Ninth Grade News

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• Students of the Week
• Teacher Feature
• Limelight Lesson
• MAP Testing
• Counseling Corner
• Happenings
• THS Tardy Policy
• Upcoming Events

Welcome to September, Turner Families!

Our staff has so enjoyed this first month of school with your students, they are a phenomenal class. We are all adjusting to the block schedule and I feel it has been a great shift at THS. Schedule changes have concluded and we have all started to settle into this semester's routine. Fall sports and activities are in full swing and competitions began this week. I am proud of the freshman involvement and as a school we have had over 200 students turn in physicals to get involved. We can't wait to see you at events, soon. Club meetings will begin next week, please encourage your student to consider joining!

Our technology department has been hard at work getting devices to students. Every student who has the OLR and parent acknowledgements completed in Infinite Campus has been issued a computer. If you have questions or concerns about your student's technology, you can contact Mr. Duenas directly at duenasc@turnerusd202.org or calling the front office and requesting a transfer to technology.

We are excited to settle into September and continue getting to know the Class of 2027! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to support your family, my contact information is below.

Go Bears!

Assistant Principal

Email: supplea@turnerusd202.org
Website: https://www.turnerusd202.org/our-schools/turner-high-school
Location: 2211 South 55th Street, Kansas City, KS, USA
Phone: 913-288-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerHighSchool/
Twitter: @THSMrsSupple

The following Golden Bears were selected by the freshman teachers as Student of the Week Honorees!

Mr. Fessler

Teaches: Biology and Advanced Biology

Other Roles: Head Boys Soccer Coach and JV Girls Soccer Coach

Outside of School Activities: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and our two mutts. I also enjoy traveling, cooking and trying new cuisines, drawing and painting, and urban and landscape photography.

Favorite Aspect of Teaching Freshmen: One of the main things I thoroughly enjoy about teaching freshman is that they are full of energy and keep me relevant. Freshmen also challenge me to be the best support that I can be to better their lives.

Ms. Johnson's Class Studies Vocabulary

After working on independent reading endurance, Ms. Johnson's students transitioned to some intensive vocabulary study. Students had the choice of using hard copy or digital tools to engage with identified words from the text they will be using this unit as part of our new English curriculum. Students around the room were working through the task in ways that fit their individual strengths, whether that be artistic, tech-inclined, or creative. It was amazing to see the natural collaboration at tables and to see the talents our students were bringing to the assignment!

What?

Students will begin MAP testing the week of September 11. The MAP test is completed on student laptops with the goal of looking at growth. This will be the first of three windows in which we test - fall, winter, and spring. Students should be familiar with the assessment as they have been participating in it throughout their time at Turner with ninth grade being the final assessed year.

Why?

At THS, we use MAP data for several things. We use it as a tool to evaluate student learning and the effectiveness of our curriculum, especially given the adoption of a new math curriculum last year and a new English curriculum for this year. We also use MAP scores to determine course placement for next year's student schedules.

Balancing Academics, School Activities, and Outside Responsibilities

Communication: Maintaining quality in most aspects of life requires communication. It can be beneficial for students to learn how to effectively communicate with the various individuals in their lives while also being able to balance their own needs, dignity and self-worth.

Boundaries: Especially boundaries with time, are important. Boundaries can be thought of as stop signs in a person's life. Where you place your stop signs and what you consider crossing the line varies based on your beliefs, values, cultural customs, and family traditions. Setting limits can provide balance in a person's life. When you set boundaries, you're communicating to others how you want and expect to be treated.

Engage with Your Support System: Engaging with your support system can be helpful for stress management and engaging in healthy coping strategies.

Invest Time in a Hobby or Coping Strategy: Although time can feel like a limited resource when students are managing school and other life responsibilities, investing time in a hobby or coping strategy can assist in increased wellness and stress reduction.

To learn more set an appointment with Ms. Sandoval, Freshman Counselor

Students need to be in class in order to learn, so THS utilizes a tardy policy to discourage students from being late. Mr. Douglas, our Dean of Students, will meet with students should they progress through the policy which is:

5 tardies- one day of In School Suspension

8 tardies- one day of Out of School Suspension

11 tardies- student will remain in In School Suspension until a parent and administrator can meet to discuss attendance

During class meetings the first week of school, administrators reviewed the importance of being in class and the details of the policy with students. Freshmen were also advised that if they are on campus by 7:00, the car line will not inhibit their ability to make it into the building on time. We also reminded students that they can sign up for district transportation and will never be late to school.

You will always be contacted at the information provided to us in Infinite Campus if your student is receiving a consequence based on the THS tardy policy.

• 9/1 7:00 Home Varsity Football

• 9/4 No School; 6:00 JV Football @ Leavenworth
• 9/5 4:00 Home Varsity/JV Volleyball; 4:30/6:00 Home JV/Varsity Soccer
• 9/7 3:00 Varsity Golf @ Seaman; 4:30/6:00 Home JV/Varsity Soccer
• 9/8 7:00 Varsity Football @ Seaman
• 9/11-9/15 MAP Testing
• 9/11 4:30 Home JV Football; 5:00 Freshman Volleyball @ Ottawa; 6:00 Home JV Football
• 9/12 4:00 Home Varsity/JV Volleyball; 4:30/6:00 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Shawnee Heights
• 9/13 2:00 JV Golf @ Desoto
• 9/14 4:30/6:00 Home JV/Varsity Soccer
• 9/15 7:00 Home Varsity Football
• 9/16 8:00 Cross Country @ Tonganoxie; 9:00 Freshman Volleyball @ Seaman
• 9/18 No School; 3:00 JV Golf @ Ottawa; 4:30 JV Football @ Basehor; 5:00 Freshman Volleyball @ Leavenworth
• 9/19 4:30/6:15 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Desoto; 5:00 Varsity/JV Volleyball @ Lansing
• 9/20 3:00 Varsity, 4:30 Freshman Volleyball @ Bonner
• 9/22 Picture Day; 7:00 Varsity Football @ Bishop Ward
• 9/25 4:00 Home Freshman Football; 4:30/6:00 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Schlagle; 4:30 Home JV Football
• 9/26 1:00 Varsity Golf @ Seaman; 4:30/6:00 Home JV/Varsity Soccer; 5:00 Varsity/JV Volleyball @ Basehor
• 9/28 4:30/6:15 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Basehor
• 9/29 7:00 Home Varsity Football