1. UNIted high school
Class of 2020

2. 11th grade counselors A-L M-z
Diana G. Hurtado
Anita T. Ayala
Magnet Counselor:
Joanna Garcia
Head
Counselor:
Maria Salinas

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

4. Gang INTERVENTION facilitator
Mr. Jose I. Jasso
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.

5. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
Mrs. Lourdes Minton
PBIS focuses on proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Endorsements Arts & Humanities Business Industry Multidisciplinary
Public Service
STEM

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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 $ – Reading, Writing, and Math
ACT $ – 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
LCC –
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

13. 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

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

15. 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
*For Yearbook AD information contact Mrs. Barrera*

16. 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.

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

19. TOGETHER
WE WILL
MAKE
IT ANOTHER
GREAT
YEAR!