Hey Roos,

Happy ROO Year and welcome back! I hope you and your loved ones were able to spend some time together and celebrate new beginnings as we begin the spring semester. I am excited to get back to work and help guide our students through lots of new learning experiences. This will be an especially important time for our seniors as they start the race to the finish line!

We are thrilled to welcome back all students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and we will take time during the first week to review campus expectations, reconnect, and review safety procedures/processes. January 7th-10th will be non-power days, so students have time with their Advisory teachers to review the campus expectations. All seniors will be required to remain on campus this first week as it is important for everyone to know expectations and safety measures. We appreciate you helping us keep safety the priority!

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns as we enter the new year, and don’t forget – if you see something -SAY SOMETHING!

Let’s go BIG ROOS!

Kara Trevino

On the first day of school for students, Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, all students will report to their 1st period class from the 1st semester. All students will receive their 2nd semester schedule at that time.

Kangaroo Parents & Fans:

We encourage all of our students to attend our Athletic & Fine Arts events and support our Roos and Lady Roos! Please make plans for students to be picked up from any extracurricular event within 15 minutes of the event ending. Campus administrators will be present to remind students to contact parents for rides before the event has ended. Students who are not picked up in a timely manner may not be able to attend future events.

Thank you for helping us get everyone home safely and timely after our extracurricular events!

To get the most out of Power Hour, make sure to schedule your time in advance!

Get the Power Hour schedule from each of your teachers, and note the days that they offer tutoring and the times that club sponsors have meetings. Spend half of your Power Hour time each day eating lunch and the other half attending a tutoring or club meeting. Both options are accessible, depending on when your teachers offer tutoring and when clubs or activities are scheduled.

Take advantage of this opportunity to improve your academics!

What is the SBDM Committee?

The SBDM (Site Based Decision Making) Committee meets once per month, here on campus, to discuss our progress toward the goals in our Campus Improvement Plan, as well as important events on campus.

Parents' and community business members' voices are important in this process.

Our next SBDM meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd at 4:30pm. This meeting is open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Let's go, Big Roos!

We believe in catching kids doing great thinks! Students at KHS can receive positive referrals for demonstrating our Kangaroo values and characteristics!

At Killeen High School, we have a set of values that represent our campus. These values are School Pride, Relationships, Collaboration, Success, and Integrity. When we see our students embodying our values and completing positive, thoughtful acts around campus we like to celebrate them with our "Positive Referrals".

Roo Pride is Justified!

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

If you or your child are having a mental health emergency please dial 911 or go to your local emergency room. If you are not in immediate danger but want to speak with someone you can reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If this is not an emergency and you would like to talk with a KISD Professional School Counselor, please call the KISD Wellness Hotline at 254-336-HELP (4357).

Killeen ISD is committed to the overall well-being of our students, staff, and families. The district provides various resources to promote Social-Emotional Learning, Mental Health Awareness, and Self-Care Awareness. KISD has a KISD Self-Care Committee to provide resources for staff. You will find resources available for students, staff, and parents by clicking here.

https://www.killeenisd.org/guidance_and_counseling

The KISD dress code policy can be found in the Student Code of Conduct (SCOC). Some key highlights are as follows:

• No rips or holes in pants/jeans higher than 6” above the knee
• Skirts/dresses should not be higher than 6” above the knee
• Tops must cover a student’s midriff
• No Sagging
• Clothing must not be see-through
• No head coverings/hats/bandanas
• No pajamas/slippers
• ID cards MUST be worn at all times

For a full list of dress code requirements, please refer to the SCOC (p. 58-59). All dress code issues will be subject to the campus administrator’s judgment. Students are responsible for knowing what is in the KISD Student Code of Conduct, which can also be found in the Parents & Students section of our campus website under “Code of Conduct”.

We want to thank you for all the support you have shown through the first week of school as we have been teaching and reviewing the norms and expectations for Killeen High School. We are looking forward to a fabulous year!

Let’s go, BIG ROOS!

This month, KHS is embracing the theme of respect as part of the Capturing Kids' Hearts initiative. Respect is a cornerstone of meaningful relationships and a vibrant school culture. It encompasses courtesy, self-awareness, and appreciation for others' beliefs and rights. By modeling respect in our actions and words, we not only foster a positive environment but also inspire our students to carry this value into their lives.

