B.F. Terry High School - District Information

‘Rowdy’s Rap’ • November, 2011 • Issue 2
B.F. Terry High School
5500 Avenue N - Rosenberg, TX 77471
Phone - 832-223-3400 • Fax - 832-223-3401 • Website - www.lcisd.org
Taking a Stand Against Bullying
• Keeping Parents Informed •
Photo by Phil Sulak
Students who signed Terry High’s anti-bullying pledge gathered
outside Terry High to show their support for taking a stand
against bullying. See inside for the Counselor’s Corner, A Note
from the Principal, upcoming ACT/SAT deadlines, scholarship
information and how our Rangers are leading the way!
Principal Dr. Vera Wehring
Associate Principal Dr. Maria Fondon
Assistant Principal Tony Avalos • Assistant Principal J.P. Mayer • Assistant Principal Amy Araguz
‘Rangers! Leading The Way!’
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If students are planning to attend a college/university and apply for scholarships, they are required to take a college
entrance exam. Students can take ACT and/or SAT. The testing dates are:
ACT • www.actstudent.org • $48 or fee waiver
Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Deadline/
Fee Required $21
Nearest Testing Location
December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 18, 2011 Foster, George Ranch, LCHS
February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 20, 2012 Foster, George Ranch, LCHS
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 23, 2012 Foster, George Ranch, LCHS
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 Terry High
Practice Test Booklets in the Counselor’s Office
Online at www.4tests.com
SAT • www.collegeboard.com • $47 or fee waiver
Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Deadline/
Fee Required $24
Nearest Testing Location
November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011 Foster, George Ranch or Lamar CHS
December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011 Foster HS
January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012 Foster, George Ranch or Lamar CHS
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012 George Ranch or Lamar CHS
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012 Lamar CHS
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012 Foster HS
Test Date
Registration Deadline
February 2012 January 2012
April 2012 March 2012
June 2012 May 2012
July 2012 June 2012
Method test prep on Naviance Website.
THEA • www.thea.nesinc.com • $29
Late Deadline/
Fee Required $20
Log onto registration website for testing
dates offered in spring.
Test Preparation for the ACT, SAT and THEA
On the registration Websites for ACT, SAT & THEA
Online at www.number2.com
“Quick THEA”
Option
Students can take the “Quick THEA”
at WCJC. Test is offered twice a
month. Call 1-800-561-9252 to register.
Cost is $39.
Online at www.gocollege.com
ACT and SAT prep courses offered by LCISD
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Driver Education:
Only $129 and $25 goes to Terry
High and L.E.A.F.
- Texas DPS approved.
- Online or on a CD
- Learn at home at your own pace
- Parents help and save!
Log On, Drive Off!
Lamar Educational Awards Foundation
(L.E.A.F.) and Safety-USA
are sponsoring a driver education
and safety program!
Defensive Driving:
Only $25 and $5 goes to benefit
Terry High and L.E.A.F. This online
course can:
- Dismiss most speeding and
traffic tickets
- Reduce fines
- Eliminate points
- Save on car insurance
Go to the L.E.A.F. Website or Terry H.S. Website
or http://leaf.drivethefoundation.com
THS Tardy Policy 2011-2012
1st Tardy: Warning and Sign Tardy
Log
2nd Tardy: Office Referral and Assigned
1 Day Lunch Detention
3rd Tardy: Office Referral and Assigned
2 Days Lunch Detention
4th Tardy: Office Referral and Assigned
3 Days Lunch Detention
5th Tardy: Office Referral and Assigned
After School Detention 3:45-
4:45 p.m. (ISS Room 405)
6th Tardy: Office Referral and Assigned
Saturday School or ISS
The ParentLink System through Discovery
will call home at the end of the
day when students receive a tardy.
*Note: The tardy cycle will start over
EACH six weeks.
LCISD Board of Trustees
President Michael Richard, Vice President Sam Hopkins,
Secretary Karen Mendoza, Member Dar Hakimzadeh,
Member Julie Thompson, Member Jesse Torres and Member
Rhonda Zacharias
The Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of each
month (unless otherwise noted) at 7 p.m. at the Brazos
Crossing Board Room, 3911 Ave. I in Rosenberg.
