Manvel HS eNews

A friendly reminder that juniors and seniors interested in a GPA waiver must submit their paperwork by Friday, October 11th. Completed forms need to be turned in to Associate Principal, Mark McMahon.

The waiver option allows students who receive an “A” (90-100) average in a qualifying elective course to request that it be converted to a “pass” grade. Pass/Fail grades are NOT included in the student’s grade point average.

If you did not purchase a package on or prior to underclass picture day, you can log in at http://cady.com/orderphotos to view and order your 2024-2025 school pictures today!

Missed the original picture day or want to retake your picture, no worries, CADY will be back on campus 10/24!

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter at Texas A&M University invites all high school juniors and seniors interested in learning about the Texas A&M College of Engineering to register for the 49th Annual SWE High School Conference, Dragons: Riders of Aggieland!

The SWE High School Conference will be held Friday, January 24th through Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. During the conference, students will participate in innovative STEM design challenges, classroom and lab tours, and a college fair with the various departments of the College of Engineering. In addition, students will learn about the Texas A&M admissions process and Aggie traditions.

To attend this conference, there is a required registration fee of $50 for students and $30 for parents and teachers. Registration payment for the Texas A&M University SWE High School Conference is available NOW on the SWE TAMU website: www.swetamu.com/high-school-conference. Registration will close on Sunday, December 15th, 2024. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after Sunday, December 22nd, 2024.

NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) application is now open! HAS is an authentic learning experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA’s mission to become the next generation of Artemis explorers. Students learn different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) related fields of study they might want to pursue in college. Following a series of online lessons, all students who pass the online experience are invited to attend five-day summer Moonshot virtual experience. Selected students plan a team-based Artemis themed mission to Moon and Mars with the guidance from NASA scientists and engineers. Both the online and summer portions are free to students. Students from top teams from each Moonshot week will be invited to a residential experience at Johnson Space Center.

Online application window for students is August 26 through October 16, 2024.

Visit our website at: www.nasa.gov/has

If you have any questions, please contact us at jsc-has@mail.nasa.gov. Students can contact NASA STEM Gateway Helpdesk at hq-nasa-stem-gateway@mail.nasa.gov for application assistance.

Discover an extraordinary opportunity for your students at the Texas Academy at Lamar University! This program offers top-performing 11th and 12th-grade students the chance to complete their final two years of high school on a university campus on scholarship.

At Texas Academy, students immerse themselves in the full college experience ahead of their peers. They attend college courses full-time and can actively engage in University Student Organizations, participate in Faculty-sponsored Research, and enjoy Intramural Sports. The possibilities are limitless.

Each student's degree plan is customized for their selected major pathway. Our ultimate goal is for them to complete their core requirements by graduation, enabling a smooth transition into their chosen college. Graduates of Texas Academy are considered First-Time Incoming Freshmen, making them eligible for all FTIC scholarships at their next university.

We have attached a flyer for you, and hope that you will share it with any prospective students that come to mind. If you have any questions about our program, or would like for us to come and visit with your students, please email us at texas.academy@lamar.edu.

For more information about the Texas Academy at Lamar University, please visit our website linked below, or come to our Preview Day on October 5th!

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

CADY allows seniors to take pictures on campus (Senior Roadshow) or take custom pictures in their studios located at:

Houston

11340 Richmond Ave.

Houston, TX 77082

The Woodlands

9186 Six Pines Dr #150

Spring, TX 77380

The stats as of 9/28/2024:

Seniors Photographed: 214

Seniors Scheduled to be photographed: 120

Seniors not Scheduled to be photographed: 194

Remaining Road Show Dates:

• 10/31/2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• 11/12/2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code