SFHS Arrowhead Newsletter

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I am thrilled to welcome you back to another exciting school year at Santa Fe High School! It is a privilege to serve as your principal and to continue building upon the strong foundation we have established together.

To ensure that you stay informed about school events, activities, and important announcements, I encourage you to check our weekly newsletter. This will be your go-to resource for all things Santa Fe High School. We believe that open communication is essential to our school community’s success, and we are dedicated to keeping you informed and involved.

I look forward to partnering with you to create a remarkable school year filled with academic growth, personal development, and unforgettable experiences.

Sincerely,

Karlee Custer

Principal

SFHS

Parent, Guardians, and Students

• Please join the High School Remind 101 account (see the gray box) AND your grade level Remind 101 account.
• Send your class/group code (see below) to phone number 81010 - If you do not already have a Remind 101 account, you will be prompted to enter your name afterward.

Key reminders for building entry:

*Doors open at 6:55 AM.

**Have your ID on and around your neck to show staff as you enter the building.

We have 3 morning entrances:

• The front of the school.
• The bus entrance (this is for bus riders ONLY).
• The auditorium entrance (this closes at 7:10 AM sharp!).

All metal that will set off the metal detectors needs to be removed prior to approaching the detectors:

• ALL bags must pass through the metal detectors.
• This includes small pencil pouches and make-up bags. Students must remove the metal items and pass the bag through the metal detector.

• Bags must be emptied if they cannot pass through the detectors.

• All outerwear must pass through the detectors. No blankets permitted!

It is encouraged that all students prepare before coming to school:

• Do your clothes have unnecessary metal on them (such as large amount of metal clasps/zippers/buttons)?
• Does your backpack/bag have metal built into it (such as a charger or lock)?
• Bags must be emptied if they cannot pass through the detectors.

The graduating class can begin booking their 2024-2025 yearbook photo at the Gulf Coast Imaging Studio. The deadline to take your picture in studio is October 31, 2024. Please visit the Gulf Coast Image Studios website to schedule your appointment by clicking this link: https://gulfcoastimage.com/senior-booking-calendar/

Seniors that are unable to make it to the planned painting day may paint their parking spot on another weekend. However, be aware of parking lot lights and other campus facilities not being programmed for extended times.

It's possible that after the first 10 days of school and all balancing is complete that some teachers' lunches may change. Your student will be informed in this takes place.

Please click on your counselor's link below to request a visit.

Mrs. Luna (last names A-D) https://forms.office.com/r/7134uRZsaU

Mrs. Grayson (formerly Duggan) (last names E-La) https://forms.office.com/r/ww2415idyw

Mrs. Price (last names Le-Ri) https://forms.office.com/r/G6mdM5xV8f

Mrs. Bankston (last names Ro-Z) https://forms.office.com/r/0AZTkN1MvV

Click HERE.

To register for the PSAT or SAT, please complete the information below. Students will be called in to see their counselor upon signing up to go over registration and payment. Payment for exams must take place prior to ordering of an exam.

PSAT

• Offered to 9th – 1th grade students
• Cost is $18
• Date: Wednesday, October 9th
• Registration is currently open and closes on Wednesday, August 28th at 11:59 a.m.
• Sign up here for the PSAT: https://forms.office.com/r/zgUJfU021T

SAT

• Offered to Seniors ONLY
• Cost: $60
• Date: Wednesday, October 16th
• Registration is currently open and closes on Wednesday, August 28th at 11:59 a.m.
• Sign up here for the SAT: https://forms.office.com/r/PJ9WvZbrQF

• Students have no assigned seats.
• Students need to have on their ID to scan their badge. If their badge does not work, they need to know their Student ID for entry.
• Parents can provide their students with cash, a check made to Santa Fe High School (with your phone number in the memo line), or set up an account online to add money digitally to their account.
• Visit the YUM! website for all lunch information: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1008101556186406

• Students are not permitted to use their cell phone while in the classroom, in the hallways, or in the restroom.
• Students found to be on their cell phone will have their phone confiscated and sent to the Student Center to be picked up at the end of the day. Repeat offenses will result in campus consequences.
• Students are permitted to use their phones before school, during their assigned lunch, and after school.

Please read the full SFISD cell phone policy by opening the attachment below.

These are the most common infractions in the morning. For the full student dress code, visit the District's website: CLICK HERE

You can print a permit form off the website (under the police department tab) or it is attached below. Permits are sold during lunches in the bookkeeper's office.

All students who operate a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, on school property must register their vehicles with the District by purchasing a student parking permit, which must be renewed each school year.

Permits are $25.00 through September 2nd. The cost increases to $30.00 on September 3rd., unless the student is a newly licensed driver. When the permit is issued, students must present proof of a valid driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance).

It is the student driver’s responsibility to register his/her vehicle and display a valid parking permit for the current school year. Vehicles parked without a valid student parking permit may be towed at the owner’s expense.

If you have any questions - contact Jennifer Smith: 409-927-3310 or Jennifer.Smith@sfisd.org

Methods of payments:

-Send cash or check with your student or pay with cash at the front office of the High School.

-Parents can pay with a debit or credit card at the front office of the High School with a processing fee added.

-Parents can log into Skyward Fee Payments using this link and pay online using a debit or credit card with a processing fee added: https://santafeisd.revtrak.net/