Special meetings are posted online throughout the year.
Rowdy’s Rap Staff
Dr. Vera Wehring - Principal
The THS Counseling Staff, Registrar, Title I Coordinator,
College Coordinator, Librarian, Department Heads
Denise Adams - Production
Rowdy’s Rap is published online every six weeks for
parents, students, educators and the community. Suggestions
and information are welcome. Please direct
them via e-mail to deadams@lcisd.org. Visit LCISD’s
Website, www.lcisd.org, on a regular basis to view the
back issues and the latest Rowdy’s Rap.
Library Line
The George Memorial Library has a live homework help site that any
students can use. They do not need a library card to use this site.
Live Homework Tutoring from Brainfuse
Students can receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in
English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skillsbuilding
sessions are also available for students who have academic
needs that extend beyond homework help. There are live tutors
from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. There’s a 24/7 area where you can submit a
question or even a paper and they’ll respond within 24 hours with the
answer or corrections/suggestions on the paper. There’s a writing
lab, test center, flashbulb is flash cards for every subject for students
or you. There’s even an adult area with information on citizenship
testing and resume writing.
Ranger Success Center
The Ranger Success Center is open from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
as per the calendar on the school Website. There are late buses
available to take students home. However, they must have a bus
pass to ride the late bus. These are available in RSC or from Ms.
Hudson. Please encourage your son or daughter to take advantage
of the RSC where they can receive one-on-one tutoring, work
on group projects or have access to computer data bases. Together,
we are succeeding!
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Name the Room Winner
The College Career counselors
held a “name-theroom”
contest to name the
area where students can
research colleges, scholarships
and post high-school
offerings. Senior Kellie
McClain was the winner
with her name of “Explore
- Your Future is Here” and
the accompanying logo with
a compass in the center.
She earned a $50 gift card,
and she’s shown with, from
left, Associate Principal Dr.
Maria Fondon and Counselor Kristie Sulak. Not shown is Counselor
Mildred Anaele. Students are urged to visit the center to obtain
invaluable information about colleges and career planning.
College Night Winner
Students
who attended
the college
fair at
the Rosenberg
Civic
Center were
entered into
a drawing
to win
a $50 gift
card from Best Buy. Alix Calderon was the winner, and she
is shown with Associate Principal Maria Fondon and career
counselor Kristie Sulak.
Attention Parents!
NASP Winners
Seniors Myles Parnell and Alec Perez were
named Outstanding Participants in the National
Achievement Scholarship Program.
These students scored in the top 3 percent of
more than 160,000 Black Americans who requested
consideration in the 2012 National Achievement
Program when they took the 2010 Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
A roster of their names and tentative college
major choices is being sent to approximately 1,500
colleges and universities.
The NASP is an academic competition
established to honor Black American high school
students. The annual scholarship competition
is conducted by the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation which also conducts the National Merit
Scholarship Program.
Myles is the son of Eric and Kim Parnell, and
Alec is the son of Ismael and Kimberley Perez.
They are shown with Principal Dr. Vera Wehring.
The Rowdy’s Rap will no longer be mailed to your home. You can access Rowdy’s
Rap online at any time. Visit www.lcisd.org, click on schools and then click on
Terry High School. The Rowdy’s Rap will be on the school’s main page. If you do
not have access to the Internet and would like a printed copy, a few will be available
in the front office. For more information about scholaships, tests, etc., visit Terry’s
Website on a regular basis. We’re working on the Website to make it more user
friendly so you can find the information you need to help your teen stay successful!
Rowdy’s Rap will be updated every six weeks.
Making Changes to Spring Semester Schedules
Guidelines to follow to make a change:
1. Student will receive a copy of spring semester
schedule to verify courses at beginning of December.
2. In order to make an elective course or level
course change, student must pick up a schedule change
form from their counselor and return with required signatures.
3. No changes will be made for teacher or class
period preference.
4. Changes must be made between Monday, Dec.
5 and Monday, Dec. 12.
How Do I get Financial Aid?
Students and parents will use the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for financial
aid to help supplement the cost of post-secondary
education.
