantel.
Join the PTSA Today!
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
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Late Start Days
Dates
Based on the successful Late Start Pilot Program that was
conducted at Anderson and Akins high schools in the spring
semester 2007, and with the consent of each Campus
Advisory Council at the 11 comprehensive high schools, the
AISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 11,
2007 to approve the expansion of Late Start Days to include
all 11 comprehensive high schools on the following 11 days
in the 2007 - 2008 school year:
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
that it must explore new ways of delivering staff development that are more effective, providing on-going support for
teachers, sharing of best practices, and built-in time for
assessing the effectiveness of both training and implementation
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Campus professional development runs from 8:00 10:00 a.m.
Classes start at 10:15 a.m.
Teachers and staff should arrive in time so training can
begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Critical Issues
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Traditionally, high schools have been isolating places for
teachers with little time for common planning on curriculum
issues, regular staff development on instructional improvement, or dedicated periods for discussion about individual
student issues. Complex scheduling, full course loads, and
additional duties make it difficult for teachers to find time to
work or plan together on a regular schedule.
Bus schedules will run an hour late on Late Start Days.
Parents will still be able to bring their students to
school at the usual start time if necessary. Hall monitors,
substitute teachers, and other non-teaching staff will provide
supervision in the library and/or cafeteria, students will be
able to do homework, and structured activities will be available through the tutoring center, college and career center,
or DELTA program.
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Particularly important was the finding from the extensive
research conducted by the Parthenon Group that AISD
should provide teachers with on-going training in-between
the traditional staff development days to reinforce the training, assess performance, determine if behaviors were
changing in the classroom, and help teachers implement
what they have learned more effectively.
Rationale - Summary
AISD conducted an on-line survey of parents at Anderson
and Akins to determine their opinion about the pilot Late
Start Days. A majority of parents supported the use of
Late Start school day as a way to provide professional
support to teachers (63%). With 142 parents responding,
96% stated that they knew that their school had a Late
Start on all 3 days. Eighty-five percent reported that the
school had communicated the purpose of having a late
school start. Twenty-one percent of the respondents had
concerns about having additional Late Start days.
Transportation was their primary concern. Parents also
were concerned about loss of instructional time and
whether teachers were using the time effectively.
The purpose of Late Start is to create time for on-going professional development for teachers to improve teaching and
learning without taking teachers out of the classroom.
Professional development and common planning time for
teachers have emerged as of two the most critical issues
that must be addressed to improve teaching and learning
and to sustain redesign changes in our high schools
While the traditional district and campus staff development
days provide important time for training, AISD understands
What Parents Said About the Pilot Program
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Dias de Comienzo Tardados
Fechas
Basado en el éxito de Programa Piloto que fue implementado en las escuelas secundarias Anderson y Akins
en el semestre de la primavera del 2007 y con el consentimiento de cada uno de los consejeros consultivos
(CAC) de cada una de las 11 escuelas secundarias de
Austin. La Meza Directiva de "AISD" votò unanimamente
el dìa 11 de junio del 2007 la aprobaciòn de la expanciòn
de dìas de cominzo tardados en todas las demàs escuelas secundarias de Austin. Los dias de cominzo tardados
seràn los siguientes:
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
Jueves,
4 de octubre del 2007
1 de noviembre del 2007
29 de noviembre del 2007
6 de diciembre del 2007
17 de enero del 2008
31 de enero del 2008
14 de febrero del 2008
27 de marzo del 2008
3 de abril del 2008
10 de abril del 2008
Hora
Talleres de desarrollo profesional va a ser desde las
8:00 a.m. hasta 10:00 a.m.
Las clases van a comenzar a las 10:15 a.m.
Los profesores y el personal deben llegar a tiempo
para comenzar a las 8:00 a.m.
Cuestiones Crìticas
El horario de los autobuses comenzaràn una hora
tarde en los dìas de comienzo tardados.
Los padres podràn traer a sus estudiantes a la
escuela en las horas usuales. Monitores, substitutos de
profesores y otros elementos de nuestro personal va a
proveer supervisiòn en la biblioteca y en la cafeterìa.
