UNIted high school Class of 2020

11th grade counselors A-L M-z Diana G. Hurtado 473-5624 dhurtado@uisd.net Anita T. Ayala 473-5630 alandin@uisd.net Magnet Counselor: Joanna Garcia 473-5626 jgarciapena@uisd.net Head Counselor: Maria Salinas 473-5608 mbsalinas@uisd.net

REMIND Remind, formerly Remind101, is a communication tool that helps teachers reach students and parents where they are. TO: 81010 MESSAGE: @united2020

Gang INTERVENTION facilitator Mr. Jose I. Jasso 473-5663 jjasso@uisd.net The Gang Intervention Facilitator (G.I.F.) works closely with students, parents, administrators, school staff, the Laredo Community, law enforcement agencies and the UISD Police Department on gang prevention and intervention strategies. In addition, the GIFs conduct numerous gang awareness presentations.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION COORDINATOR Mrs. Lourdes Minton 473-5790 leminton@uisd.net PBIS focuses on proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments.

COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS Mr. Rolando Flores 473-2464 rolflores@uisd.net Communities in Schools of Laredo helps at-risk students improve in academics, attendance and/or behavior, encouraging more students to stay in school, graduate and prepare for post-secondary life.

Graduation Plans/Requirements Foundation Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) 30 Required Credits Endorsement Required STAAR EOCs English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History 26 Required Credits STAAR EOC Requirements- Same as DLA

Endorsements Arts & Humanities Business Industry Multidisciplinary Public Service STEM

ATTENDANCE POLICY ONE SEMESTER COURSE 90 % attendance each semester is required to receive credit First Semester Second Semester 85 Instructional days 9 absences = LOSS OF CREDIT 90 Instructional days 10 absences = LOSS OF CREDIT

PARENT PORTAL https://parentportal.uisd.net/tsi_live/ Mr. Greg Reyes CHECK YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE AND GRADES DAILY Mr. Greg Reyes 473-5635 INFO WILL BE GIVEN ONLY TO PARENTS 

Obtain Transcripts www.parchment.com Create your account Check credits & grades Obtain your GPA & Class Rank Send Transcript to Colleges *handout provided with steps to set up account

Recommended 11th Grade Assessments Administered October 24, 2018 Registration and payment will start on October 1st in Counseling Center or Online Identifies Academic Strengths & Weaknesses Students could qualify for National Merit Scholarship/National Hispanic Recognition Program $16.00 – if paying at counseling center we kindly ask for exact change PSAT College Entrance Exams Recommended Spring 11th and 12th Fall SAT $60.50 www.collegeboard.org – Reading, Writing, and Math ACT $62.50 www.act.org – Reading, Writing, Math and Science Fee Waivers based on Income. Students may come by Counseling Center to check on qualification SAT/ACT College Placement Exam for any school in Texas TAMIU- 326-2131 LCC – 721-5418 Evaluates the readiness of students for college-level coursework in Texas Consists of three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing Pre-Assessment Inventory Survey must be complete prior to taking the exam. TSI *handout provided with national test dates *handout provided with phone numbers

Counselors’ corner Access Important Information such as: Event Announcements Deadline Dates View Class PowerPoint Presentations Scholarship Search Testing Info/Links Apply Texas/Common Application FAFSA Course Catalog

Attendance Truant Officer Other Important Contact Info Mrs. Karla Pena 473-5678 Tutorials Academic Coordinator Mrs. Patricia Martinez 473-5637 Community Service Hours Activity Coordinator Mrs. Gracie Salazar 473-5633 Absences / Tardies Attendance Truant Officer 504 Administrator SPED Administrator Nurses Testing Coordinator Mr. Oscar Cortez 473-5664 STAAR Results Mr. Gerardo Gonzalez 473-5613 504 Services Mrs. Myriam Gaytan 473-5603 Special Education Services Lisa Chavez 473-5640 Head Nurse

YEARBOOK Pricing: $90 Fall (September 5 –December 31) $120 Spring (January 1 – April 30) $140 (May) Special: $80 Meet the Teacher Night (September 11th / 6:00 pm to 7:30pm) Sponsor: Mrs. Veronica Barrera Room C110 vbarrera@uisd.net 473-5711 *For Yearbook AD information contact Mrs. Barrera*

OFF CAMPUS FOR SENIOR YEAR A student could have 1 Block off or 2 Blocks off per semester -Student has passed STAAR TESTS -Student has less than 10 classes to take during senior year -Permission from a parent -Transportation to get off and/or get on campus Off Campus Form needs to be filled in with a letter from a parent or guardian, receipt for college class, or check stub from an employer. If proper documentation is not turned in – your child will be given an elective class.

Upcoming event MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT SEPTEMBER 11TH 6 TO 7:30PM

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!