The earliest seniors can apply is Jan. 1, 2012.
At this time, students and parents can get a pin
number at www.pin.ed.gov that will be used as a signature
for the online FAFSA.
Parents can then attend “Fill out the FAFSA” sessions
on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or on
Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Financial Aid advisors will be available to work with
parents to complete the financial aid application.
Senior Talks
During the month of November each senior will
meet with his/her counselor in an one-to-one talk to
make sure seniors are on track for graduation and future
plans.
The counselor and student will discuss current
grades and credits. We also will review future plans
and discuss steps that need to be taken. Parents and/
or guardians will receive a letter listing the results of the
interview.
Then Kristie Sulak and Mildred Anaele, College/Career
Facilitators, will follow up with seniors to verify they
have completed applications for college, scholarships,
and financial aid.
With everyone on the same page and working together,
we help to make these exciting events successful
for everyone.
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Counselor’s Corner
College Deadlines Approaching
Seniors should be finishing their college applications.
Universities such as A&M and UT recommend
that students send their application materials by Thanksgiving.
UT admissions deadline is Dec. 1 and A&M admissions
deadline is Jan. 15. Students and parents should
make sure they are following guidelines and deadlines
for any of the colleges they are interested in.
PSAT Results
PSAT/NMSQT results will be distributed in early
January. A session will be conducted to explain the results.
If you have any questions, please call your child’s
counselor at 832-223-3415.
TESTING DATES:
Nov. 16 - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra
II PMA (in class)
Nov. 18 - IPC, Biology PMA (in
class)
Nov. 21 - World Georgraphy, World
History PMA (in class)
Nov. 29 - English 1 LRA (Day 1) -
9th
Nov. 30 - English 1 LRA (Day 2) -
9th
- ELA LRA - 10th, 11th
- Ranger Outlook - 12th
English 1 LRA for 9th graders will
begin at 8:30 a.m. and run to to
12:30 p.m. both days. ELA LRA will
be all day for 10th and 11th graders.
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Terry High news with the B.F. Terry High School Ranger Pride
page. Become a fan of the football program with B.F. Terry
Ranger Football Team. Keep up with the yearbook, newspaper
and broadcast teams with B.F. Terry Publications. Follow
Principal Vera Wehring on Twitter -- vwehring!
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National Hispanic Scholars
Four students were recognized by the National Recognition
Program. Shown are, from left, Pedro Cervantes,
Samantha Chapa, Principal Dr. Vera Wehring,
Kristina Klock and Jose Salazar.
The National Hispanic Recognition Program announced
that four students from B.F. Terry High School
were recognized as award recipients.
Samantha Chapa, Kristina Klock and Jose Salazar
were selected for the 2011-12 National Hispanic Recognition
Program as scholars, and Pedro Cervantes received
an honorable mention.
The NHRP was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding
Hispanic/Latino high school students. Nearly 5,000
students were selected from a pool of over 235,000 students
who took the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT/PAA and identified
themselves as Hispanic/Latino.
Students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are designated
as scholars, and those with GPAs of 3.0 to 3.49 are designated
as Honorable Mentions.
Postive Impact Award
Kaitlin Noser was
awarded the 2011 Triple-
Impact Competitor Scholarship
Award by the Positive
Coaching Alliance. Noser
received a $2,000 scholarship
as well as a standing
ovation from the capacity
crowd.
“There were 30 finalists,
and they only gave out
10 awards,” Noser said.
She was quite surprised
when her name was the
eighth one called. The
scholarships were based
on being a student athlete,
involvement in school and
community service.
Noser qualified for the
scholarship by writing an
essay and undergoing an
interview with the scholarship
committee.
The breakfast and
awards ceremony were
held at the Omni Hotel’s
Grand Salon. The KUBE’s
Todd Freed served as
master of ceremonies and
Sam Hinkie, Executive Vice
President of Basketball
Operations for the Houston
Rockets, gave the keynote
address.
Noser is the daughter
of Jeff and Lisa Noser of
Richmond. She is a member
of the volleyball, swimming
and water polo teams
as well as a member of the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
and Peer Assistance
Leadership, PALs.