Los estudiantes van a poder trabajar en sus tareas, tam
bièn se va a implementar actividades estructuradas en
el centro de tutorias y en el centro de carreras y colegios , tambièn en el progra ma Delta.
Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor hàble a los directores.
Start Time: 10:10 A.M.
namientos. El distrito escolar de Austin entiende que
debe explorar nuevas alternativas para llevar a los profesores entrenamiento màs efectivos , proviendolos con
el apoyo que necesitan y que pueden compartir las
practicas màs efectivas. Tambièn dar el tiempo necesario para evaluar la efectividad del entrenamiento y la
implementacìon del mismo.
Tradicionalmente, las escuelas secundarias han sido
lugares que han desolado a los profesores dandole
poco tiemo para: planificacìon comun en curriculum,
entrenamiento regular en mejoramiento instruccional y
periodos para discusiòn de problemas individuales de
estudiantes. Horarios complejos, cargas maximas de
clases y deberes adicionales hace muy dificil que los
profesores consigan tiempo para planificar juntos en
horarios regulares.
Particularmente importante fue el hallazgo de una intensiva investigaciòn conducida por el grupo "Parthenon."
Que dice: El distrito escolar de Austin debe proveer a
los profesores con un constanteentrenamiento entre los
dìas de entrenamientos tradicionales para reforzar y
evaluar lo entrenado. Tambìen para determinar si las
conductas han cambiado en el salon de clase y por ùltimo ayudar a los maestros a implementar lo aprendido
màs efectivamente.
Que dicen los padres acerca del programa piloto
Resumen/Racional
El proposito de "cominzos tardados" es para crear el
tiempo propicios para mantener un programa de desarrollo profesional todo el año sin que los estudiantes pierdan un solo dìa de clase y sin sacar los profesores de
los salones de clase.
Desarrollo profesional y periodos comunes de planificaciòn para los maestros han sido dos de las cuestiones
criticas màs importantes que deben ser tomadas en
cuenta para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza y
aprendisaje, para obtener los cambios deseados en la
redisignacìon en nuestras escuelas.
Mientras los distritos tradicionales y los dias de desasarrollo profesional proveen tiempo importante para entre-
El distrito escolar condujo una encuesta electrònica a
los padres de Anderson y Akins para determinar sus
opiniones acerca de los "Dìas de comienzo tardados."
La mayorìa de padres apoyò el uso de los dìas de
comienzo tardados como via para proveer apoyo profesional a los profesores (63%). Con 142 padres respondiendo: 96% dijeron que sabìan que las escuelas tenìan
3 dias de cominzos tardados. 85% reportò que las
escuelas habìa comunicado el propòsito de tener los
dìas de comienzo tardados. 21% expresaron preocupaciones en tener dias de cominzos tardados adicionales.
El transporte fue la primera preocupaciòn. Los padres
tambièn expresaron preocupaciòn por la perdida de
tiempo de enseñanza y si realmente los profesores
usaron el tiempo de enseñanza efectivamente.
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October 2007
Specially For Parents
Page 7
¡Especialmente para padres!
by Juan Carlos Ruiz
Welcome parents of Johnston High School. We
are excited about the 2007-2008 school year.
This school year we have several new programs
that are beneficial to your child such as the
Supplemental educational Services. The SES
offers students, with free or reduced lunch, with
1,000 dollars for tutoring in Math, Reading, and
English/ Language Art /ESL. To enroll your child
in this program you must fill out an application
form or contact Juan Carlos Ruiz at 414-5823 for
more information.
As a parent you have responsibilities to help your child
reach their goals as a student. Some of the responsibilities
are:
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making sure your son/daughter attends school every
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attending school meetings
getting to know your child's teachers and schedule
updating your change of address and phone number
with the office
helping your child obtain a public library card to
check out books
Thank you and we look forward to a great school year!
