COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

THS Pass Fail Application 24-25

Pass Fail Communication 24-25

Class of 2025 students and parents,

The THS Pass/Fail Application is now open. This application will be open from April 2nd through August 2nd. Please carefully read the Pass/Fail Communication linked above prior to completing the application. If you have questions, please reach out to your student's alpha counselor.

- THS Counselor Team

Student course requests for next year can be viewed in Home Access Center under Classes→ Schedule→2024-2025 course requests. While it is too late to make elective changes for next year, you can make level changes at this time (ie: moving from AP/DC/TAP to on level). Once school starts advanced courses can be dropped during windows at the 3rd week, 6th week, and semester. Please use this LINK or the QR code in the PDF below to request a level change for the 2024-2025 school year.

If your student misses a Final Exam, we will have a day for them to come and make it up on Tuesday, May 28th.

Come between 8:00am and 12:30pm. Students need to bring identification with them. Students may leave when they are finished.

Registration for Repeat Credit Summer Session 1 begins Monday, May 13th and runs through May 28th.

If your THS Student was unsuccessful in a class and needs to take it in Summer School to gain the credit, you can go to www.tomballisd.net and click on Summer School for information and step by step instructions on how to register.

• Grand Lakes Junior High School

• June 3-June 20

• $155 per session in which they can complete as many courses as they are able. You pay per session, not per class.

• 8:00 - 1:00

Repeat Credit Summer School in with a teacher in a Grad Lab room where students work at their own pace to complete courses they completed but were unsuccessful in. Original Credit classes can NOT be taken in Repeat Credit Summer School. When students complete all courses they needed, they are done for the session. If they do not complete all the courses they need, they can register for Session 2 during the last week of session 1.

If parents have scheduling conflicts with session 1 and just want to register for Session 2, Session 2 registration opens on June 4 and runs through June 21.

Mental Health Matters

Summer break is an important self-care time for you and your family. Here are some articles for you to look over that provide tips for taking advantage of our summer breaks to support our mental health and overall wellness during the summer months.

• https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/schools-out-tips-to-destress

• https://gtscholars.org/from-screen-time-to-quality-time-10-ways-to-unplug-connect-with-teen

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/being-your-selfie/202105/teens-and-technology-guide-digital-detoxing

• https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teens-how-to-have-best-family-summer/

• https://www.lovetoknow.com/parenting/teens/summer-activities-teenagers

• https://www.khou.com/article/life/planet-fitness-free-summer-passes-teens/285-6ae7cbff-9717-44da-bfec-b45533a6bdbf

• https://ptaourchildren.org/keep-your-teen-safe-this-summer/

• TISD Community Resources for mental health and wellness

Week of May 28-31st

College & Career Counselor Corner

• 2024-2025 Dual Credit Students - Lone Star College is currently working on fall registration. Mrs. Nichols will email in mid-June when registration is complete with payment instructions and deadline.
• HARN 2024 Summer College Search - Juniors, Kick off your college search with our Houston Area Recruiters Network (HARN) event this summer. Multiple dates and locations available. Click HERE for more details and registration.
• HMNS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematics Opportunity for Juniors - Award and scholarship opportunity for juniors who excel in math and science! Click HERE for details. Deadline September 1, 2024.
• SAT Test Prep - Khan Academy partners with College Board for a free SAT prep course. Check it out HERE. If you would like to sign up for additional SAT or ACT testing, all the dates are HERE. *Students enrolled in the free & reduced lunch program can test for FREE. See Mrs. Nichols for the waiver code. These students can also apply to colleges for FREE, so be sure parents complete the annual lunch program application at www.schoolcafe.com
• Test Prep Resources from our THS Library - Free STAAR, AP, & SAT/ACT prep available through Learning Express via Classlink. Study guides, practice tests, and more!
• Part-Time Job Opportunities - Patton MYHRE Sourcing is hiring students interested in learning about warehouse opportunities.
• Spelman College Cosmetic Chemistry - Spelman College Celebrates Expansion of Cosmetic Science Program, learn more about Spelman College
• United States Military Academy West Point Summer Leaders Experience - Click HERE for details
• Congratulations Class of 2024 on your graduation!! We are so proud of you!

Mark Vierkant @THS_Mr_Vierkant

Lisa Streat @THS_Ms_Streat

Daniel Craft @THSAP_Craft

Sara Cooley @THS_cooley

Jennifer Foley @THS_jennlee

Carl Moise @C_Moise22

Carrie Sack @CSackTHS

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