Wolf Pack News

Since this week (October 12-15) is a short week with testing and an early out, we will continue with the adjusted schedule we used last week.

Power Hour will begin again Monday, October 18th. Students will be able to earn positive points for attending Power Hour activities and tutoring. This will be done through the Hero system. More information to come!

This year we are using Hero to track minor violations (tardies, ID and dress code violations), as well as give positive points for awesome grey wolf behavior! Parents, you can log into the system to track your students' points! Click here to learn how:

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Our After School Learning Center is open!

What is it? After School Learning Center is a protected environment where students work on schoolwork without distractions.

When: Monday-Thursday from 4:30 – 6:00

Where: Rooms 1206 and 1207

Why: To facilitate the academic growth and success for all of our students!

The SHS administration has re-aligned the counselor alpha assignment to facilitate a more effective distribution of students across the six counselors on staff. This re-alignment has been undertaken to make sure that your students continue to receive the care and attention that they deserve.

Your student’s counselor is determined based on their last name. Please review the newly re-aligned alpha to determine who your student’s counselor will be from this point forward.

Your student will continue to receive the guidance and support needed to ensure their academic success at Shoemaker HS.

New Alpha Assignments:

• Mrs. Tarver: A – Chuz (Email: munirah.tarver@killeenisd.org)
• Ms. Pike: Ci - Gonzalez Z (Email: laura.pike@killeenisd.org)
• Mrs. Stall: Goo – Leiz (Email: jamie.stall@killeenisd.org)
• Ms. Hicks: Lej – Pao (Email: bernadette.hicks@killeenisd.org)
• Rivera: Pap – Smith, F (Email: christina.rivera@killeenisd.org)
• Hodge-Cummings: Smith, G. - Z (Email: merium.hodgecummings@killeenisd.org)

Student parking is restricted to the designated parking lot in front of the school

between the staff parking row and the field house. A 2021-2022 parking permit is

required to park on campus. The application can be obtained at the campus cashier

office. The cost of the (non-transferable) parking permit is $10.00 (for each vehicle

registered) payable to the cashier. Parking permits expire at the end of the school

year and must be displayed inside the bottom corner of front windshield on the

passenger side. Students must furnish the following items with the application to

the cashier:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Vehicle Registration and license plate number of each vehicle that the student will be driving
• Proof of Insurance

Vehicles parked on campus without a valid parking permit may be towed at the owners’ expense.

Seniors must now complete the FAFSA or TASFA, in addition to the standard curriculum requirements, in order to graduate in the state of Texas. For more information, click the "Financial Aid News" document below.

The FAFSA application is now open at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. There are copycat sites so make sure students go to the right one! It is a FREE application.

Texas A&M University is sponsoring a virtual information session about this:

• FAFSA/Financial Aid Info Session, October 7th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Interested Seniors can register here: https://recruiter.tamu.edu/register/?id=9affa64b-b516-4e9c-b092-03b7c3aeecc4

Visit this TEA link for more financial aid information: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/financial-aid-requirement

Here are some other resources for you regarding this new requirement:

• Eligibility for Federal Aid Graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/eligibility.png

• Eligibility for Aid Graphic (Spanish) - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/eligibility-spanish.png

• Financial Aid Process Graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-process.png
• Financial Aid Process Graphic (Spanish) - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-process-spanish.png
• Types of Aid Graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/types-of-aid.png
• Types of Aid Graphic (Spanish Version) - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/types-of-aid-spanish.png

Additional information and opt-out forms are below.

Texas A&M University is sponsoring a virtual information session:

Health Professions Info Session, October 26th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Interested Seniors can register here: https://recruiter.tamu.edu/register/?id=70d6c93a-441d-4f9c-9fe1-5f7cfb09d1e1

Representatives from Central Texas College and Texas A&M Central Texas will be here on Wednesday, October 20th as follows:

• 3rd period (library): juniors and seniors only
• Lunch (cafeteria)
• 5th period (library): juniors and seniors only

Sign-up is required for the 3rd and 5th period sessions and is available in the counselor's office with our amazing secretary Ms. Brooks.

Please click the "MLK Scholarship Application" document below for more details. Applications are due December 10th.

On October 13th, seniors who have not yet taken the SAT will participate in SAT testing during the school day. This includes seniors who did not participate in School-day SAT testing during their junior year. Killeen ISD is paying the exam fees for these seniors to take the SAT on October 13th.

The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that is accepted at all U.S. colleges. It can open doors to college, scholarships, and financial aid for students. The SAT is governed by College Board. For more information on the SAT test, please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

There are several free resources for students to prepare for the SAT:

Khan Academy offers free, customized SAT practice at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/khan-academy

College Board offers free, printable SAT practice tests at:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests

If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor or email CCMR@killeenisd.org.

On October 13th, Juniors who have already signed up through their school counselor will participate in PSAT testing.

The PSAT connects students to more than $235 million in scholarship opportunities, including the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT is also excellent practice for the SAT and can help identify Advanced Placement courses your student is ready to take. For more information on the PSAT, please visit: https://parents.collegeboard.org/college-board-programs/psat-nmsqt

College Board offers free, printable PSAT practice tests at:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests

If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor or email CCMR@killeenisd.org.

• October 12: Academic Planning Fair (click here: https://livekilleenisd.sharepoint.com/sites/DistrictNews/SitePages/KISD-Academic-Planning-Fair.aspx?from=DigestNotification&e=xSiwlZJYukur7jVjq2P4cw&at=9)
  
• October 15: Early Release
• October 15: Military Appreciation Football Game 7:30 Kick-Off
  
• October 20: Central Texas College / Texas A&M - Central Texas visit
• October 21-22: Fall Pictures (9th – 11th Grade)
• October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week
  
• October 28: Sr Night/Lil Stars/Pink-Out/Youth Night Football Game 7:00 PM Kick-Off
  
• October 28: 1st Period Jr. Class Ring Information meeting with Herff-Jones
• October 28: 2nd Period Sr. Class meeting with Herff-Jones (Rings, Cap, & Gown Information)
• November 3-4: Senior Yearbook picture make-up dates
• November 3: Class Ring/Cap & Gown orders in the cafeteria from 11:30 – 1:30
• November 4: Class Ring/Cap & Gown orders in the cafeteria from 11:30 – 6:30 (late day)
• November 5: Class Ring/Cap & Gown order in the cafeteria from 11:30 – 1:30
• November 12: ASVAB (Students can register using the QR codes posted around the school and in the cafeteria)
  
• November 15: Academic Planning Fair (click here: https://livekilleenisd.sharepoint.com/sites/DistrictNews/SitePages/KISD-Academic-Planning-Fair.aspx?from=DigestNotification&e=xSiwlZJYukur7jVjq2P4cw&at=9)