Bienvenidos Padres de Johnston. Estamos
muy orgullosos de haber empezado el año escolar 2007-2008. Este año tenemos muchos programas que pueden beneficiar no tan solo a los
estudiantes ,sino también a los padres, como por
ejemplo: El Programa de Servicios
Educacionales Suplementarios. El S.E.S. ofrece
a los estudiantes que están en el programa de
Comidas Gratis o Precios Reducidos, la oportunidad de obtener hasta 1,000 dolores en tutorias en
Matemáticas, Lectura, Inglés, Arte del Language y ESL.
Para registrar su estudiante hable con Juan Carlos Ruiz al
telefono 414-5823.
Como padres ,tienen la responsabilidad de ayudar a
sus estudiantes a alcanzar sus metas. Estas son algu
nas responsibilidades :
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Asegurarse que su estudiante atienda la escuela todos
los dias.
Atender a todas las reuniones de la escuela.
Debe saber el horario de clases y el nombre de los
maestros de su estudiante.
Reportar a la escuela si tienes cambios de dirección o
numero de telefono.
Proveér a su estudiante con tiempo para la lectura y
tambien la " tarjeta" para usar los recursos de las
Bibliotecas Publicas.
Visitar el "Centro De Reuniones para Padres".
Participar en las diferentes actividades y clases ofreci
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Join Our Book Club
Wednesday
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Monday
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 27
4:30-5:30
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Each meeting we will discuss a different short story. Participants
who attend at least one meeting will be given a copy of this
wonderful book. For additional information please contact
Pat Ingram in the JHS Library at 414-5846. Sign up to receive a
reminder call from the Library staff.
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See Ms. Cross in Room 706
for further details
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College & Career Communique
A college education is one of the best investments you
can make in the future of your student.
Ms. Carol Winter
EARNINGS OVER A LIFETIME
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High School Dropout: $1,000,000
High School Diploma: $1,200,000
Associates (two year) degree: $1,600,000
Bachelor's (four year) degree: $2,100,000
Master's degree: 2,500,000
Professional (law, medicine, veterinarian, dentist)
degree: $4,400,000.
You can play a major role throughout the college planning
process:
even if you did not attend college
even if you are intimidated by familiar process
even if you're concerned about not having enough
money to pay for college.
How can you help?
Make an appointment with Ms. Winter, Project
ADVANCE College Counselor at 841-5883. Ms. Winter's
website is at www.austinisd.org/staff/789. Her job is to help
your student explore and assess college opportunities.
Talk with your student early and often about his or her
college aspirations.
Encourage your student to share information he or she
receives about college. Look at the Johnston High School
website at www.austinisd.org under Schools for a calendar
of events.
Attend the College Information Nights, such as the
Admissions Roadmap on September 13th or the College
Admission Process (en espanol) at Our Lady of Guadalupe
on October 18th.
Attend the Centex College Night on October 3rd or the
National College Fair on September 30th at the Austin
Convention Center from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. These events
provide an opportunity to ask questions to representatives of
several institutions in one setting. A bus will be available
from Johnston High School.
Never pay anyone to assist in completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), other financial
aid applications or scholarship applications. You can get this
information free by attending the financial aid workshop
"Show Me the Money" on October 11th or the Financial Aid
Night (en espanol) at Our Lady of Guadalupe on November
8th.
Develop a college planning timeline and calendar with
your student. An initial list was given to your student during
Advisory.
Ask questions. Educate yourself about the process. You
might find some interesting things, like college is possible
for you, too!
Help your student with paperwork when needed.
Schedule visits with your student to prospective colleges. Many colleges have separate programs for parent
visits.
Develop a systematic family savings plan, even if it is
just putting away a few dollars a week.
Join the PTA.
Encourage your student to get involved in school and
extracurricular activities. Colleges are not just looking for
grades when admitting a student.
Encourage your child to attend TestPrep (for the ACT,
SAT and T-ASSET) and after-school tutoring sessions presented by the UT Blazers. If your student is a senior, have
them register for the SAT by September 10th.
The most important thing you can do is to stay involved in
your student's decisions about college. Make it clear that
you support the decision to get an education beyond high
school. Explain that you want to help and that this is a
learning process for you, too. This will help your student
understand that if you are reluctant to assist it is not
because you don't support their decision to go to college
but rather you are not sure how to help.
