1. UNIted high school
Class of 2021

2. 10th grade counselors A-L M-z
Dr. Cristina Trevino
Mrs. Marla Alaniz
Magnet Counselor: Joanna Garcia
Head Counselor: Maria Salinas

3. REMIND
Remind, formerly Remind101, is a communication tool that helps us reach students and parents where they are.
TO: 81010
MESSAGE:
@Horns2021

4. Graduation Plans/Requirements
Foundation
DLA/Endorsement
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
UHS ‘21

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

6. 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 9 absences = LOSS OF CREDIT

7. 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 

8. Obtain Transcripts www.parchment.com
Create your account
Check credits & grades
Obtain your GPA & Class Rank
Send Transcript to Colleges

9. PSAT TESTING FOR 10TH GRADE
Students in 10th grade can take the new PSAT/NMSQT to measure readiness for college, access scholarships, and practice for the SAT.
250 SEATS WILL BE SOLD STARTING OCTOBER 1st
CASH ONLY WITH COUNSELOR SECRETARY OR
ONLINE WITH DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD
PSAT Testing Date
October 24, 2018
AP EXAMS
RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE ENROLLED IN AN AP COURSE
SPRING
Mrs. Maria Alarcon

10. Writing – 340 with a 4 on the Essay, or a score of a 5+ on the Essay.
tsi
In order to take HB1/dual courses, students must pass the TSI assessment. Students may test at LC or TAMIU at anytime, however they must call their assessment centers to schedule an appointment.
TSI Passing Scores:
Reading – 351
Math - 350
Writing – 340 with a 4 on the Essay, or a score of a 5+ on the Essay.
Dual programs that do not require passing TSI scores which are available at United High School include HVAC certification and Oil and Gas Production certification. Students may pre- register for these programs during Pre-Registration sessions through Fall and Spring semester World History classes.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Gang INTERVENTION facilitator
Mr. Jose 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.

14. https://uhs.uisd.net/28578_1
Counselors’ corner
Access Important Information Event Announcements Deadline Dates View Relevant Power Point Pres. Scholarship Search Testing Info/Links Apply Texas/Common Application FAFSA

15. Attendance Truant Officer
Other Important Contact Info
Mrs. Karla Pena
Tutorials
Academic Coordinator
Mrs. Patricia Martinez
Community Service Hours
Activity Coordinator
Mr. Juan Ruiz
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

16. YEARBOOK
Pricing:
$80.00 on Sept.11 ONLY (Meet the Teacher Night Special)
$90.00 FALL (September 5- December 31)
$ SPRING (January 1- April 30)
$ (May)
Payment:
YEARBOOK Sponsor: Mrs. Veronica Barrera (ROOM )
For AD information please Mrs. Veronica Barrera

17. Upcoming event
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 11th
6:00 - 7:30PM

18. TOGETHER
WE WILL
MAKE
IT A
GREAT
YEAR!