TMHS Parent Newsletter

Here at Trotwood-Madison High School, our students aspire every day to meet our RAMS Expectations:

• Respectful
• Accountable
• Motivated
• Self-Controlled

Our building PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) is designed to promote those positive qualities in our students. Teachers acknowledge students' positive behaviors by awarding PBIS Rewards points, which in turn help students earn a variety of incentives from snacks, to in school assemblies and activities, to field trips. A progressive discipline system is also in place to address the instances when student behavior does not meet our RAMS Expectations.

Here are some examples of our RAMS Expectations in action:

• Respectful - Positive interactions with both staff and other students
• Accountable - Attending all classes, arriving on time, and being prepared every day
• Motivated - Staying engaged in class activities and putting forth consistent effort
• Self-Controlled - Responding in a calm, positive manner in emotional situations

• Spring Break - School will be closed from Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th. Students return to school Monday, April 1st.
• Solar Eclipse - School will be closed on Monday, April 8th due to the total solar eclipse.
• Junior/Senior Prom - This years prom will be Saturday, April 20th from 8PM to 12AM at America's Packard Museum (420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH). Ticket information will be provided soon.
• State Testing - State testing will take place throughout the month of April. See the section below for more details.
• Senior Class Events - Senior students have been provided a calendar of important dates and events leading up to graduation in May. Please be sure your student has shared that information with you!

As of November 1, 2023, all Trotwood-Madison High School students are required to have their cell phones secured in their Yondr pouches throughout the school day (7:30 AM - 2:30 PM).

• Students who fail to comply with this policy will receive a 1 day suspension for the first instance. That will increase progressively if further instances occur.
• If your student's Yondr pouch is lost or damaged, please have your student contact their administrator to obtain a replacement.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance as we continue to enforce this policy. We are requesting that you not call or text your students on their cell phones during the school day, as this could lead to your student receiving a disciplinary consequence. If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our Main Office at (937) 854-0878 and our secretaries can connect you to your student's classroom or pass along a message to your student as needed.

Throughout the month of April, TMHS students will be taking a variety of different End of Course Exams. These tests are of critical importance as ALL students are required to test as part of their graduation requirements for the State of Ohio. Also in April, students enrolled in certain Business or CTE classes will be taking webXams as part of their course requirements.

With all of these tests coming up, there are some important things that you can do to help your student be prepared to succeed:

• Make sure your student is present. Attendance for testing is critical and tests can only be given within specific date windows.
• Make sure your student gets a good night's sleep. Students who are well rested on test days will be poised and ready to do their best work.
• Make sure your student eats a healthy breakfast. Breakfast will be provided at school as always, and a healthy breakfast will help your student stay awake and alert.
• Make sure your student understands the importance of these tests. Knowing that these tests are required for graduation will motivate students to give their best effort.

Please refer to the attachment below for the specific dates of all the tests. Special thanks to our testing coordinator Mrs. Hayes for putting this attachment together.

Trotwood-Madison High School has five students (Khamal Sloan 11th, Alex Fisher 11th, Amina Smith 11th, Eva Johnson-Woods 11th, and Persia Simmons 12th) who have artwork that will be on display at the Dayton Art Institute for The 10th District Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congressman Mike Turner and the Congressional Arts Caucus.

The annual competition was created in 1982 as a way to encourage and recognize the rich artistic talents of young people throughout the country. These participating students also have the opportunity to win various scholarships through this competition including a Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) scholarship.

Their work will be on display at the Dayton Art Institute from March 20th- April 14th. Congratulations to our participants on this major achievement! If you have the opportunity, please stop by the DAI to support our students and see their outstanding work!

Khamal Sloan, 11th Grade

Malcolm Fisher, 11th Grade

Amina Smith, 11th Grade

Eva Johnson-Woods, 11th Grade

Persia Simmons, 12th Grade

Attention students and parents! There are a multitude of scholarship opportunities available to apply for. Seniors, it's not too late to apply! Underclassmen, it's never too early to start applying! Take advantage of these opportunities and earn some money towards your college education.

• Sign up with Going Merry to access national, regional, and local scholarships. You can also download the Going Merry mobile app on Android or iOS.
• StudentScholarships.org is a large online collection of scholarship opportunities for students.