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2007
October 3
CEN-TEX College Fair
(All Parents and Students)
Erwin Center
6:00-8:00 pm
Bus will be provided from JHS
November 8
Understanding Financial Aid
(Spanish-speaking parents and
students)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:00 - 8:00 pm
October 11
“Show Me the Money”:
Learning About the Scholarship
Process
(Parents and 12th Grade
Students)
JHS Library 6:30-8:00 pm
November 15
Postsecondary Opportunities
for students with disabilities
(Parents and 12th Grade
Students)
JHS Library 6:30 -8:00 pm
October 18
College Admission Process
(Spanish-speaking Parents and
Students)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:00 - 8:00 pm
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
December 6
PIN and pizza
(Parents and 12th Grade
Students)
College and Career Center
8:00am - 8:00 pm
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
Page 9
Comunicado del Centro para colegio y carreras
La educación para colegio es una de las mejores inversiones
que usted puede hacer en el futuro de su estudiante.
Ganancias a lo largo de toda la vida
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$
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Desertor de secundaria: $1,000,000
Diplomado de secundaria: $1,200,000
Grado de asociado (dos años): $1,600,000
Grado de bachillerato (cuatro años): $2,100,000
Grado de maestría: 2,500,000
Profesional (grado de leyes, medicina, veterinario,
dentista): $4,400,000
Ustedes pueden desempeñar un papel principal durante
todo el proceso de planeamiento del colegio:
aunque ustedes no hayan asistido al colegio
aunque los intimide el bien conocido proceso
aunque les preocupe no tener suficiente dinero para
pagar el colegio.
¿Cómo pueden ayudar ustedes?
Hagan una cita con la Srta. Winter, Consejera de
Colegio del proyecto ADVANCE, llamando al 841-5883. Su
website es: www.austinisd.org/staff/789 La tarea de ella es
ayudar a su estudiante a explorar y evaluar oportunidades
de colegio.
Hablen pronto y a menudo con su estudiante sobre sus
aspiraciones de colegio.
Alienten a su estudiante a compartir la información que
reciba sobre colegio. Visiten el website de la secundaria
Johnston, en www.austinisd.org bajo el renglón de Schools
para conocer un calendario de actividades.
Asista a Noches de información sobre colegio, tales
como Admissions Roadmap, el 13 de septiembre o College
Admission Process (Proceso de admisión a colegio),(en
español), en Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, el 18 de
octubre
.
q Asista al Centex College Night, el 3 de Octubre, o
a National College Fair, el 30 de septiembre, en el Centro
de Convenciones, de Austin, de 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Estas
actividades dan la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a representantes de diversas instituciones en un mismo ambiente.
Estará disponible un autobús, desde la escuela secundaria
Johnston.
Nunca paguen a nadie para que les ayude a llenar la
solicitud gratis de Ayuda federal a estudiantes (FAFSA), ni
otras solicitudes de ayuda financiera o de becas. Ustedes
pueden obtener esta información gratis asistiendo al taller
de ayuda financiera "Show Me the Money" ("Enséñeme el
dinero"), el 11 de octubre, o a la Financial Aid Night (Noche
de ayuda financiera) (en español) en Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe, el 8 de noviembre.
Junto con su estudiante, elabore un horario y un calendario, para planeamiento de colegio. A su estudiante se le
dio una lista inicial durante la asesoría.
Haga preguntas. Edúquese sobre el proceso. Podría
encontrar cosas interesantes, por ejemplo, ¡que también
para usted es posible el colegio!
Ayude a su estudiante con la documentación, cuando
sea necesario
Programe con su estudiante visitas a probables colegios. Muchos colegios tienen programas especiales para
visitas de padres.
Determine un plan sistemático de ahorros familiares,
aunque no sea más que guardar unos cuantos dólares
semanales.
Forme parte de la PTA.
Aliente a su estudiante a participar en actividades
escolares y extracurriculares. Los colegios no se fijan solo
en las calificaciones para admitir a un estudiante.
