Roy Johnson STEM Academy B.A.R.K.s

3rd Edition: Week of August 19, 2024

New Information

We had an AWESOME first week and start to our new year!

Students are learning and engaged right from the very start, and are ready to go for the year ahead! Thank you all for reading our communication and being so prepared. We couldn't do it without each of you!

Everman ISD Secondary Block A/B Schedule here.

Everman ISD Bag Policy for EISD Athletic events here.

Morning Reminders

The building will open at 7:45 am.

Students should not be left outside the school building prior to 7:45 am. Please do not allow students to bring balls, toys, or other objects to play out front of the school.

Keeping students safe is a priority.

B.A.R.K.

Reminders and School Information

Roy Johnson STEM Academy Bell Schedule

EISD 2024 - 2025 Calendars - Academic Calendar, UIL Calendar, Secondary Block Schedule, School Start and Dismissal Times

Dress Code Policy - Anyone not following the dress code will be asked to change.

EISD 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct & EISD 2024-2025 Grading Guidelines

Roy Johnson STEM Academy Report Card Information

EISD Transportation Information is accessible through the district website, including bus routes.

Other Important Information

Attendance Reminders Important BE ON TIME!!! Classes start at 8:45 Breakfast starts at 7:45 am School doors do not open until 7:45 Go to class EVERYDAY!!! Be ON TIME for each period. Tardy Sweeps will be done. Attendance will count Turn in notes for excused absences 3 or more absences = parent conference If you miss a class you must complete the missing assignments for all the days you were absent.

Academic Reminders Important Keys to Academic Success: You are RESPONSIBLE for your grades!!! Check grades in Skyward Turn in assignments on time Study and ask for help when you don’t understand. Don’t wait until last minute to turn work and bring up grades. 70% or higher needed to participate in UIL and athletics

Chromebook Bring chromebooks charged everyday Will need to pay for repairs and chargers if needed Repairs - $25 Charger - $25 Cashless payments Librarian will handle any chromebook technology issue and/or repairs Acceptable uses of chromebooks are for instructional purposes Misuse of chromebooks, including emailing peers/students can result in the loss of technology privileges.

Identification Badges Required by district no exceptions! Bring everyday! Lanyards will be given out. Do not destroy/deface or write on ID badge or you will need to pay to replace it. All payments are cashless this year. Please help us remind your son/daughter-safety reasons to have it everyday Pictures will be taken during advisory by teacher. Once ID badges are created, they will be given out during advisory.

Cell phones Cell phones will be placed in backpack, turned off, and left in area designated by teacher. Cell phones, airpods, and headphones are not to be visible throughout the day at any time, including during transitions, going to the restroom. All cell phones will be picked up if visible and a parent/guardian will need to pay a fee upon picking up the device. If a headphone/airpod is needed for instructional purposes in the classroom it is permitted if permission is granted by the teacher. A student should not be on a cell phone/smart watch during any time in the building. Cell phone/smart watch use is not permitted.

Anti Vaping Notice No Vaping HB 114 Parents: If your child possesses a vape on district property or at a district event, by law, they must be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP).

Schedule Change Information

A great deal of time is invested in the registration and scheduling process. All schedule change requests will be based on space available and in some cases the teacher, therefore no changes will be allowed unless deemed necessary by the Counselor.

Please Note that Schedule Changes will be addressed after the first week of school:

• SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: