Montwood High School News
September 4, 2020
Back to School SAFELY Student Transition Plan
Back to School SAFELY Transition for Students
To be in compliance with local and state mandates, our district will transition students back to school SAFELY in the following order:
September 8, 2020
Students who lack access to internet will be provided with an option to participate in remote learning on campus beginning on September 8th, which is when restrictions from the local health order expire. (Remote learning, no in-person instruction. Students will be monitored and provided with a safe place to learn)
September 14, 2020
Students whose families have extenuating circumstances will be provided with an option to participate in remote learning on campus beginning on September 14th. Students will require Principal approval according to available space due to social distancing guidelines as well as available personnel to accommodate them.(Remote learning, no in-person instruction. Students will be monitored and provided with a safe place to learn)
September 28, 2020
All students whose parents opted for the traditional/hybrid model on the Parent Scheduling Survey will return to their campuses to receive in-person instruction by their classroom teachers beginning on September 28th. Parents and students will be contacted via-email and call out. (Teacher in-person instruction w/remote learning for students at home)
Note: students who chose remote learning from home will continue with remote learning at home.
Respectfully,
Carlos Guerra
Principal, Montwood HS.
MHS Counseling Team & Support
SISD 2020-2021 Online Meal Application is Now Available
For the 2020-2021 school year, applications for free and reduced-priced meals in Team SISD are being accepted online now at www.sisd.net/mealapplication.
The online application process offers families an easy, quick, and efficient way to complete the form to determine if they qualify for free or reduced cost meals. For more information or questions about the online meal application, call (915) 937-0450.
The district will continue to offer free breakfast to all students this school year. As part of the Breakfast in the Classroom program, all elementary, middle and high school students, regardless of income eligibility, will receive breakfast free of charge when students return to the classroom as approved by the Texas Education Agency and local health and government officials.
Technology Technical Support
Great news! MHS students can now schedule laptop repairs by APPOINTMENT!
Appointment link: https://mhs-helpdesk.appointlet.com/
or they can visit the MHS homepage and look for link under Announcements.
Once the students appointment is made, they should complete the following steps:
• The DNA Repair Form must be completed and printed before parent/student drops off laptop:
https://www.sisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001452/Centricity/Domain/709/DNA%20Repair%20Form.pdf
• Technician will attempt to service the laptop at time of appointment.
• If the laptop needs to be kept for further maintenance, another laptop will be issued to the student.
• The technician will assess the laptop and determine if a cost will be associated with the repair. Parents will be notified by technician.
For more information on the DNA 1:1 Initiative, please visit: https://www.sisd.net/Page/64324
Please call or email our librarians if you need a laptop.
Dr. Kirk Macon, dmacon@sisd.net, 915-937-2453
Ms. Jennifer Marquez, jmarqu02@sisd.net, 915-937-2454
Montwood Spirit Gear
Don't miss out on showcasing your MHS Spirit so be sure to order your gear TODAY!
The order form will close on October 2. No orders will be placed without payment. You may pay in the business office or use the link at the end of the order form to pay online.
Click here to place your order: https://forms.gle/xC6aBtQqjsXAXqcY7
Montwood HS Spirit Week September 8 - 11
Monday, 09/07 – No School
Tuesday, 09/08 – Favorite Memory Tuesday – Share a favorite memory from Montwood HS.
Wednesday, 09/09 – College Wednesday – Wear your college attire (attended or plan to attend)
Thursday, 09/10 – Career Day Thursday – Show off your career choice (currently or plans to be)
Friday, 09/11 – RAM Day Friday – Show off your Montwood Spirit
Campus Visits & Wellness Protocol
Wellness protocol will be followed upon entering the campus.
Masks are mandatory when entering the campus.
Montwood High School
Website: https://www.sisd.net/montwoodhs
Location: 12000 Montwood Drive, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: (915)937-2400
Twitter: @MontwoodHS