Anime a su hijo(a) a asistir a TestPrep (Sesiones
preparatorias de pruebas, para ACT, SAT y T-ASSET) y a
sesiones de tutorías después de la escuela, presentadas
por difusores de UT. Si su estudiante está en el 12º grado
(senior), haga que se inscriba para SAT, el 10 de septiembre.
Lo más importante que usted puede hacer es mantenerse
activo en las decisiones de su estudiante sobre colegio.
Que él/ella vea claramente que usted apoya la decisión de
recibir una educación después de la secundaria.
Explíquele que usted quiere ayudarle y que éste es un proceso de aprendizaje también para usted. Esto ayudará a
su estudiante a entender que si usted se rehúsa a ayudar,
no es porque no apoye su decisión de ir a colegio, sino
más bien porque usted no está seguro(a) de lo que puede
hacer.
johnston poem
When you look at me what do you see? Do you see
just another teenager? Do you see a student? A kid?
Someone who is confused? Do you see me as you
see me or how you want to see me? Or how someone wants you to see me.
When I look into the mirror each day I see the same
person the person that I want to be. Some one who
fights for what they want, someone who knows that
there is no limit farther than the sky! I see the person
that I know will do not just good in life but spontaneously great. The person that you will always
remember, even after when I am gone. I see the person I know that I want to be, nothing covers the
pride, pain or the
person that I know I am.
Who do I see in this mirror, the person that you can
either deny or choose to see? The person that I see
and want you all to see is me!
A proud Johnston Rams.
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Johnston High School
Arthur Stiles Road
Austin, Texas 78721:
(ph) 512-414-5810
(fax) 512-841-5935
As a parent of a student at A. S. Johnston High School you have the right to know the
professional qualifications of the classroom teachers and teacher assistants who instruct your
child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom
teachers, and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner if you ask for it.
Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information about each of your child’s
classroom teaching staff:
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Whether the State of Texas has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and
subjects he or she teaches.
Whether State of Texas has decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without
being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances.
The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so,
the subject of the degrees.
Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child,
and if they do, their qualifications.
If you would like to receive any of this information, please call Celina E. Estrada, Ph.D. at 512414-2303.
Como padre de un estudiante de la escuelaJohnston High School, usted tiene derecho de
saber acerca de las credenciales profesionales de los maestros y asistentes de maestros que
instruyen a su hijo(a). La ley federal le permite solicitar cierta información acerca de los
maestros de su hijo(a), y requiere que nosotros le proporcionemos dicha información en un
tiempo razonable, si usted la solicita. Específicamente, usted tiene derecho de solicitar la
siguiente información acerca del personal docente en el salón de clases de su hijo(a):
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Si el estado de Texas ha otorgado una licencia o calificado a un maestro(a) para los
grados y materias que imparte
Si el estado de Texas ha decidido que el maestro(a) puede enseñar en un salón de
clases sin haber obtenido una licencia o haber sido calificado según las regulaciones
estatales debido a circunstancias especiales
La especialidad universitaria del maestro(a); si el maestro(a) tiene estudios superiores,
de ser así, la materia de los títulos
Si asistentes de maestro(a) o paraprofesionales similares proporcionan servicios a su
hijo(a), y de ser así, conocer sus credenciales profesionales
Si desea recibir alguna de esta información, por favor llame al directoa,
Celina E. Estrada, Ph.D. a 512-414-2303.
Developed by Department of State and Federal Accountability June 3, 2005
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
Page 11
School Compact
Research shows that when parents are involved in schools, students achieve more, attendance is better, grades
and test scores are higher and graduation rates increase. Students are also more likely to reach his/her highest
potential for intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth. Family involvement in education is critical for the
success of students. To accomplish this, parents, teachers, and students need to work together. We ask that you
agree to do this by signing and returning this agreement.
