HAIS Weekly Newsletter
November 27-December 1 , 2023
Peek at the Week
Monday, Nov 27, 3:30-4:30: Debate Practice (206), Robotics Practice (133), Dance Practice (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, Nov 28, 345-515: Cheer Practice, Dance Practice
Tuesday, Nov 28, 4:30-6:00: Boys and Girls BB Practice (BCM Ryan)
Wednesday, Nov 29, 3:30-4:30: Debate (113), Interact (Go Center), Robotics (119A)
Wednesday, Nov 29, 5pm: c/o 2024 Senior Parent Meeting (Cafeteria)
Thursday, Nov 30, 345-515: Cheer Practice (Gym)
Thursday, Nov 30, 3:30-4:30: Dance Practice (Cafeteria)
Thursday, Nov 30, 4:30-6:00: Boys and Girls BB Practice (BCM Ryan)
Friday, Dec 1: G/T Testing
Friday, Dec 1, 730-11:00: EY Meeting
***There are no after school activities on Fridays***
Upcoming Events
Dec 5: EOC STAAR Eng I Retest
Dec 6: EOC STAAR Algebra I Retest
Announcements
Þ Student Drop Off & Pick Up: Please utilize the left-side of Stuart as a drop off/pick up lane between the hours of (730-745; 300-345). The right side is reserved for our HISD busses. Student cannot be picked up early past 245; they must remain in class until dismissal at 330pm.
Þ Volunteer for the HISD School Choice Fairs: Join Ms. Alderete at the different HISD School Choice Fairs and share why potential families should choose HAIS. Sign up to volunteer here.
Þ Fri-Yay Treat Donations Needed: Help show support of HAIS faculty and staff with our Fri-YAY Treat program. Sign up here to show your appreciation.
Þ Transportation Concerns/Requests: If you have transportation needs (new request, change of address, stop change request due to concerns) click here to complete our campus transportation tracking form*. *Note that there is a minimum 2-week district processing time. Please be sure to arrange for alternative transportation until you received your transportation update from the district and/or me.
Student Services
Please scan for assistance with the campus counselor or campus Wraparound Specialist.
HCC Information
Helpful HCC Resources
Check out our HCC Resources page here.
Student Travel Opportunities
Follow @HAISstudyabroad on Twitter and Instagram and check out our updated website for more information on upcoming deadlines. Don't miss out on your chance to see the world!
2024-2025 Applications are now open!
Priority Deadline for Amigos Applications is in December. Don't wait! Apply now.
Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad
A program of the U.S. Department of State, the YES Abroad program provides scholarships for eligible American high school students and recent graduates to live with host families and attend a local high school for an academic year in countries like Egypt, Ghana, India, Senegal, Thailand, Turkey and more. YES Abroad students promote mutual understanding between the U.S. and the host country by building relationships with the local community. We expect the 2024-25 program application to open in September 2023 –click HERE to be notified when the application opens!
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
A program of the U.S. Department of State, the NSLI-Y program provides scholarships for eligible American high school students and recent graduates to learn one of eight critical languages: Persian, Indonesian, Hindi, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Korean, and Arabic! Summer and academic year programs are available, with all programs including language instruction, cultural lessons and activities, conversation practice with local peers, and a host family component. We expect the 2024-25 program application to open in September 2023 –click HERE to be notified when the application opens.
CELEBRATING ALL THINGS HAIS
#PhoenixRising
SHOUT OUT GOES TO...
Ms. Yockey: Great job spearheading and conducting the campus PD day.
-Ms. Alderete
Ms. Rancifer: Amazing work with our students to oversee our indoor garden which has already given us healthy, delicious greens.
- Ms. Alderete
Mr. Dunn: Congratulations on being named AP World History lead teacher for HISD.
- Ms. Gomez
All AVID Teachers: Great job working with your students to prepare for Phoenix Festival.
- HAIS Leadership
Have you caught a colleague, faculty/staff member, or student doing something above and beyond? Let's recognize it.
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Location: 1810 Stuart Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 7139421430
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