She was also the “Student
of the Week” for the
Houston Chronicle’s “This
Week.”
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Last year, our students took a
public stand against a problem that
has plagued the country – bullying.
The United Students Against Bullying
started with a few dedicated
teens and has now grown to having
hundreds sign an anti-bullying
pledge.
This issue’s cover is a picture
of the students who joined together
to sign the pledge.
The photo represents just a
fraction of the students at Terry High
who are focusing on making positive
choices.
Through the USAB, and many
other organizations and clubs, our
students are dedicating themselves
to making good grades and good
choices.
We saw that dedication in our
students’ involvement in the districtwide
food drive where we collected
boxes of non-perishables for the
most needy in our community.
That dedication is evident in
the hours of practice our students
give to the band in after-school
practice, commitment that resulted
in top honors at UIL competition.
We see practice and determination
pay off in the hours our
students willingly give to our fall
musical, “Hairspray,” where they’ve
been singing and dancing since the
summer.
Our ROTC and FFA students
put in countless hours on the weekends
to make sure the community
knows how proud we are of our
school and our achievements.
Monday through Thursday, the
library is filled with students going
the extra academic mile alongside
teachers who are providing that
extra bit of tutoring to make sure we
all achieve our academic goals.
Remind your teen that the
counselors, teachers and administrators
are here to help them
through difficult times, and clubs like
the USAB and the Ranger Saver
Program can help alert someone in
authority about a situation before it
reaches the boiling-over point.
Please encourage your son or
daughter to continue making good
choices and to not bring outside
differences into the school because
they interfere with learning.
We are encouraging making
good choices and then acting
on those positive commitments as
those are the stair steps to success.
Please communicate with us
about any concerns you may have
– all teacher emails are listed on our
Website, www.lcisd.org, and grades
are also posted there.
We love seeing our parents at
our athletic events, fine arts performances
and volunteering at Terry.
Please contact me, another administrator
or a teacher if you’d like to
volunteer or if you have any questions
or concerns.
As we gear up for the end
of the semester, we know we are
headed in the right direction toward
academic and personal growth for
our students.
Ranger Pride!
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The B.F. Terry High School cross country team participated in the
Shark Run in Palacios Saturday,Sept. 17. Winning medals for finishing
in the top 15 in their races were, from left, Francisco Soto,
Jorge Yerena, Rubi Acevedo, Kristel Reid, Michel Dominguez,
Dimitry Allen and James Silva. The junior varsity team finished
as the second-place team at the meet. Coach is Sheila Lofton.
Photojournalism Contest Winners
In the morning class,
earning top marks
for their photographs
were, from left,
Quinsha Elliott, Josh
Barela, Alonso Reyes,
Tarius Bishop and
Warrick Lathon.
In the afternoon classes
earning top marks
were, from left, front,
Nikki Flores, Yesely
Cardenas, Judge Joe
Dybala Sarai Antunez
and Maria Martinez;
back row, Ricardo
Juarez, Jared Ramos
and Isaiah Villalobos.
Copies of transcripts
are available in the registrar’s
office at Terry High School.
A transcript includes the semester
grades and available
standardized testing information
(TAKS, PSAT, PLAN,
SAT, ACT) for a student
while enrolled in high school.
Transcripts are permanently
kept for any student who
attended Terry High School
and earned semester grades.
There are two types of
transcripts: official and unofficial.
Official transcripts have
been signed, stamped, and
are in a sealed envelope.
Colleges and most employers
require official transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts are
open.
Requests for transcripts
must be made in writing — in
person on the form available,
by fax (832-223-3411), or
by email (bteykl@lcisd.org).
This is to ensure the confidentiality
of the document
and request.
Also, once a person
is 18 years old and out of
school, parents can no
longer request transcripts for
their child; the person must
make his/her own request.
If someone other than the
requester is to pick it up, we
must have written permission
from the requester.
There is no charge for
this service, and multiple
copies (within reason!) of a
transcript can be requested.
For example, if a student
knows he/she will apply to
five colleges, request five
official and one unofficial
transcripts. However, 24-hour
notice must be given for the
request.