Student Agreement
As a student, I understand that I need my education in order to become a productive citizen. I will be responsible
for:
Attending school everyday and be on time
Completing and returning homework assignments in a timely manner
Following the school rules and be responsible for my behavior
Reading everyday
Date ____________________
Student Signature ________________________________________
Teacher Agreement
As a teacher, I want all of my students to succeed academically. I will be responsible for:
Providing instruction in a way that will motivate and encourage my students
Providing homework assignments for students
Providing a positive and safe atmosphere for learning
Keeping students and parents informed of student progress on a regular basis
Communicating with parents via parent conferences as needed
Being available for parents to contact when not teaching classes
Date ____________________
Teacher Signature _________________________________________
Parent Agreement
As a parent, I will help my child meet his/her responsibilities. I will be responsible for:
Sending my child to school on time each and everyday
Sending my child to school prepared and ready to learn
Reading to and with my child
Establishing a time for homework and review it regularly
Participating as appropriate in decisions related to my child's education and the positive use
of extracurricular time
Supporting the school in its effort to maintain proper discipline
Supporting the classroom teacher by volunteering if work schedule permits
Date ____________________
Parent Signature __________________________________________
Developed by Department of State and Federal Accountability July 20, 2005
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
Page 12
Contrato para una mejor escuela
Las investigaciones muestran que cuando los padres participan en la educación de sus hijos, los estudiantes avanzan académicamente más, su asistencia es mejor, los resultados de los exámenes mejoran, la tasa de graduación
aumenta y es más probable que alcancen su máximo potencial de crecimiento intelectual, social y físico. La participación familiar en la educación es crítica para el éxito de los estudiantes; para lograrlo, los padres, maestros y estudiantes necesitan colaborar juntos. Les pedimos que firmen y devuelvan este contrato si están de acuerdo con lo
anterior.
Acuerdo del estudiante
Como estudiante, entiendo que necesito mi educación para ser un ciudadano productivo. Seré responsable de:
asistir a la escuela todos los días y llegar a tiempo
hacer y devolver mi tarea puntualmente
seguir las reglas de la escuela y ser responsable de mi comportamiento
leer todos los días
Fecha: ________________
Firma del estudiante:___________________________________________
Contrato del maestro(a)
Como maestro(a), quiero que todos mis estudiantes tengan éxito académico. Seré responsable de:
impartir instrucción de modo que motive y anime a mis estudiantes
asignar tarea a los estudiantes
procurarles una atmósfera positiva y segura para el aprendizaje
mantener a los estudiantes y a sus padres informados con regularidad del progreso de sus hijos
comunicarme con los padres mediante conferencias según sea necesario
estar disponible para que los padres hagan contacto conmigo cuando no esté dando clases
Fecha: ________________
Firma del maestro(a):_________________________________________
Acuerdo de los padres
Como padre, ayudaré a mi hijo a cumplir con sus responsabilidades. Seré responsable de:
enviar a mi hijo(a) a la escuela a tiempo todos los días
enviar a mi hijo(a) a la escuela preparado y listo para aprender
leerle a mi hijo(a) y leer con él/ ella
establecer un horario para la tarea y revisarla regularmente
participar en forma apropiada en las decisiones relacionadas con la
educación de mi hijo(a) y con el uso positivo de tiempo extracurricular
apoyar a la escuela en sus esfuerzos por mantener la disciplina debida
apoyar al maestro(a) titular del salón, ofreciendo servicios voluntarios si lo permite el horario de mi trabajo
Fecha: ________________
Firma del padre/madre:______________________________________________
Developed by Department of State and Federal Accountability July 20, 2005
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
Page 13
Twilight School
Basic Guidelines Include:
Only JHS students are eligible for services.
Twilight school targets students who are behind with credits
and who have been retained two or more times during the secondary years.
The main goal of Twilight School is to have students regain
the necessary course credits for appropriate grade classification and re-enter the regular high school program as quickly as
possible.
All students must be approved through Mr. Harris before
admission to Twilight School.
A parent or guardian must attend an orientation session
with their student before being considered for admission.
Twilight School students have a counselor assigned to
them.
The counselor works with the Twilight School Project
Specialist to schedule classes appropriate to each student.
The Twilight School Project Specialist works with the corresponding administrator on issues related to attendance, discipline, and academic progress.
Program Description
Classes are held from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Students may choose to attend Saturday School for
extra assistance or D.E.L.T.A.