As you engage with this month’s activities, think about how respect shapes your interactions—with students, colleagues, and the broader community. Let’s honor each other’s contributions, support one another through challenges, and celebrate the unique strengths we bring to our school.

Our amazing Homework Room is open! WE ARE OPEN ON SATURDAYS!!

Details:

Who: The Homework Room is for students who need a protected place to get classwork done.

What: The Homework Room is a protected environment where students can bring work to work on and avoid distractions.

When: Monday-Friday (7:30am–8:15am and 4:30am–5:30pm) and Saturday (8:30am-12:30pm)

Where: Room 312

Why: To facilitate the academic growth and success for all of our students!

For morning and Saturday tutoring, please call 243-336-7241 when you arrive to be let into the building. All students will enter through Door 22.

The KISD Tutoring Center now provides free assistance with Writing and Reading as well as Math! Killeen ISD students in grades 4-12 are able to receive assistance with individualized tutoring, STAAR & EOC preparation, math fact fluency, and hard-to-learn math concepts, writing, reading, as well as homework help, all for free at the Killeen ISD Tutoring Center. Get the support you need from our State-Certified Teachers!

Elementary and Middle School parents/guardians must fill out a registration form upon arrival the first time their child comes to the Tutoring Center. With the safety of our students at the forefront, parents/guardians will be required to sign in and sign out their student(s) from tutoring with a valid ID.

Questions? Please call us during the hours we tutor at (254)336-1736 for any questions you may have or if you would like to use our tutoring services via Zoom.

Embracing a phone-free policy in Killeen Independent School District (KISD) enhances academic achievement by minimizing distractions and maximizing instructional time. This initiative not only supports school safety efforts but also fosters an environment conducive to learning, where students can fully engage in their studies and interact meaningfully with their peers and teachers. By reducing cellphone-related disruptions, we create a safer, more focused, and supportive educational atmosphere for everyone.

Secondary campuses began issuing pouches, training students on expectations and implementing procedures beginning on August 14. Parents/guardians can submit questions via email: phonefreeschools@killeenisd.org.

For more information, please click the link below to be taken to the District's webpage.

https://www.killeenisd.org/phonefree

Home Access Center (HAC 4.0) provides parent/guardian access to view student assignments, grades, and attendance.

To use HAC to participate in your child's educational experience, contact your child's campus registration office to request an account and password. A valid email address is required for account creation.

** Click HERE to be taken directly to the district website for more information.

January 6th - Teacher PD Work Day/Student Holiday

January 7th - Students start 3rd 9 weeks

January 13th - 9th-11th Grade Picture Retakes

January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

January 23rd - Mid Year Graduation 6pm @ Shoemaker

January 27th - 29th Senior Photos

Electronic Devices and Pouches – Secondary students will maintain their phone, and all communication devices, in a locked pouch during the school day.

E-cigarettes/Cigarettes

1st Offense Violation:

Students will be assigned one day of ISS and one day of Saturday School. Secondary Students will attend at their home campuses (the curriculum will be provided for all students who attend for cigarette/e-cigarette violations).

If the student fails to attend ISS, Saturday Detention and/or complete the lessons, a due process hearing will be held with a recommendation for DAEP placement for 10 days. Students will be allowed one make up opportunity to complete Saturday Detention.

2nd Offense Violation:

A due process hearing will be held with a recommendation for DAEP placement for 20 days.

Consequences for School Bus Violations:

For school bus safety violations, and for serious violations, as defined in this document, that happen on the bus, the 3rd bus offense shall invoke at least a temporary removal (possibly a permanent removal), and the 4th offense will invoke a bus suspension for the rest of the school year. For students attending a DAEP, the 2nd bus offense will result in permanent bus suspension for the time the student is placed in DAEP; any flagrant bus offense prior to the 2nd violation may result in immediate bus suspension. Students who fight on the bus will be suspended for three days. If after a thorough investigation, fighting is confirmed, then the students involved will be removed from the bus for 30 school days. Under severe circumstances the Director for Transportation Services reserves the right to implement temporary or permanent bus suspension at a date earlier than prescribed by this regulation.