If you have any questions
about transcripts
or VOEs, please contact
Brenda Teykl, the registrar, at
832-223-3420.
VOE (Verification of Enrollment)
• Needed by Department of Public Safety each time
you visit their office for learner’s permit or driver’s
license renewal until age 18
• Blank forms are in registrar’s office
• Student signs form and leaves it in box
• Mrs. Teykl completes forms daily before school is
dismissed
• Call 832-223-3420 for more information.
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Junior Prince Luis Coronado
Junior Princess Carly Cervenka
2011 Homecoming Court
Sophomore Duke Manuel Mancilla
Sophomore Duchess Alicia Ortiz
Nominees, front, Andrea Gonzalez, Carly Cervenka, Samantha
Chapa, Mia Castillo, Miranda Arredondo, Kaylee Mikolas and
Alicia Ortiz; standing Brandon Martinez, Luis Coronado, Dejuan
Hudson, Arthur Castillo, Frank Guerra, Andres Hernandez and
Manuel Mancilla. Photos by Denise Adams
Freshman Lord Brandon Martinez
Freshman Lady Andrea Gonzalez
Homecoming King and Queen Frank Guerra
and Mia Castillo. Photo by Lindsie Lev
Our
Rangers
-- Hard At
Work
The 2011-12 Yearbook is...
ALL COLOR!!
Yes, that’s right! For the first time in Terry
history, the 2011-12 yearbook is an all-color books
-- pictures, sports, choir - all color! Best of all, the
price stays the same - $65. The book covers all the
highlights of the year from Homecoming to Spirit
Week to class photos. The yearbook will arrive in
May so students can have their friends sign in the
book, and a summer supplement (that fits right in
the book) wraps up the end-of-the-year events.
You can order your ALL-COLOR yearbook
online at www.smart-pay.com. You can get your
student’s name on the front, icons, covers and
much, much more!
Parents, we need your help. Please consider
purchasing an ad in the yearbook -- color ads start
at $35 (this includes pictures and words of wisdom
for your teen!). Please support your high school
yearbook! For more information, email deadams@
lcisd.org.
Order at www.smart-pay.com
College Mania!
The Ranger staff wears college shirts every Wednesday to promote higher learning! Be sure to visit the College and
Career Center in Room 501 for information on colleges, scholarships and financial aid.
Depelchin
Sessions Include:
Anger Management
Impulse Control
Healthy and Unhealthy Coping
Skills
Dealing with Grief
return for permission to participate in the groups.
For many years, LCISD has contracted with DePelchin’s Children Center
to provide free counseling services for our students. The DePelchin
S.T.A.R. Program conducts small, short-term counseling groups during the
school day with our Terry students. The groups meet once a week (approximately
45 minutes) for several weeks.
In past years, the DePelchin Therapists have conducted counseling groups
on the topics of anger management, impulse control, healthy and unhealthy
coping skills, dealing with grief and more. The THS staff is asked
to help us identify students who may benefit from these sessions. Then,
the students are given a packet for their parent/guardian to complete and
In addition to group counseling, DePelchin therapists counsel students individually on a wide range of issues. If
you feel your child is in need of group or individual counseling, please contact your child’s counselor.
Ms. Rhonda Klutts Ms. Carolyn Jones Ms. Diana Prihoda Coach Richard Lazarou Ms. Tara Wenglar
Ms. Patti Hodges Ms. Joan Batts Mr. Jonathan Spiering Ms. Wynda Azeez Ms. Lisa Rose
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This is a listing of scholarships, leadership programs, and summer camps available to underclassmen. NOT all
underclassmen scholarships and enrichment programs available are listed. Please look under the Enrichment Programs
tab and Scholarships tab in Naviance to find more listings. If you need help with how to log into Naviance,
please see Mrs. Sulak in room 501.
High School Aerospace Scholars
Summer program for juniors to explore opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
It is a six-day program at NASA Johnson Space Center. There is NO cost, and all expenses are included.
Students apply at http://TAS.aerospacescholars.org
Deadline: Dec. 9, 2011
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay contest
$500 to $10,000 and trip to Boston, Mass.
Awarding scholarships to high school students who write an essay on an act of political courage by a US. elected
official. For contest information, registration, and to submit essay go to www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline: Jan. 7, 2012
Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund
Awarding to 11th grade students. Students need to complete application, write a short essay, and submit copy of
2011 income tax form to compete for scholarship. Go to http://www.lindalorelle.org/llsf-application for scholarship
application.
Deadline: February 2012
Houston Leadership for Tomorrow (HLT)
HLT offers a year-long leadership development experience to the best and brightest minority high school seniors.
The application process takes place during the junior year and the program starts in the summer before senior
year. Participants develop skills that give them an edge in college and their careers. They will learn from today’s
business and civic leaders. The program also provides an opportunity to build a network of meaningful professional
relationships and establish friendships with other high-achieving students. Students need to apply at www.
houstonleaders.org.
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
January 2
Student and
Staff Holiday
- Basketball
Practice 4-7
p.m.
8 9
- Choir booster
club meeting at
6 p.m. in choir
room
- Pro Grad at 7
p.m. in cafeteria
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HOLIDAY
3
- Rangerette
Booster Club
Meeting at 7
p.m.
10
- FFA meeting
at 7:30 p.m. in
the Ag Room
January, 2012
4
- Senior graduation
meeting
with Balfour at 9
a.m. in auditorium
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- Balfour takes
senior orders
during all
lunches
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Want to check your teen’s grades online? Here’s the steps:
1. Log onto www.lcisd.org
2. Click on the “Students/Parents, Tools and Opportunities” button at the top.
3. Under “Quick Links” at the left, click on the Classroom Connection Center button.
4. There you will find an overview and a place to register for your own personal PIN number. That number will allow you to access grades
online.
Students, do you want to get a higher SAT or ACT test score? Log on to
INeedAPencil.com. This website has 60 lessons and over 800 practice questions.
You can go at your own pace, review and even get indicators of how
well you might score. Best of all, INeedAPencil.com is free.
November 17, 18, 19 • 7:30 p.m.
November 20 • 2:30 p.m.
Graeber Auditorium
For tickets, call 832-223-3541.
Carolyn Jones is now serving as the
Chair for the Districtwide Student
Improvement Council.
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One application can be used
to apply to Texas four-year universities
and two-year community/junior
colleges.
Go to www.applytexas.org to
create an account and complete college
applications and some scholarship
applications.
If you need help with the application,
make an appointment with
your counselor or the college/career
facilitator to use computers in the
College/Career Center in Room 501.
Wondering what’s for lunch? All secondary lunch menus are posted online at www.lcisd.org. Information
about nutrition, a-la-carte prices, the USDA Food Pyramid and how to make payments online are all available
here. The nutritional analysis of all lunch items is also included on the district’s Website. Remember
-- no outside food can be brought to the school during scheduled lunch times.
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Butterfy by Mariana Torres, George JH
3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, Texas 77471
832.223.0000 • 832.223.0002 (Fax) • www.lcisd.org
INSTRUCTIONAL
CALENDAR
Student and Staff Holiday
Staff Development and Student Holiday
Workday/Student Holiday
(()) Six/Nine Weeks Begins/Ends
s New Teacher Staff Development Day
Teacher DMA Day and Student Holiday
© Bad Weather Make-Up Day (if needed)
Early Release Day (K-5)
Early Release Day (6-12)
Student & Staff Holidays
July 4 • Independence Day
September 5 • Labor Day
September 23 • Fort Bend Fair Day
November 23 - 25 • Thanksgiving Break
December 19-30 • Winter Break
January 16 • MLK Day
March 12 - 16 • Spring Break
April 6 • Good Friday
May 28 • Memorial Day
Staff Development &
Student Holidays
August 10-12 (New Teachers); August 15-19;
January 2; February 20; April 9; June 1
Grading Periods
First Semester
Elementary = 89 Days
Secondary = 80 Days
Second Semester
Elementary = 89 Days
Secondary = 98 Days
ToTal InsTrucTIonal Days = 178
230 Day Employees
7 Non-Work Days
251 Day Employees
Jul 4, Sept 5, Nov 24-25, Dec 22-23,
Dec 30, Jan 16, Apr 6, May 28
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
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