Twilight School is comprised of: individual instruction, group
instruction, independent work and group projects.
Students receive report cards and grades every six weeks.
Parents are called daily if students do not attend and at the
end of the six weeks to provide a follow up to the report card.
Dinner is provided for students every night.
Students are not permitted to leave campus once they
enter the building by 4:30 p.m.
D.E.L.T.A. is held on the campus from 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and on Saturday mornings from 9:00
a.m. to Noon. It may be utilized by Twilight School students
pending their individual educational plan. Students should see
their counselor for a DELTA prescription if they choose to
attend on Saturday mornings.
Student Expectations
Twilight School students are permitted on campus at 4:15
p.m.
All regular school rules, policies, and procedures apply.
Twilight School students are JHS students and are permitted to participate in extracurricular activities if scheduling
allows it.
Student ID’s must be visible at all times.
Students must provide their own school supplies and
arrive prepared and on time every day.
There may be situations when a student needs to be on
campus before 4:15 p.m. This may include: taking a standardized test, meeting with the counselor, using the library or
speaking with an administrator. Students must go to the main
office first and get permission from Mr. Harris, Ms. Robertson
or Dr. Estrada-Thomas before gaining access to the campus.
A parent or guardian needs to report absences to Mrs.
Bailey.
Twilight School Staff
Ms. Willia Bailey
Project Specialist and Coordinator
Martha Vaughn
Math Instructor
Jacob Safari
English Instructor
Andrew Lofters
Science Instructor
DELTA is led by Ms. Shannon Cardona (teacher) and Robert
Hudson (teaching assistant).
(Vacant Position)
Social Studies Instructor
Student Orientation
Oscar Luna
Security
Student orientation is held three (3) times at the beginning of
the school year and once every six weeks thereafter. Students
may begin the program after attending orientation at the beginning of the six weeks.
Orientation Dates
September 7
September 27
November 1
January 10
February 21
April 10
Weekly staff meetings are held on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
in room 504.
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
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Campus Calendar
TUES. OCTOBER 2, 2007
5:30-8:00 AM
COMMUNITY FORUM
Senator Kirk Watson
(JHS Cafeteria)
WED. OCTOBER 3, 2007
9:00 AM
PARENT FIELD TRIP
Bob Bullock Museum
(Rescheduled)
WED. OCTOBER 3, 2007
6:00-8:00 PM
CEN-TEX College Fair
Frank Erwin Center
Bus will be provided from
JHS
THUR. OCTOBER 4, 2007
8:00 AM
PARENT COFFEE
MEETING WITH THE
PRINCIPAL
FRI. OCTOBER 5, 2007
8:30-9:30 PM
CHIEF R. ACEVEDO
Austin Police Chief at
Martin Middle School
FRI. OCTOBER 5, 2007
FTF Kick Off: Instructional.
Team & SIF.
Six Weeks Ends
WED. OCTOBER 10, 2007
4:30 PM
PARENT’S BOOK CLUB
Book: “Hecho en Tejas”
Sponsored by Pat Ingram
(Johnston Library)
THUR. OCTOBER 11, 2007
6:30-8:00 PM
“Show Me the Money”:
Learning About the
Scholarship Process”
12th Grade Students and
Parents
(Johnston Library)
SUN. OCTOBER 14, 2007
PSAT and TAKS Exit Level
Re-Test
TUES. OCTOBER 16, 2007
6:00-8:00 PM
Community Issues by Austin
Voices
Alfredo Santos
(Johnston HS Parent Center)
TUES. OCTOBER 16, 2007
PSAT (10th & 11th)
9th & 12th on field trips.
WED. OCTOBER 17, 2007
1:00-2:00 PM
Raising Resilient Youth
By: Youth Advocacy
(Johnston HS Parent Center)
THUR. OCTOBER 18, 2007
6:30 p.m. The College
Admission Round Up 11th &
12th Graders
4:30 Seminar council training
SAT. OCTOBER 20, 2007
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Resource Fair
(Martin Middle School)
SAT. OCTOBER 20, 2007
Neighborhood Walk
9:00 A.M. Meet at school
Walk is from 10 to noon.
