Viking News
November 4 - November 8
A Message From the Principal
Viking Family,
Welcome November! This term usually goes quickly due to holiday breaks and testing. We only have 3 weeks before Thanksgiving break! Once we are back from Thanksgiving break, we move right into STAAR EOC testing and into final exam testing. It seems early but we will start publishing testing dates soon so that our families are informed. This issue of Viking News will have the STAAR EOC dates and the next issue will include the December final exam schedule along with exam exemption criteria. As you receive this information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions!
Have a great week Vikings!
Sarah Deckard
Principal
Yearbook Cover Art Contest!!!
Mark your calendars...December STAAR (EOC) Testing
School Reminders
Vistas Student & Family Contract Reminders
- Be on time! School starts at 7:25am. Dismissal is 3pm.
- If students come late...they MUST check in thru the front office.
- Medical excuse - must turn in the medical note within 5 days.
- If students need to leave early...they MUST check out thru the front office. They MUST have parent/guardian permission, even if they drive to school.
- Students must wear their ID badge, on a lanyard, around their neck visible at all times.
- Cell phone policy strictly enforced. Cell phones must be put in the cell phone holder when they enter any classroom.
- Dress code...no crop tops, spaghetti straps, sagging pants or pj's.
- Blankets are to be left at home. If using a blanket in replace of a jacket, students must check it in at the front desk and can pick it up at the end of the day.
- Vistas is a closed campus.
- Only parent/guardian on Skyward can bring food for their student.
- Students may NOT leave campus for lunch.
- No food delivery such as Uber Eats, etc.
- Parking Pass - Students who drive to campus
- Must have a current Vistas hang tag visible from the front windshield
- Must park in their assigned parking spot
- If you need a parking pass, see Ms. Beaird during your lunch time. Parking passes are $15.
- Drive safe! Do not lose your parking priviliges by driving unsafe in and around our campus.
- Unverified vehicles are subject to be towed at owners expense.
Class News
Click on the picture below for all classroom information!
Teacher communication is for you to stay in the know with all classroom academic information, upcoming exams, projects, and deadlines.
Viking AM Tutorials
*PM tutoring available. Please see individual teacher for more information.
Vistas 5 R's
Relevant, Rigor, Relationships, Responsibility and Respect
At Vistas High School we prioritize the "5 R's" as our Core Characteristics of Success.
Our Mission Statement:
In order to achieve success, Vistas is committed to
a RELEVANT and RIGOROUS curriculum
and
the development of RELATIONSHIPS, RESPONSIBILITY, and RESPECT for self and others.
Upcoming Dates
- November 5, 2024 - Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Development)
- November 11, 2024 - Veterans Day. Wear red, white and blue!
- November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 5, 2024 - STAAR Testing Begins
- December 12, 2024 - Final Exams start for Seniors
- December 17, 2024 - December Clap Out, 5pm @ KMPC
- December 18 - 20 , 2024 - Final Exams - Early Dismissal
- December 23, 2024- January 7, 2025 - Winter Break
- January 8, 2025 - Term 3 Begins
Counselor Corner
This month's Character Focus - Interpersonal Skills (Positive Communication Skills)