TUES. OCTOBER 23, 2007
Class Pictures
WED. OCTOBER 24, 2007
4:30 PM
PARENT’S BOOK CLUB
Book: “Hecho en Tejas”
Sponsored by Pat Ingram
(Johnston Library)
WED. OCTOBER 24, 2007
Class Pictures
THUR. OCTOBER 25, 2007
Senior Portraits
FRI. OCTOBER 26, 2007
Homecoming 7:30
FB vs. Crockett at Nelson
Field
MON. OCTOBER 8, 2007
Student Holiday
Staff Development Day
WED. OCTOBER 17, 2007
5:30 PM
PARENT’S BOOK CLUB
Book: “Hecho en Tejas”
Sponsored by Pat Ingram
(Johnston Library)
MON. OCTOBER 29, 2007
5:30 PM
PARENT’S BOOK CLUB
Book: “Hecho en Tejas”
Sponsored by Pat Ingram
(Johnston Library)
TUES. OCTOBER 9, 2007
6:30-7:30 PM
PTSA MEETING/
Cena con La Camara
Dinner Provided by
Greater Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce
(Johnston Cafeteria)
THUR. OCTOBER 18, 2007
6:00-8:00 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe
College Admission
6:00-7:30 PM
Platicas - Espanol
Special Education
(JHS Cafeteria)
THUR. NOVEMBER 1, 2007
Late Start Day
SAT. OCTOBER 6, 2007
SAT Testing
THUR. NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Understanding Financial Aid
(Spanish-speaking parents
and students)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:00-8:00 p.m.
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston
Johnston High School Newsletter
October 2007
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Johnston High School Directory
Main Office Number: 414-5810
Main Fax Number: 414-6819
Administration
Campus Academic Officer........................................Dr. Celina Estrada-Thomas....................................................414-2303
Campus Academic Officer Assistant.........................Lori Grady-Kirby.....................................................................414-5828
Registrar....................................................................Carlos Gonzalez....................................................................414-5822
Data Processor..........................................................Angelica Morales...................................................................414-5857
PEIMS Coordinator....................................................Erica De La Garza.................................................................414-5865
Bookkeeper................................................................Bonnie McDaniel...................................................................414-5857
Main Office Receptionist............................................Kimberly Aranda....................................................................414-5810
Academy of Arts and Humanities and Entrepreneurship
Academy Director......................................................Jacqueline Robertson.............................................................414-5836
Academy Assistant....................................................Tavis Jones.............................................................................414-5860
Academy Counselor..................................................Michele Plummer....................................................................414-5824
Academy Counselor..................................................Kathryn Flynn..........................................................................414-5878
Academy Secretary...................................................Yolanda Rodriguez..................................................................414-5817
Academy of Scientific Inquiry and Design
Academy Director......................................................Jonathan Harris......................................................................414-5836
Academy Assistant....................................................Jose Medina...........................................................................414-5890
Academy Counselor..................................................Pamela Jessie........................................................................414-5813
Academy Counselor..................................................Johnny Kay.............................................................................414-5834
Academy Secretary...................................................Kay Cottle...............................................................................414-5855
School Support
Drop Out Intervention Specialist...............................Gonzalo Robles.......................................................................414-5824
Parent Support Specialist.........................................Juan Carlos Ruiz.....................................................................414-5823
Social Worker............................................................Alma Mena..............................................................................414-0859
Social Worker............................................................Mary Beer...............................................................................414-5819
Campus Police Officer...............................................Leticia Lugo............................................................................414-5814
Campus Police Officer...............................................Ryan Hale...............................................................................414-5814
9th Grade Team Leader............................................Teresa Morgan........................................................................414-5868
Librarian....................................................................Patricia Ingram........................................................................414-5846
Health Office (Nurse)................................................Julie Tallent..............................................................................414-5808
Student Health (Nurse) Assistant..............................Clara Roberts..........................................................................414-5808
Building Manager......................................................Jay Lyons................................................................................414-5844
On the web: austinisd.org/johnston